htc obsession

Is this the HTC Obsession? – likely not

January 25, 2010 | By Surur

The above rendering has shown up on GSMhelpdesk.nl, purporting to the the HTC Obsession.

Of course the very android screen shot may be a bit of a problem, and the device does look like a typically unattractive android device, so it does seem rather unlikely.

Do our readers think this device measures up in any way to the HTC HD2? Let us know below.

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HTC Obsession to be the HTC Diamond3

January 21, 2010 | By Surur

Reliable sources have told WMPU that the HTC Obsession, HTC’s rumoured 3.7 inch AMOLED smartphone set to come later this year, will be coming to AT&T and T-Mobile USA as the HTC Diamond3.

They were also able to confirm a time scale – the smartphone was intended to ship as early as June 2010, but may be delayed somewhat. Despite the plans to come so early, the smartphone is definitely a Windows Mobile 7 device, and will not be coming in a WM 6.5 version first.

A reminded of the specs of the device below:

The full specs are below.

CPU: Qualcomm QSD8250; 1GHz
GSM HSDPA
Device Size: 112 x 56 x 11.7 mm
Memory (RAM/ROM): 512MB/512MB
Internal Storage: 4GB
External Storage: MicroSD (up to 32GB)
Screen Size/Type: 3.7-inch capacitive AMOLED “Multitouch Supported”
Camera: 5.0 Megapixel AF with flash; HD 720p video@ 25fps
Video Support: Windows Media Video (WMV), MPEG-4 (MP4/M4V) H.264, DVR-MS4
Audio Support: Windows Media Audio (WMA), Advanced Audio Coding (AAC-LC), FairPlay DRM, MP3 (.mp3)
Battery: Removable 1230 mAh
Talk Time: Up to 10 hours
Standby Time: 240 hours
Internet Use: 6 hours (3G), 7.5 hours (WiFi)
Video Playback: 7 hours
Audio Playback: 24 hours

Unlike previous Diamonds the device will not be coming in a CDMA version, following poor sales of the last Diamond.

In some ways the branding will be reassuring to HTC HD2 owners, who would prefer not to see their investment superseded so quickly with an HD3.

Follow us on twitter.com/wmpoweruser for more Windows Mobile 7 news and rumours.

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HTC Obsession: 512 MB RAM, 720p video recording, Windows Mobile 7

January 18, 2010 | By Surur

A bit closer to believable is the HTC Obsession. The smartphone appears to be an upgraded HTC HD2, with 4GB internal storage, 3.7 inch capacitive AMOLED screen 5 megapixel camera and 720p video recording.

The full specs are below.

Launching: October 2010
CPU: Qualcomm QSD8250; 1GHz
GSM HSDPA
Device Size: 112 x 56 x 11.7 mm
Memory (RAM/ROM): 512MB/512MB
Internal Storage: 4GB
External Storage: MicroSD (up to 32GB)
Screen Size/Type: 3.7-inch capacitive AMOLED “Multitouch Supported”
Camera: 5.0 Megapixel AF with flash; HD 720p video@ 25fps
Video Support: Windows Media Video (WMV), MPEG-4 (MP4/M4V) H.264, DVR-MS4
Audio Support: Windows Media Audio (WMA), Advanced Audio Coding (AAC-LC), FairPlay DRM, MP3 (.mp3)
Battery: Removable 1230 mAh
Talk Time: Up to 10 hours
Standby Time: 240 hours
Internet Use: 6 hours (3G), 7.5 hours (WiFi)
Video Playback: 7 hours
Audio Playback: 24 hours

The handset is meant to look like the HTC Imagio and may be shown off at Mobile World Congress demoing WM7. It is set to be released in October, almost exactly a year after the HTC HD2 was first released.

Will this handset make any-one hold off buying a HTC HD2 now? Let us know below.

Via WMExperts.com

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