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HTC Touch HD review

Network and connections
Another model from HTC, for a business audience looking for practicality and quality. The network receiver is a GSM Quadband, on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. The fast internal modem with HSDPA technology allows for quickly opening Web pages, through the dedicated HTML browser. In case of Wi-Fi networks being present, it is also possible to connect directly, thanks to the integrated antenna. There is also the convenient Bluetooth for sharing files with compatible devices, as well as the USB data output.

Design and features
Elegant and refined, with glossy black surfaces for an important touch of class. The HTC Touch HD immediately appears striking to the user's eyes, with absolutely clean lines. The front houses the 3.8 inch WVGA TFT screen, capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors. It is also equipped with Resistive Touch Screen technology, for optimal and quick management of any content. Also present is the proximity sensor and the accelerometer. The device's dimensions are compact, with a thickness of 12 mm and a weight of 146 grams. Included in the package is an 8 GB memory card.

Main features
The HTC Touch HD features the Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional platform, to offer advanced features for Business users, but easy to use to adapt to less demanding needs. The classic management applications are complete and it is possible to expand the available applications thanks to Java support, which allows the installation of compatible software. The readiness for network content is high, as is the management of Social Networks like Facebook and Twitter. Or even watching videos on YouTube, as well as communicating with friends on the network via Instant Messaging. The management of E-mail is also excellent, with the possibility of viewing and editing Office and PDF documents. For the phone aspect there are the speakerphone, voice recorder and support for video calling.

Entertainment and multimedia
A high quality phone like this one must not miss anything. Here then is a digital camera of as much as 5 megapixels, which allows capturing precious moments in perfect images, as well as recording videos. The dedicated functions range from autofocus, to Zoom, to LED Flash up to Geo-Tagging. The latter is made possible by the presence of the GPS receiver, which also allows the device to be used as a satellite navigator. The available memory is generous, expandable at will with microSD cards. Favorite music and videos will always be in your pocket, ready to be played with Windows Media Player. It is also possible to receive AM/FM radio frequencies, complete with RDS function. The battery life is excellent, guaranteeing up to 450 hours in Stand-by.

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