HTC HD7 10.9 cm (4.3") Single SIM Windows Phone 7 3G 1230 mAh Black

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2011-07-31 14:44:45

Average rating:74

Uk has collected 136 expert reviews for HTC HD7 10.9 cm (4.3") Single SIM Windows Phone 7 3G 1230 mAh Black and the average expert rating is 74 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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trustedreviews.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:70

The HTC HD7 is basically a reboot of the company's HD2 handset, except this time it runs Windows Phone 7 rather than the clunky, old Windows Mobile OS. Both handsets look remarkably similar and share much of the same hardware. But can a phone that uses co...

Feels responsive to use, Good looking design, Easy to use OS, Integrated kickstand...
Screen isn't as good as it should be, Short battery life...

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whathifi.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:60

Until now, Windows Mobile (as the OS was formerly known) hasn’t really endeared itself to the mobile crowd, paralysed, as it was, by glitches. Microsoft has gone away and come back with Windows Phone 7 (WP7). And, seeing that is a seen as a cool brand...

Fantastic styling and finish, refreshing user interface, built-in stereo speakers...
O2 exclusive, sounds weak, average video, no Flash support, no memory expansion...

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computeractive.co.uk

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:80

We have seen Windows phones in the past, but this is the first one we've looked at that uses the latest version of the Windows Phone operating system, Windows Phone 7 (previously it was called Windows Mobile).The new version has been remade so that it...

Looks good; impressive screen; stand for watching video; Windows Phone 7 works well...
Video kept shifting focus; app market quite bare so far...
A good-looking phone with a great, large screen, but it has a couple of annoying flaws too...

itreviews.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:0

Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 operating system is available on a number of smartphones, each one attempting to offer something a bit different from the rest. Where the HTC HD 7 is concerned, the differences are clear. This handset has the largest screen...

Windows Phone 7 has launched to a mixed reaction - but if you like it, and you want the best multimedia experience it can deliver, then the HTC HD 7 is the place to look...

digitalversus.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:40

Windows Phone 7 is great at managing your phonebook and brings contacts together from your SIM card and Outlook as well as Gmail, Facebook and Live Messenger accounts to make finding the right person easier. All of a contact's details, including their...

Big screen, Dual LED flash, Colours and contrast both respectable, Good for watching video, Windows Phone 7: a great OS for the big screen...
Lots of problems with the finish, Speakers are very quiet, Camera takes mediocre photos, Bad at getting signal, Battery life well below average...
It looks great on paper, but the HD7 turned into something of an unpleasant surprise. With a fairly mediocre finish and problems that prevent using the shiny new OS on such a big screen the pleasure it otherwise would be, this oversized handset only oc...

digitalone.com.sg

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2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:80

Accessible operating system, but let down by poor battery life.

Interface looks good and performs well; 4.3in screen is big and bright; touchscreen is very responsive...
Sound quality not great from builtin speaker; battery life too short; No multitasking; no cut, copy and paste.
Accessible operating system, but let down by poor battery life...

itpro.co.uk

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2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:67

The HTC HD7HTC's tagline for the HD7 is "Monster Entertainment", and the website is full of references to its "cinematic experience" and HD video capability. It's true that the huge screen is great for video, but there's far more to the HD7 th...

HTC's HD7 has a great screen and feels well-built, although battery life needs improvement. The Windows Phone 7 operating system is fast, easy-to-use and looks great. It's also a very capable office tool, thanks to powerful email and calendar apps and...

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tracyandmatt.co.uk

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2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:0

The HTC HD7 is the biggest of the brand new Windows Phone 7 phones to hit the market with a monster 4.3" screen. The HD7 is the new and improved version of it's WInMo 6.5 brother, now made obselte by the HD7. The HD7 is exlusive to O2 and brings specs...

The HD7 is a brilliant device. It is super slick and fast and it does almost everything you could want from a smartphone. The hardware is great, although if you don't like the 4.3" screen size, it may not be for you. It is a great looking phone that c...

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techeye.net

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2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:50

For the last few years the optional choice for the professional out on the road has been the Blackberry, Palm Trio and a few other mobile devices. Then along came Windows Mobile, which had a slow uptake and some liked it.Windows 6.5 Professional be...

Some people will love this, others will wait. Many different tariffs can be obtained by the different providers for this new piece of hardware from HTC. For now there are five different variants - HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 P...

wired.co.uk

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2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:80

HTC has come a long way in the few years since its beginnings as supplier of third-party handsets for the networks. Now it bows to no-one, with the possible exception of Apple, for the quality of its smart phones, whether they run the Google Android OS...

The HTC HD7 is the first of a raft of WinPho 7 handsets but its high spec and solid quality are likely to put it at the front of the queue. HTC has kept its usual buffing up of the OS to a minimum, with just the HTC Hub section offering specialised app...

T3.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:80

The clan landed in the UK with a five strong army at launch, and by far the biggest is the HTC HD7.All five phones are rocking the same WP7 interface, so it’s in the hardware that the HD7 is going to make its mark, and with a 4.3-inch screen with k...

Large screen, Cool kickstand, Decent sound enhancement...
No Flash on the internet browser, Average HD recording, Mediocre HTC Hub...
If you love your devices a little on the larger side, then this is the Windows Phone 7 experience for you - just make sure you try out the others before making your decision...

gadgetshow.channel5.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:80

HTC's first Windows Phone 7 smartphone, the HTC HD7 is a fast, simple and impressive handset. The operating system may take some adjusting to, but it's definitely a refreshing change from all the Android phones out there. It also has one big display!Th...

