HTC Rezound Review with Beats Audio

In lieu of a video review for the newest phone I've tested, the HTC Rezound, I've decided to instead create a new format for reviewing smart phones on my blog. I'm doing this because I have found some people want me to talk about all of the technical features of the phone while others just want to know if it is a good phone to purchase. And some just want to know the good and bad of the phone.

This doesn't mean I won't be shooting video reviews any more. In fact, I may decide to combine the video review with the new written format to create a more well-rounded review. But for now, here's my review of the HTC Rezound using the new format. Hope you like it!

Techie stuff:

Manufacturer:	HTC
OS:	Android 2.3.4
Dimensions:	5.08 x 2.58 x 0.54 (129 x 65.5 x 13.65 mm)
Weight:	6.00 oz (170 g)
Network:	4G LTE
Processor:	Dual core, 1.5GHz
Memory:	1GB
Internal storage:	16GB
Storage expansion:	microSD, microSDHC (up to 32GB)
Display:	4.3", 720p
Camera:	8 megapixels
Flash:	Dual LED
Front-facing camera:	2 megapixels
Camcorder:	1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (60 fps)
HDMI:	via micro USB

What I liked:

I really liked the overall styling of the HTC Rezound. It felt good in my hand. Not too big, not too small. Although the phone is slightly taller than my Thunderbolt but this seems to be the growing trend in smart phones lately.

The obvious stand-out feature on the Rezound is the fact that it comes with built-in Beats Audio, which you may have seen featured in this HTC Rezound Beats Audio commercial. In layman's terms, this means the sound quality is really, really good. And after playing a couple of songs, I can verify this.

The HTC Rezound also comes with a pair or earbud style headphones with a carrying case. This may sound silly but I like that the red wire on the earbuds matches the styling on the phone. This also helps separate you from the white-wire standard iPod/iPhone listeners.

While I'm on the subject, I also liked that the four "core" buttons across the bottom of the Rezound gave off a reddish tint to match the styling of the phone. I was really impressed at how HTC made me feel like I was holding something special in my hand. Haven't had that feeling since I purchased my first iPhone years ago.

What I didn't like so much:

Honestly, there wasn't much not to like about the HTZ Rezound. Some people won't like the fact that it doesn't have a native HDMI port but that's never really been a deal breaker for me as I rarely hook my phone up to an external display. And if you absolutely must, you can get a micro USB converter that will convert the signal to HDMI.

My Recommendation:

If you are looking for the perfect combination of a portable music device and an Android phone, there's no need to look any further than the HTC Rezound. Even without the Beats Audio, the Rezound matches up well in features to its competitors like the Motorola Droid RAZR and the Motorola Droid Bionic.