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Verizon HTC Imagio

Verizon HTC Imagio

Overview

If you’re looking for a cell phone that is going to allow you to watch television, then you need the HTC Imagio by Verizon.  This phone is set up to support Verizon’s V Cast Mobile television and all of the multimedia services V Cast carries.  It’s one of the nicest phones Verizon has put out and it is chock full of productivity applications for the on the go cell phone user.

It comes with Windows Mobile 6.5, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, EV-DO, and more.  With world phone capabilities, this is the phone the business person may also want to consider.

List of key features

  • 3.6” WVGA touch screen with 480×800 pixel resolution and 65,000 color output
  • 3.5 mm headset jack
  • 5 megapixel camera
  • Antenna that doubles as a kickstand
  • MicroSD card slot
  • USB port

Good points

  • Supports Verizon’s V Cast Mobile TV and the V Cast multimedia services.
  • It’s the first Verizon phone with Windows Mobile 6.5
  • It has Wi-Fi and GPS services.
  • It’s Bluetooth capable
  • The camera is a 5-megapizel camera.
  • The screen is a nice size with great resolution.

Bad points

  • The phone’s microSD card is located behind the battery cover.
  • The call quality on this phone is choppy at time.

Conclusion

Verizon’s HTC Imagio is a great cell phone for a user who needs the features of a mini-computer at their fingertips while still providing them with entertainment value.  The V Cast TC feature makes this phone ideal for the traveler as it allows them to watch television shows during airplane flights or other travel arrangements, eliminating the need for multiple devices to be carried around.  While the phone is packed with plenty of optional items, the call quality suffers a little bit, something Verizon will need to work on for the next model.

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