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The original HTC Wildfire smartphone brought the Android platform to the pay as you go market, and its successor opts for an evolutionary rather than revolutionary upgrade. The HTC Wildfire S has the same-sized 3.2in, capacitive touchscreen and 5 mega...
HTC's Wildfire S offers decent value for money, but doesn't come without compromises. However, those looking for a relatively compact and affordable smartphone are likely to be pleased with its combination of excellent build quality and intuitive soft...
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A welcome addition to the affordable smartphone tier, but there’s nothing here to separate it from an increasingly busy crowd. Related links News HTC Now offering Android 2.3 for Desire HTC Desire Gingerbread updated cancelled HTC denies Sensation 'dea...
Android 2.3 for a very affordable price, dinky form factor and excellent social networking integration...
The camera is disappointing and the processor is on the sluggish side. Though it runs on Android 2.3, the Wildfire is incapable of making the most of the OS.Look and Feel...
A welcome addition to the affordable smartphone tier, but there’s nothing here to separate it from an increasingly busy crowd...
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cellphonequick.com Updated:
2011-07-31 13:32:33
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HTC has launched its HTC Wildfire S, which is an affordable Android device in the country.HTC Wildfire handset was first announced in the Mobile World Congress earlier in this year along with the HTC Desire S and the HTC Incredible S.This HTC wildfire...
Good screen, Sense 2.1 is user friendly, Camera performs well...
Underpowered processor, Virtual keyboard too small, Incall quality far from great...
Being limited to 640×480 video recording is a little disappointing, especially when many other smartphones with similar 5MP cameras manage 720p video capture with no trouble.Also, the phone struggles to actually record. The digital zoom, while nice to...
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The whole S lineup by HTC is under clear instructions not to be too generous with the upgrades. The Wildfire S takes that almost literally but isn’t afraid to smuggle in something that’s actually worth it. In our case here, the screen is the major ben...
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Тhe original played a significant part in bringing HTC and Android to the masses. More affordable than its higher specced siblings, like the , it was nevertheless endowed with HTC's trademark build quality and Sense UI. In our review, the handset got...
Good screen, Sense 2.1 is user friendly, Camera performs well...
Underpowered processor, Virtual keyboard too small, Incall quality far from great...
The HTC Wildfire S is a neat, compact smartphone. Naturally, with the small form-factor comes some loss in functionality, specifically applying to the usability of a virtual keyboard on its 3.2" screen. The other drawback comes in the form of the under...
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HTC announced its latest entry-level Android smartphone, the HTC Wildfire S which follows the 2009 released HTC Tattoo and last year's launched HTC Wildfire, back in February. And this time, HTC made less compromises which makes the Wildfire S a little...
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The Wildfire S is HTC’s follow up to last year’s Wildfire. It’s an inexpensive, mid-ranged phone that comes wrapped in a stylish shell and gives users a taste of the smartphone experience for less. The HTC Wildfire S available in three distinctive colo...
The HTC Wildfire S is a neat little mid-range phone with a stylish design. It has a lot to offer, but isn’t without its limitations. The limited storage space, will frustrate those who want to download and use plenty of apps, who should check out the H...
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Expectations around the HTC Wildfire S are, a little surprisingly, high. The third of HTC’s new Android devices from MWC 2011 in February, the entry-level smartphone replaces the Wildfire, a device which managed to carve itself quite the niche among pr...
Back in our original Wildfire review, we concluded by praising the phone but saying we’d still opt for an HTC Legend. That didn’t seem to stop the Wildfire from selling well nonetheless, helped no doubt by a strong carrier push. The HTC Wildfire S has...
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The HTC Wildfire S was designed (or at least commercialized) with the moto of “Live it, Love it, Share it”, and HTC goes as far as calling it a “superphone that lets you share Everything”. On paper, it looks good: 5 Megapixel camera, social network co...
for casual users) Cute: Most people would probably agree that the HTC Wildfire S is a cutie. It’s size and curvy design are eye-catching and it feels great in the hand or in the pocket. It does everything that HTC pitches: sharing photos and updates...
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twitter: @lisagade) The HTC Wildfire S is for those of you who are just getting your first touchscreen smartphone, and for those who prefer small phones. It's very affordable (free on T-Mobile's website and $79 in T-Mobile stores) but features HTC's...
Compact, affordable entry level Android smartphone.
No 4G, no Adobe Flash, relatively low res display.
If you just want to browse the web, do email, send texts and take some surprisingly decent photos and video, the Wildfire S does it in a stylish package. The display is sharp and colorful, though at 3.2", men with large hands will probably find the on...
