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HTC Desire S
All Pay As You Go phones are supplied with a mandatory topup, automatically added to your cart when you purchase. This topup will be applied to your account within 8 days of purchase. Please note this topup is non-refundable even if you choose to return your handset.
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Features
Android
HSDPA
Touch-screen
Social Networking
5.0-megapixel camera
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Connectivity
Quad Band
Wi Fi
GPS
3G
Bluetooth
USB
GPRS
EDGE
HSDPA
GSM
A-GPS
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Display & User Interface
Colour Screen
Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
Touch-screen
Full Onscreen QWERTY Keyboard
16M colours
Multi-Touch input
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Camera Features
Video Camera
5.0-megapixel camera
8.0-megapixel camera N
Autofocus
Geo-tagging
Secondary Videocall camera
Dual LED flash N
LED flash
HD Video
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Messages
MMS
SMS
Predictive Text
Email
Instant Messaging
Push Email
Threaded SMS
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Technical
Display Size 480 x 800 pixels, 3.7 inches
Standby Time Up to 430 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G)
Talk Time Up to 9 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G)
Weight 130 g
Dimensions 115 x 59.8 x 11.6 mm
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Music Features
MP3 Player
FM Radio
MP3 Ringtones
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Applications
Internet Browsing
Java
Social Networking
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Standard Features
Vibrate
Organiser
Games
Voice memo
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Memory
Internal Memory 1.1 GB ROM, 768 MB RAM
Expandable memory microSD, up to 32GB
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Key Features
1. 3.7 inch touchscreen
2. Android 2.3 Gingerbread
3. 1 Ghz processor
4. 5.0 megapixel camera and secondary camera
5. Social networking
6. HSDPA
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Operating System
Android
- Instruction Manual
- Standard Li-ion Battery
- Mains Charger
Android Gingerbread
The HTC Desire S runs Google's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system, the latest version of Google's smartphone OS. Gingerbread delivers a more refined user interface with an enhanced keyboard, multi-tasking, increased speed and improved gaming support and multimedia playback. Android also supports Google services including Google Maps, Gmail and Voice Actions as well offering users a huge selection of downloadable Apps from the Android Market.
Powerful 1GHz Processor!
The Desire S features a powerful 1GHz processor allowing for an amazingly fast response time and high-speed multimedia functions. The 1GHz processor also delivers a responsive touchscreen experience and can handle running multiple applications effortlessly.
3.7 inch Touchscreen Display
The HTC Desire S sports a vivid 3.7 inch S-LCD display. The display Desire S boasts deep, natural colours with excellent viewing angles and uses capacitive technology which allows for multi-touch actions such as pinch to zoom in maps and the web browser.
Google Maps Navigation
Turn your Desire S into a powerful Sat Nav device with free voice guided navigation. Google Maps Navigation offers turn by turn voice guided navigation, text and voice search with support for keywords to find local services, satellite and street view and the ability to navigate to friends addresses listed in your contacts. Google Maps will even remember recent destinations and features a wide range of points of interest.
5.0 Megapixel Camera
Including a built in 5.0 megapixel camera with auto focus and an LED Flash. the Desire S takes quality pictures that you will want to share with your friends. Store them in your phone, email them to friends or upload them to your blog or favourite social networking sites.
HD Video Capture
The HTC Desire S can capture video in 720p HD resolution. Let the camera roll and capture all the action in perfect clarity. When you're finished, upload your masterpiece to YouTube or Picasa and share your work with the world! The Desire S also includes a front facing camera for making video calls and more.
Wi-Fi
With Wi-Fi you can use your Galaxy S 2 to connect to a local wireless network (W-LAN) to connect to the internet. This offers a cheap (sometimes free) method of connecting to the net to download emails, files, or check your favourite websites.
A-GPS
A-GPS is a network service that can locate your position to within 100 metres by using a clever technique called triangulation. By sending a signal to three cell masts, A-GPS will work out your location by the location of the cells and your distance from them.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1 is the next generation of Bluetooth connectivity. With Bluetooth 2.1 one of the biggest advantages is the increase in speed with lightning quick data transfers between devices. Bluetooth also offers the possibility of listening to music with a compatible wireless headset in stereo. Less wires, less mess, more noise.
Music Player
With a built in music player, you can carry your tunes with you, in your pocket, and listen to them when you want. Most digital formats are recognised on the phone, including MP3 and AAC.
The HTC Desire S blends stunning design with power and speed. Sculpted out of a single block of aluminium, the Desire S is a powerful smartphone running Android on a 1GHz processor letting you download and run multiple applications effortlessly. The Desire S also semmlessly interacts with Google services such as email and search and features free turn-by-turn SatNav with Google Maps. Boasting a 5 Megapixel camera capable of HD Video capture and a front facing camera for video calls, playback looks incredible on the 3.7 inch WVGA Display.
Call Charges
A guide to charges is available on our Pay As You Go Call Charges page. Call charges are subject to change so please see details in the box or contact Talk Mobile Pay As You Go for the very latest pricing.
KIM
heathfield
8
- Good Points
- haven't had it long enough to assess good or bad fairly.
- Bad Points
- Reviewer left no comment
Paul
8
- Good Points
- Good screen, good camera, very easy for a novice smartphone user to work out how to use
- Bad Points
- Can be slow when using internet. Apps tend to remain active in background after use and drain battery and processor, make sure you use task manager to force close them.
| Looks | 9.0 |
| Features | 9.0 |
| Ease of Use | 9.9 |
| Value | 9.0 |
Full range of Accessories coming soon.
| Stock | Pre-Order |
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| Delivery | Free Next Day Delivery |
| Topup | Airtime topup automatically added to your order |
| Unlocked | Handset will work on any network |
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really easy to use
v nice features
fun!
max volume (for audio like music) could be higher especially for radio (though call volume seems good)