The HTC HD7 features an absolutely massive touchscreen display – at 4.3 inches – and is perfect for multimedia use. If you want to browse the internet on the move, then this really is the device for you. It's also great when it comes to movie playback, with the big screen making the HTC HD7 a handy portable media player. There's even a kick stand, so you'll be able to stand it at a comfortable vi...
The Windows Phone 7 OS won't suit all users – it currently lacks the number of apps available for the iPhone 4 and Android devices – and social networking integration is surprisingly poor. The screen on the HTC HD7 could also be brighter.
A good first effort at a Windows Phone 7 handset, and a brilliant multimedia smartphone. That huge screen really does make a difference when it comes to browsing the web or watching films on the move. We also like the slim and svelte dimensions. HTC HD...

3g.co.uk

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2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:60

Now we've seen the HTC HD7, we're both relieved and excited about the future of Windows Mobile. Windows Phone 7 has given the operating system the revamp we had hoped to see, and with the added bonus of Xbox LIVE and other multimedia facilities, it...

The gaming fraternity will be itching to get online with the Xbox LIVE facility...
Though the HD7 has 8/16GB of on board memory, there's no memory card slot to top up that storage space...
The HTC HD7 provides the perfect platform for the hugely improved Windows Phone 7 operating system...

alphr.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:67

We experienced a certain sense of déjà vu when we first clapped eyes on the HTC HD7. After a brief moment racking our brains we realised why: the HD7 is uncannily similar to the HTC Touch HD2 we reviewed this time last year. As well as looking the same...

A lovely screen, but the middling camera and poor battery life make it our least favourite Windows Phone 7 device so far...

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expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:80

HTC's Android-based smartphones have consistently impressed us over the last two years. By comparison, Microsoft has done little to impress us when it comes to smartphones for as long as we can remember. So with Microsoft's totally revamped Windows Pho...

This slick Windows Phone 7 has a great range of features and one of the best touch-screen displays on the market – but it’s a little expensive...

electricpig.co.uk

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2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:80

Let’s not beat around the bush. The HTC HD7 is the phone the HTC HD2 should have been: a mammoth smartphone that’s all screen, with a working OS. Windows Phone 7 is that panacea, but there are a few more differences – plus some serious competition...

Big, beautiful, simple and fast...
Screen is surprisingly poor...
Ace form factor - Windows Phone 7 isn't for everyone though...

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pocket-lint.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:0

Tweet Touted by many as the flagship of the Windows Phone 7 armada, HTC’s 4.3-inch HD7 takes the prize for having the largest screen. But do more inches make it a better performer? Already we’ve seen those bemoaning its exclusive status with O2, but w...

Massive screen gives you plenty of browsing space, Dolby Mobile and SRS do make a difference, autofocus in video, Windows Phone 7...
Rattly volume key suggests build quality not quite as good as usual, battery life poor, viewing angles on screen not great...
We suspect that firmware issues have kept the best of the HD7 from us. The large screen offers great real estate for browsing and Windows Phone 7 offers a great smartphone approach to put this space to good useKey specs3.5mm jack, 3G, Bluetooth, FM rad...

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theregister.co.uk

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2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:80

Once the anonymous creator of white-label handsets for the networks, HTC has moved firmly centre stage with its own-brand Android and Windows Mobile handsets. The HD7 is the first of a plethora - seven of them actually, hmm, coincidence? - of new Windo...

The HTC HD7 with Windows Phone 7 - available in the UK exclusively on O2 - may not be the game changer that its creators would have hoped for, but it's a powerful, capable device with an OS that stands up well against the competition, and offers a str...

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v3.co.uk

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2011-07-31 14:44:45

Average rating:60

The HD7 is one of five phones from HTC that will run on the redesigned and much hyped Windows Phone 7 platform. The handset is available exclusively from O2 starting today.Hardware specifications are similar to the HD2, and up there with high-end devic...

Good mobile Microsoft Office experience; excellent touch-screen keyboard; stylish and simple interface; integrated Zune Player...
Disappointing battery life; lack of manual Wi-Fi search feature; no SD-card slot; no Flash support...
The HD7 has a great touch-screen keyboard, but the poor battery life is disappointing. And while Microsoft has put a lot of effort into the Windows Phone 7 platform making it a definite improvement over Windows Mobile, it still has a way to go before...

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siliconrepublic.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:45

Average rating:0

The HTC HD7 is a large enough phone, though it's pretty slim and its curved design at the back is quite sleek. Weighing 162 grams, I found it just a little bit on the heavy side. The layout of it is similar to other Windows Phone 7 devices – it includes a...

The HTC HD7 is a large enough phone, though it’s pretty slim and its curved design at the back is quite sleek. Weighing 162 grams, I found it just a little bit on the heavy side. The layout of it is similar to other Windows Phone 7 devices – it include...

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pcadvisor.co.uk

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2011-07-31 14:44:45

Average rating:80

One of the first Windows Phone 7 smartphones, the HTC HD7 has a 4.3in touchscreen and a stand to prop it up. Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC will soon launch the HD7, a smartphone with a 4.3in touchscreen that uses Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7 oper...