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The HTC Wildfire S is a small, budget Android smartphone that helps fill out T-Mobile's lineup. It runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), which deserves a hallelujah, as plenty of new handsets are still shipping with the dated Android 2.2 OS, and even the slu...
Svelte design, Bright, colorful screen, Android 2,3 (Gingerbread) comes standard, Good camera...
Short battery life, Weak reception, Useless speakerphone...
The HTC Wildfire S isn't as impressive or as fast as high-end Android phones on T-Mobile, but it's inexpensive and offers virtually the same feature set...
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The HTC Wildfire S is a compact, yet capable, Android 2.3 Gingerbread phone for T-Mobile. Does this $80 smartphone turn up the heat, or does it flame out? Find out in Phone Scoop's full review. Not into the super slab? Looking for something daintier...
It’s tempting to think that an inexpensive smartphone is going to suck, but that's not the case with HTC's Wildfire S. Even though it has some stripped down features (no front camera for video chat, no dual-core processor,) the features it does includ...
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Say Hello to the smallest offering I’ve seen in a while from HTC, this little device is small enough that anyone can carry it no matter how small the hands are. It would feel comfortable for your 10 year old, and would make a great starter phone too. T...
To wrap things up I’d have to give this device a thumbs-up. For a first time smartphone or first time Android user this would be the ideal device. Some might want something larger but for the size and everything you get it really is awesome. For someo...
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One fortunate side-effect of all the craziness going on at the expensive end of the smartphone spectrum is that more-affordable devices are starting to become faster and better. Last year’s HTC Wildfire underwhelmed us a little, with its sub-par QVGA s...
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While the original HTC Wildfire was a pint-sized alternative to the flagship HTC Desire, it cut a few too many corners in order to keep its price (not to mention dimensions) down. The screen showcased an awkward 240×320 pixel resolution and as a resul...
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The Android platform continues to dominate the current smartphone market. While we may be used to the virtual arms race in terms of ever more powerful phones, there have also been some great developments at the budget end of the market. The original...
You can pick the HTC Wildfire S up for free with a £20 (just over $33) per month 2 year contract at Orange right now. It is a compact device with an impressive range of features and a great screen, for a budget phone. It’s only really let down b...
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Lately we've gotten accustomed to high-end, expensive smartphones. The low-end is still primarily populated with the "dumb" flip-style phones. Apple has opted for selling older versions of its iPhone as "entry level". HTC, on the other hand, has de...
If you're looking for an entry-level phone, but want all the features and benefits of Android, this is the phone for you. It fits in-hand wonderfully, is very well built, has all the minimum requirements that you need in a smartphone, and is priced we...
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HTC Wildfire S remains underpowered and builds on its popular predecessor, with its more alluring design and superior display. It is a beautifully designed Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone with plethora of additional software features and decent five...
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Being an Android user has its benefits, and it can be summarized with one word: choice. With so many Android devices to choose from, there’s bound to be one that fits your needs. If budget is of the utmost priority, reasonably affordable Android smartp...
Full HTC Sense experience, Compact form factor, Decent performance with smooth screen transition and fast loading times for apps...
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The HTC Wildfire S is a cute, tiny Android smartphone for MetroPCS. But at $179, it's also a bit overpriced and underpowered. It should satisfy users who aren't too demanding of their devices, but you can make a better choice for less money. Design and...
Cute and tiny, Bright, colorful display, FM radio...
Low-end specs, Short battery life, Slow Internet...
The HTC Wildfire S is an average, low-end Android phone for MetroPCS, and you can do better for less money...
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Aaron goes in-depth with the HTC Wildfire S , T-Mobile's newest Android smartphone. Announced at Mobile World Congress earlier in the year, the Wildfire S has a 600 MHz Qualcomm CPU, 3.2-inch display, 5-megapixel camera with flash, and Android 2.3 with HT...
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HTC is one of the largest and most popular manufacturers of Android based smartphones. You recently read our review of the Sensation and Flyer, two very high quality products aimed at the upper end of the market segment. However in the midst of all these...
HTC has done really well keeping the size of this phone even smaller than the original Wildfire which it replaces. It's a nifty looking phone and for a phone this small it fits beautifully in the hands. I cannot stress this enough, the dimensions are perf...
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HTC announced its latest entry-level Android smartphone, the HTC Wildfire S which follows the 2009 released HTC Tattoo and last year's launched HTC Wildfire, back in February. And this time, HTC made less compromises which makes the Wildfire S a little bi...
