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www.whathifi.com‘s review Edit

A much-improved operating system, let down by mediocre multimedia performance
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AnandTech‘s review Edit

But the screen is still an issue—for a high-end smartphone, the 4.3" LCD panel that HTC is still using will just not cut it anymore. HTC recognizes this, which is where the HD7S comes in. Basically the same as the HD7, except with an Super LCD screen and AT&T 3G bands, it fixes my chief complaint with the current HD7. But really, as long as you avoid the Quantum and the Surround, almost all of the WP7 handsets are good bets. Pick the design you like best and go from there, because on a hardware level, you're basically splitting hairs. One has a slightly larger battery, one has a slightly better camera, one has slightly better built quality, one has a slightly better screen, but all four have a QSD8250, 512MB memory, 8GB flash storage, and an identical OS. There's too little hardware diversity in Windows handsets right now to say anything different, and it will stay that way for the foreseeable future. I think after the next wave of hardware releases comes with Mango in tow, we'll be able to say something more meaningful than the technological equivalent of "everyone played hard."
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May 12, 2011
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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit

It’s pretty clear that HTC sees the HD7 as an entertainment device, but we’re not totally convinced on this front. Sure, the screen is large, but video doesn’t look as good on it as many of the other Windows Phone handset we’ve seen recently, the rear mounted speaker sounds pretty tinny and the battery life is a let down.
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Jun 02, 2011
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ubergizmo‘s review Edit

The HTC HD7 is currently the Windows Phone 7’s flagship device and it delivers a great performance with its large display; whether it is emailing, browsing the web, getting directions on Bing maps, reading and editing a document or watching videos, it is highly enjoyable. A few features could have been better: the display and the speaker quality, web browsing was overall slightly slower than expected.
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Feb 13, 2011
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ITreviews‘s review Edit

Windows Phone 7 has launched to a mixed reaction - but if you like it, and you want the best multimedia experience it can deliver, then the HTC HD 7 is the place to look.
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Jan 20, 2011
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phonedog‘s review Edit

In more ways than one, the HD7 impressed me. It's large but not bulky, feels great in the hand, and delivers a better Windows Phone 7 experience than what I've experienced before, much better. For $199.99 with a two-year agreement, this is a great device for Windows lovers, those looking for something a little different, or even some risky first-time smartphone buyers.
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Dec 09, 2010
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Phone Scoop‘s review Edit

If you’re a T-Mobile fan, I have no problem recommending the HTC HD7. Like I said, it will make you smile every time you turn it on, and Microsoft’s elegant interface looks wonderful spread out across the HD7’s face. But if you have some leeway in your carrier choice, I would take a look at the Focus as well before you make a final decision.
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Nov 06, 2010
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GSMArena‘s review Edit

It’s a tough call between the HD7 and the Desire HD – unless you insist on Windows Phone 7, the Desire HD is better (even if it’s a bit pricier). The HD7 has one of the poorest displays we’ve seen in a while (regardless of OS and manufacturer) but if that doesn’t bug you, you are welcome to give the HTC HD7 a serious consideration – there are no compact WP7 phones, so you might as well get the biggest screen around.
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Dec 01, 2010
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gadgetreview‘s review Edit

HTC built the HD7 as a solid device, but little more. Service is questionable (depending on your area), battery life is shaky – albeit in part due to service – and the camera quality is below par for both smartphones and even feature phones. Windows Phone 7 runs like a charm on the HD7 and viewing media is great, though I’d love to have front-facing audio instead of the back-end speakerphone. I recommend it for users who watch a lot of videos, especially with the easy Zune integration. I’ve watched several downloaded movies on the HD7 and they’ve been great, even in bright conditions. I don’t see it making it far for business users or anyone who lives on their phone.
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Feb 28, 2011
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reghardware‘s review Edit

The HTC HD7 with Windows Phone 7 - available in the UK exclusively on O2 - may not be the game changer that its creators would have hoped for, but it's a powerful, capable device with an OS that stands up well against the competition, and offers a strong range of multimedia capabilities.
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Oct 21, 2010
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expertreviews‘s review Edit

This slick Windows Phone 7 has a great range of features and one of the best touch-screen displays on the market – but it’s a little expensive.
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Oct 21, 2010
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SlashGear‘s review Edit

At $199.99 with a new, two-year agreement and a $50 mail-in discount, the T-Mobile HTC HD7 is basically the same price as AT&T’s Windows Phone 7 range. What you get by picking the HD7 is the bigger display, but HTC’s cost-cutting choice of LCD goes a long way to negating that benefit. The battery is sufficient for casual use, but try to take advantage of the HD7′s browsing strengths (or indeed watch some video) and you’ll drain it in under a day.
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Nov 11, 2010
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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit

If you're intrigued by Windows Phone 7, the HD7 is a tempting choice. It offers faster data speeds than the Samsung Focus (when you're within HSPA range), and its larger display makes typing and reading sites easier. However, we ultimately prefer the Focus because of its richer Super AMOLED screen and more pocket-friendly design. Overall, the HD7 is a good vehicle for Windows Phone 7, but it will have to settle for second best.
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Nov 12, 2010
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Phone Arena‘s review Edit

