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Thursday, November 25, 2010

The New HTC Surround

By Jong Starcrafter


After Microsoft gave their announcement about their new Windows 7 operating system, some new hardware was also announced. It also seems like every major phone manufacture will be releasing a phone that will be running Windows Phone 7. With all the different phones, it's difficult for any specific manufacturer to stand out from the rest. They have to get something really special to get media attention. Luckily for us, the HTC Surround made it to be one of these Window Phone 7 smart phones. The extremely unique and overall design of the Surround have got plenty of media attention and hype.

So what makes the Surround so incredible? The speakers are what really distinguishes this phone from the others. This smart phone has a large speaker bar which slides out from under the screen just like many keyboards (but there isn't a keyboard - just the speakers). The "Surround" in the name refers to the sound - the speakers create virtual surround audio. The phone is geared specifically at high-quality media playback. The phone also has a small kickstand, allowing it to be set down on a flat surface and be used as a portable TV. A large 3.8" screen provides the video playback, which looks great. The HTC Surround packs a lot of media playback quality into one little phone, and it's incredible sound quality has made it a very anticipated phone.

Aside the amazing screen and speakers, the rest of the hardware is equally great. It sports a 5 MP camera which takes 720p video. It is powered by a fast 1 GHz processor, and has 448 MB of RAM. It also has a large 16 GB of internal storage, which is great for storing high-quality media to be played back on the phone. The phone is similar to many other Windows Phone 7 phones in other hardware aspects, but is all around a pretty great phone. It will be available on AT&T in the US and Telus in Canada.

Owners of an HTC Surround will probably also wish to purchase accessories. An case is a great way to protect your nice phone and to keep it safe and in good working order. Although the Surround is a well-made phone, everyday usage will eventually break the phone down and get damaged. Also, an additional battery is a great way to have extra power for your phone. Media playback on the large screen can drain the battery quickly, and heavy use can also wear down the battery over time. There are many other accessories you may wish to purchase for the HTC Surround, such as chargers and screen protectors.

Overall, this revolutionary device is a great phone. The remarkable and innovative speaker system has made it one of the most anticipated upcoming phones, but the other hardware is also quite nice. If you're looking for a new phone, especially a Windows Phone 7 phone, the HTC Surround is a great choice.




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