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Uk has collected 84 expert reviews for HTC Tattoo handheld mobile computer 7.11 cm (2.8") 240 x 320 pixels Touchscreen 113 g Silver and the average expert rating is 75 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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expertreviews.co.uk
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2011-07-31 12:35:22 |
The HTC Tattoo is a cute little Android phone that's available free on contract for £20 a month. Despite its budget price, it has all the features you'd expect on a smartphone, including GPS, FM Radio, Bluetooth and WiFi. It may not be as sleek as HTC'...
A snappy little Android phone with a decent camera and HTC's Sense software, it's overshadowed by Samsung's better-value Galaxy Portal... |
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electricpig.co.uk
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2011-07-31 12:35:30 |
ShareSamsung and LG have been battling in the budget touchscreen phone arena for some time now, but the HTC Tattoo just sauntered into the stadium and casually stabbed both companies’ efforts. To death. Forget The LG GM750 or the Tocco Ultra: this d...
Almost every smartphone standard in a tiny shell... 
Resistive touchscreen can lead to texting frustration...
The best budget smartphone we've ever tested... |
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pz10.com
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2011-07-31 12:35:53 |
The HTC Tattoo wants to redefine smart in smartphone. This affordable little thing was among the first droids to go mass-market. But run-of-the-mill specs don’t mean a boring personality. The HTC Tattoo wears its heart on the sleeve and a shirt for eve...
The HTC Tattoo took the plunge to a lower segment of the smartphone market to give Android some fresh air and open space. It was quite a while ago really but now that more and more droids are keen to think small, let’s see how it works for one of th... |
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whatmobile.net
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2011-07-31 12:36:07 |
The HTC Hero may not be the nicest looking phone on sale, but it is certainly one of the most exciting, and that is due in part to the combination of HTC’s own know-how and the brilliance of Android. However, besides the quirky design, the Hero wasn’t...
Let’s begin by stating what you don’t get on the Tattoo over the HTC Hero: no capacitive touchscreen and no multi-touch. That’s it. The camera is down to 3.2-megapixels and the screen has a lower-res QVGA display, but you get everything... |
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alphr.com
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2011-07-31 12:36:30 |
In a world where every new smartphone released seems to have an astronomical price tag attached to it, the HTC Tattoo represents a welcome change. It’s the cheapest Android phone we’ve come across to date, costing a reasonable £225 exc VAT SIM free and...
A basic screen, but this budget Android phone is better than it looks... |
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v3.co.uk
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2011-07-31 12:37:33 |
HTC has been a great pusher of the Android operating system on mobile phones, dating back as far as October 2008 with the first Google OS handset, the T-Mobile G1. Since then it has produced most of the world's supply of Android phones, with only a few...
Budget Android phone; HTC Sense; 3.5mm audio jack...
Virtual keyboard too cramped in regular mode; small resistive touch-screen can be unresponsive.
The HTC Tattoo is a decent inexpensive phone that offers the Android platform along with the HTC Sense user interface. It is slightly let down by the small resistive screen, which takes some getting used to if you've been used to a capacitive screen... |
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pcadvisor.co.uk
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2011-07-31 12:38:22 |
Product Code: 99HHR025-00 A more affordable version of HTC's Hero, the company's flagship Google Android smartphone, the HTC Tattoo includes most of the functionality of its bigger brother but has a lower resolution screen. The HTC Tattoo smartphone...
The HTC Tattoo is a fine smartphone, but the small, lower-resolution display and the lack of multitouch may force many users to shell out extra for the more expensive Hero. Ross Catanzariti Lowest online price: N/A... |
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3g.co.uk
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2011-07-31 12:38:49 |
on the HTC Tattoo HTC's Sense user interface and Google Android makes a combination that's going to be good whatever the rest of a phone's features. Facebook and Flicker integration on top means that you can put your whole life on the Tattoo. The buil...
For HTC Tattoo, Good synching to messaging and social networking accounts, an intuitive interface and excellent web browsing.
for HTC Tattoo... |
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theregister.co.uk
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2011-07-31 12:38:54 |
Android smartphones are fast losing their novelty status as more manufacturers get to grips with Google's open source operating system and go the widget way, often developing their own individual take of the basic style. Motorola and Samsung have been...
