HTC S730 review
Network and connections
Another HTC phone destined for success thanks to the great technical qualities it offers. First of all, it is a GSM Quadband device, capable of guaranteeing excellent coverage in any situation. It is also equipped with support for UMTS networks, operating in Dual Mode. Connection to the Web is guaranteed by the internal modem; it handles data traffic with fast HSDPA connectivity, allowing the HTML browser to open pages in a flash. But that's not all, because the S730 is also equipped with a Wi-Fi antenna. The USB port and data cable are useful for syncing information with your PC. Bluetooth can instead be used to exchange files with other compatible devices.
Design and features
At first glance it appears to be a very compact phone, with a Candybar style. The 2.4-inch QVGA front screen with 65,000 colors offers bright images. Just below is the standard alphanumeric keyboard, with a directional pad to manage the device. After a closer look, however, you discover that the S730 hides an extended QWERTY keyboard inside, revealed with a sliding side opening. The dimensions still remain compact, with 19 mm of thickness and 120 grams of weight, thus offering good compromises for portability. The edges of the body are rounded, to offer greater ergonomics and a secure grip.
Main features
HTC supplies its devices with the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional platform, a guarantee of great operability and potential to be exploited, together with the Qualcomm processor running at 400 MHz. Thanks also to Java support, it is possible to install numerous additional applications, to best adapt the device to your own needs. The classic management functions are absolutely complete, such as address book, calendar, calculator, alarm clock and many others. Pocket Office allows you to best manage any type of portable document, including PDF files. In this way, you can also send and receive attachments in E-mails. Electronic mail can be managed through the dedicated Outlook program. The voice aspect is also complete, with speakerphone, voice recorder, support for multi-conferencing and the ability to make video calls, using the dedicated front-facing camera.
Entertainment and multimedia
The multimedia aspect of the S730 is no less impressive. In fact, it has a good digital camera, with a resolution of 2 megapixels. It's not exaggerated, but it does allow you to take pictures when needed, as well as record short videos. The available memory is 64 MB, further expandable via microSD type cards. In this way the available space increases considerably, so you can always carry your favorite music and videos with you. Windows Media Player will take care of playing everything faithfully. However, the ability to listen to the radio is missing. The GPS receiver can be truly useful, turning this HTC into a real satellite navigator.