The HTC Desire is a powerhouse of a smartphone, running off a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and a massive 576MB of RAM. The results speak for themselves, with consistently fast load times and a very responsive interface. Importantly, the HTC Desire also makes the grade as an actual mobile phone, something which, oddly, some people forget to consider when buying a smartphone these days. Calls sound clear in a variety of situations, and messaging is easy as a result of the great on-screen keyboard.
The user interface is one of the most important aspects of any phone, and the HTC Desire really delivers on it. It has perfected the balance between style and usability, and is a real joy to use. A really nice feature is the ability to set-up up several personalized homescreens, and to switch between them when you want. Even if you have never used a smartphone before, you will be up and running within a day. There are lots of great apps pre-installed too, with the option to download more from the Android Market if there is something in particular that you want.
Browsing the web is a good experience rather than a pain, as pages render correctly and load quickly. Abode Flash content is supported too, unlike with the iPhone. The media player is better than average, but nothing revolutionary. It plays most of the standard assortment of video and music files, all of which look great on the screen and sound great on the speakers. The camera is a cut above the standard ones used on smartphones, but the quality does not seem to be as good as it should be for a 5 megapixel camera.
The HTC Desire supports a wide range of communication methods, from Facebook and Twitter, to old favorites like SMS and email. Staying in touch with contacts and is one of the highest priorities to those using smartphones and HTC has recognized that and met the need. The HTC Desire ticks all of the relevant boxes, and does it in some really innovative ways.
HTC have paid particular attention to what business users want from a smartphone, and it would be hard to argue against the HTC Desire being the best business smartphone on the market. Support for Microsoft Exchange is provided, so managing your contacts and emails is no problem at all, and it comes with Quickoffice pre-installed, which allows you to view and edit Microsoft Office documents. Features such as those, along with a professional design, are what have made it the first choice smartphone for businessmen and businesswomen.
To summarize, the HTC Desire finds the ideal balance of design, features and performance. It offers a fun, fast user experience and some of the best communications tools available in phones today. It is definitely a good purchase!
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