The HTC Tattoo makes a good effort to offer a strongly specced Android phone at a more affordable price than most others. We like HTC's Sense UI with its seven home pages and dedicated apps for presenting messages and updates, plus Android Market of c... |
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trustedreviews.com
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2011-07-31 12:39:02 |
We're definitely fans of large touchscreen smartphones like the iPhone , Samsung Galaxy , and HTC Hero and even see a place for goliaths like the HTC HD2 and Toshiba TG01 . However, we know many people prefer their phones to be smaller and more manageable...
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tracyandmatt.co.uk
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2011-07-31 12:39:25 |
The HTC Tattoo is the second Android device I have reviewed. I didn't get on all that well with the Samsung Galaxy, so was the Tattoo up my street? HTC TattooWhat's in the box:PhoneBatteryChargerUSB CableHeadphones2GB MicroSDQuick Start Guide and Warra...
The HTC Tattoo is overall a nice little phone. It does every thing you would expect but was too small for me. One thing the the network providers can do to make this handset even more popular is to sell it as a PAYG device, but the price needs to be r... |
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gadgetshow.channel5.com
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2011-07-31 12:39:43 |
The HTC Tattoo is a budget 2.8-inch touchscreen phone running Google's Android operating system and HTC Sense skin. There's also 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, a 3.2MP camera. It measures up at 106 x 55.2 x 14mm and weighs 113g.The goodHTC has succeeded in making the...
HTC has succeeded in making the Tattoo beautifully tiny and affordable without ripping out tons of features or spec. All the usual smartphone stuff is here, plus a great homescreen layout that automatically draws together all your social network updates f...
Shots from the 3.2MP camera are a wee bit average, but our chief gripe with the Tattoo is the fact that its touchscreen is less responsive than that used by the (admittedly higher spec) HTC Hero, leading to typing mistakes and some menu issues.
If you're looking for a compact touchscreen smartphone on a budget then the Tattoo is for you. Android is a fantastic operating system, and here it's twinned with a great design and lots of features. Only the slightly disappointing touchscreen blo... |
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T3.com
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2011-07-31 12:39:57 |
Best-buy Android HTC was the first company to get into bed with Google Android with the G1, and since that release it’s managed to squeeze out a number of handsets – the HTC Magic and HTC Hero – which have shown Google’s OS to be a real contender in t...
Sense UI, Cupcake update, 3.5mm headphone jack...
Screen not responsive enough, Text messaging can be a problem, PC connectivity is hard to set up...
The HTC Tattoo is a great smartphone that doesn't cost the world. Packed with brilliant Android goodies, it is yet another sign that HTC is becoming one of the best makers of consumer-friendly mobile phones. |
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techradar.com
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2011-07-31 12:40:00 |
HTC has embraced the Google Android OS with open arms over the past year, releasing a trio of devices – the G1, Hero and Magic – which show off just why Android has taken the mobile world by storm.While the Android interface brings a brilliant Google s...
Interchangeable design, Sense UI, Great battery life, Android 1.6, Social-network savvy...
Screen not responsive enough, Lag in loading app information, Average camera, Poor text capabilities...
HTC has embraced the Google Android OS with open arms over the past year, releasing a trio of devices – the G1, Hero and Magic – which show off just why Android has taken the mobile world by storm.While the Android interface brings a brilliant... |
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pocket-lint.com
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2011-07-31 12:40:09 |
HTC has played the biggest part in bringing Android to the masses. If you want a new operating system to take off, you need to gain some degree of market base, which is why the HTC Tattoo is exciting. Like the Huawei's T-Mobile Pulse, the HTC Tattoo i...
Affordable, compact, HTC Sense, full tech spec sheet...
Marketplace currently a little sparse, resistive touchscreen downgrades the experience, onscreen keyboard a little too small...
If you are looking for an affordable and friendly entry to the Android world then the HTC Tattoo is worthy of consideration, but if you can stretch to the Hero, you'll get so much more out of itKey specs3 megapixels, 3.5mm jack, 3G, Android, Bluetooth... |
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fonehome.co.uk
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2011-09-14 20:06:25 |
The HTC Tattoo. We don’t know what the company’s marketing bods were “brainstorming” with when they came up with the name for its latest Google Android mobile phone, but whatever it was, it’s worked: HTC’s cellphone with a silly name is its cheapest to...
