The HTC Sensation is scheduled for a May 19th, 2011 release in Europe via the Vodafone network followed by future release dates in the United States and Asia. This mobile device runs Googles newest Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread operating system with HTC Sense, and is powered by a dual-core Qualcomm 1.2 GHZ Snapdragon processor. The phone also has an 8 megapixel color camera with dual LED flashes capable of high definition video recording at 1080P, as well as a front facing VGA fixed focus camera for video conferencing. Currently the only colour available is Black, although the trim itself combines a darker and lighter grey color scheme for a stylish appeal.
HTC Sensation XL, 50 minutes to any network and 250 texts.
Tariff Name: 50 mins 250 texts (24m), Network T-Mobile, 24 Month Contract, 50 Anytime Minutes, 250 Free Text Messages, HTC Sensation XL, Phone Price 335, Total Cost After Discounts £503
Weighing in at 148 grams with the battery and measuring 126.1mm tall, 65.4mm wide, and 11.3mm thick, this device packs a lot of power for its relatively small size. Measured diagonally, the 540 x 960 resolution gorilla glass scratch resistant screen is a very large 109mm. The standard rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides its user with anywhere from 400-495 minutes of talk time with 350-400 hours of standby time. Externally, the phone has a 3.5mm stereo jack, and a micro-USB port with mobile high-definition video link for USB or HDMI connections. The phones only physical keys are the volume up and down on the left side.
Utilizing 3G, GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth 3.0, the HTC Sensation provides its user with many different options to connect to the internet or link the device to others. If the option is provided by the users’ phone service, “Tethering” is built in to allow other devices use of your phones internet. Also onboard is an internal GPS antenna which help provide location and direction information, and can be used by many applications for various purposes.
Multimedia viewing, sharing and downloading is a breeze on the HTC sensation, complete with DLNA to wirelessly stream media from the phone to a computer or TV. HTC Sense overlay provides easy access to social networking services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Friend Stream. Sense also provides many widgets designed to make life easier for the user such as news, mail, calendars, footprints, and weather. Sensors on the Sensation include Gyro sensor, G-sensor, digital compass, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor all of which can be used by many different applications. This device contains the most modern phone technology available and will soon be available in most regions.
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