HTC S710 Review - Display & Audio

Display & Audio

The HTC flash, much like the LG KE970 features a QVGA screen putting out resolutions of 240x320. However, the screen size of the device is slightly larger than the LG, coming in at 2.4” while pushing out 65,000 colors.

Overall the display is easy on the eyes, and with the new look of Windows Mobile 6.0 helping the device along, I actually found the device to be in its own league in terms of easiness on the eyes. Combine the new Mobile 6.0 look with the well backlit canvas of the S710, alongside the QVGA screen and the outcome is admirable.

I love devices that have good sound features, and while this phone may not be the equivalent of the Sony Ericsson W850i, I wasn’t really expecting it to be. The phone offers support for the following mainstream playback files: AAC, WMA, WMV, MP3 and ASF. The phone is no way offers stirring hi-fidelity playback, especially through the phones rear loaded back speaker system. If you plan on listening to MP3’s I would highly suggest plugging in the included stereo wired headset for easy listening.

The HTC S710 offers programs for music listening, the first is the Windows based Media Player software, while the second is HTC’s Audio manager software. Both the Media Player and the Audio Manager are similar, barring their difference in the look of their interfaces.

The device also features an MP3 Trimmer that can be used to set start and end points of selected MP3’s. Essentially, users can forget about paid services for MP3 ringtones, and instead create their own, a novel approach for sure.
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