Tiny phone, tiny price, still easy to type. What’s not to love?LoveHTC’s take on Android is a little bit specialHave you ever seen a phone that’s as adorably petite as this?Your wallet’s not going to take a big hitHateVideo is seriously underwhelming... |
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pcauthority.com.au
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2011-11-07 15:51:54 |
In a world where every new smartphone released seems to have an astronomical price tag attached to it, the HTC Tattoo represents a welcome change. It's the cheapest Android phone we've come across by far, costing a reasonable $300 SIM free and, as a re...
A basic screen, but this budget Android phone is better than it looks... |
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techsmart.co.za
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2014-03-22 03:43:31 |
Nokia was on to something in the year 2000 with the 3310. It had the potential to be a really boring phone with its safe design and monochrome display, but it wasn’t primarily because it featured interchangeable covers. Alas as phone interfaces and scr...
While the touch and display size issues are rather annoying it’s important to remember that they have brought the price of an Android device into the mid-range market. For this reason the phone is well worth what you pay for it. The Tattoo highlights j... |
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coolsmartphone.com
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2014-03-22 03:43:31 |
When HTC first asked me if I'd like a Tattoo I was a little confused. "Well, not really, I mean on women it can be kinda sexy but...", "No", they said, "The HTC Tattoo phone. Y'know, the new Android handset for the masses?" An interesting name it has...
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recombu.com
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2014-04-02 02:46:54 |
HTC is the outstanding brand when it comes to Android phones, not least because of the company’s compelling Sense interface that improves on vanilla Android. The Tattoo can even change its casing so you can customise its outside, too. It’s a budget sma...
Smartphones are highly desirable and if you’ve been waiting for one small enough that won’t weigh you down, this is the best you’ll find: a great operating system improved by HTC, lots of features and programs in a diddy shell you can customise with di... |
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tbreak.ae
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2016-11-26 23:53:04 |
We look at HTC’s slightly lower cost Android device that is targeted towards the younger audience. The HTC Tatto is HTC’s first low-end Andriod based handset targetted towards a younger crowd. The reason this handset is called Tatoo is because with th...
Although it doesn't cost a lot, the lower resolution screen and specs dont necessarily make the HTC Tattoo shine. The HTC Tatto is HTC’s first low-end Andriod based handset targetted towards a younger crowd. The reason this handset is called Tatoo is... |
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hardwarezone.com.ph
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2016-11-26 23:53:04 |
Google's Android has come a long way. In the past year, HTC has molded the Android landscape beyond anyone's expectations. The recent HTC Tattoo is one such example.This Android device is named Tattoo not in the literal manner, but via a series of interch...
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tbreak.com
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2011-07-31 12:35:27 |
We look at HTC’s slightly lower cost Android device that is targeted towards the younger audience. The HTC Tatto is HTC’s first low-end Andriod based handset targetted towards a younger crowd. The reason this handset is called Tatoo is because with th...
Although it doesn't cost a lot, the lower resolution screen and specs dont necessarily make the HTC Tattoo shine. The HTC Tatto is HTC’s first low-end Andriod based handset targetted towards a younger crowd. The reason this handset is called Tatoo is... |
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mobilesroom.com
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2011-07-31 12:35:35 |
Being the fourth Android device from the Taiwanese company, The HTC Tattoo is all set to dominate the early phase of Android Platform for Mobiles. The Tattoo has a resistive 2.8-inch QVGA display. Obviously it is low when compared with the 3-inch HVGA...
The Tattoo did everything that a normal entry level smart phone will do. The longer battery life boosts its performance as well. The only issue is the screen which is a little small, but manageable for most part. On the Apps part, developers are more c... |
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etechreviews.com
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2011-07-31 12:35:49 |
Thumbs Up:Stereo FM with RDS, smart dialing; 3.2-megapixel camera; revamped HTC Sense user interface; quad-band GSM/EDGE/GPRS support.Thumbs Down:No Adobe Flash support for Web browser; small size and low-resolution screen limiting the benefits of Sens...
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gsmarena.com
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2011-07-31 12:35:58 |
The HTC Tattoo took the plunge to a lower segment of the smartphone market to give Android some fresh air and open space. It was quite a while ago really but now that more and more droids are keen to think small, let’s see how it works for one of the...
