HTC announces entry-level HTC Explorer

HTC ExplorerHTC today announced the HTC Explorer, its most affordable smartphone to date.

“HTC Explorer is an easy-to-use smartphone that puts the customer in control, providing quick access to their most important content and information,” said Jason Mackenzie, president of global sales and marketing, HTC Corporation. “HTC Explorer is simply a smarter phone for anyone and it represents another clear demonstration of HTC’s global commitment to expanding the market for advanced smartphones.”

HTC Explorer specifications:

  • Processor: 600MHz
  • Operating system: Google Android 2.3.5 with HTC Sense 3.5
  • Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and dual-band HSPA/WCDMA
  • Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0
  • Display: 3.2-inch HVGA
  • Input: Touchscreen
  • Memory: 512MB RAM
  • Storage: 512MB internal
  • Rear-facing camera: 3MP
  • Front-facing camera: None
  • Connectors: micro-USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery: 1230mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 millimeters / 108 grams

The HTC Explorer will be available in key European and Asian markets in Q4 2011. There is no word yet on North American availability.

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