![]() ![]() On the HTC side, the company has added its own HTC Hub (also available as a live tile) where you will find some old HTC favorites like its animated clock and weather widget, as well as HTC apps. Though customization is limited on Windows Phone 7, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and carrier partners can still put their own spin on the devices, and T-Mobile and HTC have done so. As a limitation of Windows Phone 7, there is no tethering support right now. The HD7 doesn't support T-Mobile's HSPA+ network, but it is 3G-capable and has Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1, and GPS. The phone features are pretty much what you would expect: quad-band world roaming, a speakerphone, call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling, voice dialing, and text and multimedia messaging. It's not a deal breaker, and the touch screen works well with Windows Phone 7 we just think the experience could have been that much better with a sharper display. It just wasn't as sharp or crisp as some of the latest smartphones, and colors looked a bit dull compared with the Super AMOLED screen on the Focus. Overall, the display is bright and clear, showing off 480x800 pixels, but we definitely noticed a difference in quality compared with some of the higher-resolution displays on some of the today's latest smartphones. ![]() Scrolling and pinch-to-zoom were also smooth. Apps and hubs launched as soon as we tapped on the tiles or shortcuts, and we were able to quickly move through the hubs. They're simply enlarged on the HD7, so you're seeing the same amount that you would on the Focus or Surround. One thing that doesn't change, however, is the number of tiles and apps that are viewable from the Start screen and apps menu list. ![]() Windows Phone 7 already offers a pretty great and accurate keyboard, and we had no problems using it on the Samsung Focus and HTC Surround, but we did find we were able to type much faster using the HD7. When the Amazon Kindle app for Windows Phone 7 is released, you'll also be able to read e-books right on the phone.Īnother advantage is that you get a larger keyboard. The extra screen real estate makes it great for multimedia, playing games, and Web browsing-features which are well-implemented on Windows Phone 7. It's currently the largest display offered on a Windows Phone 7 device here in the U.S. Of course, the whole reason for the HD7's bigger size is the 4.3-inch touch screen. ![]()
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