The HTC thunderbolt is a device with very attractive packaging, but as we all know beauty in itself, can be misleading. Being the first HTC smartphone to be 4G LTE certified by Verizon, this device is endowed with a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor that guarantees optimal speed for all your multitasking needs and heavy gaming without delays or lags.
It comes with the screen size, 4.3inch LCD Touch screen which is very responsive to touch and operates on the Android 2.2 (Fro yo) operating system since you can get a lot of downloads similar to those compatible with the best of android devices in the market. The 4.3 inch touchscreen also presents a rich blend of colors all for your viewing pleasure.
On the rear is the 8 mega pixel auto focus and touch focus camera which can record videos in 720p High Definition (HD) resolution, with dual LED flash. Its got face detection technology, a feature that allows you to register your face as a means to controlling access to your device. It also has a self timer and a front facing 1.3 mega pixels camera which can be used for video calls, skype etc.
The device comes packaged with a Verizon 4G LTE sim card, giving you access to 4G High Speed connectivity that Verizon provides, Users Manual, a micro USB cable, mains adapter and the device itself.
On the surface are the touch buttons for, 'Menu', 'Home', 'Back', and 'Search'. The left side of the device has a Micro USB port which can be used for charging the device using the cable that comes with it and for connecting it to a larger screen display. The right side has the volume controls and on the top is the 3.5mm headphone jack, the power button and a micro phone port. There is also a micro phone port o the bottom of the device.
Also available at the back of the device is an integrated Kickstand for easy viewing of media files which when opened reveals the speaker drill.
The device comes with 8GB of internal memory with a micro SD port which is accessible when the rear cover is removed to reveal the battery and makes room for up to 32GB of external memory.
Other great features of the device include mobile Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities which can connect up to 8 Wi-Fi devices and the inclusion of the HTC sense software.
The HTC Thunderbolt 4G LTE does not defy its attractive looks, providing a user experience similar to those characteristic of the best of mobile devices.