HTC 7 Pro On U.S. Cellular Review – Specification, Features, Price

The HTC 7 Pro available with U.S. Cellular is similar to the HTC Arrive that is available on the Sprint network. At this time, there are three main players in the smartphone market, iOS from Apple, Android from Google but licensed to manufacturers, and Windows Phone by Microsoft. The HTC 7 Pro is a Windows Phone 7 powered smartphone. HTC also has Android powered smartphone in the market as well. This is the first smartphone from U.S. Cellular which carries the Windows Phone 7 OS option.

HTC 7 Pro

Specifications

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Phone 7
• Display: 3.6” WVGA (480 x 800) Capacitive Touch
• Processor: 1 GHz Scorpion CPU
• Graphics: Adreno 200 GPU50 Snapdragon
• RAM: 448 MB
• ROM: 512 MB
• Storage Internal: 8 GB or 16 GB
• GPRS: Class 32
• EDGE: Class 32
• 3G Downlink: HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
• 3G Uplink: HSUPA 2 Mbps
• Navigation: GPS with A-GPS (Assistive GPS)
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n
• Bluetooth: v2.1 with A2DP
• USB: microUSB v2.0
• 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
• 3G Network: HSDPA 900 / 2100 MHz
• Camera: 5 Megapixel (2592 x 1944) Autofocus
• Camera Flash: LED
• Video Recording: 720p HD
• Battery: Li-Ion 1500 mAh

Features

The HTC 7 Pro is a sturdy smartphone, and a bit on the hefty side but that is because of all the metal that has gone in it to give it its strength. The tilting screen is very convenient to use and makes it easy to handle when in the landscape mode. Voice call quality for the people on the other end, over the Dual Band CDMA 800/1900 MHz, were clear without any distortion or background noise; however reception was not up to mark at the HTC 7 Pro side. The phone sports practically unlimited address book entries with each entry capable of storing multiple information including Photocall features. The microSD slot is missed in this phone, though there is enough memory available to last you a long time. Microsoft introduced organizing information in Hubs with the Windows Phone 7. Hubs allow organization of information based on their similarities and relationships.

Verdict

The HTC 7 Pro has a good solid design that has already been tried with the HTC Arrive. The keys on the slide out QWERTY Keyboard are well spaced and have rubbery tactile feel to them. When the keyboard is slid out, the screen tilts up to a comfortable angle on a solid hinge, for better more natural viewing of content displayed. The phone however, is not only heavier than its competitive alternatives it is also noticeably bulkier. The display is not as bright as some of the other Windows phones out in the market. The Windows experience is perhaps a bit more complicated than that provided through Androids and iOS’s.

Price

The HTC 7 Pro goes for about $620 without contract; however, with the contract from U.S. Cellular, this Windows Phone 7 phone can be available for $199.00.