If there’s a Windows Phone 7 device that’s a cut above the rest, then it would be the HTC HD7.
Its 4.3-inch touchscreen gives your thumbs plenty of room to play, and with a 1GHz processor running in tandem with 576MB RAM under the hood, you’re guaranteed speed won’t be an issue.
Its battery, however, could use a little more juice, and even though it sports a 5-megapixel autofocus camera, it isn't exactly the best cam phone available today. It does pretty well under adequate lighting, but for everything else, it has failed to impress the mobile phone community.
16GB of on-board memory, WiFi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1, GPS/A-GPS and HSPA connectivity close out the rest of its specs.
The HTC HD7 is certainly not perfect, but it is one of the better Windows Phone 7 offerings out now.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Tan Kit Hoong, Mobile88Having used the HD7 for about two weeks or so to check my e-mail messages, listen to music and to surf the Web, I found that I liked the way the operating system works. The all-important phone functions work much better than on Windows Phone 7's predecessors - the calling and SMS screens are easy to...
- Eliane Fiolet, UbergizmoI highly appreciate the aesthetics and the performance of the user interface, although a few things need to be improved...
- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArenaThe HTC HD7 is an all in all pleasure to use. Unfortunately however, it isn't as much of a wow device as its Android 4.3" siblings, having been released far later than the EVO 4G, therefore lacking the edge and without the build quality of the HTC Desire HD or the new Sense UI's functional imple...
- Zach Epstein, BGRPrepare to deal with the same frustrations many of us dealt with when the iPhone platform was in its infancy.
- Philip Berne, Phone ScoopThe real question is how the HD7 stands up to the Samsung Focus, its closest competitor. The HD7 offers a larger screen and better overall materials, with metal accents and a body that feels rock solid. But the Samsung Focus is a bit smaller, making it more easy to use one-handed, and much light...
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the HTC HD7 user manual here.
HTC backs up the HD7 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your HD7 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact HTC support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find HTC's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- HTC HD7 Manual (PDF)
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