HTC Explorer

HTC Explorer - Price: Rs.7899 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
3 MP Primary Camera
3.2-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
600 MHz Scorpion Processor
2G and 3G Network Support
Wi-Fi Enabled
FM Radio
Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

The HTC Explorer is a well-crafted touchscreen phone. The explorer uses Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system which lets you download applications from the Android market. The 600 MHz Scorpion Processor with 512 MB RAM enhance the performance of the handset.

The smartphone supports Adreno 200 GPU which lets you experience 3D gaming. Measuring 3.2-inch display screen, the Android phone allows you to view applications at resolution 320 x 480 pixels. The user friendly HTC sense UI helps you to have a smooth experience in accessing the applications straight from the home screen.

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The Android phone sports a 3 megapixel camera that lets you not to miss out on any special moment in your life. The video recording facility helps you capture videos and play them in MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV formats on the move. Other camera features like Geo-tagging and Face Detection enhances the quality of the pictures.

Design

The Capacitive touchscreen is the face of the smartphone along with four touch buttons. You have the volume rocker on the right side. The lock, unlock and the power button is situated on the top of the handset along with the 3.5 mm audio jack.

On the left is the data sinking micro USB port along. The camera is situated at the back of the smartphone which has a plastic body with rubber texture along with and metallic plate. The Explorer also supports sensors like accelerometer for auto rotate and proximity sensor.

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Storage and Battery

The HTC Explorer has an inbuilt memory of 90 MB. You can store more music files and videos as the phone memory can be expanded up to 32 GB using microSD, microSDHC cards.

Connectivity and Features

The Explorer is set up to run on GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi and 3G so that you can access the Web. Connectivity options like Bluetooth and micro USB port allows you to transfer videos, music and images with other devices.
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The Android phone is loaded with music player and FM radio. This helps you to relax yourself by playing music of your choice. The music player supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV formats. A-GPS enabled in the handset provides direction to the desired locations.

Specifications of HTC Explorer -

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package	Handset, Battery, Charger (EU), Headset, 2 GB microSD Card, Data Cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety and Regulatory Guide, Warranty Card, Customer Care Card
Form	Bar
SIM	Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad	No
Business Features	Pushmail (Exchange ActiveSync)
Call Features	Conference Call, Loudspeaker
Handset Colors	Black, Noble & White

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
User Interface	HTC Sense
Java	Yes
Processor	600 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion
Graphics	Adreno 200

DISPLAY
Type	TFT
Size	3.2 Inches
Resolution	HVGA, 320 x 480 Pixels
Color	256 K

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 3 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	No
Video Recording	Yes
Other Camera Features	Geo-tagging, Face Detection

DIMENSIONS
Size	57.2x102.8x12.9 mm
Weight	108 g

BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion, 1230 mAh
Talk Time	7 hrs (2G), 7 hrs (3G)
Standby Time	485 hrs (2G), 445 hrs (3G)

MEMORY & STORAGE
Internal	90 MB
Included Memory Card	2 GB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	512 MB RAM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email
GPRS	Yes, 80 kbps
EDGE	Yes, 236.8 kbps
3G	Yes, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
USB Connectivity	Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering	USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support	Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes, v3, Supported Profiles (A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, HFP, PBAP, HSP, SDAP, GAP, FTP, OPP)
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC, WAV
Video Player	Yes, Supports 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV, AVI
FM	Yes
Sound Enhancement	SRS Surround Sound
Ringtone	MP3, WAV

OTHER FEATURES
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, G-Sensor
Additional Features	Calendar, HTC Sync, Sleep Mode
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