HTC Sensation XL Philippines: Specs, Price, and Release

After several leaks in the past few weeks, HTC has officially unveiled today the HTC Sensation XL, the Android counterpart of the Windows Phone, HTC Titan.

Definitely another product of HTC’s partnership with Beats Electronics, the HTC Sensation XL is the company’s second phone to feature Beats Audio, following HTC Sensation XE; and it comes with a customized and exclusive set of headphones called UrBeats.



With almost similar specs as the HTC Titan like a massive 4.7-inch display, a Qualcomm MSM8255 chipset packing a 1.5 GHz single-core Scorpion processor and Adreno 205 GPU, 8MP camera featuring a 28mm wide-angle and bright F/2.2 lens rated for better performance at low-light conditions, as well as the non-expandable 16GB internal storage -- the HTC Sensation XL got a boost in memory now with 768MB of RAM. Like any other high-end devices, it also runs Android Gingerbread; however, it’s already rocking the HTC’s latest costumed UI, the HTC Sense 3.5, before any other handsets get it over-the-air (OTA).



HTC Sensation Specs



Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)

HTC Sense 3.5 UI

4.7-inch S-LCD (800×480 pixels) Display

1.5GHz single-core Scorpion processor

768MB RAM

16 GB Internal Storage

8MP Rear Camera with dual-LED Flash

720p HD video

1.3MP Front Camera

3G (14.4 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA)

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP + EDR

GPS, A-GPS

Micro-USB 2.0

HDMI

3.5mm audio jack

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

1,600 mAh battery



HTC Sensation XL Price and Availability



HTC says the HTC Sensation XL will be available across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and Asia Pacific from early November, and of course that includes the Philippines. Suggested retail price is still yet to be known though; but if we have to throw-in a wild guess, it’s somewhere between Php 28-30K. And I’m sure Smart Communications will have it added to its HTC portfolio.



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HTC Sensation XE Specs: 1.5GHz CPU, 4.3-inch qHD Display, 16GB Storage, Plus Beats Audio

Forget about that Thunderbolt look-a-like HTC Vigor as the first phone to bring Beats by Dr. Dre audio experience ‘coz it’s not.

The first handset to feature Beats Audio has officially been announced straight from HTC’s Headquarter, and they are calling the device as HTC Sensation XE. And as you’d guess, HTC Sensation XE will carry the same hardware specs as the first dual-core smartphone of the company, except that it got a faster processor at 1.5GHz, which definitely more than just enough to power all your apps in Android Gingerbread. It flaunts the same 4.3-inch capacitive display; this time however, it’s more vivid with qHD resolution. Plus, there’s an option to add external storage up to 16GB through microSD, so you got plenty of space for your favorite multimedia files. And since this phone is expected to deliver Hi-Fi and studio quality audio on top of the powerful processor and vibrant display, HTC increased a few more Coulombs to HTC Sensation’s power source, this time with 1,730 mAh battery, so HTC Sensation XE won’t drain power that fast.



HTC Sensation XE Specs



Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

HTC Sense 3.0 UI

4.3-inch qHD (960x540 pixels) Capacitive Touchscreen Display

1.5GHz dual-core processor

768MB RAM

1GB Internal Storage

8GG/16GB MicroSD Card

8MP Rear Camera with dual-LED Flash

VGA Front Camera

1080p at 30fps Video with Stereo Sound Recording

4G capable (14.4Mbps HSPA+)

3G (14.4 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA)

GPRS/EDGE

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP

GPS, A-GPS

Micro-USB 2.0

HDMI

3.5mm audio jack

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

1,730 mAh battery



HTC Sensation XE will be available across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific from late September. Stay tuned for price updates!

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A Preview of HTC Sense 3.5 UI [Video]

HTC Sense, one of the most impressive skins on top of Android interface is going to receive a major overhaul in the anticipated release of an upgraded version, HTC Sense 3.5, very soon.

HTC Sense 3.5 is expected to be seen flirting in upcoming HTC devices like the Vigor, and we can guess latest HTC devices like the dual-core Sensation and the petite Wildfire S with Sense 3.0 UI will still get the new features in Sense 3.5 via an OTA (over-the-air) update.



