HD2 description. Review of the HTC HD2 communicator. One step closer to perfection. Photos of the HTC HD2 communicator

We were concerned that the HTC HD2 wouldn't be very practical in terms of practicality. But in fact, all fears turned out to be in vain.

Screen

The HTC HD2 screen is hidden behind glass. Typically, transparent plastic is used for these purposes, which quickly becomes unusable and forces users to purchase in bulk. protective films. Future owners of HTC HD2 are spared this need: it protective glass very scratch resistant. Nothing will happen to it, even if you carry the communicator in your pocket with keys, a lighter and other potentially dangerous objects.

But, unfortunately, it was not possible to get rid of the problem with fingerprints - the screen quickly gets dirty. In the case of any other device based on Windows Mobile you could use a stylus and minimize fingerprints. But here the screen is capacitive, it does not react in any way to the stylus, being triggered only by fingers.

The resolution has not changed compared to Touch HD or MAX 4G - it's still WVGA (800 x 480), but the brightness, contrast and viewing angles have improved. Despite the fact that the matrix is ​​made using TFT technology, you can work with it quite comfortably outside on a sunny day. Thanks to the light sensor, in the dark the backlight is automatically set to the minimum level that is comfortable for reading, and in the sun - to the maximum. Undoubtedly, the screen is one of the main advantages of the HD2. It’s a pleasure to use the browser, it’s convenient to watch movies and photos, and it’s convenient to read e-books.

Hardware platform and performance

HD2 is based on the latest platform Qualcomm Snapdragon with QSD8250 processor operating at 1 GHz. In addition to the fast CPU, the communicator has a record capacity random access memory– 448 MB. This is enough for simultaneous operation of several “heavy” applications. You can open Navitel Navigator, a browser with several tabs, mail and a player at the same time - nothing will slow down. Which is certainly encouraging. In general, if brakes appear somewhere, it is due to the fault of the firmware. For example, during testing we had to deal with the brakes of the HTC Peep twitter client, which frankly froze with 100-150 loaded tweets. Only a reboot helped fix this problem. Presumably, this will be fixed in future firmware updates.

Just like the previous platform from Qualcomm, Snapdragon is a complete solution that includes everything at once wireless modules, graphics chip and GPS receiver. The latter, by the way, has not undergone any changes - it is still the same gpsOne.

But the graphics chip promises to take gaming and video performance to new heights. Even the possibility of smooth HD playback in 720p format is declared. However, due to the lack of a navigation key and the impossibility of reassigning hardware keys, you won’t be able to play games normally on the HD2.

The built-in graphics accelerator of the platform is not yet supported by video players, and you will have to forget about high-quality video. The communicator can easily play back videos in screen resolution (800 x 480). But HD, alas, is slow. Standard test videos literally “fly” when scrolled in CorePlayer. For videos with resolutions of 640x480, 640x352 and 320x240, testing yielded 234%, 217% and 528%, respectively. Excellent results - better than any other smartphone or communicator of the current generation.

Let us also remind you that you can familiarize yourself with all the features of the Qualcomm Snapdragon platform in the corresponding material.

Wireless interfaces are fully present. Distinctive feature device – ability to work in point mode Wi-Fi access. This function was implemented in other HTC communicators, even before the company began releasing them under its own brand. But, nevertheless, the moment is very pleasant. Almost none of the competitors can offer such functionality.

Interface and pre-installed software

HTC decided to abandon the name TouchFLO; now all devices of this company have the Sense interface. The Sense here is not too similar to the Sense we saw on Android - in fact, it is a slightly modernized TouchFLO, with better animation, new tabs and other minor improvements. At the same time, HTC replaced all the standard Windows Mobile menus with its own, which was only beneficial. In its unchanged form from Windows Mobile, the communicator received only the lock screen and the Start menu. The standard calendar, address book, mail, and so on have been replaced. And instead of the usual Internet Explorer Mobile uses the latest version of Opera as a browser. By default, an alternative browser is used, but if you wish, you can use the standard one.

General characteristics

Type

Deciding on the type of device (phone or smartphone?) is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to choose a telephone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly less than that of a regular phone.

smartphone Operating system (at the beginning of sales) MS Windows Mobile 6.5 Case type classic Housing material metal and plastic SAR level 0.725 Number of SIM cards 1 SIM card type

Modern smartphones can use not only regular SIM cards, but also their more compact versions micro SIM and nano SIM. An eSIM is a SIM card integrated into the phone. It takes up virtually no space and does not require a separate tray for installation. eSIM is not yet supported in Russia. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones

regular Weight 157 g Dimensions (WxHxD) 67x120.5x11 mm

Screen

Screen type color TFT, 65.54 thousand colors, touch Type touch screen multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal 4.3 inches. Image Size 800x480 Pixels per inch (PPI) 217 Aspect Ratio 5:3 Automatic screen rotation There is