Windows Phone 7 was very smooth to navigate and seemed fairly simple to use on the HTC HD7 smartphone. It clearly shows that Microsoft focused much more on the consumer with this OS, even though it left in a lot of its productivity software that will...

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Zdnet.com.au

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2011-11-07 17:21:19

Average rating:76

A lot has changed in the smartphone game in the six months since Microsoft launched its Windows Phone 7 platform. Many of the major manufacturers have launched products with dual-core processors, and many other upcoming handsets feature HDMI connect...

Excellent 4.3inch display, Frontfacing speakers great for movies, Windows Phone is excellent for beginners, Camera takes nice photos...
No internet tethering or media sharing...
With Windows Phone 7, the HD7 is a great smartphone for beginners but its locked OS and absent features will frustrate seasoned smartphone users.

canadianreviewer.com

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2011-11-07 17:21:20

Average rating:80

HTC has designed a top-tier Windows Phone smartphone that's aimed at the executive class with the HTC HD7. Following the recent trend of jumbo smartphones with large screens and powerfu features, the HTC HD7's design, look and feel all scream flagship...

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pcauthority.com.au

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2011-11-07 17:21:22

Average rating:67

The HTC HD7 bears an uncanny resemblance to HTC’s year-old HD2 handset. Its screen is the same size and resolution, its CPU is identical, the camera has the same resolution and twin-LED flash. Physically, it’s similar too.It’s a very different thing to...

So how does this big screen Windows Phone 7 handset stack up? See our verdict on HTC's HD7...

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coolsmartphone.com

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2014-03-14 03:51:44

Average rating:0

Well, this is a nice looking thing. The HTC HD7 burst onto the scene just a few weeks back and we were lucky enough to grab one on the day. UK network o2 have the exclusivity on this and, fair play to them, it’s one heck of a catch. This, from what we...

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stuff.tv

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2014-03-14 03:51:45

Average rating:100

Windows Phone 7 heralds a new mobile dawn for Microsoft as it tries desperately to wrestle back some smartphone territory from Apple, Android and BlackBerry. Having dropped the ball with starchy Windows Mobile 6.5, the OS has been completely revamped a...

Well built. Great screen. Xbox Live gaming and Zune Music.
Average camera. Choice of apps limited. No easy way to switch apps.
The pick of the first wave of WP7 handsets, the HD7 is a worthy champion of Microsoft’s new intuitive OS...

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crn.com.au

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2014-03-21 03:10:26

Average rating:67

The HTC HD7 bears an uncanny resemblance to HTC's year-old HD2 handset. Its screen is the same size and resolution, its CPU is identical, the camera has the same resolution and twin-LED flash. Physically, it's similar too.It's a very different thing to us...

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recombu.com

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2014-04-02 02:48:18

Average rating:80

HTC's first Windows Phone 7 handset to hit the reviews trail is the HTC HD7, the successor to the HTC HD2, the last Windows Mobile handset from the Taiwanese company. What it shares in looks with its fore-runner, it makes up for in the updated OS. It's...

Because of Microsoft's stringent minimum specifications for OEMs and 'standardisation' of the platform, each Windows Phone 7 handset is going to offer a very similar OS experience. That said, the HD7 is the biggest screen around at launch which is a re...

technave.com

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2016-12-29 18:26:14

Average rating:0

The HTC HD7 is one of the best from the first batch of Windows Phone 7 smartphones and it features a large 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen LCD display. The HD7 feels a bit heavier but some people would prefer its square form factor and metal-like look.HTC...

The HTC HD7 delivers a great performance with its large display; whether it is emailing, browsing the web, getting directions on Bing maps, reading and editing a document or watching videos, it is highly enjoyable. A few features could have been better: t...

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technoodling.net

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2016-12-29 18:26:14

Average rating:0

The local smartphone market just got a little bit more interesting as Microsoft has entered the field with their revamped Windows Phone 7 operating system. While we did a review of the Windows Phone 7 platform a few weeks back, this time however, we're go...

Sexy looking hardware, Gorgeous screen, Snappy performance...
Battery Life, Camera...

Mobile88.com

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2016-12-29 18:26:14

Average rating:0

Having used the HD7 for about two weeks or so to check my e-mail messages, listen to music and to surf the Web, I found that I liked the way the operating system works. The all-important phone functions work much better than on Windows Phone 7's predecessors - the calling and SMS screens are easy to get to and even d...

Interface looks good and performs well; 4.3in screen is big and bright; touchscreen is very responsive...
Sound quality not great from builtin speaker; battery life too short; No multitasking; no cut, copy and paste.
Having used the HD7 for about two weeks or so to check my e-mail messages, listen to music and to surf the Web, I found that I liked the way the operating system works. The all-important phone functions work much better than on Windows Phone 7's prede...

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thestar.com.my

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2016-12-29 18:26:15

Average rating:80

HTC's HD7 is one of the first Windows Phone 7 devices to launch here but will it make iPhone 4 users want to throw away their phones? TILED: The HTC HD7, with the Windows Phone 7 interface gives you a clean, uncluttered home screen. LET ME just put...

