Typical price: £290
What is it: Budget touchscreen smart phone running Android
What we think: Fabulous budget phone, thanks to Android, but its resistive touchscreen is annoying
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 October 2009
Tags: HTC, HTC Tattoo, SIM-free, touchscreen, smart phone
We like:
Powerful Android smart phone for a low price; good social-networking features; ultra-customisable user interface; switchable covers that you can design yourself; 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity
We don't like:
Small screen; resistive touchscreen requires the use of fingernails; sluggish keyboard
CNET UK judgement:
The powerful HTC Tattoo has the edge over other budget handsets. It only falls down because of its unresponsive and small touchscreen, which won't work without some pressure
Full review:
The HTC Tattoo, a bargain version of the company's flagship phones, is like an elderly HTC Hero -- shrunken and less perky, but still with plenty of fun times left in the tank. You'll definitely notice the corners that have been cut -- the resistive touchscreen is especially annoying -- but, if you're looking to save some pennies, you can't beat a bargain handset that offers all the power of an Android smart phone. Continue Reading...
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