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“As trite as it may sound, the Vivid is the Tim Tebow of AT&T’s smartphone roster. What it lacks in finesse and flair at first, it makes up for in performance and brute wireless speed in the end—serving a solid Android experience. HTC’s new mobile welcomes an impressive spec sheet, which is quarterbacked by a powerful dual-core chip that generates swift results and handles multitasking with ease. Ma Bell’s second LTE phone also garners fast data speeds and the huge display produces great picture quality. Even though it boasts enough firepower and visual aesthetics to get it passed the wild card round, the phone's still a long shot against the more attractive and powerful AT&T handsets such as both Atrix models and the Samsung Skyrocket. Still, if you’re all about mobile capability and execution, you’ll feel comfortable placing your chips on the Vivid.”
“The Raider is likely the first of many LTE offerings by HTC. In this case, it is the first LTE device on the market, and good thing too, since Samsung and LG will be competing very soon. Besides LTE, the Raider is a capable beast, a monolithic artifact outdated before its time. Its tapered design coupled with glossy plastic and aluminum backing harkens back to the Windows Mobile-powered HD2. Some users will find it uncomfortable to hold, others too plain, more not different enough to justify an upgrade. The Raider does everything right, and yet we can’t help but yearn for the second-generation LTE devices that will inevtiably arrive in six months, with power-efficient designs and improved battery life. We can’t help but be disappointed that in light of the LG Optimus LTE and Galaxy Nexus the Raider does not have an HD screen. Its one virtue — and gosh is it ever — is the ability to blow all other smartphones out of the water when it comes to throughput. We like the Raider the way we love comfort food: it’s consistent, stable and comfortable. Fans of HTC on Rogers or Bell should have no problem justifying its purchase. For the rest, wait a few weeks while we sort out which LTE handset is king.”
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What people say
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5 ratings so far
It is not a good phone. I had it repair as it kept crashing and it work fine for a few months now it is starting to crash once week the is a little over a yet old . Will never buy HTC phone again.
This phone is a very solid device. Plus HTC's user interface is a delight!
The battery is not long-lived...if you are not careful it will dial numbers because you touched it incorrectly...sometimes slow to react....as soon as I can I will be getting an IPhone...it has many for advantages...it is much more dependable according to other family members who own them...we ha...
In Depth
The HTC Raider 4G is an Android smartphone which sports a massive 4.5 inch qHD screen and even surpasses the iPhone 4S in sheer speed due to its 1.5GHz dual core processor and 1GB of RAM. The phone runs Android Gingerbread paired with HTC Sense 3.0, which is a very highly regarded user interface. This makes using the phone a breeze even for someone who has never picked up an Android phone before.
The 4G LTE speeds are in a class of their own. If the network allows, the HTC Raider can achieve downstream / upstream speeds of 100Mbps and 50Mbps, respectively. This is faster than most home broadband internet services and would allow even the largest files and programs to download nearly instantly. The phone also includes an eight megapixel camera that is very high quality, matching the iPhone 4S and Samsung Galaxy S II in image quality, even in low light. The camera also focuses extremely quickly so you can be sure that you will never miss that important shot.
Some users will not like the size of the screen though. 4.5 inches is very large and many find it to be too big to fit in a pocket or purse. Also, the battery life on the HTC Raider is not that great either. You should plan on needing your charger if you are away from home most of the day. Battery life can be improved if needed by turning off the 4G LTE signal, though this will make downloading files much slower. A good rule of thumb is to leave the 4G LTE off until you need it.
Need to Know: HTC Raider 4G
1. Screen is very large and high quality. (The Good)
2. 1.5GHz processor rivals the iPhone 4S in speed. (The Good)
3. Large screen can make it hard to fit phone in a small pocket. (The Bad)
4. Battery life is average at best. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the HTC Raider 4G released?
The HTC Raider 4G was released on October 28, 2011.
How long does the battery last on the HTC Raider 4G?
The HTC Raider 4G has a 1,620 mAh battery.
Does the HTC Raider 4G have a headphone jack?
Yes, the HTC Raider 4G has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I get support for the HTC Raider 4G?
Visit HTC's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the HTC Raider 4G manual?
You can view and download the HTC Raider 4G manual on our dedicated manual page.
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