HTC Snap review
Network and connections
A new device for the HTC household, intended for a Business type of user given the technical characteristics. First of all, this is a Quadband GSM, capable of operating on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. Signal coverage will always be excellent, also thanks to UMTS network support. Browsing the Internet is really immediate with HTC Snap; it is in fact equipped with an HTML browser and HSDPA data traffic management. Moreover it is possible to take advantage of distributed networks, through the Wi-Fi antenna. To exchange files with other devices instead, Bluetooth is useful. It is also possible to sync directly to the PC via USB cable.
Design and features
The style of the body is that of a classic Business phone. The wide Candybar body, to house the extended QWERTY keyboard, stays firm and secure in the grip of the hand. The dimensions remain limited, with a thickness of 12 mm and a weight of just 120 grams. Here then is the portability needed for a powerful and functional device. The lines are softened, leaving an elegant and striking style thanks to the black coloring. The screen is a 2.4-inch TFT, capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors. However it is not a Touch Screen, but the directional key together with the function keys make the use of every feature simple and practical.
Main features
The platform this HTC is equipped with is Windows Mobile 6.1, a guarantee of reliability and extreme customization. The 528 MHz processor is in fact also capable of supporting other installable applications, compatible also thanks to Java support. In this way the classic management features such as contacts, calendar, alarm clock and calculator will be enriched by interesting utilities. It is in fact possible to manage every type of document thanks to the Office package. So receiving or sending E-mail with attachments is really immediate. The customizable Inner Circle function also helps with automatic mail management, to select messages as more or less important according to personal criteria, as well as to manage other applications. The voice package is absolutely complete, with speakerphone, voice recorder, multiconference support and the possibility of making video calls.
Entertainment and multimedia
To complete the offering of this HTC Snap, the designers have equipped it with a rear camera, capable of taking photographs up to 2 megapixel resolution. It proves really useful in moments of need, also recording videos. The phone's internal memory of 256 MB is expandable thanks to microSD type cards. In this way it is also possible to carry your favorite music and videos with you, to be played back through Windows Media Player in a perfectly faithful way. The presence of the GPS module is interesting, for inte