Interface looks good and performs well; 4.3in screen is big and bright; touchscreen is very responsive.
Sound quality not great from builtin speaker; battery life too short; No multitasking; no cut, copy and paste.
Having used the HD7 for about two weeks or so to check my e-mail messages, listen to music and to surf the Web, I found that I liked the way the operating system works. The all-important phone functions work much better than on Windows Phone 7's prede...

hardwarezone.com.ph

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2016-12-29 18:26:15

Average rating:80

As most avid readers of our site would known, the tidal wave of the Windows Phone 7 (WP7) OS has arrived, kicking off first with LG Optimus 7 , and now the new HTC HD7 smartphone. HTC has had its fair share of Microsoft Window Mobile phones in its lineup...

HTCexclusive apps, Decent video and audio playback, Useful kickstand...
Bad buttons placement and design, Low battery mileage, Average imaging quality...
Our Closing Thoughts on the new 7We were generally pleased with the look and feel of the HTC HD7 - it is simple and sleek with easy-to-discern front controls (although we would have preferred better button placement). The only real button-related problem...

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anandtech.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:0

When Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 late last year, it was readily evident that they had a solid platform on their hands, but it was missing some critical details. Chief among them? Copy-and-paste, bringing back a frequent grievance from the earl...

This is a multipart conclusion, so let's start with the HD7. I've long felt that with the Venue Pro and the HD7, T-Mobile ended up with the two best WP7 launch devices, at least in the US. AT&T's range includes the Surround and it's pointless speaker, the...

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Geek.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:0

I’ve been an Android user since the G1. Picked one up on launch day, in fact. I was working in an environment that was heavily embedded in open source, so the greater concepts that surrounded Android appealed to me. It was my first real smartphone, ha...

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techtree.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:50

Expert Review The last Windows Phone 7 device we reviewed, , left us highly disappointed. Although the hardware was quite decent, the software failed to impress us. Apart from being slick and visually appealing, it had little more to offer, whether...

Impressive design, large display, good for web browsing...
Poor display quality, terrible camera, weak loudspeaker, below average battery life, Windows Phone 7...
The HTC HD7 is a disappointing combination of incomplete software and mediocre hardware. Its biggest drawback is the Windows Phone 7 operating system, which just doesn't have anything to offer right now apart from a slick interface. It lacks features...

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gadgetreview.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:50

HTC’s HD7 is the second Windows Phone 7 device I’ve had the pleasure of testing, and it’s vastly different in form and function from the Samsung Focus, my previously tested WP7 handset. The HD7 is bigger, bolder, and on T-Mobile instead of Ma Bell. It’...

Good screen, bright enough for direct sunlight, Fast and responsive, Excellent for media playback...
Recessed power button difficult to push, Mediocre battery life, Camera lacks color richness, pictures often blurry and dull...
HTC HD7 ReviewFebruary 28th, 2011 12:00 PM | by James Pikover | View Comments | cellphone review, hd7 t-mobile hd7, HTC, HTC HD7, Microsoft, Review, T-Mobile, Windows, Windows phone 7, wp7HTC’s HD7 is the second Windows Phone 7 device I’ve had the ple...

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techgage.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:0

Hardware & Performance With its HD7, HTC is taking a stand with its first-ever entry into the Windows Phone marketplace. The HD7 sports the recently released Windows Phone 7 OS and boasts the largest display available for any such device. This is def...

Overall, the HD7 proved to be a solid, easy-to-use device. Watching a movie on the smartphone is unlike any other Windows Phone device, provided you are prepared to use headphones or a third party external speaker. The kickstand is solid in constructi...

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tech2.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:60

It’s HTC in the lead, bringing us yet another Windows Phone 7 handset - enter the HTC HD 7. I wasn't altogether too pleased with their initial offering, i.e. The HTC 7 Mozart. While the handset proved to be mediocre at best, the new look and feel of th...

Well designed, UI is super slick, Audio quality is excellent...
Must use Zune for media transfer, No tethering or Bluetooth file transfer option, Poor battery life, No Chat apps preloaded, No Flash or SilverLight support, Music enhancements not within Players UI, No access to App Ma...
Misc. FeaturesWith some mobile standard apps like a unit converter, calendar (that does not sync with your Facebook account), alarm, calculator you’re good to go as far as basic features are concerned. What’s missing is a Notes application and Facebook...

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pcworld.in

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:82

The HTC HD7 marks the emergence of a new mobile operating system (and to a lesser extent, a change in strategy for Microsoft’s mobile division). The HD7 is an impressive piece of hardware with a huge screen, great build quality and decent specs but it...

Great Looking UI, OS is Very Simple to Use, Large Screen, Looks Great, Web Browsing is a Great Experience...
No Task Manager, No Cut/Copy/Paste, OS May Be Too Simplified for Some...
The HTC HD7 is the first Windows Phone 7 smartphone to be launched in India...

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infosyncworld.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:83

The HTC HD7 brings entertainment on the go to a whole new level. Is it enough to beat the EVO 4G and Droid X? Find out in our review.HTC HD7 Report The Windows Phone 7 fleet aims at delivering something for everyone. There's the HTC Surround for music...

eweek.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:0

As implemented in HTC's HD7 smartphone, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 emerges as a solid mobile operating system with no major issues worth complaining about. Despite its overall polish and functionality, the platform feels a bit like a first draft—one f...

mobilesroom.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:83

HTC HD7 ReviewThe power of Windows and the cool quotient of HTC. Sounds an irresistible combo, right? That is the HTC HD7 for you, the latest Windows mobile from the Taiwanese HTC Corporation. Take a look at our HTC HD7 Review and check whether it is a...

