HTC Touch HD T8285 review
Network and connections
Another model from the HTC house, the Touch HD model T8285, dedicated to a business audience looking for practicality and quality. The network receiver is a Quadband GSM, on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. The fast internal modem with HSDPA technology allows you to quickly open Web pages, through the dedicated HTML browser. In case of presence of Wi-Fi networks it is also possible to connect directly, thanks to the integrated antenna. There's 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 HD immediately appears fascinating 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. An 8 GB memory card is included in the package.
Main features
The HTC 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 for the management of the Facebook and Twitter Social Networks. Or even watching videos on YouTube, as well as communicating with friends on the network through Instant Messaging. The management of E-mail is also optimal, with the possibility of viewing and editing Office and PDF documents. For the phone aspect there are the speakerphone, the 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 with as much as 5 megapixels, which allows you to capture precious moments in perfect images, as well as record movies. 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 use of the device 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, up to 450 hours in Stand-by.