Manage updates with the Download AppHTC Wildfire S - white (T-Mobile)
Manufacturer: HTC Part number: WILDFIRESWHTTMB
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- Bottom Line:
- Its small size won't please everyone, but the HTC Wildfire S is a decent, entry-level Android smartphone for a very affordable price.
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CNET editors' review
HTC Wildfire S - white (T-Mobile) price range: $155.99
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 08/09/2011
- Released on: 08/03/2011
The good: The HTC Wildfire S offers a decent set of features for a wallet-friendly price. The Android Gingerbread device has good build quality and call quality.
The bad: The smartphone's compact size won't suit everyone. The smaller display makes it a bit hard on the eyes when viewing Web sites and video, and the camera's picture quality could be better.
The bottom line: Its small size won't please everyone, but the HTC Wildfire S is a decent, entry-level Android smartphone for a very affordable price.
User reviews
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No memory makes the phone useless
by Mr Jordan on July 5, 2012
Pros: none really
Cons: the phones on board software from Google that is required to be updated is so large now that it takes all the memory and I cannot receive texts or hold any, not even one download or pic. The phone sucks
Summary: Again it sucks.
Summary: Again it sucks.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Lack of Internal Memory Disables Phone
by ElleMarieC on September 29, 2011
Pros: Looks Good
Cons: This phone is nothing but a tease. Htc basically used Android's name to sell it but there is rarely any access to the apps due to the annoying error message that you are out of memory.
The only 2 apps I installed initially were facebook and you tube ...Summary: Don't buy it unless you are up for a tease. It is an android imitator. Worst smartphone I have ever owned!
Summary: Don't buy it unless you are up for a tease. It is an android imitator. Worst smartphone I have ever owned!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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better options
by nikecar on August 10, 2011
Pros: its android
Cons: Its entry level
value for price isn't thereSummary: This review is to counter some comments. Now via TMo's website, its free online. $80 in store. So why even bother if you actually have to pay for it. ...
Summary: This review is to counter some comments. Now via TMo's website, its free online. $80 in store. So why even bother if you actually have to pay for it. Via 3rd party retailers for a new phone ( think of a wire and a fly) you can get the following phones for free:
Wildfire
Optimus T
Exhibit 4G
Gravity SMART
Sidekick 4G
Note two of the TMO 4G phones in that list. FREE. longer talk time, more memory, faster speeds, same free price.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Size Conundrum
by oramac1968 on August 10, 2011
Pros: Not Applicable
Cons: Not Applicable
Summary: Does anyone else find it odd that this phone and the Blackberry Storm are essentially the same physical size, yet the Storm was possibly a bit bulky for your pocket, ...
Summary: Does anyone else find it odd that this phone and the Blackberry Storm are essentially the same physical size, yet the Storm was possibly a bit bulky for your pocket, and this one is possibly too SMALL?
Just goes to show that we get used to certain things and they skew our objectivity.
NOTE: I've not tried this phone yet so I cant comment on its software. Just wanted to point out the size conundrum.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very accurate review besides one point!!!
by me2nyc on August 10, 2011
Pros: Light
Decent build qualityCons: No cutting edge hardware
PriceSummary: Played with this in a T-Mobile store and the review captures everything perfectly about the phone besides the idea of the phone being cheap (money wise that is). So at $...
Summary: Played with this in a T-Mobile store and the review captures everything perfectly about the phone besides the idea of the phone being cheap (money wise that is). So at $80 and 50 mail in rebate your thinking $80 for a Android phone made by HTC sweet! True and False because first you get what you pay for. For the additional $170 you can get an array of better phones. Some might say I really only need a phone to X amount of things, but people forget $80-$50 is a with a 2 year contract. Do you really want this for 1-2 years!? So value wise therefore price wise this is a terrible price.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome phone!
by ilovehtc on August 9, 2011
Pros: This is a powerful pocket-able android smartphone for a very affordable price. HTC Sense makes this phone easy and fun to use.
Cons: If you desire a larger screen or keyboard you should consider a different option.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice phone for the money!
by ATeamJunkie on July 9, 2012
Pros: Decent processor will do the job. The Ruggedness and durability is pleasantly surprising. I've been harder on this phone than any that have come before it and it still works fine. Everything is still original, only added a screen protector.
Cons: The size of this phone makes it hard to hold onto at times. I have dropped this phone more times than I can recall. The internal memory is only enough to get by.
Summary: This phone has served me well for over a year now. Although it's small size is difficult for me not to drop, it takes the abuse very well. It'...