The audio and basic performance is a bit of a dampener but when you think of the plus points, the HD7 is up there on top. The biggest display size in Windows 7 mobile phones, a fantastic OS, a good camera and the pretty kickstand–all of them make thi...

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letstalk.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:42

Average rating:76

The all new is a Windows Phone 7 designed to bring together what you care about most. The most noticeable feature about the device is the “large, and in charge” display screen. The 4.3” capacitive touchscreen display, which is the largest screen on a...

star-techcentral.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:80

HTC's HD7 is one of the first Windows Phone 7 devices to launch here but will it make iPhone 4 users want to throw away their phones? TILED: The HTC HD7, with the Windows Phone 7 interface gives you a clean, uncluttered home screen. LET ME just put...

Interface looks good and performs well; 4.3in screen is big and bright; touchscreen is very responsive.
Sound quality not great from builtin speaker; battery life too short; No multitasking; no cut, copy and paste.
Having used the HD7 for about two weeks or so to check my e-mail messages, listen to music and to surf the Web, I found that I liked the way the operating system works. The all-important phone functions work much better than on Windows Phone 7's prede...

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phonedog.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:0

"Should I buy the HTC HD7" is something a lot of people might be asking. You'll find out from this HTC HD7 review, as a Windows Phone 7-touting successor to the HD2, the HD7 doesn't fall far from the tree. Great build quality, high-quality materials...

Decent battery life; thin; very large and responsive display; good build quality; kickstand; feels great in the hand; decent camera, dual LED flash helps in low-light situations.
Windows Phone 7 is still has an extensive setup process; display looks a little washed out when compared to other devices; lagginess (specific to launching third-party applications); dual LED flash is sometimes too bright; tends to forget some settings.
In more ways than one, the HD7 impressed me. It's large but not bulky, feels great in the hand, and delivers a better Windows Phone 7 experience than what I've experienced before, much better. For $199.99 with a two-year agreement, this is a great de...

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pocketpcthoughts.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:0

The moment has arrived! The veteran (Microsoft) is attempting to make a comeback in the mobile phone market, taking on the successful newcomers (Apple and Android) who have grabbed so much market share (not to mention mind share). The new platfo...

High quality look and feel, Large responsive capacitive touchscreen, Windows Phone 7 provides a unique and easytouse user interface, Wireless synching through Windows Live is included.
No slot for memory cards, Mobile Office apps (particularly Word) are short on features, Weak external speaker affects speakerphone performance, Wireless synching can be complicated to set up, No "cut and paste" or thirdparty multitasking.
With the game-changing introduction of the iPhone in 2007, Microsoft saw its position as a consistent midpack player in the smartphone market begin to decline. Attempts to update the legacy Windows Mobile (WM) OS and UI to provide a more "iPhone-l...

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g4tv.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:0

Video Review: The HTC HD7 combines the ultimate multimedia device with Windows Phone 7 where you can watch movies, play Xbox Live games on the 4.3" screen, and much more. Kevin Pereira and Sara Underwood review the smartphone that offers 16 GB of stora...

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gsmarena.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:0

Having the biggest screen around is a matter of prestige and the HTC HD7 is a marvel – the bezel around the screen is so thin it makes other phones look fat, despite their smaller screens. We’ve already seen the same basic setup as the HD7 with two ot...

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cellphonequick.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:0

The HTC HD7 is the first Windows Phone 7 to be released on T-Mobile in the U.S.A. and it’s the successor to last spring’s HTC HD2. Many people are going to think it’s too similar to the old HD2, but there are still quite a few nice changes, not least o...

Specification Here’s a look at the hardware on the T-Mobile HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7. The new kickstand design that surrounds the rim of the camera and duel LED flashes is quite a unique feature and I like it a lot. The only thing that’s disappointing...

Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:60

It's big, bold, and beautiful. The HTC HD7 ($199) is the first Windows Phone 7 device on T-Mobile's network and the first 4.3-inch device running Microsoft's user-friendly new OS. This handset provides plenty of real estate for web surfing, watching vi...

Design feels solid, including kickstand, Large display makes for easier typing, bigger type on websites, Fast data performance with HSPA coverage, Useful bundled apps...
Display looks duller than competing phones, Doesn't support HSPA+ or mobile hotspot app, Shorter battery life than Samsung Focus, Volume rocker too narrow, Out-of-focus 720p video...
This large Windows Phone 7 device offers fast data speeds, a built-in kickstand, and a good selection of bundled apps.

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bgr.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:0

Albert Einstein wrote that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. For what seemed like an eternity, Windows Mobile was the epitome of insanity and Microsoft was insane. The Redmond-based...

The Windows Phone 7 OS on HTC’s HD7 is absolutely wonderful in many respects, and yet in other areas, it is an OS filled with almosts. The email app is almost fantastic, but there are tiny issues that hinder it, such as its inability to download images...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:43

Average rating:85

You want a sexy touch screen smart-phone with good, solid hardware, but you're stuck on operating systems. You think iPhones are way too expensive, BlackBerry OS doesn't give you a good enough online experience, Android 's cluttered and Symbian's dated...