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mobilementalism.com
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2011-07-31 12:36:02 |
Why an HTC Tattoo review, you might ask? Isn’t it just yet another budget Android phone? Well, technically yes – at least in the fact that it’s certainly a budget Android phone, which is perfect if you’re looking to get in on the Android action without...
HTC have pulled off quite a coup with the HTC Tattoo. With it, they’ve turned the HTC Hero, which was crowned the phone of the year 2009 by virtually everyone in the mobile phone industry, into a budget Android phone. OK, so it’s got a few iss... |
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ld2.ciol.com
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2011-07-31 12:36:16 |
HTC Tatoo, a smartphone that operates on Android 6.1 is pure pleasure to play with. The one that came to us for review is matt grey, which is very smart. Its 2.8-inch resistive touchscreen responds to the slightest touch with the HTC proprietary...
User Interface, Price, Sound Quality...
Battery life, Camera... |
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absolutegadget.com
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2011-07-31 12:36:25 |
As with all Android phones, there is the Android Store, where you can get new apps (paid and free) downloaded to your phone.Overall, this is a great phone if you haven't got the money to buy an iPhone or Blackberry. However, you have to weigh up the c...
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insidehw.com
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2011-07-31 12:36:42 |
In November last year, a more affordable mobile phone with Android operating system finally appeared in many markets. After several high quality Android phones by HTC, Tattoo was quite a logical step which roughly says: "We have proved that the combina...
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asiaone.com
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2011-07-31 12:36:47 |
I CANNOT recall the last time I had a phone fit so comfortably in my hand.It must be the Tattoo's soft curves that give the form fit.The small 113g touchscreen smartphone is also good for its neatly arranged hard keys like those for Home, Menu and Back...
A compact touchscreen smartphone that is a breeze to use... |
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pcworld.in
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2011-07-31 12:36:56 |
With Google’s Nexus One launched, there has been a renewed interest in phones based on the Android mobile OS. So, this seems as good a time as any to look at HTC’s newest Android phone- the Tattoo.FeaturesThe Tattoo doesn’t scrimp on any connectivity f...
Looks Cute, Excellent Online Integration, Very Good Music Playback, WiFi, GPS and 3G Support, 3.5mm Jack, Responsive Touchscreen, Good UI...
Poor Camera, Average Screen, Inaccurate Virtual Keyboard in Portrait Mode...
The HTC Tattoo is priced at Rs. 13,000. It does have a few shortcomings including a poor camera and minor interface issues, but if you are looking for a smartphone that does a bit of everything, then it is a very good purchase... |
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techtree.com
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2011-07-31 12:37:05 |
Google's mobile operating system - Android OS - is very impressive and is the only one which can come close to the iPhone OS in terms of usability but has so far been restricted to high end mobile devices, with no phone yet under the 20k mark. However...
Design and build quality, option to create your personal skin, Android 1.6 Cupcake with Android Market, solid integration with Google services with full suite of Google apps, HTC Sense improves usability and aesthetic appeal of the UI...
Unimpressive camera quality with no autofocus or flash, some apps on the Market don't work with the QVGA resolution, UI can be a bit sluggish at times, no 3G support in the Indian version of Tattoo...
Google's mobile operating system - Android OS - is very impressive and is the only one which can come close to the iPhone OS in terms of usability but has so far been restricted to high end mobile devices, with no phone yet under the 20k mark. However... |
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Theinquirer.net
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2011-07-31 12:37:37 |
HTC has brought out its third Android phone of the year, the Tattoo. This phone is not an all singing, all dancing mobile to top the last handset. In fact, HTC has done a 180 and put out a lesser phone than its last model. This is for the more budget...
Budget Android phone, HTC Sense, 3.5mm audio jack.
Virtual keyboard is too cramped in regular mode. |
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tech2.com
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2011-07-31 12:37:55 |
Remember the good old days when Nokia had mobile handsets which we could customize by changing the outer panels? Well that fashion has been revived with handsets like the Corby but more so with this, the HTC Tattoo whose outer shell is completely bland...
Good audio, Sense UI is loaded with useful Widgets, Camera is not bad, Plenty of easy to use Social Networking and connectivity functions...
You'll have to pay for each skin to design and order, no freebies...
