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HTC S730 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 243

Verdict

This update to the S710 adds little apart from 3G/HSDPA connectivity. In fact, the S730 is slightly heavier than its predecessor and delivers less battery life. Whether you go for the S730 will depend largely on how much you need 3G... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • 3G connectivity with HSDPA
  • Supports two-way video calling
  • Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
  • Accessible microSD card slot

Cons

  • Bulky and heavy for a smartphone
  • Moderate battery life

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 50x17.7x101 mm
Weight: 150 g
Form factor: slider
Built-in devices: camera
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.0
Software included: Windows Mobile 6 Standard applications; 3G-324M Video Telephony, Camera/ Camcorder utility, MMS Client, Task Manager, Voice Dial/ Voice Command, Voice Recorder, Notes (Text Notes), XT9 IME for Smartphone, SIM Manager, Comm. Manager, Document Viewer (PDF), OMA DRM v1.0, Audio & Video Enhancement for WMP, Ringtone, Smart Dialing, STK release 99, Picture Enhancement for Pictures & Videos, Backup Tool
2G: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G: GPRS, EDGE
3G: 3G, HSDPA
Memory expansion: MicroSD
On-board memory: 64 MB
Display size: 2.4 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Camera resolution: 2 megapixels

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