14 DAY TRIAL // A new Android-based smartphone has been released on shelves on the UK market, namely the HTC Desire HD. The high-end device was announced officially in September, when HTC unveiled that it would land on shelves with a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, with Android 2.2 Froyo on board, and with the company's new HTC Sense solution.
The handset has been just made available for purchase in the UK via online retailers, including Expansys or Play.com. Other options can be found over at uSwitch.
Those interested in purchasing the new mobile phone would be able to do either commit to a contract agreement, or to get the handset SIM free.
When it comes to price tag, the SIM free HTC Desire HD goes to up to £499.99 on Expansys, while being available for £469.99 on play.com, and for £465 if purchased via uSwitch (the offer comes from mobilephonesdirect.co.uk).
If purchased with a contract agreement with a wireless carrier in the country, the handset would be available for free on monthly plans that start at £25 per month.
The new HTC Desire HD is one of the nicest handsets that landed on the market during the ongoing year with Google's Android operating system on board.
Not only does it sport the largest touchscreen display an Android phone does (the same as HTC EVO 4G), but it also comes with a new 1GHz Snapdragon processor, which is more powerful than the previous version, and which is complemented by 768MB of RAM.
At the same time, its specifications list includes 3G, WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity options, along with built-in GPS receiver, 3.5mm audio jack, and an 8-megapixel photo snapper on the back with 720p HD video recording capabilities.
The new Android device also comes with a microSD memory card slot for expanded available storage space, as well as with support for various Google services and applications available for download via the Android Market.
Those UK mobile phone users interested in purchasing the new mobile phone should find available offers for it via Expansys, Play.com, and uSwitch.