Though it hasn’t been released officially by the Taiwan-based phone maker, I’m pretty sure you’re excited to see how HTC Sense 3.5 looks like, especially if you’re a huge fan of HTC. Well, here’s a 5-minute video courtesy of the Chinese-language website XDA.cn, and as usual -- do share your view what you think about it. [via]





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HTC Vigor to be the First Phone with Beats Audio?

There’s this rumor buzzing the interwebs that the first phone to bring Beats by Dr. Dre audio experience is the HTC Vigor.

HTC Thunderbolt

HTC and Beats Electronics announced the other day that they entered into a strategic partnership in which Beats Audio will soon be available in future HTC handsets. It turns out Droid-Life has sources claiming what could be the very first phone to feature Beats is called HTC Vigor.

According to our guy, the device will indeed have a 4.3″ 720p HD screen (1280×720 resolution), with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 8MP rear cam, 2MP front, Android 2.3.4 and a brand new version of Sense which he called “3.5.”

Droid-Life added that HTC Vigor will sport similar size and shape of the HTC Thunderbolt, but without a kickstand.

HTC Thunderbolt

HTC Thunderbolt is the first 4G CMDA/LTE smartphone headed to Verizon Wireless in the US. It’s not yet clear though if HTC Vigor is a GSM or CDMA device. More on this story soon… [via]

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HTC Investing $300M to Beats Electronics, HTC Devices with Beats Audio Expected Later This Year

HTC Corporation, one of the leading smartphone makers today, and Beats Electronics LLC, the company known for its Beats by Dr. Dre audio experience -- announced a strategic partnership and investment worth $300M.

“The HTC and Beats by Dr. Dre partnership is an opportunity for two world-class companies to redefine the smart phone industry and define the future,” said Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Beats by Dr. Dre and Chairman and CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M Records which is a division of Universal Music Group and a stakeholder in Beats. “For Beats by Dr. Dre, this represents a critical step in our continued mission to clean up the destruction of audio caused by the digital revolution; and reengineer how sound is delivered so that the consumer feels the music the way that the artist intended.”

“Beats has found a unique way to harness popular culture in a manner that is unlike any other brand today,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “It’s an exciting brand that has been built around providing something very special, and we believe our strategic partnership will provide customers with unbeatable sound on HTC phones. We obsess over every detail of a consumer’s mobile experience and audio is a critical part of that experience.”

Beats by Dr. Dre is a very popular brand in a variety of headphones and speakers, and it’s only the HP computers which I knew featuring Beats Audio. Oh, there’s the TouchPad as well. This partnership though is pretty obvious that HTC will earn an exclusivity of Beats Audio in phones. And I believe it won’t be coming to HP’s future webOS phones anymore.



The PR says that Beats Electronics will continue to operate autonomously with Iovine as Chairman and Luke Wood as President & COO with its current business partnerships that include Monster Cable Products Inc., Hewlett-Packard and Chrysler Group LLC. Iovine will also continue serving as Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records.



We can expect the first Beats-powered phone to launch later in 2011. Read official press release after the break. [via]



Click to Read Press Release

HTC and Beats by Dr. Dre Set to Introduce New Era in Mobile Audio



Strategic HTC investment to result in Beats-integrated HTC phones this fall





TAOYUAN, Taiwan and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC Corp., a global designer of mobile devices, today announced a strategic partnership and investment with Beats™ Electronics LLC., the company redefining the audio market with its iconic Beats by Dr. Dre™ audio experience. The two fast-growing brands will focus on bringing high performance sound to HTC phones.



"The HTC and Beats by Dr. Dre partnership is an opportunity for two world-class companies to redefine the smartphone industry and define the future," said Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Beats by Dr. Dre and chairman and CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, which is a division of Universal Music Group and a stakeholder in Beats. "For Beats by Dr. Dre, this represents a critical step in our continued mission to clean up the destruction of audio caused by the digital revolution and reengineer how sound is delivered, so the consumer feels the music the way that the artist intended."



HTC and Beats have been working together to create superior mobile audio experiences for consumers, which will result in a line of HTC devices integrated with Beats sound innovations, available this fall.



"Beats has found a unique way to harness popular culture in a manner that is unlike any other brand today," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corp. "It's an exciting brand that has been built around providing something very special, and we believe our strategic partnership will provide customers with unbeatable sound on HTC phones. We obsess over every detail of a consumer's mobile experience, and audio is a critical part of that experience."