Windows Phone 7 looks great on the screen, Video is smooth, bright and immersive, Web browsing is a pleasure on the large screen, Dolby Mobile and SRS work very well for music and video...
Design has a few issues, OS needs to mature, Camera has some issues, Battery life could be better...
The HTC HD7 is an all in all pleasure to use. Unfortunately however, it isn't as much of a wow device as its Android 4.3" siblings, having been released far later than the EVO 4G, therefore lacking the edge and without the build quality of the HTC Desi...

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gizmodo.com

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2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:0

No smartphone platform is complete without a phone big enough to double as an ice scraper. The hulking HD7 is that phone for Windows Phone 7.Specs Price: $199 w/ 2-year contract on T-Mobile Display: 4.3 inches @ 800x480 Processor: 1GHz Snapdragon Memory a...

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mobileburn.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:80

The new HTC HD7, which is powered by Microsoft's fledgling Windows Phone 7 smartphone OS, is one sexy looking device. It has a huge 4.3-inch touchscreen display and is clad in metal and soft-touch materials. It even features a kickstand, which makes...

Nice user interface, large display for browsing, builtin kickstand for video viewing...
Mediocre 5mp camera, poor fitting rear cover, no 3rd party app multitasking or task switcher...
The new HTC HD7, which is powered by Microsoft's fledgling Windows Phone 7 smartphone OS, is one sexy looking device. It has a huge 4.3-inch touchscreen display and is clad in metal and soft-touch materials. It even features a kickstand, which makes i...

techworld.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:0

The HTC HD7 has the specs of a high-end phone: it boasts a 4.3-inch display, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 5-megapixel camera and runs the brand new Windows Phone 7. But unlike the recent crop of top-of-the-line smartphones, the HD7 does not have a f...

The HD7 is a high quality phone but without a front-facing camera or 4G data speeds, it can't compete with the T-Mobile myTouch 4G, Apple iPhone 4, HTC EVO 4G or Samsung Epic 4G, which dominate the top spots.The HTC HD7 is a nice introduction to the p...

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phonescoop.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:0

Is It Your Type? The HTC HD7 offers Windows Phone 7 in an extra-large package. With a huge, 4.3-inch screen and a kickstand to hold it up, the HD7 still follows the same formula as the other new WP7 phones. Is Microsoft’s new mobile OS even more enj...

The HTC HD7 is a very nice device, and it handles Microsoft’s new mobile OS well. The large screen made for a great multimedia, Web browsing and working experience, though I still think some aspects, like the onscreen keyboard, could use some improvem...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:70

The first Windows Phone for T-Mobile, the HTC HD7 ($199 with contract) is a big, beautiful device well-suited for media and gaming. Like AT&T's Samsung Focus ($199, 4 stars), it steps out of the way to let Windows Phone 7's beautiful graphic design tak...

Large, bright screen. Useful kickstand. Excellent audio and video performance.
No HSPA+. No hotspot mode. Poor camera.
The T-Mobile HD7 is a good-looking phone that's a fine canvas for Windows Phone's services, but it's not at the top of its class...

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mobilementalism.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:0

Tweet Of the four Windows Phone 7 smartphones that HTC have released, the HTC HD7 in this review is the largest, with a whopping 4.3″ screen, and also the most similar to existing phones, being based on the same hardware as the HTC HD2, and with very...

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slashgear.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:0

The HTC HD7 wears its potential on its sleeve. The biggest of the first batch of Windows Phone 7 devices, at 4.3-inches it’s also one of the largest smartphones of any OS on the market. We’ve already given our approval to Windows Phone 7 in our launch-...

It’s hard to shake a sense of familiarity with the HTC HD7 – that feeling that, despite the new OS, we’ve seen this device before. We’re of course referring to the HTC HD2, the de facto Windows Mobile 6.5 flagship, which shares not only the same scree...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:44

Average rating:100

Windows Phone 7 heralds a new mobile dawn for Microsoft as it tries desperately to wrestle back some smartphone territory from Apple, Android and BlackBerry. Having dropped the ball with starchy Windows Mobile 6.5, the OS has been completely revamped a...

Well built. Great screen. Xbox Live gaming and Zune Music.
Average camera. Choice of apps limited. No easy way to switch apps.
The pick of the first wave of WP7 handsets, the HD7 is a worthy champion of Microsoft’s new intuitive OS...

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Theinquirer.net

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:45

Average rating:50

Picking up the HD7, its 162g heft feels weighty, this is not a light handset. The metallic grey back and black front give it a robust look and it's not small at 122 x 68 x 11.2mm with a 4.3-inch display. For "cinematic style" viewing it has a kick st...

Speedy browsing, intuitive user interface...
Camera, limited storage...

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engadget.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:45

Average rating:77

The screen that just keeps on going meets the OS that refuses to fit on a single display. Yes, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7, like Windows Mobile 6.5 and Android before it, is getting treated with a 4.3-inch display from HTC for its launch party. The aptly...

Giant 4.3-inch display makes everything easier, Windows Phone 7 runs like well oiled machine, Great ergonomics...
Questionable build quality, Poor viewing angles, contrast, color reproduction, Small battery for its size...
What can we say that we haven't expressed already? The HD7 is pretty much what you thought it would be. It's that same 4.3-inch blueprint that HTC has exploited to great success with the HD2 and EVO 4G, applied to the brand new Windows Phone 7 operating e...