ConnectivityFrom 3G connectivity with HSDPA speeds up to 7.2Mbps to basic EDGE and GPRS connectivity, the Tattoo is well equipped. Setting up IMAP and POP email accounts is extremely easy as the host of Google Apps like Google Talk, Gmail for mobile an... |
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techworld.com
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2011-07-31 12:38:08 |
The HTC Tattoo smartphone employs a much more familiar smartphone design when compared to the Hero. There is no oddly shaped Jay Leno chin here - the Tattoo has a compact, rounded body and its curved edges feel comfortable and reassuring when the hand...
The HTC Tattoo is a fine smartphone, but the small, lower resolution display and the lack of multitouch may force many users to shell out extra for the more expensive Hero... |
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recombu.com
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2011-07-31 12:38:13 |
HTC is the outstanding brand when it comes to Android phones, not least because of the company’s compelling Sense interface that improves on vanilla Android. The Tattoo can even change its casing so you can customise its outside, too. It’s a budget sma...
Smartphones are highly desirable and if you’ve been waiting for one small enough that won’t weigh you down, this is the best you’ll find: a great operating system improved by HTC, lots of features and programs in a diddy shell you can customise with di... |
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coolsmartphone.com
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2011-07-31 12:39:11 |
When HTC first asked me if I'd like a Tattoo I was a little confused. "Well, not really, I mean on women it can be kinda sexy but...", "No", they said, "The HTC Tattoo phone. Y'know, the new Android handset for the masses?" An interesting name it has...
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mobilechoiceuk.com
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2011-07-31 12:39:16 |
Everything that makes Android great at a slightly lower price (and cheaper chassis) Others to consider T-Mobile Pulse User opinions(0) Add opinion Read all opinions...
Facebook and Google sync, excellent user interface, desktop-like browser...
Slow GPS, mediocre camera, average build qualityLook and Feel...
Everything that makes Android great at a slightly lower price (and cheaper chassis)... |
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phonearena.com
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2011-07-31 12:39:21 |
There´s quite a hype surrounding Android on a daily basis. The green robot has become a major part of the news for quite some time now and its image is gaining popularity of iconic proportions in the cell phone world. The platform has one major advanta...
Likeable, compact design, Sense interface, Snappy...
Resistive screen with low resolution, Far too few compatible applications...
Frankly, we are in two minds about the HTC Tattoo. On the one hand, it´s a likeable, compact Android smartphone running the cool Sense interface. On the other, the concessions the manufacturer has had to make to keep the price low are neither minor, no... |
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ocworkbench.com
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2011-07-31 12:39:39 |
The event targets the young, inline with the customisable faceplates of the new HTC Tattoo (see video). HTC TattooBreathe a Bit of You Into Your Phone • An Epitome of You, Inside And Out The HTC Tattoo is the first HTC phone that can be customised ins...
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slashgear.com
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2011-07-31 12:40:05 |
Taking the software enhancements from your flagship Android smartphone and injecting it into the runt of the range might throw up warning signs for some, but that’s exactly what HTC have done with the Tattoo. It may be smaller, pack fewer megapixels an...
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theunwired.net
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2011-07-31 12:40:27 |
The upcoming HTC Tattoo is HTCs first budget Android smartphone, following a rather different concept than all the previous HTC Android smartphones. While the HTC Tattoo runs on Android 1.6 (Donut), the device isnt just about software but also about...
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mobilesroom.com
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2012-01-06 01:37:52 |
Being the fourth Android device from the Taiwanese company, The HTC Tattoo is all set to dominate the early phase of Android Platform for Mobiles. The Tattoo has a resistive 2.8- inch QVGA display. Obviously it is low when compared with the 3-inch HVGA...
The Tattoo did everything that a normal entry level smart phone will do. The longer battery life boosts its performance as well. The only issue is the screen which is a little small, but manageable for most part. On the Apps part, developers are more c... |
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hardwarezone.com.sg
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2014-03-22 03:43:31 |
Google's Android has come a long way. In the past year, HTC has molded the Android landscape beyond anyone's expectations. The recent HTC Tattoo is one such example.A ChameleonThis Android device is named Tattoo not in the literal manner, but via a ser...
Despite minor hiccups such as the smaller QVGA screen and some slight non-responsiveness, the Tattoo is still great for someone wishing to join the Android gang and looking for a device in its price range of S$598... |
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