HTC is known for unifying content, services and devices into unique mobile experiences. And Beats is known for its unique consumer brand appeal and ability to reproduce the full spectrum of sound captured in professional recording studios, allowing consumers to hear music the way the artist intended. Bringing these two great brands together will create superior mobile music and sound experiences while accelerating HTC's entry into the youth and accessories markets globally.



Beats Electronics will continue to operate autonomously - with Iovine as chairman and Luke Wood as president and chief operating officer - with its current business partnerships, including Monster Cable Products Inc., HP and Chrysler Group LLC. Iovine also will continue serving as chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records.



"Our customers have clearly responded to Beats and HTC, and Best Buy is proud to feature their products in our stores," said Brian J. Dunn, CEO, Best Buy. "We are committed to offering innovative and entertaining technologies that help consumers enhance their lives. Our customers expect that from us. The unique HTC Sense experience and the great sound of Beats provide prime examples of that focus."

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HTC ChaCha on SMART, 4 Days Left to Pre-Order

HTC ChaCha, the smart phone designed for Facebook users, is already here in the Philippines.

The phone is exclusively available to SMART subscribers and those who want to pre-order the handset, you still have 4 days to do it. HTC ChaCha will retail at Php 15,500 for prepaid plan, and is free at Plan 1500 or Plan 1000. Plan 1500 comes with unlimited internet while Plan 1000 is capped at 100MB per month.



HTC ChaCha is an Android Gingerbread device featuring HTC Sense UI. It flaunts 2.6-inch touchscreen display and QWERTY keypad. Also under its hood include 800 MHz processor, 512MB ROM, 512MB RAM, microSD storage support up to 32GB, 5MP camera with autofocus and LED Flash, VGA front-facing camera, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3G support, Bluetooth 3.0, micro-USB, GPS, and 1250 mAh Li-Ion battery. HTC ChaCha comes in White, Purple, and Black colors.



If you’re the type of user who indulge much activities on Facebook, this phone is for you [Pre-Order link]. If not, better to find another phone at the same price range. I’m sure you’ll find a better deal, just saying.J



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HTC to Buy VIA Technologies Stake in S3 Graphics

It’s quite obvious folks why HTC will do this, but yeah – HTC Corporation would acquire stakes of VIA Technologies in S3 Graphics.

VIA Technologies, a company widely known for manufacturing computer parts, particularly motherboard chipsets, has acquired the graphics division of S3 Graphics, Ltd. in 2001. In 2005, S3 Graphics run out of enough capital to operate and with the help of a private investment company WTI Investment International, Ltd., VIA Technologies continue the operation of S3 Graphics joint venture.



In the acquisition agreement, HTC is said to pay $300 million for all the outstanding shares of S3 Graphics, in which $147 million will go to VIA and the remaining $153 million is for WTI Investment International. The acquisition is expected to be completed before end of 2011.



HTC’s Chairwoman, Cher Wang, is also a Chairwoman of VIA Technologies and a shareholder of WTI. So the acquisition of VIA and WTI’s shares isn’t that hard for the Taiwanese smartphone maker. Though we can say that HTC is strengthening graphics performances of its future devices through S3’s technology, it’s more interesting to note the company probably has been beefing up its patent defense against Apple. A year ago, Apple filed a suit against HTC for various multitouch patent disputes. The Cupertino company however, also had violated two patents of S3 Graphics in which the latter won in the ruling last month. Now that HTC will soon own S3 Graphics, it’s no doubt the move will position the company with stronger defenses against Apple patents in the future. [via]



Click to Read Press Release

VIA Technologies Announces Sale of Stake in S3 Graphics



Taipei, Taiwan, July 6, 2011 - VIA Technologies, Inc. ("VIA") today announced the signing of definitive agreement to sell all of its shareholding in S3 Graphics Co., Ltd. ("S3 Graphics") to HTC Corporation ("HTC"). S3 Graphics is a leading provider of innovative graphics visualization technologies used in PCs, game consoles and, more recently, mobile devices.



VIA acquired S3 Graphics in 2001 with the intention to accelerate integration of graphics capabilities with its processor and chipset products. S3 Graphics became undercapitalized in 2005, and VIA introduced WTI Investment International, Ltd. ("WTI") as a new investor to help fund the operations and R&D initiatives. WTI is a private investment company, in which Cher Wang, Chairman of VIA, is a significant shareholder.



