HTC Surround Specs

8.5
PhoneArena Score
HTC Surround Review
9.0

Description

HTC Surround is a Windows Phone 7 music-centric device, since it features Dolby Mobile and SRS surround sound, audience noise suppression and the aforementioned integrated stereo speakers. The screen size is 3.8" with 480x800 pixels of resolution. The HTC Surround also covers all the WP7 basics, of course - 1GHz chipset and 5MP camera with LED flash, which is also HD video capable.

This device is also known as HTC Spark, HTC Mondrian, HTC 7 Surround

Cons

  • Thick body (0.51 inches)
I want it 13 users
I have it 15 users
I had it 30 users

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Display

Size: 3.8-inch
Resolution: 800 x 480 px, 246 PPI
Technology: LCD
Screen-to-body: 56.01 %
Features: Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
Processor: Single core, 1000 MHz, Scorpion
GPU: Adreno 200
RAM: 0.4GB
Internal storage: 16GB
OS: Windows Phone, 7.5 Mango
ROM: 512 MB
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 1230 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera

Rear: Single camera
Main camera: 5 MP (Autofocus)
Flash: LED
Video recording: 1280x720 (HD) (24 fps)
Features:
Continuous autofocus
Dimensions: 4.70 x 2.42 x 0.51 inches
(119.5 x 61.5 x 12.97 mm)
Weight: 5.82 oz (165.0 g)
Features: Notification light

Cellular

3G: Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed: HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features: Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Mobile

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 2.1, EDR
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n
USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Charging
Location: A-GPS
Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass
Other: Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features

Notifications: Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features: Voice recording

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Aug 06, 2010
FCC ID value: NM8PD26100
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.43 W/kg
Measured in: 1900 MHz
Body: 0.81 W/kg
Measured in: 1900 MHz

Buyers information

Price: $ 200

Availability

Officially announced: Oct 11, 2010
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Carrier Availability

Discontinued

AT&T

News

Looking back at the HTC Surround, with the slide-out surround sound speaker
One of the first Windows Phone 7 models to launch, the HTC Surround received its name from a specific feature. The phone was equipped with a slide-out Dolby speaker that presented surround sound with the tap of a button. Released in the U.S. on Novem...
, by Alan Friedman, 13
Looking back at the HTC Surround, with the slide-out surround sound speaker
Many first generation unlocked Windows Phones can be bought for dirt cheap via Amazon
By now, we all know how it works in the cell phone industry as older devices are cleared from inventory to accommodate room for the newer, and usually more alluring devices. Considering that we’ve already been seeing a few second generation Win...
, by John Velasco, 11
Many first generation unlocked Windows Phones can be bought for dirt cheap via Amazon
End of the line for the HTC Surround
It appears as though one of the first Windows Phone 7 devices to grace AT&T has finally run its course as the HTC Surround has disappeared from the carrier’s site signaling that it may have been discontinued. The HTC Surround was released on Nove...
, by Ian M., 5
End of the line for the HTC Surround
Mango coming to the HTC HD7S, Surround, LG Quantum and Samsung Focus
We guess today's the lucky day for Windows Phone aficionados on AT&T. Not only did the carrier announce three brand new smartphones, running on the latest version of the operating system, but it also promised to update its whole current WP 7 line...
, by Rad Slavov, 32
Mango coming to the HTC HD7S, Surround, LG Quantum and Samsung Focus

User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
9.4
Camera quality
9
Performance
8.4
Display
8.6
Battery life and charging
8.3
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
9
A solid Windows phone experience
Phone owned for less than 3 months

The metal midsection, face plate, kickstand & the surround speakers adds a significant weight to the phone, but it looks good & feels solid in hand, the hardware specs are sufficient for a smooth & snappy Windows phone experience.

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7
Windows Phone: Not The Best. Not The Worst.
Phone owned for less than a year

Had this phone for about 4 months. When I heard Windows was releasing a phone I thought the capibilities were going to be vast, but sadly they were not. I ended up starting up another line just to get the Motorola Atrix & get away from the phone. Definitely a phone for just "glance & go" people.

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10
Haven't recived the Phone yet, but Super Excited!
Phone owned for less than a month

I just recently ordered the HTC Surround from At&t as a upgrade from my outdated and nearly obselete LG Vu and may i just say that i am super-siced. I have been reading all types of reviews and critiques on this phone an i cannot wait until I have it in my hands. Ive been doing so much research on this phone im almost an expert on it. My surround is en-route to my house and should be there tomorrow or tuesday at the latest. I have harldy read anything too negative about it, but i really want it in my hands so I can experience it for myself. I personally think HTC is really stepping their game up. I know many people with HTC brand phones from the incredible to the inspire and i am seeing more people with HTC phones than iPhones and I think its good for Windows to get a piece of the almost Apple dominated megabrand pie. The HTC Surround seems like a refreshing phone that will revolutionize the smartphone industry.

Apple: Take Note

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