HTC Flyer

HTC Flyer

The HTC Flyer puts a new spin on the 7-inch Android tablet, arriving with an innovative "Active Stylus" for onscreen doodling and note making

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A Preview of the HTC Flyer

4th March 2011

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.

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HTC Flyer News

HTC Flyer getting Ice Cream Sandwich?

By on January 23rd, 2012
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 [...]

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HTC Flyer gets Android 3.2 Honeycomb update

By on December 5th, 2011
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 - brings the software to [...]

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Three drops HTC Flyer pricing, again

By on December 5th, 2011
Three drops HTC Flyer pricing, again

Three has once again dropped its pricing for the HTC Flyer, which can now be yours on a £20 tariff. Although the network dropped its price to just £25 a month back in November, you can now grab the HTC tablet on a 24 month £20 contract with Three, complete with a £99 upfront charge. [...]

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Three drops HTC Flyer price amidst new tablet rumours

By on November 7th, 2011
Three drops HTC Flyer price amidst new tablet rumours

Three has lowered the price of the HTC Flyer, amidst rumours that HTC is planning to launch a new tablet. Previously, you’d have to fork out £169 to get your hands on the Flyer, but its price has now been slashed to just £99 upfront. This is when bought with a 24 month £25 contract, [...]

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HTC Flyer Android Honeycomb screenshots emerge

By on September 6th, 2011
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 [...]

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HTC Flyer lands on T-Mobile: £229 on £25 tariff

By on July 21st, 2011
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 [...]

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HTC Flyer Specifications

HTC Flyer

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

Storage

Internal: 32GB

External: microSD up to 64GB

Miscellaneous

CPU: 1.5GHz

A-GPS with maps

Internet

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

Connectivity

Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack

Data: Standard microUSB

Quad Band

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 3

A2DP for wireless stereo headsets

Camera

Camera

5.0 megapixel camera

Auto Focus

Video Recording

Front facing camera with video calling

Social

Social

Social Networking Features

Twitter and Facebook Widgets

Email Access

Power

Power

Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh

Standby Time: 820 hours

Multimedia

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



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