Verizon’s HTC Rhyme is $79 at Amazon Wireless

06 October 2011 by Discuss (0)

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The feminine HTC Rhyme is a decent deal at $200, when you consider that it includes a desk dock, matching headphones and the Charm notification light. But at just $79.99 on a new or recurring contract, it’s a steal. Amazon Wireless delivers yet again with a steep discount on a brand new phone.

The Rhyme isn’t the most advanced of Verizon’s offerings right now, but if you’re not swayed by 4-inch screens or dual-core processors, it’s a solid choice. The build quality is typical of HTC high-end phones, and Gingerbread ans Sense 3.5 are responsive on 768Mb of RAM. Electrical contacts built into the back of the phone allow it to rest inside the included dock and automatically connect via Bluetooth for hands-free calls or music. There’s no 4G included, but the hotspot allows you to connect up to five devices to Verizon’s 3G network. To get a better look, head on over to our hands-on video and gallery.

Naturally, the $79.99 deal comes with new two-year activation and a required data plan. Amazon is offering free 2-day shipping to sweeten the deal as well. If you want the Rhyme and its included goodies free and clear, it’ll cost you $439 on Verizon’s website or retail store. If you’re still not ready to pull the trigger on a purchase, be sure to check back tomorrow for our in-depth review.

Device Specifications and Information
Device Info
    Device Name : Rhyme
    Manufactuer : HTC
    Carrier : Verizon
    Announced Date : September 20, 2011
    Release Date : September 29, 2011
    Also Known As :
Display
  • Screen Size : 3.70 Inch
  • Resolution : 480x800
  • Screen Type : S-LCD
Dimension & Weight
  • Height : 4.69 Inch
  • Width : 2.39 Inch
  • Depth : 0.43 Inch
  • Weight : 135 Grams
Battery & Power
    Battery Type:
  • Lithium Ion
  • Battery Capacity : 1600 mAh
  • Talk Time : NA
  • Stand By Time : 410 hours
Software
    Android OS:
  • 2.3.x
    Audio Playback:
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
    Video Playback:
  • h.263
  • h.264 / AVC
  • MPEG-4 (MP4)
    Messaging:
  • SMS
  • MMS
Hardware
    CPU : Qualcomm MSM8655
    CPU Clock Speed : 1000 Mhz
    Core : 1
    Ram : 768 MB
    Internal Storage : 4.096 GB
    Front Facing Camera :
    Camera Resolution : 5 MP
    External Storage:
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
    Camera Features:
  • Auto focus
  • Flash
  • 720p Video Recording
    Sensors:
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light
  • Proximity
    QWERTY :
Cellular Network
    Network Technology:
  • CDMA
    CDMA Band:
  • 800
  • 1900
Device Connectivity
    Wi-Fi:
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
    Bluetooth:
  • Bluetooth 3.0
    Location Features:
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • Cellular location
  • Wi-Fi location
    FM Radio :
    NFC :

[via Phandroid]