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mobilechoiceuk.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:45

Average rating:80

The HTC HD7 provides the perfect platform for the hugely improved Windows Phone 7 operating system Related links News HTC Gratia launches HTC launches five Windows Phone 7 smartphones HTC Mondrian leaks online HTC TouchFlo 3D 2.5 - also known as Manila...

The gaming fraternity will be itching to get online with the Xbox LIVE facility...
Though the HD7 has 8/16GB of on board memory, there’s no memory card slot to top that storage space up Look and Feel...
The HTC HD7 provides the perfect platform for the hugely improved Windows Phone 7 operating system...

recombu.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:45

Average rating:80

HTC's first Windows Phone 7 handset to hit the reviews trail is the HTC HD7, the successor to the HTC HD2, the last Windows Mobile handset from the Taiwanese company. What it shares in looks with its fore-runner, it makes up for in the updated OS. It's...

Because of Microsoft's stringent minimum specifications for OEMs and 'standardisation' of the platform, each Windows Phone 7 handset is going to offer a very similar OS experience. That said, the HD7 is the biggest screen around at launch which is a re...

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techworld.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:45

Average rating:0

Windows Phone 7 is finally here and so far, the hardware looks hot, more than capable of holding its own against Apple and Android competitors. At CTIA last week, I got an exclusive look at the HTC HD7. This monolithic phone runs the brand new Windows...

I'll put the HD7 through the ropes once I get a review unit in house, but I really like what I've seen so far. I also need to spend more time with Windows Phone 7 to determine its strengths and weaknesses. Stay tuned for more hands-ons and first looks...

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Phones.com

Updated:
2011-07-31 14:44:45

Average rating:86

Microsoft’s tectonic shift in OS from Windows Professional 6.5 to Windows 7 has resulted in tornadic developments manufacturing giants like HTC HD7 and its contemporaries. A large display amounting to 4.3” and an OS that refuses to tone down its capaci...

Windows 7 phone, Large and responsive screen, Screen is ideal for playing games, movies. The kickstand works perfect during such occasions, Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement provided the right effect, DualLED flash supported the absence of Xenon, Cloud services, Multiple connectivity options, HTC Hub for exclusive HTC apps...
No card slot, No lens protection, No Bluetooth file transfers, No video calls, No multitasking, Limited availability of third party apps, No flash or silverlight support...

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ubergizmo.com

Updated:
2011-08-01 20:05:39

Average rating:0

The HTC HD7 is one of the best from the first batch of Windows Phone 7 smartphones to arrive on the US market and it features a large 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen LCD display. We have reviewed two WP7 phones previously, the Samsung Focus and the HT...

The HTC HD7 is currently the Windows Phone 7's flagship device and it delivers a great performance with its large display; whether it is emailing, browsing the web, getting directions on Bing maps, reading and editing a document or watching videos, it is...

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consumersearch.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:28:33

Average rating:0

HD7's giant screen falls flat With a body "big enough to double as an ice scraper," according to Matt Buchanan of Gizmodo.com, and a screen to match, plus the well-designed Windows Phone 7 operating system, the HTC HD7 for T-Mobile plays on some intere...

Enormous and bright screen, Userfriendly Windows Phone 7 OS, Smooth performance with no lag, Kickstand for watching videos...
Short battery life, Poor camera quality, Limited viewing angles, Screen washes out easily...

brighthub.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:28:35

Average rating:100

Running Microsoft’s new mobile platform, the HTC HD7 is one of two flagship handsets (the other being the ) for Windows Phone 7.Offering the same basic specs as every other device on the platform, this phone is equipped with a larger screen, increased...

I have never been this happy with a mobile and certainly not as impressed with one since the first iPhone was released.In terms of performance, design, and features, the HTC HD7 is the equal of the HTC HD2 and the Android powered HTC Desire. How...

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zomgitscj.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:28:51

Average rating:0

HTC’s Popular 4.3 Inch Display meets Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 in the HD7, the phone that looks much like the HD2.The WP7 phone offers the usual 800×480 pixel resolution screen on a 1Ghz Qualcomm snapdragon processor, with 576Mb of RAM and a 5 Megap...

So what can we say that hasnt been said about the HD7 already. It’s pretty much what you’d expect, in the same 4.3 Inch formfactor that HTC has used over on the HD2 and Evo 4G before it, but applied to the new Windows Phone 7 OS.If you’ve considering...

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thinkdigit.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:28:59

Average rating:70

The HD7 is quite a nice phone. The new platform seems promising, and is a huge step forward from WM 6.5, apart from a few shocking omissions. The HD7 loses out on account of these omissions, as well as a few of its own. A decent display in lieu of an...

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coolsmartphone.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:29:07

Average rating:0

Well, this is a nice looking thing. The HTC HD7 burst onto the scene just a few weeks back and we were lucky enough to grab one on the day. UK network o2 have the exclusivity on this and, fair play to them, it’s one heck of a catch. This, from what we...

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chipchick.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:29:21

Average rating:0

It’s not just the hardware on the new HTC HD7 that is pretty exciting, but the fact that it is running the new Windows Phone 7 operating system. I myself go way back with Windows on mobile devices. My first “PDA” was a monochrome Compaq Aero runni...