Summary: This phone has served me well for over a year now. Although it's small size is difficult for me not to drop, it takes the abuse very well. It's been submerged, dried and lives again! Very durable! Overall very good lower end Android. Anyone who uses this phone will find it easy to use.
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Better buy two phones...this may take a while.
by rakerrigan on June 13, 2012
Pros: Good phone until something stops working and you have to send it in for warranty.
Cons: Sent my Wildfire to HTC on May 30; and will not get it back until early July. Roughly FIVE weeks to turn-around a warranty repair.
Summary: Buy a phone from a company that understands cell phone users. Really, how many cell phone users can go five weeks without their phone?
Summary: Buy a phone from a company that understands cell phone users. Really, how many cell phone users can go five weeks without their phone?
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Best phone i have owned. Fast webbing and easy to carry
by Gloryboy004 on November 26, 2011
Pros: Light, Easy to use, Has htc sense, 8 megapixel camera and last but not least looks amazing. (especially in white!)
Cons: Can be too small for some games.
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Great entry-level Android phone, but needs more memory.
by beikokujin on October 22, 2011
Pros: compact, smooth, easy to use interface, attractive, and very cost effective. phone functions were zippy enough and swype makes using the small on-screen keyboard easy. Great phone of you don't need a lot of apps.
Cons: Internal memory is way too small. I'm constantly getting error messages saying visual voicemail messages will not be downloaded because of not enough memory. I have only installed 6 apps other than what comes stock, and moved every app i could to the sd
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HTC
- Part number: WILDFIRESWHTTMB
- Description: Your HTC Wildfire S knows that the online world, is your world. Being offline is not an option. With the HTC Wildfire S, surfing the web is easy. Enjoy multi-window browsing, watch text resize automatically on screen as you zoom in and out, and simply highlight text to quickly look up what you're reading about on Google, Wikipedia or YouTube. You're as connected on the move as you are at home. Make the HTC Wildfire S your very own. Express your personality and customize it with colorful skins, soundsets and widgets - all available to download directly from your phone. Along with inspiring scenes to match your social, entertainment or more serious side, for those that have one. Wouldn't it be handy if your Caller ID not only displayed a name and number, but also vital stuff like their Facebook status and birthday? HTC Wildfire S does just that, so when you look to see who's calling, you know to say "Happy Birthday" the moment you answer the phone.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components GPS receiver,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.34 in
- Depth 0.49 in
- Height 4.1 in
- Weight 3.7 oz
- Body Color Silver white
Cellular
- Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider T-Mobile
- Operating System Google Android
- User Interface HTC Sense
- Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Yes
- Supported Social Networks and Blogs Twitter,
Flickr,
Facebook - Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
E-Mail - Mobile Services YouTube,
Google Play Communications
- Data Transmission GPRS,
EDGE,
HSUPA,
HSDPA - Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n - Bluetooth Profiles Object Push Profile (OPP),
File Transfer Profile (FTP),
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP),
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Flight mode,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Digital compass - Additional Features Widgets support
Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards M4A,
OGG,
WAV,
MP3,
WMA,
MIDI,
AAC,
AMR - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
WMV,
3GP Processor
- Clock Speed 600 MHz
Memory
- RAM 512 MB
- ROM 512 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Camera Light Source Flash
- Digital Video Formats 3gp
- Features Video recording
Navigation System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver
Display
- Type Color
- Diagonal Size 3.2 in
- Display Resolution 320 x 480 pixels
Connections
- Connector Type Micro-USB,
Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 1230 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk ( GSM ) - up to 430 min,
Standby ( GSM ) - up to 360 hour(s),
Talk ( WCDMA ) - up to 350 min,
Standby ( WCDMA ) - up to 570 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
Product series
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HTC Wildfire S - black (T-Mobile)
Manufacturer: HTC
Specs: T-Mobile,
GSM / UMTS,
With digital camera / digital player,
3.7 oz,
3.2 in -
HTC Wildfire S - white (T-Mobile)
Manufacturer: HTC
Specs: T-Mobile,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
With digital camera / digital player,
3.7 oz,
5 megapixels,
3.2 in -
HTC Wildfire S - white (T-Mobile) - Refurbished
Manufacturer: HTC
Specs: T-Mobile,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
3.7 oz,
3.2 in
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:HTC
- Address:
13920 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005 - Phone: (425) 861-9174
- Email: info@htcamerica.net
- Fax: (425) 861-1715
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