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new products · smartphones · windows mobile · htc · ricky cadden
HTC announces first WiMAX-equipped smartphone, the Max 4G
Snapshot by Ricky Cadden on Thursday November 13, 2008.
 HTC Max 4G |
 HTC Max 4G |
HTC has announced what looks to be the first cell phone to support both GSM and WiMAX networks, the Max 4G. Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and using HTC's TouchFLO user interface, the Max 4G looks to be a complete package.
The Max 4G includes tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900MHz) support in addition to dual-band WiMAX (2500/2700MHz) for use on the Yota WiMAX network in Russia. The Max 4G also features an oversized 3.8" WVGA (480x800 pixels) resolution touchscreen display.
The Max 4G is set to launch in Russia on November 26th, though pricing was not announced.
| Specifications for the HTC Max 4G | |
| Operating System | Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with TouchFLO |
| Band | GSM 900/1800/1900MHz WiMAX 2500/2700MHz |
| Data | GPRS/EDGE/WiMAX/WiFi |
| Size | 113.5mm x 63.1mm x 13.9mm (4.5" x 2.5" x .5") |
| Weight | 151g (5.3oz) |
| Battery | 1500mAh |
| Battery Life | Estimated 14.5/2 (GSM/WiMAX) days standby time |
| Estimated 7/3.8 (GSM/WiMAX) hours talk time | |
| Main Display | 3.8" WVGA (480x800 pixel) touchscreen TFT |
| Camera | High-resolution with autofocus |
| Video | Record/Playback |
| Messaging | SMS/MMS/IM |
| POP3/IMAP/SMTP | |
| Bluetooth | Yes with A2DP |
| Memory | 8GB internal |
| Availability | Planned November 26th 2008 |
| Other | Speakerphone, 3.5mm headset jack, built-in GPS receiver |
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