Excellent performance with a responsive touchscreen, beautiful and fresh interface design, strong multimedia features, 4.3″ display transforms the system into a mobile theater, Find my Phone feature is builtin and free, with its great performance and growing library of graphically rich games it makes sense that serious Xbox gamers will want this phone, Wireless Sync, strong social networking in...
Doesn’t take advantage of TMobile’s 4G network, no cut and paste or internet tethering available yet for Windows Phone 7, dedicated social networking apps like Facebook and Twitter need to be downloaded separately, lacks multitasking capabilities, no option to expand storage, camera shots are hit or miss – camera pictures are not consistent and the camera often takes a while to focus.
Unlike Android, iOS, and the BlackBerry OS etc which do sport many similarities between one another, Windows Phone 7 really offers a breath of fresh air when it comes to its user interface's style and overall design. It's a totally different way of in...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2011-09-14 21:29:28

Average rating:0

Microsoft's brand spanking new mobile platform has launched globally with much adulation from critics and owners all around to place it in the limelight, but with a wide array of offerings from the onset, it's natural to find some people at a standstil...

Still in the early stages, there's nothing drastically different with the platform experience by all of the available Windows Phone 7 devices out on the market right now. Rightfully so, there's nothing to change the performance that we experience on t...

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mobilesroom.com

Updated:
2012-01-06 01:39:33

Average rating:83

HTC HD7 ReviewThe power of Windows and the cool quotient of HTC. Sounds an irresistible combo, right? That is the HTC HD7 for you, the latest Windows mobile from the Taiwanese HTC Corporation. Take a look at our HTC HD7 Review and check whether it is a...

The audio and basic performance is a bit of a dampener but when you think of the plus points, the HD7 is up there on top. The biggest display size in Windows 7 mobile phones, a fantastic OS, a good camera and the pretty kickstand – all of them make thi...

macworld.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:34

Average rating:0

The HTC HD7 ($200 with a two-year contract from T-Mobile) has the specs of a high-end phone: It boasts a 4.3-inch display, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and a 5-megapixel camera, and it runs the brand-new Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system. But un...

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slashgear.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:34

Average rating:0

The HTC HD7 is no stranger to the SlashGear frontpage, having already been well handled at the European launch and then subsequently reviewed. Now, the smartphone has made its US debut on T-Mobile, the carriers’ one and only Windows Phone 7 device. We...

At $199.99 with a new, two-year agreement and a $50 mail-in discount, the T-Mobile HTC HD7 is basically the same price as AT&T’s Windows Phone 7 range. What you get by picking the HD7 is the bigger display, but HTC’s cost-cutting choice of LCD goes a...

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Pocketnow.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:34

Average rating:70

The HTC HD7 is the first Windows Phone 7 to be released on T-Mobile in the U.S.A. and it's the successor to last spring's HTC HD2. Many people are going to think it's too similar to the old HD2, but there are still quite a few nice changes, not leas...

If you love the 4.3 inch screen on the HTC HD2 and love the exciting new Windows Phone 7, you'll love the HD7. It's the only Windows Phone 7 with a large 4.3 inch screen. The extra size makes all of the type and navigational elements of Windows Phone...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 19:24:34

Average rating:80

The HTC HD7 ($200 with a two-year contract from T-Mobile) has the specs of a high-end phone: It boasts a 4.3-inch display, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and a 5-megapixel camera, and it runs the brand-new Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system. But unl...

4.0, 4.0 / 5 PCWorld , Nov 5, 2010, 0 User Reviews Be first to review », Bottom Line, The behemoth HTC HD7 has some impressive specs like a 4.3inch screen, 16GB of storage, and a 5megapixel camera with 720p video capture, but it does not support TMob...
4.0, 4.0 / 5 PCWorld , Nov 5, 2010, 0 User Reviews Be first to review »...
The behemoth HTC HD7 has some impressive specs like a 4.3-inch screen, 16GB of storage, and a 5-megapixel camera with 720p video capture, but it does not support T-Mobile's speedy HSPA+ network...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2014-01-16 01:27:34

Average rating:0

Another year, another new iPhone, and also another new gargantuan HTC phone sporting a Microsoft mobile platform. With that in mind, it's only natural to pit latest the iterations of each smartphone against one another – but unlike last year, the playi...

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hardwarezone.com.sg

Updated:
2014-01-16 01:27:34

Average rating:80

As most avid readers of our site would known, the tidal wave of the Windows Phone 7 (WP7) OS has arrived, kicking off first with LG Optimus 7, and now the new HTC HD7 smartphone. HTC has had its fair share of Microsoft Window Mobile phones in its lineu...

We were generally pleased with the look and feel of the HTC HD7 - it is simple and sleek with easy-to-discern front controls (although we would have preferred better button placement). The only real button-related problem we faced was with the power on...

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examiner.com

Updated:
2014-07-23 14:25:22

Average rating:80

It seems that T-Mobile has a thing for big phones. Earlier on in 2010 the carrier launched the HTC HD2, which was a Windows Mobile 6.5 phone. It had a huge 4.3" screen. It was lauded for its sheer beauty. The HD7 is the HD2's new brother.The HTC HD7 is es...

androidauthority.com

Updated:
2014-08-13 07:52:47

Average rating:0

With all these Android smartphones hitting the market, it was only a matter of time before Windows decided to join in the fray. HTC brings us the HD7, packing the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango operating system and promises us a different experience. Pitted agai...

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