HTC Jetstream
Key specs
Critic consensus
“The HTC Jetstream, AT&T's first 4G LTE tablet, is overkill. It was designed with something to prove, but that thing doesn't seem to involve anyone buying it. Sure, it's the most powerful Android Honeycomb tablet ever, but its 25-ounce weight and $699-$849 price, combined with difficulty finding apps that spotlight its powerful hardware, make it more a curiosity than a compelling purchase.”
“The HTC Jetstream is a sleek Android tablet with a friendly interface. Unfortunately, its main draw, the HTC Scribe pen, doesn't work as well as advertised. But our biggest issue is the Jetstream's price. For $699 you get the tablet, as well as a two-year 4G data plan with AT&T. That's $70 more than a similarly equipped Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for Verizon, which is lighter and offers faster 4G speeds. And it's also $70 more than a 3G iPad 2 on AT&T, which has more compelling apps. If AT&T decides to drop the price on the Jetstream, it might be worth picking one up. For now, though, it's just not worth the premium.”
“Whether at its $850 no-contract price or the discounted $700 two-year contract price, the HTC Jetstream is simply not worth the money. It's a capable tablet with good design and good performance, but offers nothing compelling enough to warrant such an exorbitant cost.”
“Being the newest kid on the block definitely has its advantages, and it really shows with the HTC Jetstream as it excels in shooting photos & videos, packs support for AT&T’s 4G LTE network, and incorporates HTC Scribe Technology. Moreover, the HTC Sense for tablet experience offers a lot of usefulness with its depth – despite its choppy appearance at times. Even in the face of stiff competition, the iPad 2 remains the most relevant tablet on the market thanks to its eye-catching looks and well-rounded performance. However, pricing is always something that can dictate success or failure with any product.”
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In Depth
There’s plenty to love about the HTC Jetstream, at least on paper. It boasts one of the most impressive spec sheets found on a tablet computer, with features such as a 10.1-inch WXGA touchscreen display, 7300 mAh battery, and 4G LTE network support. It’s really quite feature-rich, and provides good value all around. Is it truly worth choosing over other tablets from more popular brand names in the worldwide tablet market, though?
The Jetstream is kept running with a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage space. It also supports up to 32GB microSD cards, and features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS with A-GPS, and quad-bandGSM network support. HTC had to deliver it with only Android 3.1 Honeycomb pre-installed, so if you’re looking to get a tablet with the latest flavor of Android pre-installed, you’ll have to look elsewhere.
HTC decided to deck this tablet out in an aluminum casing, which makes it extremely nice to hold without much heft at all. And when it comes to camera performance, you’ll heve two choices for snappers. There’s an 8-megapixel camera at the back and a 1-megapixel camera for backup right up front. Again, it’s filled with a lot of goodness and looks like an absolute must-have on paper. Unfortunately, HTC seems to be asking too high of a price, even if it were running the latest version of Android at launch.
For reference, the Nexus 7, with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, costs a mere $199 for the base model with 8GB of storage. The HTC Jetstream may be bigger, louder, and better in certain areas, but the Nexus 7 still manages to show it up in some the most important areas of consideration: CPU, software, and battery life. At $700, this tablet costs nearly 4x more but still fails in certain aspects. If you really need to have an 8-megapixel camera on your LTE-enabled 10-inch tablet, it might be one of your options. Try your best to find it priced lower than $700, though.
Need To Know: HTC Jetstream
1. Support for HSPA+ data along with 4G LTE networking ensures fast browsing speeds in areas where there is network coverage. (The Good)
2. Dual-core Qualcomm processor is powerful enough to run built-in software with ease. (The Good)
3. Pre-installed software—Android 3.1 Honeycomb—is outdated. (The Bad)
4. Priced too high for its own sake, even with carrier promo bundles. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the HTC Jetstream released?
The HTC Jetstream was released on September 4, 2011.
How long does the battery last on the HTC Jetstream?
The HTC Jetstream has a 7,300 mAh battery.
Does the HTC Jetstream have a headphone jack?
Yes, the HTC Jetstream has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I get support for the HTC Jetstream?
Visit HTC's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the HTC Jetstream manual?
You can view and download the HTC Jetstream manual on our dedicated manual page.
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