Top HTC Mozart features
We saw, at the forefront of Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 launch, a selection of exceptionally well developed devices, with the sole purpose of giving the rookie operating system a solid platform from which to launch itself into the world.
One of the first devices unveiled to show-off Windows Phone 7 was the HTC Mozart, a device which represents the next step in the productive relationship between HTC and Microsoft. The Mozart is more than just a phone - it’s an expression of individuality, a personification of evolution which brings the demands of an ever more trying everyday life, neatly into the palm of your hand. If you’re looking for a reason to upgrade, look no further.
Design – HTC devices are famed for their design. They bring together form and function perfectly and the Mozart is a prime example of what you can achieve when you marry cutting edge, sleek design with robustness. If looks matter to you, you won’t go far wrong here. The case is hewn from a solid piece of aluminium; it’s slim, well finished and feels comfortable in the hand. The touch sensitive keys on the front provide practical functionality without interfering with the lines of the device and the streamlined camera lens on the back add to overall appeal. You won’t be feeling any suspect creaks or cracks with this device.
Camera – The HTC Mozart includes an 8 megapixel camera and Xenon flash which produces great quality still images and includes a host of functions to allow you to experiment and show off your artistic side. The device also captures 720P video and the capture, while offset by a slightly fiddly interface, records well and retains colour and focus admirably, though the autofocus can be a little slow to take effect at times. Foibles aside the Mozart is at the top of HTC’s range in every respect and the camera (which is shared by the Desire HD) is a market improvement on anything the company has produced to date.
Audio Playback – The Mozart boasts Dolby Mobile and SRS WOW HD™, a psychoacoustic processing system which allows the listener to perceive sound in 3D, as you would with true surround. The Dolby Mobile adds a real boost to base and treble and will please even the most ardent music lover. Sound enhancements are available too, such as a graphical equalizer allowing users to set the output up to their own specification. Sound quality on the Mozart (and its sibling the Desire HD) really is excellent and brings a new dimension to mobile entertainment.
Windows Phone 7 – It may seem an obvious one but the inclusion of Microsoft’s newest mobile operating system is a real plus point. The OS has been extensively designed to echo the strides forward the company has made with the Windows 7 desktop environment. It offers an uncluttered and user-friendly experience with integration for all your social networks, e-mail and media. Your home screen consists of live ‘tiles’ bringing all your information together in real-time, which can be customised to a contact, web-page, media item or application and gives you the ability to check on your world with little more than a glance.
Power – The Mozart boasts a 1Ghz Snapdragon QSD8250 processor, 576MB RAM and 512MB ROM giving the device a snappy feel and allowing it to run even the most labour intensive of applications. There isn’t any multi-tasking in the first revision of WP7 but when the feature is enabled by a future firmware upgrade you can expect your device to handle it without any trouble at all. The device also includes 8GB of internal storage which should be more than enough to store all your photos, music and movies.
So if you’re looking for a new mobile and are after some new cutting edge hardware and a rich multimedia experience look no further than the HTC Mozart. It’s a device of power, aplomb and practicality and we expect it to be a big hit.