Calls

Light indication of events There is

Multimedia capabilities

Number of main (rear) cameras 1 Main (rear) camera resolution 5 MP Photoflash rear, LED Functions of the main (rear) camera autofocus Recording videos yes (MP4, 3GP) Max. video resolution 640x480 Max. video frame rate 24fps Audio MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, FM radio Headphone jack 3.5 mm

Connection

Standard GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G Interfaces

Almost all modern smartphones have Wi-Fi and USB interfaces. Bluetooth and IRDA are a little less common. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the Internet. USB is used to connect your phone to a computer. Bluetooth is also found in many phones. It is used to connect wireless headphones, to connect the phone to wireless speakers, as well as for transferring files. A smartphone equipped with an IRDA interface can be used as universal remote control remote control. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, USB Satellite navigation

Built-in GPS and GLONASS modules allow you to determine the phone's coordinates using signals from satellites. If there is no GPS modern smartphone can determine its own location based on signals from base stations mobile operator. However, finding coordinates using satellite signals is usually much more accurate. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones

GPS A-GPS system yes

Memory and processor

CPU

IN modern phones and smartphones usually use special processors - SoC (System on Chip, system on a chip), which, in addition to the processor itself, house graphics core, memory controller, input/output device controller, etc. Therefore, the processor largely determines the set of functions and performance of the device. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones

Qualcomm QSD8250, 1000 MHz Number of processor cores 1 Built-in memory capacity 512 MB RAM capacity 448 MB Memory card slot There is

Nutrition

Battery type Li-Ion Battery capacity 1230 mAh Talk time 6.3 h Standby time 490 h Operating time while listening to music 12 h

Other features

Speakerphone (built-in speaker) yes A2DP profile yes Sensors lighting, proximity, compass There is a flashlight Use as a USB storage device There is

Additional Information

Peculiarities Opera browser Mobile; HTC Sense interface; dual LED flash, multitouch only in pre-installed applications; card compatibility SDHC memory; SAR - 0.631 W/kg per 10g tissue (head), 0.725 W/kg per 10g tissue (torso)

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Review HTC smartphone HD2

Choosing a smartphone was not easy for me. Doubts arose primarily when choosing a platform - it was quite obvious that Windows was losing its position, and Android was still damp. I didn’t consider the iPhone for purely subjective reasons - I don’t have a passion for Apple products.

Switching between shooting modes is quick and intuitive. In addition to regular photo and video, you can select panoramic shooting mode, photo contact mode, “light” video for MMS messages, as well as photo shooting linked to geographical coordinates(GPS photo).

Video shooting I also tested in the most different modes: during the day, at night under artificial lighting, on the move. The quality of shooting, color rendition, noise level and autofocus performance do not cause any complaints; in my subjective opinion, in these parameters the video shot is superior to the videos, taken with smartphones similar class. I also liked the fact that when shooting at night, the LED flash automatically starts working as a backlight, while it produces a powerful stream of white diffused light.

You can view the footage, as well as watch images, videos and films, both from the standard “Explorer” and by using the “Album” function, where media files are presented in the form of graphic thumbnails that can be scrolled through in the vertical plane.

By touching the icons on the right side of the screen, you can switch directly from the album to photo or video mode.

Listen to music possible using the included Windows firmware Media Player, but it’s much more convenient to use the HTC Sence Music feature for this. By touching the treble clef icon at the bottom of the desktop, we launch an interface in which sound files are structured by artist, album and genre; You can also create playlists or play files directly.

The default settings make it possible to listen to music in excellent quality; for finer adjustments there is an equalizer.

The application for watching videos from YouTube is minimalistic and convenient; when connected via Wi-Fi at a speed of 1 Mbit/s, the videos are played without slowdowns:

Browser

Opera Mobile 9.7 is installed as the default browser; the standard firmware also includes mobile Internet version Explorer. Despite the quite nice IE interface, it somehow never occurred to me to use it, especially since mobile version I liked Opera right away.

The interface is very minimalistic and user-friendly; controls in the form of large icons are located at the bottom of the screen. The creators of Opera really took care of user convenience, thinking through every little detail. The default settings are optimally selected, allowing you to immediately switch to comfortable surfing: the page loads very quickly and automatically fits the width of the screen; after a couple of seconds there is an automatic transition to full screen mode. To call up control icons, just touch the screen. You can open up to three tabs at the same time, switching between them is implemented through the corresponding control element in the center of the panel. Multi-touch supported; In addition, I liked the option that allows you to instantly zoom the page by double-tapping the screen - reading articles and looking at photos on the Internet is very convenient. You can also send a link directly from your browser via SMS, MMS or email.

GPS navigation

The basic package includes a version of the navigation Navitel programs 3.5.0.224, developed specifically for HTC, as well as a complete set of maps of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. On this moment Navitel is the undisputed leader among domestic navigators, best choice I wouldn't do it myself. Map drawing, detailing, address search and route planning - all this is implemented very competently, and, in addition, there is a feeling that the Navitel team intends to continue to actively develop its product. Well, the power of the processor and the advantages of a wide and bright screen make using the navigation functions a real pleasure.

