HTC HD7S

“The HTC HD7S is a beautiful Windows Phone 7 device, but it has a problem. It's not the OS, Windows Phone 7 is attractive and works well. But this cell phone is terrible for making calls, and has absurdly short battery life. Short of a serious firmware update, we can't recommend the HD7S to AT&T subscribers in its current state.”

“The HTC HD7S delivers on many fronts, including a large, crisp display and fast performance. Unfortunately, the subpar camera and call quality prevent us from giving it a higher score. Unless you absolutely crave the larger screen, the Samsung Focus is still our top pick of AT&T's Windows Phone devices. The HTC HD7S will be available starting June 5 for $199.99 with a two-year contract.”

“Although it’s the latest thing to grace AT&T’s lineup, the HTC HD7S doesn’t dethrone the Samsung Focus as the carrier’s best WP7 handset. Moreover, its $200 on-contract price is undoubtedly hard to swallow considering that it doesn’t differ tremendously from the original model. Revolting in a way, we’re sad to see that the latest crop of WP7 devices on the market are none other than recycled models like this one, but it’s even worse for the HD7S since it doesn’t receive a fitting price point.”

“We laughed, we cried, we scratched our heads with the Phone to Save us From Our Phones. The HD7S brings a fresh look to the current OS and UI table. Windows Phone 7 OS is unlike anything else out there, and for that we applaud Microsoft. However, the OS was pretty, but not as functional as Android, especially in the browser. Applications were slim, there was no Flash support, and the Zune store was the pulse behind multimedia purchases. But then there was the phone's non-expandable memory, poor camera, lack of a front-facing camera, no HDMI terminal, and 3G connectivity that might make buyers stop dead in their tracks at the AT&T store. Yes, the HD7S is pretty on the outside and inside, but with so many excellent choices in the AT&T family, there might not be much hope for the HD7S.”