When they're priced evenly, it's ultimately going to come down to which platform experience you'll want to side with. Needless to say that iOS shows its maturity and depth thanks to features like multi-tasking and copy & paste on board, but the HD7 provides for a fresh experience that's remarkably polished from the onset. Sure there are some standout features with both devices, like taking photos with the iPhone 4 or the superior calling quality of the HD7, but these two high-end smartphones will easily satisfy the needs of just about anyone out there. In any event, you really can't go wrong choosing either handsets as they establish themselves as being in the upper echelon of the smartphone market.
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Nov 18, 2010
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Phone Arena‘s review Edit

Still in the early stages, there's nothing drastically different with the platform experience by all of the available Windows Phone 7 devices out on the market right now. Rightfully so, there's nothing to change the performance that we experience on the HTC HD7, Surround, and Samsung Focus – all of which offer a fantastic starting point for anyone curious with Microsoft's new mobile operating system. The HD7 has the largest display out of the bunch.
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Nov 15, 2010
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Phone Arena‘s review Edit

The HTC HD7 is an all in all pleasure to use. Like all Windows Phone 7 handsets, the HTC HD7 will get better as the OS matures. In the meantime, it comes recommended by us, though admittedly not to the same extent as we might have hoped
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Nov 12, 2010
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MobileBurn‘s review Edit

Having used a Samsung Focus for a few weeks already, I was not exactly a newcomer to the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 experience. I've come to like it quite a bit, even with some of its shortcomings. I was anxious to check out HTC's sexy looking HD7, which has obvious appeal due to its large screen and use of richer materials than found on competing WP7 phones.
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Nov 08, 2010
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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit

The hardware could use a bit of updating, but the HTC HD7 for T-Mobile combines the power of Windows Phone 7 with a large touch screen and delivers satisfying performance.
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Nov 05, 2010
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SlashGear‘s review Edit

The HTC HD7 is a solid Windows Phone 7 device and the OS shines on the 4.3-inch display. However, after finding that the HD2 still managed to appeal despite Windows Mobile, we had similarly high hopes for the HD7: finally, an OS that matches the top-end hardware. For one reason or another, the HD7 doesn’t feel as rounded and complete a device as the HTC 7 Mozart, say. Nonetheless, browsing and multimedia benefit well from the bigger touchscreen, and if it’s sheer inches you’re after, the HTC HD7 is the obvious choice.
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Oct 29, 2010
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PC Pro‘s review Edit

In conclusion, the HD7 is a bit of a mixed bag. The screen is great, the physical design rather lovely and, with Windows Phone 7 on board, it’s as much of a joy to use as the other Microsoft devices we’ve reviewed recently. But with a middling camera, poor video, below par battery life and a price that’s just too high, it falls behind its rivals.
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Oct 22, 2010
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Engadget‘s review Edit

The HD7 is pretty much what you thought it would be. It's that same 4.3-inch blueprint that HTC has exploited to great success with the HD2 and EVO 4G, applied to the brand new Windows Phone 7 operating environment. The first question you'll truly have to answer for yourself is whether or not you want to be aboard the WP7 gravy train. We remain staunch believers that a smartphone is only as good (or as bad) as its software, so decide on your OS first and your particular handset second. If you're still with us, we'd recommend the HD7 as a solid WP7 device choice, but with a few caveats.
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Oct 20, 2010
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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit

We like the HTC HD7 as a phone – it builds nicely on the HD2 without being a complete revamp. The Windows Phone 7 experience is ace on it, and simply just works, which is all we're really looking for at this early stage. However, we're worried about how it will stack up against the awesomeness of the HTC Desire HD – it's like two twins fighting on two sides of a war, both mirrored in specs and style almost exactly.
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Oct 21, 2010
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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit

Overall the Windows Phone 7 experience on the HD7 is presenting on the large scale, which fits it perfectly. Windows Phone 7, although in its infancy, does offer a compelling and competitive experience and we find ourselves waiting expectantly for a few apps to fall into place, such as YouTube to enable some degree of online video support.
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Oct 21, 2010
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PC Advisor‘s review Edit

Windows Phone 7 was very smooth to navigate and seemed fairly simple to use on the HTC HD7 smartphone. It clearly shows that Microsoft focused much more on the consumer with this OS, even though it left in a lot of its productivity software that will appeal to businesses.
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Oct 13, 2010
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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit

The HTC HD7 is the big daddy of the Windows Phone 7 crowd playing heavily on that big screen and the usual fantastic build quality of HTC. To put it simply you aren't going to be buying into a phone that will be crapping out on you in 6 months time. If you were impressed by the HD2, or have one, and feel that its time to shed Windows Mobile 6.5 (we can't believe you've been that loyal) this is the perfect upgrade.
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Published on:
Oct 13, 2010
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