Android Phones Cheapest: HTC Wildfire S Prepaid Android Phone (MetroPCS)

HTC Wildfire S Prepaid Android Phone (MetroPCS) Review

HTC Wildfire S Prepaid Android Phone (MetroPCS) Overview

HIGHLIGHTSAndroid-powered Smartphone Features A 3.2" Full Touch Screen With Pinch Zoom CapabilityEmail, Text, and Instant Messaging Are All Quick and Easy With SwypeSnap Pictures and Capture Video With The 5 Megapixel CameraShare Pictures and Video With Your Friends and Family Via Multimedia MessagingAutomatic Text Resizing For Easy Reading and Web BrowsingIntegrated GPS Provides Support For Turn-by-turn Navigation From Google MapsListen To Your Voicemail In Any Order and Manage Your Inbox Without Calling In With Visual VoicemailMulti-window Web BrowsingPost Your Photos To Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr EasilyWHAT'S IN THE BOXReference Guide-YesBattery-YesCharger-YesUSB Cable-YesmicroSD Card-2GB microSD Card IncludedMESSAGING FEATURESMobile Web Browsing-Multi-window Web BrowsingHTML Web Browsing-YesText Messaging (SMS)-Send and Receive Text MessagesMultimedia Messaging-Send and Receive Picture and Video MessagesEmail Client-Send and Receive Email From Your Work and Personal EmailInstant Messenger-Chat With Your Friends On-the-go With Instant Messenger Services Like Google TalkENTERTAINMENTMP3 Ringtones-YesStreaming Multimedia Support-YesFacebook-Update Your Status, Tag Photos, and Post To FacebookTwitter-Update Your Status and Post Photos To TwitterApp Store-Downloads Apps, Widgets, and Ringtones From The Android MarketMP3 Player-Supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, MPEG4, WAV, MIDIRinger Profiles-YesPicture Caller ID-YesCustom Ringtones-DownloadableCustomizable Graphics-DownloadableGames-Games Come Pre-loaded, Download More From The Android MarketPhoto Apps-Upload Photos and Videos To FlickrFM Radio-Listen To Your Favorite Radio Stations From Your Wildfire S (Required Headphones Sold Seperately)DIGITAL CAMERACapture Modes-Automatic, Sunny, Cloudy, and MoreGeo-Tagging-YesHigh-End Camera-YesCamera-YesCamera Megapixels-5MP Camera With Flash and Auto Focus3x Digital ZoomVideo Capture / Camcorder-5MP Camera Captures Video

HTC Wildfire S Prepaid Android Phone (MetroPCS) Specifications

The HTC Wildfire S gives you the HTC Sense experience—for a phone you can make your own. It is the smallest member of the HTC Android family and one that fits directly in the palm of your hand. You want to do more and stay more connected, no matter where you go, right from your phone. You'll also enjoy affordable, flexible unlimited wireless service with no annual contract and national service from MetroPCS.

The HTC Wildfire S features a 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touch screen (view larger).

Small enough for your purse or pocket (view larger).

The Phone That Lets You Be You

The HTC Wildfire S is made entirely of smooth, white plastic, with attractive silver accents around the display and camera. The personalize button lets you customize everything to suit your style, from skins to scenes to sound sets.

This phone keeps you at the center of your social world. HTC Sense brings together all the different ways you communicate with your friends—from calls to status updates—all in one place. HTC's Sense UI 2.1 looks sharp and friendly, with upgraded apps, seven customizable home screens, and strong contact management.

The 5 MP camera with a flash, face recognition, and video recording lets you capture every moment in detail—and then quickly upload and easily share your most memorable shots.

Unwind anytime with your favorite music, games, and apps. You can find hundreds of thousands of apps on Android Market. MetroPCS apps include an app store, an IM and social networking app, Loopt's social network, M Studio, Metro Navigator, Metro 411, and MetroPCS Easy Wi-Fi. There are also apps for extras, myMetro, Pocket Express, Rhapsody music, and VC Pay, a virtual payment card. It also includes built-in FM radio.

Key Features and Specs

3.2” HVGA capacitive touchscreen display with pinch-to-zoom and auto text reflow (320 x 480 pixels; 256K color depth)
5-megapixel camera with auto-focus, LED flash, and video.
480p video capture (640 x 480 pixels)
600 Mhz processor means higher-quality graphics and faster performance
Android platform 2.3 Gingerbread + HTC Sense
Bluetooth connectivity
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB
100 MB internal memory
Messaging via text, video, picture, and instant messaging
Music player compatible with MP3 format.
FM Radio (headset required)
Web browser
E-mail access
Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, memo, calculator, and stopwatch.
Speakerphone for hands-free communication.
3.5mm headphone jack
Hearing aid compatibility = M4/T4.

Vital Statistics

The HTC Wildfire S weighs 3.8 ounces and measures 4.1 x 2.39 x 0.49 inches. Its 1230 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.8 hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby time (12+ days).

What's in the Box

HTC Wildfire S handset, rechargeable battery, USB charger, 2GB MicroSD card

Warranty

1-year limited warranty

MetroPCS Plans

MetroPCS rate plans offer talk-all-you-want service, include taxes and regulatory fees, and have no annual contract. Also, it's very easy to change plans at any time. And you'll get coverage that spans the United States (see this MetroPCS coverage map)

MetroPCS offers seven rate plans with features that vary based on the level of service. Compare the available MetroPCS cell phone plans, and choose the one that's right for you.

MetroPCS Features		Cell Phone Plans
MetroPCS Features
Unlimited Local	Make all the local calls you want, any time of day or night.
Unlimited Nationwide Long Distance	Call as much as you like to any of the 48 contiguous states and Puerto Rico.
Nationwide Coverage	Extended home coverage with unlimited voice and text in more than 11,000 major cities and towns.
Voice Mail Package	Combines voice mail with caller ID, call waiting and 3-way calling.
Visual Voice Mail	Lists your messages so you can listen to them in the order you want.		^*
Visual Voice Mail Plus	Lists your messages PLUS sends them via text so you can read them.
Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging	Mobile-to-mobile text messages plus send and receive digital photos.
Unlimited MetroWEB	Surf the Web in your hand using MetroWEB.
Unlimited Short Codes & Alerts	Stay connected to your social communities and receive informational alerts.
Unlimited International Text Messaging	Send text messages across the globe.
Unlimited Screen-It	See a caller's name before you answer--even if not in contacts.
Unlimited Pocket Express	News, sports, weather, maps, and more without the browse-and-wait of the mobile Web.
Unlimited Premium Directory Assistance	Find people, restaurants, movies, stores, and more by voice or text search. Maps and driving directions are sent directly on your phone.
Unlimited MetroNavigator	Turn your handset into a powerful GPS navigation tool with audible turn-by-turn driving directions.
Unlimited Instant Messaging	Compatible with AOL Instant Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo Messenger.
Unlimited Loopt GPS Friend Finder	Find your friends (using real-time maps) and share what's up on the go.
Unlimited E-mail Access	E-mail on your phone with mail@metro for use with home or business email accounts.
Rhapsody Unlimited Music^*	Enjoy unlimited access to 12 million songs.

* Android-only feature

Also Available for This Android Device

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