The HTC Desire S follows in the commercially successful footsteps of the HTC Desire and the HTC Desire HD. The main distinction with the Desire S is that it comes equipped with two cameras; one for video calls and the other for taking photos. It also runs on the latest version of the Android operating system version 2.3. This model lacks a dual core processor, which consistently seems to be a smartphone must have.
Most any HTC Desire review available on the internet will agree with others on key points. For example, it is ergonomic and polished, and sports a high resolution touch screen. Navigating is smooth and the animated, colourful backgrounds add to the experience. The latest Android version 2.3 is equipped with the latest refinements; for example cut and paste functionality. Additionally, web surfing is effortless.
Lacking in the dual core processor department makes the model fall down in performance for more powerful games, however the game staple Angry Birds runs without problem. Following in the footsteps of Apple counterparts, the dual camera option seems to be fashionable in the latest smartphones.
The main camera is 5 megapixels and the video calling camera is VGA. Switching between the two is flawless and a testament to the speed of the Desire S. However, the main camera, even when using the flash, does not perform well in situations where there is not a great deal of natural light, and can produce grainy photographs.
The Desire S currently only has a memory of 1GB, which could be a drawback if users are looking to download a lot of apps; though this can be mitigated by purchasing a micro SD card.
Overall, it is a beautiful looking device for those looking for a high end smart phone. Those who require more internal storage may need to think again before purchasing this model.




