The combination of a beautiful design, Windows Phone, and an affordable price tag makes the HTC Radar 4G a great smartphone for first-time buyers and those who don't need all the bells and whistles.
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Conclusion: Pass on it
The HTC Radar 4G is a solid, serviceable, midrange Windows Phone model with a good, sharp (albeit small) display and decent battery life. However, at a time when competitors like AT&T are giving away newer Windows phones like the Nokia Lumia 900 for free with a two-year contract, and even T-Mobile is offering the Lumia 710 for free, it's hard to justify T-Mobile's $99 on-contract price for the Radar. As long as the price for midrange Windows smartphones hovers at close to zero, anything going for more than that will need to offer something that goes beyond the competition, and the Radar just isn't quite there.
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The HTC Radar doesn't have a dual-core processor or the biggest display around, but its high-quality design and consistently smooth performance makes it a great choice. If you're upgrading to your first smartphone or not really liking Android, give Windows Phone a chance.
Read the full review →The HTC Radar 4G is a solid Windows Phone 7 device that could easily win some converts over from an Android or iOS handset.
Read the full review →But T-Mobile customers willing to give Microsoft's OS a shot will really like the Radar 4G's more premium design, slightly larger display, and better data speeds versus AT&T. The Radar 4G is a solid and fun smartphone at a reasonable price.
Read the full review →The HTC Radar may not appeal to everyone based on appearance but there's little doubt that it's a well built, solid performer. The second generation Windows Phone builds upon its predecessors by offering a more vibrant screen, better camera and all the goodness Windows Phone Mango has to offer.
Read the full review →Despite its weak hardware specs, the HTC Radar 4G is worth a look. We recommend buying it on sale at $50 or less, but give it a try if you’re in the market for a T-Mobile smartphone. The Windows Phone experience will grow on you and has a lot of strong advantages over Android.
Read the full review →If you can get by with that [small amount of storage space] and are looking for something that's fast, responsive, easy-to-learn, doesn't require any tweaking, and is generally a joy to use, definitely consider the Radar 4G.
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longcipher
I've had two Windows Phones before + every other mobile OS handset. This Radar, I am shocked to say, feels "right." Any trepidation I had about memory (only 8gigs) evaporated as I played with it the first day. The phone is so damn fast that I just stream music via Spotify -- easier than loading...
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ddadriano
This phone has the best call quality among all the phones i have used. The Windows Phone 7 UI is nice. However, the limited apps keeps me going back to Android. The camera takes good shot but has a lot of tendency to produce blurry images due to slow focusing. The design was the best and I think...
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maxxwizard
Great phone for the average geek. All the basic phone features work effortlessly along with added bonuses like Netflix and BaconIt. The camera, no microSD support, and lack of apps aren't the strongest however.
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puzder
I am a fan of Metro and the Windows Phone OS and ecosystem. This is my second Windows Phone. The first was an HTC HD7. The HTC Radar is an amazing fit in your hand, runs every app amazingly well and has a far better screen than the HD7 despite its smaller size. It is study, but feels fragile. I...
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spennydix
Great phone, overall... generally lacking in the Screen, but what is lost in resolution and pixel count, is more than made up for in durability and aesthetic appeal.
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leojosh
This is a great phone for first time smartphone users and it has a great battery life which lasts a day or two. This phone is also a great for music lovers but for camera lovers, not really. The phone feels great and premium in hand, also the screen resolution is pretty decent and looks great in...
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WP7junkie
I have used the RADAR for 3 months now and have no regrets about the device. Love the enabled Internet Sharing, use it all the time (you do not have to pay for the 5gb data plan to use it either). The Rear camera will surprise you, very good image quality and the colors are vibrant. The front...
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TiRohn
The Radar (European version) is a fantastic mid size mobile. It's lightning fast with the new processor which makes gaming and working a lot more fun. The only weakness is the missing compass and gyro, which some apps miss, on the other hand, my last handset wasn't even precise enough to show the...
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ralec114
It's intuitive, smart, and comfortable; it works. It's the "perfect" phone for the every day person who wants a smartphone. Unless you're super high tech person who is more suited for high-powered expensive android phones (who need high powered dual/quad core processors, 16gb space+, etc), you...
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danjone
The HTC Radar (European version) is one of the best mid-ranged Windows Phone 7 Mango phones, with its Super LCD trumping most of HTC other display, however it doesn't come close to the Super Amoled+ displays from Samsung. It is fast and zippy with little delay when bouncing around.
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