HTC HD7 to be a Telstra exclusive

Stephen Withers
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 13:35

Your IT - Mobility

HTC's new HD7 Windows Phone 7 based smartphone will be available in Australia exclusively from Telstra. The handset goes on sale next Tuesday.

The HTC HD7 features a 4.3in, 380x800 touchscreen, a 5 megapixel camera with 720p video recording, and Windows Phone 7.



"The high spec features and design of the HTC HD7 not only makes it the ultimate device for users to enjoy rich media and entertainment content, it also enables users to really benefit from the business productivity experiences of Windows Phone 7, including a fully integrated Microsoft Exchange email and calendar through the Office Hub," said Sheau-Lan Reed, director, mobile communications business, Microsoft Australia.

"HTC HD7 arrives at a time when Aussies are increasingly turning to their smartphones for entertainment and gaming," said Andrew Volard, Director, Telstra Mobility Products. 'They're going to love the HTC HD7's huge screen for playing video or streaming YouTube. Its snappy performance and access to a growing catalogue of Xbox LIVE® games also makes a really exciting games platform."

The 162 gram smartphone supports HSPA at up to 7.2Mbps, and its case features a 'kickstand' to hold the screen in a near-vertical position for convenient viewing.

As a reminder that smartphones are used for making and receiving calls, the ringer volume is reduced when the HD7 is picked up and can be silenced by flipping it over.

The HD7 will cost $768 and goes on sale at Telstra Stores and partners on March 29.