For those looking for a Windows 7 phone that offers an easy to use interface with good Office integration, the Verizon HTC Trophy will work for you. The trophy is 4.67 inches tall by 2.42 inches wide and .47 inches thick weighing in at 4.95 ounces with a 3.8 inch touch screen. It has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and 568MB RAM, which makes it very responsive. Its slim profile makes it comfortable to hold and easy to slip into a pant or jacket pocket.
This is Verizon’s first Window’s phone device, which provides ease of use for the owner. The onscreen keyboard is simple and very accurate. It stacks up against the iPhone keyboard. The display is sharp and bright, although it is harder to see in the sun. The touch screen does respond well, but is prone to smudges and fingerprints. The blocked home screen makes it easy to find the most popular items (messages, missed calls, calendar, etc. ), with one touch. It also has some cool apps that you can install.
Some highlights of the system are integration with Zune and Xbox Live, coupled with a user-friendly interface. The phone is international capable and will automatically detect and switch to a GSM network, an important feature for those who travel internationally. The HTC Trophy also features a speakerphone, call forwarding, conference calling, voice dialing, and text/multimedia messaging along with Bluetooth Stereo support and a 5.0 Megapixel camera, which is average at best. For business people, it supports Gmail, Exchange, Yahoo!, Windows Live, POP3 and IMAP email accounts along with a GPS. The call quality was good, but in areas outside of the city, I had a hard time getting a connection.
All in all, the Verizon HTC Trophy is a good, moderately priced phone at around $149 before rebates.
Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network now covers more than 186 million Americans coast to coast. With additional markets planned before year-end, Verizon’s 4G LTE network build-out is ahead of schedule and has already exceeded the company’s 2011 target of covering a population of 185 million.
Verizon launches 4G in Lexington Nov. 17. At the same time, the Louisville 4G footprint will grow along I-65 to the south toward Lebanon Junction, and I-71 toward Carroll County.