HTC recently unveiled the HTC Legend Android smartphone alongside the Desire and the HD Mini. What sets this particular handset apart from the rest is its aluminum unibody construction. The phone's body is carved out of a single block of aluminum (ala Macbooks) and its internals are slotted into it. This gives the phone a more solid feel while at the same time, giving it a very refined look.
The Legend is not just appealing on the outside, for it packs some mean muscle under the hood. A 600MHz processor (Qualcomm MSM7227) and the same integrated GPU that powers the Google Nexus One (AMD z430) powers the phone. The phone also has 384MB of RAM and 512MB of ROM. Its screen though (at 3.2"), is smaller compared to the Nexus One and the Legend's older brother, the Desire.
The Legend also sports the latest version of the Android operating system, Android v2.1 (or Eclair) coupled with its very own HTC Sense UI.
The HTC Legend is available for pre-order for those in the UK for GBP 399 and will be available on the 1st of April 2010. Hopefully we don't have to wait too long before it arrives on Malaysian shores (with a reasonable price tag). This is one sexy beast I'd love to own.
Specifications:
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Size: 4.41 inches (122 mm), 0.45 inch (11.5 mm), 2.22 inches (56.3 mm) Weight:126 grams (4.44 ounces) with battery CPU Processing Speed 600 MHz Power & Battery Battery type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 1300 mAh Talk time: WCDMA: Up to 440 mins GSM: Up to 490 mins Standby time: WCDMA: Up to 560 hours GSM: Up to 440 hours Camera 5 megapixel color camera Auto focus and flash Widescreen photo capture Geotagging Connectors 3.5 mm stereo audio jack Standard micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0) Sensors G-Sensor Digital compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor HTC Widgets Bookmarks, Calendar, Clock, Footprints, Friend Stream, Mail, Messages, Music, News, People, Photo Album, Photo Frame, Search, Settings, Stocks, Twitter, Weather Downloadable widgets Social Networking Facebook™ integration Friend Stream Photo sharing on Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter Video sharing on YouTube™ HTC Peep for twittering Recommended Windows System Requirements Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP HTC Sync Special Features Automatically lowers the ringer volume as soon as the phone is picked up Mutes the ringer when the phone is flipped face down Backs up certain data and settings to the microSD card automatically, such as SMS/MMS messages, bookmarks, and Wi-Fi passwords Display Type: AMOLED capacitive touch screen with pinch-to-zoom capability Size: 3.2 inches Resolution: 320 X 480 HVGA Platform Android™ 2.1 (Éclair) with HTC Sense Storage ROM: 512 MB RAM: 384 MB Expansion slot: microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible) Supports up to 32 GB Network Bands Europe: HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Asia Pacific: HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Internet 3G: Up to 7.2 Mbps download speed Up to 2 Mbps upload speed GPRS: Up to 114 kbps downloading EDGE: Up to 560 kbps downloading Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g Tethering Internet sharing through USB Bluetooth Bluetooth® 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate A2DP for wireless stereo headsets FTP and OPP (object push) for file transfer Other supported profiles: AVRCP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP, Service Discovery Application Profile Multimedia Photos application for viewing photos and videos Music FM Radio Audio supported formats: Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma Recording: .amr Video supported formats: Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv Recording: .3gp Location Internal GPS antenna Google Maps HTC Footprints™
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PhoneArena:
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Video Review by our very own Winniechen!
HTC Legend Owner's List:
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HTC_IME mod Keyboard (stock HTC keyboard with voice input)
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Steps for installing HTC IME Mod Keyboard. (Download links below) 1) Download the .apk file of Voice Search 2.1. (Google it or try the market) 2) Transfer to sd card and install using Astro or any other file manager. 3) Download the .apk file of the HTC IME ModKeyboard. (For Legend users, download Low Resolution version) 4) Transfer to sd card and install using Astro or any other file manager. 5) Go to settings --> Language and Keyboard --> 'tick' the box next to HTC_IME mod. 6) Go to any app where you can type or use my example: Press Search button(magnifying glass hardware button), and touch and hold the 'Quick Search Box' until a popup appears. Select 'input method'. 7) Select HTC_IME mod. 8) Enjoy.
My expectation is that this phone will launch here at around RM1999 price range, replacing the Hero for that segment whereas the Hero's price will drop by around 200 bucks.
**I hope I'm right XD
I was initially looking to get the Desire but judging by its launch price in UK, I think it's gonna be around the HD2's current price (almost 3k). No way I can afford to pay that much...
Update: 1st review is up (added in 1st post) but it's a really short one. Not at all informative enough ><
This post has been edited by chinook: Mar 7 2010, 08:15 PM
Probably around 2.5k ringgit, might as well get nexus one >_>
Don't think it'll be that high. HTC Hero launched here at RM2399. Should be lower than that since the launch price of the Legend is lower than the launch price of the Hero in UK/EU.
I would get a Nexus One too if its warranty was applicable here. Going to SG for a warranty claim is a pain.
it's not a coating. It's MADE of aluminium. A chunk of aluminium with insides carved out to fit the 'guts' of the Legend. Makes it even more awesome huh?
Makes me wonder whether it's recycled aluminium. Then they can market it as a green product. LOL
So far reviews have been good. Most giving it 9/10. =)
My only concern is the Wi-Fi reception. One of the reviews (tech radar i think) mentioned that the Wi-Fi reception was weaker on the Legend compared to other phones. None of the other reviews mentioned that though... Hopefully the problem only affects that particular unit or is a problem that only affects pre-retail units used for testing/reviewing.
EDIT: Engadget has also mentioned the weaker Wi-Fi in their review.
This post has been edited by chinook: Mar 11 2010, 05:48 AM
Good News, guys! The Legend (along with the Smart and the HD Mini) will be launched in Malaysia next week. No word on pricing yet though, but do check out HTC Msia's Facebook page for more updates.
I tested it at Digital Mall, PJ too. Pictures don't do it justice. It looks REALLY good when you hold it in your hands. Hardware feels really solid and sturdy. No weird creaking noises like on Nokia phones. Interface was smooth for the most part but Leap was not as smooth as I expected. Screen was fantastic, AMOLED really is a terrific screen.
I didn't really had time to test the software. Can anyone confirm whether Android Market is present by default on SIS Legends?
No offense to anyone, but why's Live Wallpaper so important? It takes up resources and battery life and serves no real function. Most people don't even use it on desktops. I simply don't get the significance of moving wallpapers...
About navigation, try looking for the APK of Sygic for Android.
Yea, Wifi signal strength is weaker than other phones.
Does anyone have problems with the ringtone volume? My phone's ringtone volume goes soft after a few seconds of ringing..
Seems to be a bug cuz it doesnt happen all the time. Happens probably like once every 10-15 calls. I have the 'Quiet ring on pickup' option disabled btw.
Yea, Wifi signal strength is weaker than other phones.
Does anyone have problems with the ringtone volume? My phone's ringtone volume goes soft after a few seconds of ringing..
Seems to be a bug cuz it doesnt happen all the time. Happens probably like once every 10-15 calls. I have the 'Quiet ring on pickup' option disabled btw.
Sigh...went to the shop where I bought the phone and tried to show them this problem. The damn problem didn't occur the whole time I was there. As soon as I come home, I give it one try, and it happens again...
Mar 7 2010, 04:24 PM, updated 16y ago
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but definitely is hard to get a pouch for it 
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