It’s not often I look at a mobile phone and think ‘I’ve got to have that’; but that all changed when I caught a glimpse of the new HTC EVO 3D.
Being a big fan of HTC, in fact I currently have the Desire model, I have watched them bring out one impressive model after another, but could this be the one to top them all?
The biggest difference with this device is that its is capable of 3D; making it one of the first of its kind to use the technology. Whether it 3D images your after or even 3D video, this little device can handle it all, and you can easily output your media to your 3DTV using a HDMI cable and watch them on the big screen.
For the OS Android’s latest update, Gingerbread, is installed.
Design
Design-wise the phone is very stylish and follows the look of previous HTC handsets. The only colour appears on the rear of the device which appears as a trim around the camera; in the US this is red, but it looks like the European market may be limited to gold.
HTC Watch
The HTC Evo 3D comes with HTC Watch installed, giving users access to 2D/3D movies and TV shows available to buy, rent or download. Unfortunately, HTC have confirmed that there won’t be a huge selection of content available for the handset initially. There is a chance the device could come with free movie, The Green Hornet, which is what US customers received.
Specifications
1.2GHz dual-core processor
Display: 4.3-inch 3D touch screen
Dimensions: 126 x 65 x 12.1 mm
Weight: 170g
Memory: 1GB storage, 1GB RAM
Front camera: 1.3 megapixels
Camera: 5 megapixels
HD video recording: 2D/3D videos with up to 720p resolution
Talk time: Up to 9h 20 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 45 min (3G)
Standby time: Up to 358h (2G) / Up to 420h (3G)
Release Date
Although scheduled for release on 23rd July, it looks like the phone won’t be making its way to UK shops until at least September. This has caused carrier Vodafone to exclude it from their smartphone range with a company spokesman explaining: “We’ve decided that due to delays to the launch of the device, we no longer plan to include the HTC EVO 3D in our smartphone range. We will be contacting customers who have registered for updates about the device to make them aware of this decision shortly.”