If you are looking for a great smartphone with a small price, don't look further - you found it! If you are looking for the latest and greatest technology, stop reading here - the Wildfire S is the wrong device! The HTC Wildfire S isn't sporting the lates...
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HTC's Wildfire has plenty of features usually reserved for more expensive phones, including a G-sensor, a digital compass, a proximity sensor, and an ambient light sensor. Users can place calls over Wi-Fi, and consumer testers said it was very comfortable...
Clear display, Small, light design, Comfortable to hold, Battery is extremely easy to remove, Extremely helpful instruction manual...
Users found it somewhat difficult and uncomfortable to type on, Small screen given phone overall size, Comparatively thick design, Casing is difficult to remove...
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One of HTC's newly-announced Android smartphones is the Wildfire S, the successor to the compact and feature-packed Wildfire from last year. The iterative update to the Wildfire made its debut at Mobile World Congress 2011 at HTC's press conference, and w...
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Lately we've gotten accustomed to high-end, expensive smartphones. The low-end is still primarily populated with the "dumb" flip-style phones. Apple has opted for selling older versions of its iPhone as "entry level". HTC, on the other hand, has de...
If you're looking for an entry-level phone, but want all the features and benefits of Android, this is the phone for you. It fits in-hand wonderfully, is very well built, has all the minimum requirements that you need in a smartphone, and is priced we...
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Say Hello to the smallest offering I’ve seen in a while from HTC, this little device is small enough that anyone can carry it no matter how small the hands are. It would feel comfortable for your 10 year old, and would make a great starter phone too. T...
To wrap things up I’d have to give this device a thumbs-up. For a first time smartphone or first time Android user this would be the ideal device. Some might want something larger but for the size and everything you get it really is awesome. For someo...
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A welcome addition to the affordable smartphone tier, but there’s nothing here to separate it from an increasingly busy crowd. Related links News HTC Now offering Android 2.3 for Desire HTC Desire Gingerbread updated cancelled HTC denies Sensation 'dea...
Android 2.3 for a very affordable price, dinky form factor and excellent social networking integration...
The camera is disappointing and the processor is on the sluggish side. Though it runs on Android 2.3, the Wildfire is incapable of making the most of the OS.Look and Feel...
A welcome addition to the affordable smartphone tier, but there’s nothing here to separate it from an increasingly busy crowd...
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HTC has launched its HTC Wildfire S, which is an affordable Android device in the country.HTC Wildfire handset was first announced in the Mobile World Congress earlier in this year along with the HTC Desire S and the HTC Incredible S.This HTC wildfire...
Good screen, Sense 2.1 is user friendly, Camera performs well...
Underpowered processor, Virtual keyboard too small, Incall quality far from great...
Being limited to 640×480 video recording is a little disappointing, especially when many other smartphones with similar 5MP cameras manage 720p video capture with no trouble.Also, the phone struggles to actually record. The digital zoom, while nice to...
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Expectations around the HTC Wildfire S are, a little surprisingly, high. The third of HTC’s new Android devices from MWC 2011 in February, the entry-level smartphone replaces the Wildfire, a device which managed to carve itself quite the niche among pr...
Back in our original Wildfire review, we concluded by praising the phone but saying we’d still opt for an HTC Legend. That didn’t seem to stop the Wildfire from selling well nonetheless, helped no doubt by a strong carrier push. The HTC Wildfire S has...
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Aaron goes in-depth with the HTC Wildfire S , T-Mobile's newest Android smartphone. Announced at Mobile World Congress earlier in the year, the Wildfire S has a 600 MHz Qualcomm CPU, 3.2-inch display, 5-megapixel camera with flash, and Android 2.3 with HT...
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Mid-level Android smartphones start to blend together after a while and the HTC Desire S is not one to stand out by much, at least visually. It’s fairly light and moderately slim seeing how there’s no keyboard, but the one word that perfectly describes...
All in all, this is the kind of device that puts iPhone users to sleep. There’s only residual evidence of HTC’s legendary design acumen, but as a reliable workhorse or all-round handset it will do most anything you can think to throw at it.For the pric...
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About one year ago around this time, HTC released their high end Android smartphone – the HTC Desire, which went on to become one of the most popular Android devices of the yesteryear. Sure it was a Nexus One variant, but it offered a customized experienc...
The HTC Desire S certainly has its highs (the overall construction, software features and an amazing battery life) and its lows (slightly sluggish performance by today's standards, and average camera). HTC have done their part to make it one heck of a dev...
