HTC has unveiled its latest 4G smartphone, the HTC EVO Design 4G, offering WiMAX and World Phone connectivity with a 4-inch qHD display and Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which priced at $99.99 with a new, two-year agreement and coming to Sprint. Sprint EVO Design 4G runs a 1.2GHz single-core processor and throws in a 5-megapixel rear camera with HD video capture and an LED flash along with a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera and the Android Gingerbread handset also features a smaller design than previous models, measuring 4.8 inches tall by 2.4 inches wide by 0.47 inch thick and 5.2 ounces…………..
Sprint continues the award-winning HTC EVO family legacy with the addition of HTC EVO Design 4G, the first EVO family member touting World Phone capabilities. HTC EVO Design 4G boasts many of the must-have features of its predecessors, including Sprint 4G and a large touchscreen display, while sporting a slim, pocket-friendly aluminum unibody design at an easily affordable price. HTC EVO Design 4G goes on sale Oct. 23 for just $99.99 (excluding taxes) with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade and after a $50 mail-in rebate via reward card. “Priced at under $100, HTC EVO Design 4G is the perfect device for consumers looking for both the benefits of 4G and the latest in device style,” said Fared Adib, Sprint vice president-Product Development. “When matched with one of the Sprint Everything Data plans, our customers will unlock the value of unlimited without worrying about the cost or surprises on their monthly bill.” Designed for customers who want to stay connected and be entertained, HTC EVO Design 4G combines the acclaimed HTC Sense experience with a stylish and robust feature set to make the 4G experience more accessible than ever. “With HTC and Sprint working together, the smash-hit HTC EVO 4G introduced the world to the possibilities of 4G,” said Martin Fichter, vice president, product management, HTC America. “With the introduction of the fifth addition to the EVO family – HTC EVO Design 4G – HTC is expanding its diverse portfolio of 4G smartphones on Sprint’s powerful 4G network.” HTC EVO Design 4G requires activation on one of the Sprint Everything Data plans plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium Data add-on charge – a savings of $40 per month vs. Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web, or $10 per month vs. Verizon’s 450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB Web. The Mobile Hotspot option is available for an additional $29.99 per month and supports up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously.
Tech Specs:
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- HTC Sense 3.0
- 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 processor
- 4-inch qHD display (960×540)
- 768MB RAM
- 8GB microSD card included with support for up to 32GB
- 3G/4G capability
- Simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G and Wi-Fi coverage areas, enabling Web surfing and more while talking
- Visual voicemail
- 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability – connects up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices
- World Phone capabilities to make and receive calls and texts, and to access email and news from locations around the globe
- Aluminum unibody design gives the HTC EVO Design 4G a slim, streamlined profile –guaranteed to get attention and nicely compact in your hand, pocket or bag
- 5MP camera with camcorder
- 1.3MP front-facing camera
- High-quality video streaming and downloads at 3G and 4G data speeds
- HD content to a compatible HDTV using DLNA
- 3.5mm stereo headset jack
- Bluetooth 3.0
- 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
- Digital compass, motion G-Sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, GPS
- Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.4 x 0.47 inches (LxWxT)
- Weight: 5.2 ounces
- 1520 mAh Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery
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