HTC PURE Windows Phone (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)Don't buy this telephone if you want to play games, surf the internet, or run esoteric apps which entertain the idle mind and create millionaires!
BUT.... if you want a true GPS navigator which will work anywhere in the world to within a few feet; if you want to be able to make telephone calls anywhere in the world, and you occasionally want to be able to check email if wireless isn't available for your laptop, then this is the phone for you.
In addition, built in services enable a quick check on flight status by flight number or airport, telephone number look-up with automatic routing to the location, a check on the weather where you are or anywhere else, and internet access in an emergency. It has to be in an emergency because trying to use a webpage on a screen as small as a cellphone is not comfortable! But if you have to, you can. You can text with a qwerty keyboard and a nice feature is that the entire conversation ripples down the screen as the messages continue.
You can also take pretty nice pictures and you can geotag them - no zoom though. You can use Ciao! to let friends know where you are... that's for those who can't be bothered to call and tell them.
What more do you want? It is a telephone, not a mobile entertainment center.

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Delivering a touchscreen experience in an alluring, compact form factor, the HTC PURE smartphone from AT&T keeps you connected with friends, business partners and world events with its ultra-fast HSDPA 3G cellular connectivity and the revamped Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system. It intelligently arranges your conversations by people, not by the application that you use to communicate with them. So when looking at your contacts, you can now see a history of your conversations in whatever form it took place, quickly and easily--even Facebook updates.
The PURE's high-resolution 3.2-inch touchscreen has a built-in accelerometer that flips the orientation of the screen based on how you hold the phone, and it includes full QWERTY keyboard in both vertical and horizontal modes. The phone features an advanced 5-megapixel camera to take stills or videos, plus the camera can take panoramic pictures and even geo-tag pictures with the integrated GPS location capabilities.
The updated Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system includes a revamped Internet Explorer Mobile web browser and the ability to see alerts even if you're on a call or have password-protected your phone. You'll stay easily connected to your business and personal data on the go with support for a wide variety of email accounts as well as the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents. And with the new Microsoft My Phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile services (as well as AT&T's Appcenter), you can easily back up your data to the web and download great apps respectively. The HTC PURE augments Windows Mobile 6.5 with HTC's innovative TouchFLO 3D overlay, which makes it easy to navigate with your finger.
This phone can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can listen to a conference call on a headset while sending and receiving email attachments, picture messages or Web pages at the same time. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. See more details on optional AT&T services below.
Other features include integrated Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming as well as tethering capabilities (with optional AT&T subscription), speakerphone for conference calling, multi-format digital audio player, microSD memory expansion up to 32 GB, and up to 5 hours of talk time.

Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability)
GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
3.2-inch touchscreen for easy navigation and ultra-sharp viewing of videos, websites, and photos
Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system provides enhancements such as a touch-friendly user interface and improved browser with Flash support. Content and applications are just a fingertip away on the redesigned Start Menu and Internet Explorer Mobile supports the rich experiences you find on Web pages viewed on your PC. (Learn more)
5-megapixel camera with autofocus, panoramic mode, geotagging, video capture capabilities and wide range of camera settings and tools
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go
Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits and tethering with your PC (with optional tethering plan). (Learn more)
Digital audio player enables you to create and manage playlists right on the phone; compatible with MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats.
FM radio with RDS capabilities displays the name of the currently playing song (when tuned to compatible radio stations).
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB
Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN)
Personal and corporate email includes up to five consumer email accounts and one corporate Microsoft Exchange email account
Download and editWord, Excel, and OneNote files as well as download and viewPPT, PDF and ZIP files
PC-like, full HTML web browsing with Internet Explorer Mobile
Pre-loaded applications include Facebook, YouTube, MobiTV, Mobile Banking, MSN Money, MSN Weather, My Cast, NewsBreak, Online Locker, WikiMobile,The Weather Channel,FM radio, Getting Started, WorldCard Mobile (as a download), Windows Office Mobile (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), Windows Live Lite, Windows Internet Explorer Mobile, Opera browser
Pre-loaded games include Astraware Sudoko, Astraware boardgames, Bubble Breaker, Diner Dash 2, Ferrari GT Evolution, Collapse Chaos, Ms Pac Man, Monopoly Here and Now, Solitaire, Teeter
Downloadable games, applications, wallpaper and more
Voice dialing capabilities
3.5mm stereo headset adapter included in the box

Vital Statistics The HTC PURE weighs 4.13 ounces and measures 4.33 x 2.1 x 0.59 inches. Its 1100 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS). Learn more about this phone's technical specifications below.
What's in the Box Handset, rechargeable battery, travel charger, USB charge/sync cable, extra stylus, screen protector, 3.5mm stereo headset adapter, quick start guide, CD with user guide

AT&T Services


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Top Features in Windows Mobile 6.5 ProfessionalWindows Mobile 6.5 combines entirely new features with many enhancements to help you stay connected and manage your busy life. From a more intuitive gesture-driven interface (you can tap, drag, click, and pan) to a revamped Start screen, access and navigation are fast and easy. And with the new Microsoft My Phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile services you can easily back up your data to the web and download great apps. With Windows Mobile 6.5, you can see alerts even if you're on a call or have password-protected your phone. You'll see new e-mail and text messages, missed calls and voice-mail notifications, and the date, time, and next calendar appointment. Other enhancements include:
The new lock screen displays new messages and appointments without requiring that you enter a PIN when the phone is locked.
You can easily customize your Today screen to display and access new e-mails, text messages, and other high-level information with a simple tap.
The new Start screen provides ultimate access and control: quickly browse and open programs; easily customize program order (move the most used apps to the top) and add your favorite web sites.
Internet Explorer Mobile provides a full, rich web viewing experience similar to the experience on your PC.
The improved Windows Media Player Mobile lets you view full-screen video and provides audio and video playback enhancements, like pausing a song or video when you receive a call.
Use the new My Phone Service to sync your phone and data to the web so it's backed up and accessible.
Express your sense of style with designer-theme-based phones (like the new Halo design) or create your own custom themes.
New MSN Widgets provide real-time information on weather and stocks.


Wireless Freedom with Bluetooth This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
Bluetooth profiles include: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PAN (personal area networking)

Technical Specifications
Memory: 512 MB ROM, 288 MB RAM (includes 32 MB memory in the baseband)
3.2-inch color TFT LCD touchscreen with LED backlight and ambient light sensor
Notification by sound, vibration, LEDs or message on the display
USB connectivity via HTC ExtUSB port (11-pin, mini-USB and audio jack in one)
Memory slot: microSD (compatible with microSD/SDHC cards up to 32 GB in size)
Digital audio compatibility: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR
Digital video compatibility: MPEG4, H.263, H.264

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