14 DAY TRIAL // The high-end Android-based HTC Desire is now available for purchase in Canada on the airwaves of TELUS. The wireless carrier has been long expected to make the new device available for purchase on its airwaves and, although it made us wait a little before putting the phone on sale, TELUS kept its word, and Android enthusiasts in Canada are now able to grab the highly appealing device from it.
Not only was the HTC Desire made available for purchase, but its price tag was set at a level that would attract many. The smartphone can be snagged from TELUS for only $79.99 upon the signing of a 3-year contract agreement. Other options are also available for the carrier's customers, including a 2-year term option with the Desire priced at $349.99, or a 1-year term with the handset available for $399.99. if purchased free of contract, the device costs $449.99.
Powered by Google's Android operating system, the new device comes with features like: - Easy integration of Google applications and services, just by entering your Google account username and password - Seamless multi-tasking, with the ability to use different applications at the same time - Get a desktop like browsing experience with Adobe Flash Player support to see embedded videos - Multiple home screens that you can fully personalize with your choice of dynamic widgets and applications
On Desire, users can customize up to 7 homescreens. Moreover, the handset's Friend Stream application offers consolidated Facebook, Twitter and Flickr updates, while the Android Market offers them the possibility to download a wide range of free or paid applications. With impressive web browsing capabilities, messaging features, support for email and more, the new device seems set to prove a great option for many mobile phone users in Canada.
The phone's specs list includes a 3.7-inch touchscreen display that delivers a (WVGA 800 x 480 pixel) resolution, a 5-megapixel photo snapper with flash, auto-focus and video recording capabilities, 512 MB of ROM and 576 MB of RAM, or support for up to 16GB of external memory via memory cards. The HTC Desire measures 119 x 60 x 11.9 mm and weighs in at 135 grams. Those who would be interested in purchasing the new device from TELUS should head to the carrier's website here.