Under terms of the agreement with HTC, total consideration for all outstanding shares of S3 Graphics will be US$300 million. Of which, VIA will receive US$147 million; and WTI will receive US$153 million. VIA will recognize a capital gain of US$ $37 million and paid-in-capital of US$ 115 million in this transaction.



"The transaction would allow VIA to monetize a portion of its rich IP portfolio, yet retain its graphics capabilities to support the development and sale of its processors and chipsets," said Tzu-mu Lin, Senior Vice President and Board Director of VIA. "We wish to thank WTI for its capital contribution to support S3 Graphics since 2005."



The proposed transaction has received approvals from the boards of directors of VIA, WTI, and HTC. Subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, the transaction is expected to close before end of 2011.



About VIA Technologies, Inc.



VIA Technologies, Inc. is the foremost fabless supplier of power efficient x86 processor platforms that are driving system innovation in the PC, client, ultra mobile and embedded markets. Combining energy-saving processors with digital media chipsets and advanced connectivity, multimedia and networking silicon enables a broad spectrum of computing and communication platforms, including its widely acclaimed ultra compact mainboards. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world's top OEMs and system integrators. www.via.com.tw

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HTC Sensation in Philippines, Official! Priced at Php 31,990

As we’ve talked yesterday, HTC is scheduled to launch in Manila today its dual-core smartphone, the HTC Sensation.

HTC Sensation

And now, the Taiwan-based smartphone maker’s super phone is officially available here in the Philippines. Though the launching is not really much of a surprise (we've been teased!), what's more exciting to find out is the phone’s official price.



Seems like HTC won’t break the Php 30K mark, at least with its latest high-end smartphone, as the HTC Sensation got a suggested retail price of Php 31,990. I think my estimate was right that it would still be above Php 30K. There’s a reason though, in fact having tried previous models of HTC handsets like the Desire – you really have this great experience in an Android environment, plus the nifty and unique hardware design, particularly in the outer build. So the price actually speaks for itself.



HTC Sensation Specs



Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

HTC Sense 3.0 UI

4.3-inch Super LCD Capacitive Touchscreen Display

1.2 GHz Dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260 Processor

768MB RAM

1GB Internal Storage

8GB MicroSD Card

8MP Rear Camera with dual-LED Flash

VGA Front Camera

1080p at 30fps Video with Stereo Sound Recording

4G capable (14.4Mbps HSPA+)

3G (14.4 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA)

GPRS/EDGE

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP

GPS, A-GPS

Micro-USB 2.0

HDMI

3.5mm audio jack

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm

148g

1520mAh Li-ion Battery



HTC Sensation will also be available through Smart Communications Post Paid plan, offering the unit for free at Plan 3000. If you’re among those HTC fans out there waiting for this handset, expect to see units displayed in local retailers anytime this month. So are you buying?

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HTC Philippines to Launch Sensation Tomorrow

HTC, the Taiwan-based smartphone maker, is set to launch HTC Sensation here in the Philippines tomorrow.

HTC Sensation

Officially announced back in April, HTC Sensation is a 2-core processor smartphone running Android 2.3 or Gingerbread. HTC Sensation is the third dual-core smartphone we confirmed to land in Philippine soil (next to LG Optimus 2X and Samsung Galaxy S2), but it would be the second phone to have an official release in the country. Sensation will compete with LG Optimus 2X which is already out in the local shelves with a retail price of Php 27,990, as well with Samsung Galaxy S2 which would be available officially later this month.

HTC Sensation

My source from HTC is still yet to confirm the official price of the handset, but being known to have launched high-end smartphones in the past above the Php 30,000 mark, I would guess HTC will launch Sensation on that same price range. That would be a big surprise though if we’ll get it below Php 30K. Surely, we’ll uncover that one tomorrow. So just stay tuned.



Update: HTC Sensation Philippine Price Gets Official



HTC Sensation Specs



Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

HTC Sense 3.0 UI

4.3-inch Super LCD Capacitive Touchscreen Display

1.2 GHz Dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260 Processor

768MB RAM

1GB Internal Storage

8GB MicroSD Card

8MP Rear Camera with dual-LED Flash

VGA Front Camera

1080p at 30fps Video with Stereo Sound Recording

4G capable (14.4Mbps HSPA+)

3G (14.4 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA)

GPRS/EDGE

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP

GPS, A-GPS

Micro-USB 2.0

HDMI

3.5mm audio jack

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm

148g

1520mAh Li-ion Battery

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HTC Wildfire S Philippines: Price, Specs, and Availability Update

One of HTC’s Android handsets that made a big hit in the Philippine market last year is the HTC Wildfire.

