
A Preview of the HTC Flyer
Launched at February's Mobile World Congress, the Android-toting Flyer is HTC's first attack on the quickly-expanding tablet market.
Adopting a similar form factor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab, the HTC Flyer sports a 7 inch 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen. It's not your average display however, as HTC has equipped the tablet with its very own "Active Stylus", for on screen doodling and handwriting. It's arguably the devices selling point, as HTC has stuffed the flyer full of specific "stylus-optimized" apps for note making and scribbling in digital ink.
The display also arrives dressed in HTC's Sense UI, which has been revamped for larger screened devices with its 3D display and "carousel effect" menus. This almost makes up for the handset's lack of Honeycomb, but HTC promises an upgrade from Android 2.2 "soon".
Media-wise, the HTC Flyer sports dual cameras, a 5 megapixel snapper round the rear, and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing alternative for video calling. More multimedia goodies, can be downloaded from HTC Watch, while cloud-based gaming will be provided by OnLive.
Other specs include HSDPA and WiFi connectivity for surfing the web, a speedy 1.5GHz processor, 32GB of storage with microSD expansion and a chunky 4000mAh battery.
The Silver/White HTC Flyer will be hitting the UK in Q2 2011, and will be available on subsidized deals with Three.
A full review will be published here once the phone has been released.
Find out more about the HTC Flyer at htc.com
HTC Flyer News
HTC Flyer getting Ice Cream Sandwich?
Great news for frustrated Flyer owners this week as HTC have (sort of) confirmed the tablet will receive the Android 4.0 update. Since Honeycomb appeared in their notification bar, many users have found the complete OS overhaul disappointing on the tablet. It seems that Google not releasing the OS source code for development led to [...]
HTC Flyer gets Android 3.2 Honeycomb update
If you decided to pick yourself up a cheap HTC Flyer from Three earlier today, it’s good news, as Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) has finally began rolling-out to the tablet. Well, in France at least, according to Android Community. The tech site claims that the update – which weighs in at 210MB -Â brings the software to [...]
Three drops HTC Flyer pricing, again
Three drops HTC Flyer price amidst new tablet rumours
HTC Flyer Android Honeycomb screenshots emerge
Screenshots showing the HTC Flyer running Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) have emerged on the web, confirming the update’s coming to the 7-inch tablet. The screenshots (right), published by MoCaDo, show the HTC Flyer running Android 2.3 OS, complete with HTC Sense 1.1 for Tablet. This updated overlay will enable adopters of the slate to use the stylus [...]
HTC Flyer lands on T-Mobile: £229 on £25 tariff
The HTC Flyer is a Three exclusive no more, as T-Mobile has started selling the Android tablet. T-Mobile has undercut its rival network when it comes to pricing, too. It’s offering the Flyer for £229 on a £25 per month contract, compared to Three’s £169 upfront charge on a more expensive £30.99 tariff. That’s a [...]
HTC Flyer Specifications

Size
195.4mm x 122mm x 13.2mm
Weight
420 grams
Display
Full capacitive touch screen
Type: TFT LCD
Stylus support
Size: 7.0 inches
Resolution: 1024 x 600
Input
Keyboard: On-screen
Operating System
Android 2.3
Interface: HTC Sense 3.0 UI

Storage
Internal: 32GB
External: microSD up to 64GB
Miscellaneous
CPU: 1.5GHz
A-GPS with maps

Internet
Data Speed
Up to 14.4 Mbps download speed
Up to 5.76 Mbps upload speed
Data Protocols
3G, HSDPA
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Connectivity
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack
Data: Standard microUSB
Quad Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3
A2DP for wireless stereo headsets

Camera
5.0 megapixel camera
Auto Focus
Video Recording
Front facing camera with video calling
Power
Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh
Standby Time: 820 hours

Multimedia
Audio supported formats
Playback: MP3, AAC+, WAV, AMR, WMA
Recording: AMR, AAC
Video supported formats
Playback: 3GP, MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Recording: 3GP



Social
Social Networking Features
Twitter and Facebook Widgets
Email Access