HTC Thunderbolt pictured in all its glory
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HTC has thrown almost everything into this beast. A 4.3 inch display greets you when you pick it up as does a front facing camera. Around back is an 8MP shooter, a kickstand and there is talk that Dolby Mobile SRS virtual surround sound will enrich your listening pleasure. The only thing missing is a dual-core processor, which may not be too much of a deal breaker when this model is launched in February. Of course, Big Red will be showing off its early LTE lineup at CES and we should know then whether or not the lack of a dual-core chip set will send this Thunderbolt back behind a cloud.
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source: DroidLife
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60 Comments
1. clevername posted on 28 Dec 2010, 19:23 3 0
It's an LTE evo! Actually very awesome. Finally vzw. Finally
4. narley posted on 28 Dec 2010, 19:51 0 6
comparing this to an EVO is an insult. The only things they'll have in common is HTC and a kickstand.
dual core processor
front facing camera
video 1080p
gingerbread os
bye bye EVO
10. Eric (unregistered) posted on 28 Dec 2010, 20:41 3 2
I take it you missed the part in the article that it won't be dual core?
The EVO does have a FFC too...
18. Anthony (unregistered) posted on 29 Dec 2010, 00:05 3 0
I take it you didn't see the part where they said they are not sure if it will have dual core...
11. PhoneUser posted on 28 Dec 2010, 20:49 0 3
where does it say video 1080p? i don't see that.
Also umm FYI Evo can be upgraded to gingerbread OS so i still don't see how this phone is better than the Evo.
I am not saying that the Evo is better but it seems to me that they are the same spec.
35. mmgbmt posted on 29 Dec 2010, 11:33 7 0
its betterthan the evo because it going to be on verizon
47. FightForTheLost posted on 29 Dec 2010, 19:55 1 0
Ain't THAT the truth XD
Plus it'll have newer* hardware than the Evo, and will likely be built better. Of course it'll be better than the Evo. But even without all of those things, it's on VZW. Period. That's all it needs to be better lol.
59. asdasd (unregistered) posted on 03 Jan 2011, 11:02 0 0
VZM sucks, way to expensive.
49. E.N. posted on 29 Dec 2010, 20:36 0 0
Other than this being Verizon's first 4g phone, I don't see anything game changing about this. Seems like its 6 months behind. But better late than never I guess.
24. clevername posted on 29 Dec 2010, 02:00 0 0
Narley as it stands it has the same specs. Dual core and 1080 recording aren't confirmed or denied. So right now it's an LTE EVO. With gingerbread. Evo will prolly get 2.3 also. Even the look is nearly identical. Sans the color scheme.
14. KParks23 posted on 28 Dec 2010, 22:06 3 1
and best design flaws go to htc im going to be in facepalm mode for the next 3 months now waiting for duel core after wasting my time on this..and i was waiting for this phone for MONTHS NOW!!
1. Nice job putting the speaker BEHIND THE KICKSTAND DUMB@ss!!
2. No HDMI WTF!
3. Screen resolution same old same!
4. Can NOT charge phone while watching movies with kickstand out due to DUMB port placement see photos for what im talking about!
5. All these processors upgrades. WHAT ABOUT BATTERY LIFE!
6. Is this the same camera they been using for the last year???
31. KM (unregistered) posted on 29 Dec 2010, 09:09 0 4
you can charge your phone you idiot. who watches movies with the screen sitting vertically? That is just a poor picture. I don't watch any movies on my evo like that. That kick stand is meant to be used in landscape(sitting on its horizontal).
36. KParks23 posted on 29 Dec 2010, 11:54 1 1
@ KM!! no you cant dumbass before u start calling people a idiot u should know what your talking about the charge port is on the left side of the phone..SO U CANT WATCH MOVIES IN LANDSCAPE AND CHARGE.......IDIOT!! its not on the bottom
33. Androidluv posted on 29 Dec 2010, 10:33 0 0
In response to reason 4: You do realize that the phone can also rest horizontally, right???
37. KParks23 posted on 29 Dec 2010, 11:56 2 0
look at all the picks people!! the port is not on the bottom of the phone it on the left side so if u have it in landscape the port is under the phone and u cant watch and charge look at a different site for more pics!
43. SMooV (unregistered) posted on 29 Dec 2010, 15:44 0 0
@everyone KParks23 is right i was lookin at that to the only they would b able to charge it is to make a dock for it check out the link ppl
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/28/exclusive-12-photos-of-the-htc-thunderbolt-on-verizon/
52. ShaqEVO (unregistered) posted on 30 Dec 2010, 09:52 2 0
Agree with KParks23, intelligent observations.... but, I think his comments would have been as effective in making his point without the 'DUMB@ss!!' and 'WTF'.
60. Me (unregistered) posted on 04 Jan 2011, 13:01 0 0
Tell us how you really feel, w/o sounding like a fool.
#1 Putting a large surround sound speaker out in the open, possible, but probably a bad idea. Behind the stand wasn't too appealing, but it's protective. Knowing HTC reps I'm sure they've tested it and it works fine. Also looks like there could be a normal speaker just below it.
#2 No HDMI, couldn't care less. Very few people use it anyway. If you have to get media to a larger screen use a computer, a wi-fi tv, or take your SDcard out and put it in it.
#3 Screen resolution fits all needs. Having 1080 on a screen that small?? Really? Pointless. 1080 belongs on a big screen.
#4 If you're going to be somewhere watching a movie for extended periods of time where you will need a charger you're going to be close enough you can rest it on it's back to view it. Otherwise, the battery will easily last for a movie. Even the Storm could do that.
#5 Just because you have a formula engine under the hood doesn't mean you have to have it run @ 100%. Facinate, Droid X, etc are all fine. Don't like it, root it.
#6 It's an 8 and a 5 on the front. Probably the same and it works fine.
Try to calm yourself before you stroke. It proves light travels faster than sound. Your ideas look bright, and then we "hear" you speak.
61. Me (unregistered) posted on 04 Jan 2011, 13:04 0 0
And as far as the charger:
If you put it on the right people will be rubbing their skin and oils into it and complaining.
If you put it on the bottom people will complain about not being able to make it look nice and plug it in.
It's the lesser of the evils and you don't need it plugged in to watch a movie.
57. jogutier posted on 30 Dec 2010, 16:21 0 0
Did I miss the part where it has a forward faceing camera? I am not buying another phone from Verizon unless it has a forward faceing camera. Is that too much to ask!
