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  • HTC Wildfire S Review

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    Welcome to the 2011 HTC Wildfire S review page.  The new HTC Wildfire S released in mid-2011 is the update to the original and one of the cheapest Android based mobile phones you can get in 2011. However in our opinion the Wildfire S even better and one of the best of the cheaper Android OS based touch screen phones. All the criticisms of the original version have been addressed and we think this will be the benchmark at the low to mid range market for smart phones on the market. Unfortunately you can't get a Wildfire S on Telstra pre-paid just yet (July 2011). However we guess that it will once they run out of the older Wildfire. The Wildfire S is priced around $350 outright, it is currently $390 from Telstra. Update November 2011 The Wildfire S is now available as a $199 pre-paid package.

    The 2011 Wildfire S uses the Android 2.3 operating system and is feature packed in terms of hardware and software capability for a relative cheap mobile phone. It comes with A-GPS, Wi-Fi, and all the usual environmental sensors. In terms of operation the Wildfire S works with minimal delay and noticeably smoother than the older model. It also includes a App which allows the phone to be used as a Wi-Fi router/modem by other devices like tablets. Honestly, its not that far of 800Mhz CPU eqquiped models.

    The Wildfire S construction brings it up to date with the top range HTC Sensation along with the capacitive touch screen and the faster CPU. The screen resolution has also been increased and now looks very good.

    The short time we had to test the Wildfire S we all agreed that it is a mini version of the current top end HTC Sensation. Based on the expected lower outright price for the Wildfire S we can't think of another phone in this price range that is as good - for the time being.

    The only criticism that can be made is aimed at the Android OS being a tad difficult to initially work out and of course the need to sign up with Gmail to use even the most basic functions like the calendar. Along with that the Wildfire is an internet centric phone that requires a data plan with the phone. Signing up for anything is optional on Nokia and iPhone.

    Overall the Wildfire S is a probably the best phone and must buy (and the new benchmark compact Android mobile phone) if your after a small and well made phone that can do almost everything you want. However the price must be right whether purchased outright, on a plan or as a pre-paid package.

    Specifications

    • HTC Wildfire S
    • Network
      Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
      Dual-band 3G 850/2100
      HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download)
      384kpbs data speed (upload)
    • Design
      Touch screen
    • L101.3 x W59.4 x D12.4 mm
      Weight 105 grams
    • Display/s
      External 3.2 Inch TFT 320 x 480
    • Camera
      5MP
      LED Flash
    • Video Camera
      800 x 480 video camera 15FPS
    • Connectivity
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth V2.1
    • CPU
      600Mhz
    • Memory
      Up to 512MB available to user
      MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones
      MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features
      A-GPS
      Proximity
      Compass
      Accelerometer (G-Sensor)
      Light Sensor
      FM Radio
      Music and Media player
      Organiser/Calender
      SMS, MMS, IM, Email
      FM radio
      Speaker Phone/Hands free
      Li-Po 1230mAh battery
      Up to 570 hours Standby
      Up to 430 minutes Talk Time
    • Price history
      Under $199 AUS November 2011 (Pre-paid)
      Under $350 AUS 2011 (Approx outright)

  • HTC Wildfire Review

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    Welcome to the 2010 HTC Wildfire review page.  Released in mid 2010 the HTC Wildfire is one of the cheapest Android based mobile phones you can get.  The Wildfire is the first smartphone and Android based pre-paid package you can get.  (pay-as-you-go for our international readers).  It seems like a great deal so we decided to give it a go. The Wildfire uses the latest Android 2.1 operating system hence has all the functionality that you'd expect in a high end phone.  They have just cut back on the specification of the hardware to achieve the lower price. So you get a slower CPU and smaller screen for the most obvious cutbacks.  The Wildfire is presumably a replacement for the older HTC Tattoo. We where impressed at the relatively speedy interface and that everything worked as per the HTC models with the faster CPU and screen. It is certainly as good or better than other smart phones in the this price category like those made by Nokia or LG as examples. However it is not completely smooth and occasionally has lags.  It is no different to other competing models.  We where not impressed at the very low resolution screen. The phone has all the features that make the Android operating system a leading competitor, with online widgets that display everything from emails to the daily joke and so forth. Construction wise the Wildfire beats most of the rest, it looks and feels good to hold in the hand.  (It feels like real metal) Sure its not as nice as the more expensive models but then its cheaper. Like most smartphones these days it is difficult to determine how good a phone is without looking at what sort of apps it can run.  In that regard you just have to search carefully and install only the best - to get the most out of the HTC Wildfire. Overall the HTC Wildfire is a very good phone for those wanting all the communication options at a cheap price.  It is not perfect but acceptable.  The Wildfire is just as good as our bargain priced favorite the Nokia E63 but in a different way.  It also makes the E63 interface very old fashioned.  In comparison to the cheapest LG Optimus series is slightly better since the screen and operation is looks better and just as smooth - the only problem is the older Android OS and it does not physically look as good.  If you must know we prefer the Optimus - in the end due mainly to the screen and the Wildfire for access to the latest Apps and of course the design. Specifications
    • HTC Wildfire
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 (Dependent on country) HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download) 384kpbs data speed (upload)
    • Design Touch screen
    • L106.75 x W60.4 x D12.19 mm Weight 118 grams
    • Display/s External 3.2 Inch TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 5MP LED Flash
    • Video Camera 800 x 480 video camera 15FPS
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2.1
    • CPU 528Mhz
    • Memory Up to 384MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features A-GPS Proximity Compass Accelerometer Light Sensor FM Radio Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 1300mAh battery Up to 690 hours Standby Up to 490 minutes Talk Time
    • Price history Under $349 AUS 2010 (Pre-paid)