Official: T-Mobile HTC Radar 4G to launch ‘in time for the holidays’

Anyone who’s been following the news lately will probably not be surprised to learn that T-Mobile has official announced that the HTC Radar 4G will be the first Windows Phone to take advantage of T-Mobile’s 4G HSPA+ network. Specs on the T-Mobile version of the HTC Radar look to be identical to the one that is launching in Europe in a few weeks. Specs include a 3.8-inch WVGA LCD display, 1 GHz Qualcomm processor, 512 MB of RAM , 5 megapixel camera on the back complimented by a VGA camera on the front for video calling.

T-Mobile’s press release does not include any specific details about the price or release date for the HTC Radar. All we know is that the Radar will be “available at T-Mobile in the U.S. in time for the holidays.”

Be sure to check out more pictures of the HTC Radar (European version) or simply enjoy HTC’s official First Look video from HTC.

We’re big fans of Windows Phone 7.5 Mango. Are any of you going to give Windows Phone a try once the HTC Radar goes on sale this fall?

T-Mobile HTC Radar Press Release

Today, T-Mobile announced the upcoming availability of the HTC Radar™ 4G, our first Windows® Phone capable of 4G speeds on America’s Largest 4G Network®. The completely customizable smartphone pairs rich mobile entertainment features with the top-notch communications experience delivered by the latest version of Windows Phone, code-named Mango. This intuitive new operating system update will keep HTC Radar 4G customers connected and entertained just about wherever life takes them with its new and innovative communication features centered on people, along with preloaded entertainment applications and the ability to multitask between apps.

The HTC Radar 4G is elegantly crafted with an aluminum unibody design for a sleek and stylish appearance. Sporting a large 3.8-inch LCD touch screen display with a virtual QWERTY keyboard and powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon™ processor, the HTC Radar 4G delivers an efficient mobile communications experience at 4G speeds. The smartphone provides a comprehensive productivity experience with fully integrated Microsoft® Exchange and calendar as well as Microsoft Office Hub and Internet Explorer® 9 for a fast, beautiful Web experience. Additionally, the new smartphone is equipped with dedicated camera button for easy access to the 5-megapixel camera with LED flash so you never miss a photo opportunity, even if the phone is locked.

The HTC Radar 4G is expected to be available at T-Mobile in the U.S. in time for the holidays. More information will be available at http://www.t-mobile.com/.

Source: T-Mobile

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