HTC Aria - nice size, features

MrGoodtunes · #1 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 07:50 PM

Just 115 grams (4.0 oz.) coming June 20th to AT&T. Features include Android 2.1 w/sense, 5 MP camera, and voice to text!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNPF-R5Yrts

**darren.wlsn1** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 07:52 PM

more here, http://www.mobileburn.com/gallery.jsp?Id=9737

**redd214** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 08:57 PM

no sideloading apps kinda sucks though. can only install things from the market. once its rooted wont be a problem but this practice of locking down features on android phones seems to be a pattern for att

**orangekid** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-16-2010, 08:57 AM

this phone looks epically weak 3.2" 600 mhz? The hero came out a while ago...

**clockcycle** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-18-2010, 01:17 PM

HTC Aria goes official for AT&T, gets toyed with on video (update: $130, coming June 20)

http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/h...with-on-video/

A shame it doesn't look like it's got a front facing cam for video conf.

**MrObvious** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-19-2010, 12:54 AM

Maybe the phone would last longer than 6 hours between charges. *snicker*

MrGoodtunes · #7 (**permalink**) 06-19-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MrObvious

...last longer...between charges...

Yeah, hopefully Aria's 600 MHz Qualcomm MSM 7227 processor is not only slightly faster than Hero's 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM 7600, but is also more power efficient. Still, the primary thing Aria has going for it is: Form factor. It's less massive, doesn't have Hero's big chin, feels nice in the hand thanks to it's smooth rubbery coating with relieved back edges, and is way more pocket friendly than the cutting edge phones with faster processors and 3.7 to 4.3" huge screens.

tj.iscool · #8 (**permalink**) 06-19-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrObvious

Maybe the phone would last longer than 6 hours between charges. *snicker*

My Evo lasts all day, but I'm not a heavy user

tj.iscool · #9 (**permalink**) 06-19-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGoodtunes

Yeah, hopefully Aria's 600 MHz Qualcomm MSM 7227 processor is not only slightly faster than Hero's 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM 7600, but is also more power efficient. Still, the primary thing Aria has going for it is: Form factor. It's less massive, doesn't have Hero's big chin, feels nice in the hand thanks to it's smooth rubbery coating with relieved back edges, and is way more pocket friendly than the cutting edge phones with faster processors and 3.7 to 4.3" huge screens.

I have no problems with my Evo in my pocket
I hardly know it's in there hell

**orangekid** · #10 (**permalink**) 06-21-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MrGoodtunes

Yeah, hopefully Aria's 600 MHz Qualcomm MSM 7227 processor is not only slightly faster than Hero's 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM 7600, but is also more power efficient. Still, the primary thing Aria has going for it is: Form factor. It's less massive, doesn't have Hero's big chin, feels nice in the hand thanks to it's smooth rubbery coating with relieved back edges, and is way more pocket friendly than the cutting edge phones with faster processors and 3.7 to 4.3" huge screens.

the Sprint hero doesn't have a "big chin" This thing just looks like a Diamond running android, lol, I just think it would be pretty dumb to waste an upgrade on this. Maybe get one on ebay for $200 for the girlfriend w/o a contract or something...