Following the same roadmap with the HTC Desire, the Wildfire also receives a major refresh both in hardware and software, and got a new name as the HTC Wildfire S. Described as the mini-version of HTC Desire S, the Wildfire S brings a higher resolution screen, more memory, and faster processor – even designed slightly smaller in dimensions than its predecessor.

The HTC Wildfire S is one of the handsets we’ll be seeing in the mid-range category to run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), skinned with HTC Sense 3.0 UI.



HTC Wildfire S Specs and Features



Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread

3.2-inch Touch Screen Display @ 320 x 480 pixels

600 MHz CPU

up to 32GB on microSD

512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM

3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 384 Kbps)

GPRS, EDGE

Bluetooth 3.0 w/ A2DP

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot Support

720p video recording

5MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash

GPS with aGPS support

1230 mAh Li-Ion battery



The HTC Wildfire S is officially available here in the Philippines starting today with SRP of Php 14,995 Php 15,500. I’m seeing some authorized distributors offering the unit online at a much lower price (as low as Php 14,000), so expect to see the handset on local shelves in that price range.

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HTC Desire S Launched in Philippines, Priced at Php 27K

HTC Desire S, the successor and updated version of the popular HTC Desire from the Taiwan-based smartphone maker has been launched here in the Philippines, officially.

HTC Desire S

With HTC Sense interface, this Gingerbread smartphone features a 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen display and a combined power of the 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon processor and Adreno 205 GPU. Though having the same 1 GHz processor inside as of its predecessor, the Desire S comes with an upgraded memory of 768MB. The Desire S is a little bit lighter than its older buddy, has a new sleek design in the outside, sans those buttons in the lower front landscape. First look of HTC Desire S after the break, together with the notable specs.







Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread

3.7 inches S-LCD touchscreen @ 480 x 800 pixels

1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon Processor

Adreno 205 GPU

1.1GB internal storage

up to 32GB on microSD

768MB RAM, 512 MB ROM

HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 2 Mbps

Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

720p video recording

5MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash

VGA color fixed focus front camera

GPS with aGPS support

1450 mAh Li-Ion battery



The HTC Desire S is now available at all authorized resellers here in the Philippines at a suggested retail price of Php 27,000. Smart Communications is also said to offer the Desire S for free at Plan 2000.

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iPhone 4, MWC 2011 Best Mobile Device; HTC, Device Manufacturer of the Year

Hail all those great and high-end smartphones launched in the previous year! Hail more for the iPhone 4!



Apple’s flagship smartphone to date has been awarded as the “Best Mobile Device” at the Global Mobile Awards (GMA) during this year’s MWC. Here’s the judges’ comment about the device:

Great screen, sharp design, fantastic materials, and phenomenal ecosystem for app developers. In a tight race, the iPhone 4 built on the success of its predecessors to set the pace for smart phones.

Well, oh well. I’m personally not an Apple fan boy, but everything says it all; and to be honest, I didn’t blundered myself having one.

The iPhone 4 has been chosen definitely as the best among the best because it satisfies the judges by its innovative functional and physical design, its intuitive user interface, the wide range of applications and features it supported, uniqueness, it offers great value for money as reflected on its price point, and of course – its contribution to Apple’s overall market success in 2010.



Other devices nominated for the “Best Mobile Device” award include: Samsung Galaxy S, HTC Desire, LG Optimus 7 and BlackBerry Torch 9800.



On the other note, the Taiwan-based smartphone maker - HTC Corporation – has been recognized as the “Device Manufacturer of the Year”. We can recall that HTC boosted its total market share in 2010 as compared to a year earlier according to the latest Gartner report. Here’s what the GMA judges said about HTC:

This company has built its market presence from nowhere, with fresh branding and marketing and a strong portfolio of devices across many platforms. In particular, it has proven an exceptionally popular and enduring phone manufacturer. With great communication and good customer service, this is a well-deserved award.

