HTC S743 Black 3G / UMTS Unlocked Cell Phone - Retail

Excellent all-in-one phone

Reviewed By: rushe on 6/23/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: * Fast, responsive interface and controls
* Very convenient to use software and applications
* Sleek design
* Included headphones are very nice quality, comparable to my BOSE earphones
* Excellent smartphone for those such as myself who prefer not to have touchscreens.

Cons: * Lack of 3.5mm headphone jack, requires proprietary adapater which is not included
* Can't multitask music while streaming internet for browsing or AIM/MSN messenging
* microSD slot is hidden underneath the SIM card slot so it can be very inconvenient if you switch out the card often. I would recommend connecting to your computer via bluetooth or USB rather than using an SD-card adapter.
* Expensive

Other Thoughts: I switched from an Nokia N96 to this phone after the Nokia S60 interface proved to be too inconvenient and glitchy. Windows Mobile 6.1 support is far superior and has a lot of free applications that are easy to install and use. Overall a solid and excellent phone if you can afford it.

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Very usable phone, excellent features.

Reviewed By: Robert on 10/13/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: I upgraded from the HTC Diamond, and what a difference. Love the keyboard, makes texting easier. The phone is a long candy bar type, but for my hands at least, it is very comfortable. The best feature is in its comms. I currently have it set up to receive all my webmail accounts, and I've completely eliminated my Broadband Account. Instead, I just use the Bluetooth to tether to my laptop, and initiate Internet sharing and away I go on my cell carrier's 3G network. Last time I checked I was getting speeds in excess of 500kpbs down. Best of all, my phone still works while it's tethered. Try that one iPhone. :-p

Also love WinMo 6.1, once you figure out what you want, this phone most likely will be able to deliver.

Cons: The keyboard takes some getting used to, the space bar is awkwardly placed, but these are things you will get used to.

Other Thoughts: I usually change out my phones yearly, and this may be the first phone to last past that point. I love the capabilities and flexibility of the phone. Oh and did I mention you can chuck that $60/month broadband account?

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Very usable phone, excellent features.

Reviewed By: Robert on 10/13/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: I upgraded from the HTC Diamond, and what a difference. Love the keyboard, makes texting easier. The phone is a long candy bar type, but for my hands at least, it is very comfortable. The best feature is in its comms. I currently have it set up to receive all my webmail accounts, and I've completely eliminated my Broadband Account. Instead, I just use the Bluetooth to tether to my laptop, and initiate Internet sharing and away I go on my cell carrier's 3G network. Last time I checked I was getting speeds in excess of 500kpbs down. Best of all, my phone still works while it's tethered. Try that one iPhone. :-p

Also love WinMo 6.1, once you figure out what you want, this phone most likely will be able to deliver.

Cons: The keyboard takes some getting used to, the space bar is awkwardly placed, but these are things you will get used to.

Other Thoughts: I usually change out my phones yearly, and this may be the first phone to last past that point. I love the capabilities and flexibility of the phone. Oh and did I mention you can chuck that $60/month broadband account?

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Reviewed By: on 8/11/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Great phone. Has all the fetures you need plus more. Takes great pictures and videos. Win Mobile 6.1, Qualcomm MSM7225, 528MHz. Fast responce in the controls. Very fast transfers of files and data from usb or bluetooth. Supports from 1Gb to 32Gb SDHC micro cards. I currently have the 16Gb, wating on the 32Gb. Talk quality is outstanding. 3G support. GPS ( Google Maps )

Cons: Expencive, no touchscreen.

Other Thoughts: Cool design and a slide keyboard. If you are a person on the go, get it. Easy config on the e mails. The best bonis is the WiFi. If you have a place with WiFi internet is super fast.

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Excellent all-in-one phone

Reviewed By: rushe on 6/23/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: * Fast, responsive interface and controls
* Very convenient to use software and applications
* Sleek design
* Included headphones are very nice quality, comparable to my BOSE earphones
* Excellent smartphone for those such as myself who prefer not to have touchscreens.

Cons: * Lack of 3.5mm headphone jack, requires proprietary adapater which is not included
* Can't multitask music while streaming internet for browsing or AIM/MSN messenging
* microSD slot is hidden underneath the SIM card slot so it can be very inconvenient if you switch out the card often. I would recommend connecting to your computer via bluetooth or USB rather than using an SD-card adapter.
* Expensive

Other Thoughts: I switched from an Nokia N96 to this phone after the Nokia S60 interface proved to be too inconvenient and glitchy. Windows Mobile 6.1 support is far superior and has a lot of free applications that are easy to install and use. Overall a solid and excellent phone if you can afford it.

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