HTC EVO 3D smartphone: specifications, description and reviews

Until recently, LG Optimus 3D was considered to be the leader in the segment of mobile gadgets with autostereoscopy support. However, the company NTS managed to move the conceited competitor, and very well, by launching the HTC EVO 3D smartphone on the market.

Both devices are very well suited to the modern trend, which can be referred to as "3D everywhere, wherever possible." After the release of the grandiose James Cameron "Avatar", as well as the unprecedented success of the film and 3D technologies in particular, the producers of various kinds of content and technology rushed headlong to the development of the stereovision that had hitherto stagnated.

A well-known picture of the legendary director proved that people are willing to pay good money for 3D, if it pleases their entertainment. Manufacturers of mobile gadgets took advantage of this situation and began to equip their devices with all sorts of 3D-functions (and not cheap), even if they are not very necessary for the user. The LG brand became the pioneer in this segment, and the NTS picked up the wave for its EVO.

We'll figure out how things are with the company with its new gadget. So, the smartphone HTC EVO 3D: the features, features and advantages of the device along with the shortcomings - the topic of our article. In the calculation will be taken the opinions of experts in this field and reviews of ordinary gadget owners.

Contents of delivery

The model is sold in a fairly modest (by design standards) box of white and compact cardboard. Packaging is relatively small, but this did not prevent the manufacturer from placing on it all the necessary information: a description of the device, brief characteristics and basic capabilities of the device.

Inside the box you will see:

• The smartphone itself;
• A network charger with a USB port with the ability to synchronize with a PC;
• Battery;
• Protective glasses for smartphones NTS (variably);
• Memory card for 8 GB;
• Stereo headset with additional pads;
• Detailed manual in Russian;
• Guarantee ticket.

In principle, nothing special - a kit as a kit. But sometimes there may be substandard charges (sluggish and loofing) or there are no protective glasses for HTC smartphones, so do not be lazy to open the box in the store and check the contents.

Appearance

If you could compare this smartphone with a car, then "EVO" would be a classic SUV. That is not in the sense that it can easily be taken for any off-road and desert, but on the impressions of design.

The smartphone turned out to be massive, heavy and trustworthy. No, the gadget does not exceed the usual comfort frames by weight or overall dimensions - it just succumbs to outside competitors in the fineness of the case and, perhaps, in ease. Nevertheless, HTC EVO 3D characteristics of the case do not allow to call it a "brick" or other insulting word.

The appearance of the device has strict notes and, as it happens with the models of the NTS, this attracts its client. Dark gray and purely black tones of plastic act as a key to the hearts of potential consumers, responding with a businesslike and serious echo.

Due to its thickness the model with enviable ergonomics lies in the hand, unlike the newfangled thin gadgets. Nevertheless, the weight and dimensions indicate that the owner of the device should be a man, and for the fair sex it is better to find something more acceptable by weight and "more cheerful" in terms of coloring, although no, no, and you will see some one, Girl new HTC EVO 3D.

The body of high-quality plastic looks monolithic. Silver inserts in the exterior of the model are found at a minimum: the fringing of the camera, the logo and a pair of keys. Separately, it is worth mentioning the cover of the back of the smartphone - this high-quality corrugation Soft Touch, visually resembling tactile rubber. In general, judging by the responses of the owners, leaving fingerprints on the device is extremely difficult, the only one where it is possible for HTC EVO 3D is the screen. Due to the quality of the display coating, dust, dirt and small scratches are not as scary as for the same LG or Samsung.

In the appearance of the front of the smartphone, the brand style of the brand is unmistakably guessed. As many automobile companies are fondly making out a false radiator, the NTS year after year follows its own style. Especially it is noticeable on the mesh of conversational dynamics in the upper part of the gadget, on the touch keys, and on the body as a whole.

Interfaces

The back of the device is a cover that completely captures the perimeter of the entire device. Just above the center of the gadget, you can see a paired massive block of a camera with two flashes on high-power LEDs.

On the left side there is only one micro-USB-connector. On the right side of the smartphone you can see the camera control button, the volume rocker and the shooting mode switch (2D / 3D). The upper part of the gadget is allocated for the headphone jack and headset (3.5 mm) and the power control button, as well as a duplicating microphone. At the bottom is a recess for removing the cover and the main microphone HTC EVO 3D.

The characteristics of the hull and the design of the model as a whole leave positive emotions. Many owners in their reviews do not hated designers for such dimensions and weight, and even, on the contrary, note that such a thick and heavy gadget is much more convenient to carry it at the expense of its external data: it always feels where it lies and even handle with one hand With this model is much more comfortable.

Display HTC EVO 3D

The characteristics of the screen are very impressive: one of the best and successful matrices of the "Super LCD" type with quite acceptable resolution of 540 by 960 pixels. Big indicators can be seen only in the "apple" display series "Retina." The ppi index also pleases, the size of the dot is so small that a normal human eye simply can not distinguish between individual pixels.

Viewing angles

The picture on the display looks quite clear, saturated with tones and moderately bright. The only drawback, which has been repeatedly mentioned in user reviews, is a small area of comfortable viewing. If you tilt the smartphone slightly to the side, then the 3D effect begins to disappear, so try out new technologies in the company of like-minded people will not work - the gadget came out "selfish."

Cameras

Both cameras on the back of the gadget are equipped with a fast autofocus function. Stereo matrix with five megapixels to give a resolution greater than 2560 to 1920 pixels can not, but this in most ordinary cases is more than enough.

If desired, you can switch to normal or 3D shooting. Working in 3D mode requires certain skills, so before shooting, it is useful to read the instruction carefully.

Performance

For performance meets the well-proven chip Qualcomm MSM8660 from Snapdragon, running on two cores with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz. For the graphics component meets the video core "Adreno" 220-series.

On board HTC EVO 3D (firmware 3.28.401.1) there is 1 GB of RAM and the same number for storing user data. If desired, the internal volume can be increased due to SD cards (up to 32 GB). In general, the performance is not bad, the interface works without any friezes and brakes, but "heavy" applications will noticeably sink through the FPS.

Autonomous work

The device is equipped with a medium battery for 1730 mAh. With its main task, it copes, and any critical comments users in their reviews do not leave. The operating time in the "all-inclusive" mode is about 3.5 hours, and on the basic energy-saving settings and using the smartphone as a means of communication, the battery sits within 24 hours.