First Thoughts and Specifications
HTC and Verizon Wireless have jointly announced the HTC Rezound, an LTE-enabled smartphone with Beats Audio integration for the US market.HTC said that the new device delivers a powerful entertainment experience with audio and multimedia capabilities highlighted by a 4.3-inch 720p display. The new HTC smartphone is powered by a 1.5GHz dual core Qualcomm MDM9600 processor and 1GB RAM. These components ensure outstanding performance for the smartphone. , the HTC Rezound offers a speedy mobile experience even for the most demanding media enthusiast. The HTC Rezound also includes the latest HTC Sense experience and access to Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network. The latest version of HTC’s custom Android interface HTC Sense 3.5 is running on the Rezound. The user interface features a customizable and interactive lock screen.
The HTC Rezound will be available beginning November 14 at Verizon Wireless and at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores for US$299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
Main features
Beats Audio: HTC Rezound has grabbed special media attention for its integration with Beats Audio. HTC has integrated the feature with the new line of its Android smartphones with an aim to draw in the attention of audiophiles. Apart from software tweaks, you have special Beats Audio compatible earbuds with the phone.
Large display: A large 4.3-inch 720p HD display is another brilliant feature of HTC Rezound. Thanks to the big screen, activities like web surfing will be fantastically great on the device.
4G LTE: It is yet another 4G LTE Android smartphone on Verizon. The carrier has been a leading provider of 4G services in the U.S. It has network coverage in more than 100 cities across the country. The high speed Internet will certainly motivate many people to buy this music special HTC smartphone.
Android 2.3: HTC Rezound is to come preinstalled with Gingerbread. But rumours predict the chance for the device to get soon updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of Android.
Downsides on the Rezound :HTC has manufactured Rezound and Sensation XL with a focus on music lovers. So common users may have less interest towards the phone that comes packed with Beats Audio software tweaks and a set of custom Dr. Dre earbuds.
In addition, HTC has announced Rezound will be up with Gingerbread. Given that Rezound will arrive in stores late this year, it might receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which was just released by Google on Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
Pricing and Availability
The HTC Rezound will be available beginning November 14 at Verizon Wireless and at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores for US$299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
Over-all
In a time competition in smartphone market is firing up, HTC has gone on to launch innovative products like Rezound. With special focus on audio aspects, HTC intends to steal the heart of music lovers with its new smartphones. Of course, this year-end is to witness intense battles between Android, iOS and Windows Phone smartphones. So which deives will you be buying? If it’s Android will it be the HTC Rezound?