Posts tagged HTC Legend
HTC Legend Being Discontinued?
Aug 20th
Some of the best Android devices get the shortest life span, and it seems as though the very popular HTC Legend is seeing its final days as well.
According to the above inventory screenshot, due to supply constraints, the HTC Legend is being discontinued from Bell’s lineup of Android phones less than 3 months after being launched as a Bell/Virgin exclusive. The device hasn’t even received its update to Android 2.2!
A lot is left up in the air with this one causing some to question its validity, but factually speaking since the introduction of AMOLED screens to the mainstream, the components have become incredibly scarce, meaning Bell may be looking for a quick exit strategy to put focus solely on the recently released Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant.
Unfortunatley, the Legend, like its predecessor the Hero, fit a certain small-handed niche in North America. Because Bell (and Telus before them) were the only carriers in North America to release the device, they became an importer’s dream down south, where neither of the phones were offered officially by a carrier.
Either way, the HTC Legend had a great run in Canada, you can read our review on it here or say R.I.P. and let is go to Android heaven with the recently demised Nexus One.
[Via MobileSyrup]
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Bell Sets Release Date For The HTC Legend
Jun 14th
Just days after launching the Legend on its discount brand Virgin Mobile, Mobile Syrup is reporting that Bell plans to launch their own version on June 16th. Bell is positioning the device to compete with Rogers’ recently released Sony Ericsson X10 and Telus’s HTC Hero, with pricing set at $79.95 on a 3-year contract, $249.95 on a 2-year; $349.95 on a 1-year and $399.95 no contract (Just $50 above the asking price of Virgin).
Apparently the Virgin-sold handset, while SIM-locked, will work on Bell’s network without need for an unlock code, though we have yet to confirm this. More to come.
[via MobileSyrup]
Follow me on twitterVirgin Mobile Officially Launches The HTC Legend
Jun 11th
Kudos to Virgin Mobile for thinking ahead of their competition in Canada. Not only are they the first discount brand (Bell being their parent company) to launch an Android powered smartphone, but they did it with one sexy machine and are the first carrier in North America to have it.
The Legend comes loaded with OS 2.1 with HTC Sense, a gorgeous 3.2-inch display, 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, flash and video capabilities, Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm audio jack, can hold up to 32GB with a microSD card, music player, FM radio. Overall dimensions are 112 x 56.3 x 11.5mm with a weight of 126 grams. All while launching at a very reasonable $79.99 on a 3 year term or $349.99 outright, positioning this device to be a sure fire hit.
For more information visit Virgin.ca
[Via Mobile Syrup]
Follow me on twitterVirgin Mobile Releasing HTC Legend June 11th, Android Fanboys Do A Little Dance
Jun 9th
Canadians seem to be on a roll with good Android phone releases. Sure, the US has the HTC Incredible and EVO 4G, but they’re CDMA devices and thus not transferable to other networks. GSM versions of their cousins, the HTC Legend and Desire, are being released in Canada in the near future, to much fanfare.
We were astounded to find out Bell, not Telus, was releasing the Hero successor, the Legend, and now it seems their subsidiary, and supposed “discount” brand, Virgin Mobile, will be releasing the phone this Friday, June 11th, for a very reasonable $79.99 on a 3-year contract, and $349.99 outright.
The Legend is a worthy successor to the Hero, beefing up a number of the specs and coming stock with Android 2.1 and HTC’s own Sense UI skin. The notable aspect of its release is that it’s the first Android 2.1 Sense phone released for North American 3G networks. This could potentially run on AT&T if it was unlocked.
Look for this in Bell stores on June 16th for the same price.
(via Mobile Syrup)
Bell Getting HTC Legend June 16th, Telus Drops Price of Hero to Compete
Jun 2nd
It was a shock to find out that Bell was getting the successor to the HTC Hero. But now that the shock has largely worn off, I can rest easy knowing that, on June 16th, I can bang out $400 for one of these bad boys off-contract.
The HTC Legend is one hell of a device. Leaving off where the HTC Hero succeeded, the specs are only slightly better, with a slightly faster processor, more RAM, better camera with flash; but the best part of the phone is the body. Crafted from one piece of aluminum, it feels about as sleek and robust as the iPhone 3GS. It’s a phone to believe in.
Not to mention that this will be the first phone brought to Canada with HTC’s updated Sense UI, which they brought to Android 2.1 earlier this year.
Telus probably saw this launch a mile away, and seeing that Bell was launching the Legend at $79.95 on a 3-year contract, they have dropped the price of the Hero to $29.99 to compete. The Hero is still a great phone, and I recommend it over the Legend if you’re into hacking and custom ROMs, as there is a very active development community around the Hero.
The comparison, however, to the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is not really fair. The X10 has a much better screen than the two other devices, and runs stock Android (with a couple additions) over HTC’s entries. That doesn’t mean that I would recommend the X10 over the Legend, because I don’t. Even with its low-resolution screen, the fact that it is AMOLED gives it added brightness and clarify over the TFT equivalent.
Definitely looking forward to reviewing this unit!
(via Mobile Syrup)
Virgin Mobile Hopping On The Android Bandwagon?
May 26th
Not too long ago we posted rumors of Bell getting exclusivity on the HTC Legend, one of the hottest Android powered devices to potentially hit the Canadian market. It did come as a shock to some, who expected Telus to be the carrier to make the announcement based on their known love of Android (Having launched the Motorola Milestone and HTC Hero as of recent)
Now further proof has risen of the device’s Canadian existence, however, with a bit of a twist. Turns out it may not be JUST Bell to launch it. Our friends at Mobile Syrup got this spy shot of the Legend in Virgin Mobile’s (the discount partner of Bell) inventory. Though no contract term or release date has been set, it does clearly show a full retail price of $357. This being said it, when/if launched it would be a first for Virgin Mobile (or any Canadian discount carrier for that matter) to house an Android powered smart phone. We can only wait and see the outcome of this, but Bell is playing their cards very well offering up more than just Blackberry to their ever growing discount market.
[Via Mobile Syrup]
Follow me on twitterA Release Date For The Bell HTC Legend Confirmed?
May 13th
Just a few days ago we posted about Bell being the exclusive Canadian carrier of the hot, Android 2.1 running HTC Legend, yet didn’t have much to go on in regards to release date or pricing. Well, we now have an update for you. Our friends over at MobileSyrup received a tip that Bell is planning on releasing it on or around June 11th (NOT late May as originally stated) at around $99.95 on a 3 year term, or $499.95 without contract.
Are you as excited about this device as we are? Let us know!
[Via MobileSyrup]
Follow me on twitterBest Rumour Ever: Bell Mobility Getting HTC Legend
May 10th
This is a shock! We at The Cellular Guru were certain that, since Telus already had the HTC Hero, they would also be getting the HTC Legend, which right now is a UK exclusive, along with the HTC Desire.
But today Mobile Syrup is reporting that the HTC Legend will be coming to Bell Mobility in late May, early June. If this is true, it will be the North American debut for the phone, and likely a hot export to the US since it can be unlocked to run on AT&T.
The HTC Legend is not the speediest phone that the company has released, but it is likely the most attractive. With a 480×320 AMOLED screen, a 600MHZ processor, 512MB ROM, 384MB RAM, and Android 2.1 native under their own newly-redesigned HTC Sense UI, the Legend is a very, very nice device.
I look forward to fondling it soon.
(via Mobile Syrup)
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