HTC STRTrk review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

Reviewed on: 13 June 2006

Tags: HTC, HTC STRTrk, USB port, audio quality, RAM

We like:

Thin design; ability to synchronise with Microsoft Outlook; expandable memory slot; crystal clear audio on calls

We don't like:

The slow interface; Star Trek styling; small navigation key

CNET UK judgement:

This is an interesting phone from an established company who usually steers clear of mass market handsets. We liked the slim form factor and ability to synchronise the phone with PCs, but the interface is slow and at times can be very frustrating

Full review:

The HTC STRTrk, aka the Qtek 8500, is a clamshell handset and is a significant departure from the candybar PDA style phone that HTC is famous for (HTC is the manufacturer behind smartphones such as the Orange SPV C600, the T-Mobile MDA Vario and the O2 XDA Mini S). Other than the Qtek 9000, which is a clamshell of sorts, this is the first Razr-like clamshell handset from HTC. Continue Reading...