The HTC HD7S is a smart phone than runs the Windows Phone 7 operating system and features some impressive specifications. Under the hood you will find a 1GHz Snapdragon processor paired with 512 MB of RAM. A 5-megapixel camera is also included. The HD7S has a large and colorful 4.3 inch touch screen, making navigating through menus easier than ever.
The phone ships with stock Windows Phone 7 with a few tweaks done by HTC to enhance the user experience. The tweaks do their job as this is one of the smoothest Windows Phone 7 devices currently on the market. Unfortunately, Windows Phone 7 still does not have near the customization options that Android has. The phone is also filled with a fair amount of bloat from the factory, but these applications can be easily uninstalled if you choose to do so.
The HD7S has a good amount of space for applications, 16 GB to be exact. Problem is, there is no room for external memory cards so you are stuck with 16GB. The camera is extremely unimpressive, producing images that are low in contrast and not very sharp.
3G speeds are impressive on the HD7S with web pages loading quickly and applications downloading in seconds. The impressive hardware also lends itself to the phone's great overall performance. Multi-tasking and switching between several applications does not slow the phone down much at all.
Battery life is simply alright for a phone this size. It could use a larger battery but the one included will still get the job done for most people. It can last a full day without being charge with moderate usage. Heavy users may find that they have to charge their HD7S in the middle of the day.
Need to Know: HTC HD7S
1. 1GHz processor and plenty of RAM make the HD7S quick and snappy. (The Good)
2. Windows Phone 7 is really starting to mature and is a worthy competitor in today's market. (The Good)
3. The camera is not good at all. (The Bad)
4. Windows Phone 7 lacks customization options. (The Bad)
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Jamie Lendino, PC MagazineThe HTC HD7S is a beautiful Windows Phone 7 device, but it has a problem. It's not the OS; Windows Phone 7 is attractive and works well. But this cell phone is terrible for making calls, and has absurdly short battery life. Short of a serious firmware update, we can't recommend the HD7S to AT&T...
- Mike Perlman, InfoSyncWe laughed, we cried, we scratched our heads with the "Phone to Save us From Our Phones." The HD7S brings a fresh look to the current OS and UI table. Windows Phone 7 OS is unlike anything else out there, and for that we applaud Microsoft. However, the OS was pretty, but not as functional as Android...
- Adam Z Lein, PocketnowIf you're an AT&T customer who loved the 4.3 inch screen on the HTC HD2, are interested in the new Windows Phone 7, and haven't already bought a Samsung Focus, you might like the HD7S. It's the only Windows Phone 7 with a large 4.3-inch screen, but when you look at the other Windows Phone choice...
- Lisa Gade, Mobile Tech ReviewThe HD7S has a quality build and look, is extremely slim and offers the largest display among Windows Phone 7 smartphones.
- John V., PhoneArenaAlthough it’s the latest thing to grace AT&T’s lineup, the HTC HD7S doesn’t dethrone the Samsung Focus as the carrier’s best WP7 handset. Moreover, its $200 on-contract price is undoubtedly hard to swallow considering that it doesn’t differ tremendously from the ori...
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HTC backs up the HD7S with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
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- HTC HD7S Manual (PDF)
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