The judges added by commending the HTC Desire saying:

The HTC Desire set the bar for Android phones across much of the world in 2010. Packed with great features, this is an enduring product that has performed consistently well.

Based on experience with HTC Desire, I agree. Though it didn’t beat the iPhone 4 as the best mobile device, still – we have to congratulate HTC for the terrific job in crafting such great device! Won’t you?



You can check the complete list of winners on other categories from the GMA website.

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HTC Flyer Tablet, Run Android 2.4 Gingerbread Version!

Talking about this year’s new Tablet revelations, you’ll be surprised having one with an indistinguishable version of the Gingerbread.

HTC just announced its very first tablet called HTC Flyer, and it’s the first tablet we’re seeing around to savor with Android 2.4, which I think a little optimized version of the original Gingerbread flavor. Next to ASUS Eee Pad MeMO, the Flyer will come with a capacitive stylus as an alternative to the usual multi-touch capability on its 7-inch landscape. Touting a 1.5 GHz single-core processor, a distinct 1 GB of memory is on board on top of its 32GB flash storage and this device will flaunt a 1024 x 600 resolution display.

HTC Flyer

HTC says they introduced new technologies and services packed on Flyer including HTC Watch (a video download service), HTC Scribe (for onscreen writing using the stylus or pen), and OnLive Cloud Gaming (allowing users to play video games directly on TV and PC), and an optimized version of Sense, that is HTC Sense for Tablet. We’re going to experience these new features as soon as HTC released the tablet comes Q2 this year. Since the company will be making this tablet available globally, I’m pretty sure we’ll be seeing this in the local shelves. For the meantime, check out full specs and features after the break.



HTC Flyer Specs and Features:



Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 (for 3G version)

HSPA/WCDMA: 900/AWS/2100 MHz

1.5 GHz Single-core CPU

7-inch TFT screen, 1024 x 800 resolution

Android 2.4 with HTC Sense for Tablet

1 GB RAM

32 GB Internal Storage, microSD expandable

5 MP rear-facing camera with Auto-Focus

1.3 MP front-facing camera

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

GPS

G-sensor

3.5mm Audio jack

195.4 x 122 x 13.2 mm

415 g

4000 mAh battery

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HTC Desire HD Arrives in the Philippines, Order Now!

Oh yeah, HTC committed to having the Desire HD in the country late this month. Well, here it is. You might not be seeing this on local shelves just yet, but some authorized dealers of HTC products already have the units, waiting for your calls to have it sent at your doorstep.

But if you’re somewhere near in Parañaque; consider picking it up instead. Just don’t forget to place your reservation first. Yes, only limited units are available, in fact we got a tip Top Electronics only received 10 units from HTC.



If you’re here in Cebu, or in Davao, or where the heck you’re hiding – have your phone ready and dial 0927-9794883 to put your order. Here’s the catch.



You’ll be surprised hearing that Top Electronics is selling Desire HD 3K less than what has been announced previously- that’s Php 32,000 to be exact. That includes free shipping, 1-year warranty, 7-day direct replacement, and is payable through bank deposit (BDO, BPI Family, and RCBC). The HTC Desire HD has 1.5GB internal storage, but my source said the Php 32K Android device comes with a free 8GB MicroSD card. Great deal!



Cebuanos, I’ll also sneak a quick look around the city if this unit is already available, so just stay tuned. I did that thing with HTC Desire Z if you don’t mind, I’ll always do to bring you the latest.



So, are you buying? [via]



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HTC Desire Z Now in Cebu! (With Hands-on Video)

Good news HTC fans, even better for those who are waiting the HTC Desire Z – one of the two HTC devices launched here in the Philippines two weeks ago.



Cebu Tech Blogger spotted the HTC Desire Z at SM City Cebu Cyberzone yesterday (at Samsung Store to be specific), and the good thing is – it’s selling lower than the introductory price of Php 32,000. This Froyo device with 800 MHz Qualcomm processor is only worth Php 28,880 in cash, or if you want to get this thru credit card – that’s Php 30,680 for 6 months or Php 33,280 for 12 months.



One thing I want to tell you is- I was able to get my hands on the device. Though I wasn’t comfortable holding the Desire Z yet, perhaps due to a little excitement, I found it fashionable with its 3.7-inch screen and the 4-row QWERTY keyboard. Watch this!





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