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If you’re reading this HTC Desire S review to see how much it differs from the original Desire, you’re in good company – it’s one of the reasons I’m writing it! We already have the Desire HD and Incredible S from HTC, while the original Desire is still...
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mobilesroom.com Updated:
2016-12-07 06:11:19
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HTC Desire S ReviewWhat would happen when a technology giant is obsessed with its own creation and still tries to bring better product in to the market? It becomes better more stable and more Reliable. It is a fact that HTC users are Loyal Users and th...
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The HTC Desire S is the successor to one of HTC’s most popular European phones. The original Desire featured top specs for the time, along with a prettier, more accessible Android thanks to the HTC Sense UI. Launching just as Android’s market share was...
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It's finally here, the HTC Desire S.The original was a perfect balance of ergonomic handling, good spec sheet and build quality, and these ingredients paid off as the Desire was one of the highest selling models in HTC history. Now HTC has released i...
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This time last year, HTC had two Android smartphones for the mainstream: the 3.7-inch Desire, outfitted with the latest and greatest, and the 3.2-inch Legend, which was humbler in specs but offered the novelty of an aluminum unibody construction. After se...
Built like an aluminum tankSolid performance and responsivenessThe chin lives on...
Capacitive keys don't always light upOnscreen keyboard could be betterSense UI is improved, but showing its age...
The best way we can think of to summarize the Desire S is by comparing it to its nearest and dearest. Set alongside the original Desire, it's head, shoulders and elbows above its elder, thanks to a massive improvement in battery life, a far more rugged co...
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mobileburn.com Updated:
2016-12-07 06:11:19
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Sponsored links, if any, appear in green. The new HTC Desire S is a handsome device, sporting a new metal unibody design and a slightly more compact form factor than the previous Desire. While the improvements over the previous handset are quite mini...
Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, increased RAM & storage memory, metal unibody...
Improvements are very minor, some preloaded apps cannot be removed...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2016-12-07 06:11:19
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The most obvious difference between the Desire S and the original Desire is the look of the phone. HTC has replaced the four physical buttons with four touch-sensitive buttons below the screen, while the optical tracker found on the Desire has been d...
Performance and usability from Gingerbread and HTC Sense, front facing camera, build quality...
Nothing outstanding to recommend an upgrade from the original Desire...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2016-12-07 06:11:19
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A solid Android smartphone with standard HTC ease of use and extras – but it’s not quite as exciting as earlier smartphones or what’s pipped to be incoming. Related links News HTC Pyramid smartphone leaks Others to consider Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Use...
Faster touch-screen and keyboard, improved battery life, smoother app processing...
Occasional delay in receiving texts and emails, mid-range specs mean the phone may not hold its own by year end Look and Feel...
A solid Android smartphone with standard HTC ease of use and extras – but it’s not quite as exciting as earlier smartphones or what’s pipped to be incoming...
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The is widely regarded as one of the most pivotal handsets of recent times in Europe, doing for Android what Google had hoped their own would, and catapulting HTC to infamy beyond tech circles and WinMo aficionados alone. In hindsight, the original h...
Small and robust unibody construction, HTC Sense 2.1 offers tangible improvements, Bright responsive screen with good contrast / color levels...
No camera button or HDMI connectivity, Camera takes muddy indoor / low light photos, Singlecore processor may put some people off...
Wrapping up, reviewing the HTC Desire S has been a pleasure. The phone is a testament to good evolution being better than bad revolution. With the physical tweaks, the unibody construction, the improved HTC Sense and Gingerbread being on board, the she...
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The original HTC Desire became one of the most popular Android smartphones of 2010, a compelling balance of screen-size, functionality and pricing that convinced us in our review and continued to convince buyers throughout the year. Now, HTC is back wi...
Back when we reviewed the HTC Desire, almost twelve months to the day, the smartphone was at the cutting edge of Android devices. Tagging on the coat-tails of the Nexus One, it closely followed Google’s example of a sizable screen, fast processor and...
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intomobile.com Updated:
2016-12-07 06:11:19
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The HTC Desire S is one of HTC's just-announced higher-end Android phones, slotted directly underneath the Incredible S, and we had a chance to go hands-on with the Europe-only smartphone at the HTC Mobile World Congress 2011press conference. The successo...
the Desire S is a solid smartphone, on many different levels. We'd have liked to have seen a dual-core processor within, but the larger image sensor, Gingerbread OS, and front-facing camera are nothing to scoff at.HTC Says the Desire S will be broadly a...
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