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HTC Tattoo review

The first cheap Android handset to challenge the big boys

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-10-20October 20th 2009

Price at launch £330.00
Product Type Smartphone
Network Band Quad Band
Wi-Fi Yes
Effective Camera Resolution 3.2 Megapixel
USB Yes
Main Screen Resolution 240 x 320
Main Screen Size 7.1 cm (2.8")
Cellular Data Connectivity Technology GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
GPS Receiver Yes
Cellular Network Supported GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, WCDMA 900, WCDMA 2100
Memory Card Supported microSD
Phone Style Bar
Brand Name HTC
Battery Talk Time 6.50 Hour
Product Model Tattoo
Weight (Approximate) 113.0 g
Bluetooth Yes
Main Screen Type LCD
Realtone Yes
Radio Tuner Type FM
Call Features Call Log, Caller ID
Height 106.0 mm
Width 55.0 mm
Depth 14.0 mm
Operating System Android OS
Manufacturer High Tech Computer Corp
Product Name Tattoo Smartphone
Manufacturer Part Number 99HHR023-00
Manufacturer Website Address www.europe.htc.com
Marketing Information

HTC Tattoo is all about you. It's the first phone that can be customized inside and out. Decide how your phone looks, then decide what you want to look at. Texts? Twitter? Your photos? When you're done customizing HTC Tattoo, you'll have a phone that speaks loudly about who you are and what you're into.

Standard Warranty 1 Year

Best Deal

HTC Tattoo

HTC Tattoo
  • >Tariff/offer: Dolphin 26
  • >Mins/text: 200 mins, 500 texts
  • >Handset cost: FREE
  • >Contract length: 18 months
  • >Network: Orange
  • >Monthly cost: £25.00
  • >Offered by: Prepay Mania

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Product Summary

Tattoo

For

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Interchangeable design

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Sense UI

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Great battery life

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Android 1.6

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Social-network savvy

Against

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Screen not responsive enough

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Lag in loading app information

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Average camera

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Poor text capabilities

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