HTC Imagio (Verizon) – the Ultimate Multimedia Smartphone

The HTC Imagio is the first Verizon phone to run on the new Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional operating system. It features a full suite of V CAST media services, a large touchscreen, an updated user interface and a 5-megapixel camera, which combine into an all-in-one multimedia device for Verizon customers.

The Imagio is the first smartphone to support an array of Verizon’s V CAST services. Other than V CAST Video for streaming video clips and V CAST Music with Rhapsody for music download over-the-air, it sports with the carrier’s live mobile television service called Mobile TV. Also, there is a YouTube application for more video viewing options.

For music and video playback, you can use Windows Media Player 10 Mobile that plays a variety of formats, such as MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, MPEG4, WMV and AVI. Photo taking and video recording are easy using the 5.0-megapixel auto-focus camera and camcorder. Moreover, you will find a TV antenna on the back of the handset, which doubles as a kickstand for hands-free video watching.

Running on Windows Mobile 6.5, the Imagio offers Microsoft Office Mobile Suite, Adobe Reader, plus some new features including the "My Phone" backup service and Windows Marketplace for Mobile. As for web browsing, apart from an updated Internet Explorer Mobile browser, you can use the preloaded Opera Mobile browser and choose to view in mobile or full desktop version.

The Imagio is a global roaming phone with data access in more than 185 destinations around the world. Other than voice calls, it also offers a broad range of messaging choices, ranging from text and multimedia messaging to instant messaging via AIM, Windows Live and Yahoo messengers. With Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile, you can sync your emails, calendar, contacts and tasks over-the-air. Verizon also offers Mobile Email for accessing your POP3 and IMAP email accounts.

Boasting a large 3.6-inch touch-sensitive display with 480x800 WVGA resolution and 65,000-color output, it offers a virtual QWERTY keyboard and works with HTC’s TouchFlo user interface. Other added features found on the phone are VZ Navigator, Microsoft’s Bing search engine, Visual Voice Mail service, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone accommodates a microSD memory card up to 16GB while offering 256MB internal memory. It measures 4.65" high by 2.43" wide by 0.55" deep and weighs 5.3 ounces.

All these enhanced features add up to a high-end smartphone that satisfies both your entertainment and business needs. Verizon customers who want to strike a balance between work and life will definitely want to own one.

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