HTC Thunder Bolt Verizon Wireless
Touted to be the first smartphone on Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network, the HTC ThunderBolt was unveiled during this year’s CES. Verizon Wireless and HTC have officially announced the availability of the ThunderBolt starting from today.
This handset is powered by Android 2.2 and runs on the 1GHz Snapdragon processor. It includes the latest version of HTC Sense that provides improvements including a consolidated e-mail inbox, camera effects and filters and newer personalization options.
Various 4G LTE optimized apps like Tunewiki, Gameloft’s Let’s Golf, EA’s Rock Band and Bitbop are said to be incorporated into the phone. Showing off a 4.3″ WVGA touchscreen display, it allows to access Google Mobile Services such as Gmail, Android Market and YouTube.
The smartphone integrates an 8MP rear facing camera with 720p HD video recording capabilities and a 1.3MP front facing for video chatting. The Mobile Hotspot feature enables users to share 4G connectivity with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. It comes equipped with a built-in kickstand, a pre-installed 32GB microSD card as well as 8GB onboard memory.
The HTC ThunderBolt by Verizon Wireless is up for grabs at $249.99 (approx Rs. 11,307) from Verizon Wireless communications stores or via the company website with a new two-year customer agreement and data plans.
Specifications and Picture of HTC Thunder Bolt Verizon Wireless
HTC Thunderbolt Home
The HTC Thunderbolt is a new 4G LTE phone for Verizon Wireless with HTC's Sense UI overlay on top of Google's Android OS.
HTC Thunderbolt Menu
The HTC Thunderbolt runs Android 2.2, Froyo.
HTC Thunderbolt Right Side
The volume buttons are on the right side of the HTC Thunderbolt.
HTC Thunderbolt Back
There's an 8-megapixel camera on the back of the HTC Thunderbolt.
HTC Thunderbolt Left Side
The MicroUSB charging jack is on the left side of the HTC Thunderbolt.
HTC Thunderbolt Top
The HTC Thunderbolt has a 3.5-mm headset jack on the top.
HTC Thunderbolt Kickstand
The HTC Thunderbolt has a useful kickstand so you can prop it up to watch videos.
HTC Thunderbolt Speaker
There's a big speaker under the kickstand.
HTC Thunderbolt Speed Test
The Thunderbolt didn't get awesome speeds in this test, but Verizon reps said it had early software.
Verizon LTE Family
Here are three of the new Verizon LTE phones next to each other: the unnamed Samsung phone, the Motorola Droid Bionic and the HTC Thunderbolt.
