HTC Thunderbolt 4G LTE smartphone for Verizon unveiled

HTC at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) has unveiled the HTC ThunderBolt for Verizon which is one of the world’s first LTE smartphones, spearheading Verizon Wireless’ push into the world of 4G. Embedded deeply within the HTC Sense experience is Skype connectivity, allowing people to connect to other Skype users from virtually anywhere, and between mobile devices and from mobile to PC. This connectivity makes HTC ThunderBolt the ultimate device to connect by both voice and video, enabling the more than 100 million active Skype users to connect across networks and devices. With a 4.3-inch screen, front and rear cameras, integrated DLNA support, Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon processor and the latest version of HTC Sense, the HTC ThunderBolt is a cutting edge multimedia powerhouse.

HTC Thunderbolt specifications include Android 2.2 + HTC Sense 2.0 with htcsense. com integration, a 4.3-inch super LCD display, 8MP rear-facing camera with 720P HD recording, 1.3MP front-facing camera, 768MB RAM, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP Stereo, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Digital compass, G-Sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, GPS, Skype Mobile with video calling over LTE, dynamic noise cancellation, mobile hotspot functionality, microSD card slot (32 GB card included), and a 3.5mm headset jack.

The HTC ThunderBolt delivers the speed of 4G LTE by combining HTC innovation with the power of a Qualcomm LTE chipset solution. “Qualcomm is providing chipsets that can switch seamlessly between 3G and the next generation LTE networks that are coming on line,” said Steve Mollenkopf, executive vice president and group president, Qualcomm. “These multi-mode solutions are catalyzing the creation of advanced new devices – ones that truly unleash the power of mobile broadband and provide consumers a differentiated and unique experience. Our chipset roadmap enables innovative companies such as HTC to lead the charge, and we are very pleased to work with them.”