| HTC handsets have a reputation for innovation and | | | | continued connection to networks on the move. Initial |
| quality. After being announced in February 2010, the | | | | means of connection is via class 10 versions of both |
| HTC Desire promises an impressive spec list as one | | | | GPRS and EDGE. Where 3G coverage is available, |
| would expect from the manufacturer. Due for release | | | | HSDPA is possible at speeds of up to 7.2Mbps, and |
| in April 2010, fans of the brand are sure to be | | | | HSUPA at up to 2Mbps. If there is a wireless internet |
| impressed. | | | | router in the same vicinity as the phone, then Wi-Fi |
| | | | | connectivity can be utilized for even faster access to |
| The Desire handset measures 119x60x11.9mm and | | | | the internet. Additionally, Bluetooth version 2.1 is installed |
| weighs in at 135 grams. Whilst it may not be the | | | | as standard offering an option to share files and data |
| lightest handset out there, it certainly leaves no doubt | | | | with compatible devices in the same locality. GPS is |
| about the build quality of the handset, and will indeed | | | | included with A-GPS support. |
| appeal to many users. A large 3.7 inch AMOLED | | | | |
| capacitive touch screen is capable of displaying up to | | | | The HTC Desire is equipped with a camera boasting |
| 16 million colours at 480x800 pixels. This ensures users | | | | an impressive 5MP. This operates at a pixel resolution |
| will experience on screen content at its best with | | | | of 2592x1944 pixels. This includes autofocus and LED |
| unsurpassed colour and depth. An accelerometer is | | | | flash so quality photos can be taken in lower lighting |
| built in which senses when the phone has been tilted | | | | conditions. It also has the ability to shoot video in D1 |
| and automatically rotates the image on screen | | | | quality at a rate of 30 frames per second. |
| accordingly so it can be viewed in both portrait and | | | | |
| landscape forms. An optical track pad offers an | | | | A versatile media player supports a range of both |
| alternative way to browse menus. | | | | music and video file formats. These can easily be |
| | | | | transferred to and from a computer by utilizing the |
| Users are alerted to incoming calls by vibration and | | | | micro USB (v2.0) port. Additional entertainment options |
| ringing with the option to customize ringtones by | | | | include a range of pre-installed games and Stereo FM |
| assigning MP3 and WAV music files for the purpose. | | | | radio player. Fans of social networking will not be |
| A useful speakerphone is built in allowing hands free | | | | disappointed with the HTC Desire, with dedicated |
| communication. A 3.5mm audio jack can | | | | applications offering direct connection to FaceBook, |
| accommodate hands free kits as well as headphones | | | | Flickr and Twitter. |
| for listening to music. | | | | |
| | | | | HTC have opted for the renowned Android Operating |
| Internal memory is 576MB RAM and 512MB ROM as | | | | system. In this case it is version 2.1 (Eclair) which is the |
| standard. However, because of the microSD slot a | | | | same version as found in the highly regarded HTC |
| memory card of up to 32GB can be installed providing | | | | Google Nexus One. As well as the wide range of |
| a generous amount of storage for media files and | | | | impressive software and applications, the hardware is |
| other data. | | | | also impressive. A very capable Qualcomm |
| | | | | Snapdragon 1GHz Processor handles demanding |
| An array of connectivity options is included ensuring | | | | applications with ease. |