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VIDEO: Closer look at HTC Sensation
Posted:
May 14, 2011
By: soyacincau
9 comments
While we have the HTC Incredible S and Desire S launched recently, the next device to look out for is the HTC Sensation. This will be the HTC’s flagship Android smartphone featuring a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and a high resolution qHD Super LCD display that supports 960×540 resolution.
Smart phone hardware is just half the story and HTC has released a video that showcases its HTC Sense 3.0 software in a 5 minute video clip. Among the exciting features to expect is an active lockscreen which gives you essential shortcuts without unlocking the device. This is somewhat similar to what’s being offered on Samsung Galaxy S‘s TouchWiz lock screen.
While most smart phone these days are boasting high MP count of 8MP and above, the HTC Sensation is stepping up the game with its instant capture camera. From the video, this lets you snap pictures instantly so that you’ll never miss a shot again. For taking pictures instantly, we’re wondering if it can match the Xperia arc’s camera performance.
Another new feature they have mentioned in the video is HTC Watch, a movie on demand service which lets you watch premium movie content while on the go. The content is said to be streamed as progressive download which lets you watch it instantly while loading. We don’t expect this to be available in Malaysia but who knows, they might secure a content licensing deal for us folks in South East Asia.
So when is this phone coming to Malaysia? The LG dual-core Optimus 2X is already here and the Samsung Galaxy S II is expecting to make an appearance either end of this month or June. Since the Sensation has just being recently announced, we have a feeling it might reach here sometime between July and September. We just can’t wait.
Check out the video after the break
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9 Comments for VIDEO: Closer look at HTC Sensation
Miao
Samsung has been talking about the Galaxy S replacement for the longest time probably 6 months since the first news. Technology is fast becoming obsolete and if they don't launch it fast, it will be obsolete too. Last time they announced is 1ghz but had to delay because they want to upgrade to 1.2ghz. Now HTC launching dual core 1.2ghz, are they going to delay further to offer 1.5ghz?
Agree with you the dell streak is a good example of launching too late and too expensive in the market.
Foo
The deal breaker for me was the signed locked bootloader on the Sensation as revealed in its leaked ROM. It may not matter to first time HTC users, but it does to returning customers.
chocolate
I don't know much about this phone but I does hope this phone capable as Galaxy S 2 opponent… I bet most of pros know that coolbho3000 from XDA overclocked the SGS2 into 1.5Ghz running over 4k speed on Quadrant.. Thats really really freaking me out…Since we all know that S-LCD from sensation has no match with Super Amoled Plus from SGS2..Price and Speed is the only choice left for it..
harry
Speed of the processor doesnt mean much when u r comparing 1.5ghz & 1.2 ghz (both duo core) just like last time when Intel decided to go after speed but AMD instead to concentrate on the cpu structure. In real-life experience, the different might be 0.05 second when opening a browser or 0.1 second loading gallery.
Personally I think it is how the phone manufacturer optimize their skin over android.
Sam Wong
I am an Android supporter and not really like the iOS, but the handset manufacturer such as HTC, Samsung, Moto, Dell and so on was over priced their products and also the reaction for the market sense was to slow and not sensitive. Somehow rather i do like the Apple is because when they launched the iPad2 with RM1499 (the lowest version) had make all those Android gadget manufacturer karang kabut and force to readjust their pricing again. So I hope the iPhone 5 faster come out and slap the above said manufacturer again and benefit us to buy the android set with cheaper price.
KC Cheah
Totally agreed with you. Been seeing all the recent smartphones' prices dropping like nobody's business. Really good for the consumers.
You can see that elsewhere, esp. in US and Australia, some of their telcos are selling (some replacing) these phones real dirt-cheap on dataplan. Unlike our greedy local telcos here. Look at the Motorola Xoom, and the coming HTC Flyer, going for exorbitant prices. And the "new" old DELL Streak 5 now in KL, wow… frightening.
Sam Wong
Thanks KC and really wanted to F the local Telco (Greedy and Bloody Telco)
Sasj
If im not mistaken this product is due to be released on May 19 in the UK. Since as you mentioned Samsung Galaxy S II could be released end of next month, i think HTC won't be far behind. They are trying to capture a large portion of market in SE Asia. I really hope HTC will release it soon. They better be!
Compared to the Samsung Galaxy S 2, this HTC Sensation pales in the hardware (esp. in the memory and display) aspects. UI-wise, this HTC is more innovative and superior.
I have one friend who had some nasty experience with Samsung support, is sworn off it, and prefers HTC, while another, with disappointing experience with much earlier HTC (pre-Android, esp. Windows Mobile 6) models, prefers Samsung.
So, when these 2 arrive, it all boils down to the selling price and support.
These smartphone manufacturers must be made to understand that their devices don;t necessarily sell well, if their support and promises, are not followed thru'.
Me, I find that the latest gadgets must get here in time FAST else, like the DELL Streak 5 and DELL Venue (a beauty then) arrive LATE (aging,obsolete) to compete with new dual-cores. Bad marketing and timing.