Cheap HTC HD2 Deals & Price Comparison

The much hyped HTC HD2 (aka HTC Leo) lives up to expectations with features such as 4.3" capacitive touch screen and 1GHz Snapdragon processor making it one of the most powerful devices ever.

The HTC HD2 (aka Leo / Touch HD2) is possibly the most hyped Windows Mobile device of the year and the hype is justified with some of the ground breaking new features found on the device.

First of all the HTC HD2 is the first Windows Mobile PDA to feature a capacitive touch screen which makes it more finger friendly and responsive. Not only that but the screen itself is huge at 4.3" with a resolution of 800x480 WVGA. Perfect for movies and web browsing. It also supports multi-touch allowing you to zoom in and out of docs, photos and web pages by pinching the screen.

Another first is the introduction of the HTC Sense user interface on top of the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system. HTC Sense has been available on Android devices such as the HTC Hero but has now made its way to Windows. the Sense interfaces key features are its customisability, consolidation of contacts, social networks and messaging and user experience features.

Finally this is the first HTC device to be powered by the super fast and energy efficient 1GHz Snapdragon processor which makes the phone faster, more responsive and more efficient at multi-tasking.

The HTC HD2 also features a 5 mega-pixel camera with auto focus and dual LED flash. Loads of ROM/RAM (512MB/448MB respectively) plus microSD expandability (includes a 2GB card). High speed 3G internet is provided by HSDPA/HSUPA along with WiFi and web tethering - use your phone as a WiFi hotspot.

The list goes on, the HTC HD2 has Bluetooth 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, digital compass, G-sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor and a mini USB connector.

All of this is packed in to a super thin body measuring only 11mm thick. The majority of the phone needs to fit in the large screen and measures 120.5mm x 67mm making for a very slick looking and powerful device perfect for the mobile phone enthusiast after all the latest must have features.

Dimensions

• Size: 120.5mm x 67mm x 11mm
• Weight: 157 grams (5.54 ounces) with battery

CPU

• 1GHz Snapdragon™ processor

Display

• Type: Capacitive touch screen
• Resolution: 480 X 800 WVGA

Operating System

• Windows Mobile® 6.5 Professional

Storage

• ROM: 512 MB
• RAM: 448 MB
• Expansion slot: microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)

Buttons

• Talk/Send, Home, Start, Back, End/Power

Network Bands

• HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
• GSM: 850/950/1800/1900 MHz

Internet

• Browser: Opera Mobile
• 3G:
  • HSDPA: Up to 7.2 Mbps download speed
  • HSUPA: Up to 2 Mbps upload speed
• GPRS: Up to 114 kbps download speed
• EDGE: Up to 560 kbps download speed
• Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g

Tethering

• Internet Sharing through USB or Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi Router

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth® 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate
• Supported profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, BPP, DUN, FTP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HID, HSP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SAP, SPP

Multimedia

• Windows Media® Player
• Albums
• Pictures & Videos
• FM Radio
• Audio supported formats: .aac, .amr, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .mp4, .qcp, .wav, .wma
• Video supported formats: .wmv, .asf, .mp4, .3gp, .3g2, .m4v, .avi

Location

• Internal GPS antenna
• HTC Footprints
• Digital Compass
• NaviPanel

Camera

• 5 megapixel color camera
• Auto focus
• Dual LED flashlight

Connectors

• 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
• Standard Micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)

Sensors

• G-Sensor
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light sensor

Home Screen

• Home, People, Messages, Mail, Internet, Calendar, Stocks, Photos & Videos, Music, Weather, Footprints, Twitter, Settings

Social Networking

• Facebook integration
• Sharing photos on Facebook and Twitter
• Sharing videos on YouTube
• HTC Peep for twittering

Power & Battery

• Battery type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
• Capacity: 1230 mAh
• Talk time:
  • WCDMA: Up to 320 mins
  • GSM: Up to 380 mins
• Standby time:
  • WCDMA: Up to 390 hours
  • GSM: Up to 490 hours
• Video playback Up to 8 hours
• Audio playback: Up to 12 hours