HTC announce a new phone powered by Windows, the HTC HD Mini
Ever since Google launched their Android operating system, the mobile phone market has been moving on constantly in terms of technology, as well as relations with other companies. The android operating system gives mobile phones new powers, and gives mobile phone manufacturers the chance to use more technically advanced programs and features with the phone. The new phone from HTC, the HTC HD Mini is the small version of their award winning phone, the HD2.
Current trends have shown that many major mobile phone producers and tending to make “mini” version of their sell out phones for various reasons. This can include offering a cheaper and smaller version of their phone to those who do not want all the high tech features. Releasing a mini version of a phone is also a great way to boost sales, as although they run on the same operating system and programming technology, they are essentially new phones, becoming very appealing to the technology orientated members of the public.
The HD Mini gives you your picture through a 3.2 inch screen, a large downgrade from the 4.3inch screen of its original. Externally, the phone looks sleek and stylish, and has been improved with various features, including the good looking fasteners ( the things that hold the phone together!) have been made visible, so that you can get a better understanding of the phone, even if it is minimal. The phone is black, and gives off a special sort of shine, making the phone look very appealing to people from all walks of life. Once the back cover is removed, you are greeted with a rather ugly yellow inside, but luckily you won’t be seeing this part of the phone all that often.
Powered by a 600MHz processor, and using 385mb of ram, the phone is not the fastest on the market, but it will perform most tasks instantly, with only the larger more complicated programs taking a while longer to load up and run. If you are a fan of photographs, then this phone will suit your needs! With a 5.0megapixel camera embedded into the design of the phone, you will be able to snap up some shots whatever the occasion, be it a sports event, a family moment of even some fast cars. The camera is protected by a sleek black screen, which not only helps to keep the lens scratch free, but also keeps the camera looking in line with the rest of the phone.
If you are someone that likes to have internet whilst on the go, the HTC HD Mini has built in Wi-Fi technology enabled, to allow you to connect to a network where one is offered. Whether it be on a train to a business meeting, or relaxing outside in the sun at home, Wi-Fi can give you endless possibilities, providing you are safe and use suitable protection to stop unwanted hackers. If you fancy sharing your phones contents with others, the build in Bluetooth system can be used to send files, videos, songs and photos to friends and family for free! This can save you a bundle compared to having to send picture messages and all sorts. GPRS is also included in the phone, but its use is not so clear, as it takes forever to load up one internet page, and can drain your credit far too much to be of any use. Overall the HTC HD Mini looks to be a good phone, which is due for release in Europe and Asia around April 2010.