Energy consumption

The characteristics declared by the manufacturer - 380 minutes of talk time or 490 hours of standby time - I did not check with a stopwatch in my hand. However, I note that I have been using the smartphone for a year now and the power of the included lithium ion battery 1230 mAh capacity is consistently enough for a full day of active use: 10-15 calls, YouTube viewing(5-10 min), Internet surfing, reading books, scrolling through news in an RSS reader. Although, with particularly high call traffic or prolonged viewing of videos, the battery does not last until the evening and there is a desire to change it to a more powerful one.

Time required for full charge battery - about 2.5 hours.

Everything you expect from a mobile device is offered to you by the HTC HD2 communicator model. Sensory large display 4.3 inches diagonally, operating system Windows Phone and the powerful 1 GHz processor is a quick response to even the light touch of your fingers. New interface HTC Sense makes communication with your new device simple and straightforward. The communicator can be customized to suit your tastes and needs. The functions you need are easily displayed on the screen - mail, messages...

Also on home page you can easily place your favorite and frequently used applications, the range of which is unusually large in this communicator. However, if you need something new, you can quickly download it on the Windows Marketplace for Mobile. A convenient feature for those who often go on business trips to other countries - the communicator's clock is automatically converted to local time. In addition, special wallpaper on your phone will show you the weather outside right on the screen.

In addition, the developers have made a convenient location for all contact functions - address book, messages, Email and updates in social network Facebook is now collected in one place, making it possible to quickly contact the right person. You can call the recipient immediately after reading his message, just by pressing one key. A necessary function for all businessmen - conference calling in the communicator is connected quickly and easily. There is also a call reminder function - the phone itself will prepare not only a number, but also a password so that you can immediately contact the people you need.

Key characteristics of the HTC HD2 communicator:

• Convenience and simplicity are the main characteristics of this communicator.
• Touch screen and updated platform with powerful processor make working with the device truly instant.
• Excellent functions for businessmen - collecting all contacts in one place, switching to local time automatically, fast connection conference calls will help you stay up to date with events.

Technical characteristics of the HTC HD2 communicator:

Peculiarities
Type	communicator
Standard	GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA
operating system	MS Windows Mobile
Version	6.5 Professional
CPU	Qualcomm QSD8250
Frequency	1024 MHz
RAM	448 MB
Flash memory	512 MB
Flash card support	microSD (Transflash)
Frame
Type	classical
Color	black
Input Devices	touch screen
Screen
Technology	TFT
Diagonal	4.3 “
Permission	800 x 480
Color rendition	65 thousand colors
Screen type	sensory
Call and organizer
Audio format support	MP3; AAC ; MIDI ; WMA ; WAV ; AMR; AAC+
Data transfer
Communications	GPRS; Bluetooth; Email ; WiFi
Supported Standards	IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi)
Additional features	EDGE ; HSDPA
Navigation	GPS receiver
Digital camera
Camera	5 million pixels
Peculiarities	flash; autofocus
Image format	3gp; JPEG ; MPEG-4; AVI ; WMV; A.S.F.
Nutrition
Type	battery
Technology	lithium ion (Li-Ion)
Capacity	1230 mAh
Operating time	6.3 h
Standby time	490 h
Voltage	5 V
Input voltage	100 – 240 V
Network adapter	There is
Dimensions and weight
Width	67 mm
Height	120.5 mm
Depth	11 mm
Weight	157 gr.
Additionally
Interfaces	USB ; audio output/headphones – mini phone stereo 3.5 mm
Additional functions	FM tuner; video recording

Photos of the HTC HD2 communicator:

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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	67 mm (millimeters) 6.7 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.64 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	120.5 mm (millimeters) 12.05 cm (centimeters) 0.4 ft (feet) 4.74 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	11 mm (millimeters) 1.1 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.43 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	157 g (grams) 0.35 lbs 5.54 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	88.81 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.39 in³ (cubic inches)

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	65 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	Scorpion
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	256 kB (kilobytes) 0.25 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	1
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	448 MB (megabytes)
ROM memory capacity ROM memory is read-only. On some mobile devices this is inner memory, which contains the operating system. Data in ROM memory is retained even after the device is turned off.	512 MB (megabytes) 524288 kB (kilobytes)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	TFT
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	4.3 in (inches) 109.22 mm (millimeters) 10.92 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.21 in (inches) 56.19 mm (millimeters) 5.62 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	3.69 in (inches) 93.66 mm (millimeters) 9.37 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.667:1 5:3
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image.	480 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	217 ppi (pixels per inch) 85ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	65.4% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	Double LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.

2.1

Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) BPP (Basic Printing Profile) DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile) EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) FTP (File Transfer Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	1230 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	6 hours 20 minutes 6.3 h (hours) 379.8 min (minutes) 0.3 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	490 h (hours) 29400 min (minutes) 20.4 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	5 hours 40 minutes 5.7 h (hours) 340.2 min (minutes) 0.2 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	390 h (hours) 23400 min (minutes) 16.3 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery.	Removable