Verizon HTC Rhyme Review

Online, October 12, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The HTC Rhyme from Verizon sets itself apart with its gorgeous plum colored body. The body measures 4.69 by 2.39 by 0.43 inches, making it a little smaller than the huge smart phones hitting the market now. This is perfect for individuals with smaller hands. The screen is 3.7 inches with a great 480x800 pixel resolution, resulting in incredible graphics and crystal clear text. The display is also very responsive, launching apps immediately. The Rhyme is the first to run the newly improved HTC Sense UI 3.5. The improvements made are significant. There are the standard 7 home screens, however, if you don't want or need all 7, you have the option to delete them. There is a huge amount of customization options and over 30 widgets.

Running the Rhyme is a Qualcomm MSM8655 1GHz processor - run multiple apps, download large files, watch a movie - do any of these things and many others without a problem. The Rhyme has the standard smart phone features - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone connector, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p HD video capture, additional front facing camera, multimedia player and GPS. The Rhyme comes with an AC adapter, a USB cable, a preinstalled 8GB memory card, a tangle-free headset, a cell phone charm and a desktop dock. The charm plugs into the headset jack and lights up when a call or message comes in. The desktop dock charges the phone and automatically goes into Dock mode, showing the weather and clock and has shortcuts for the photo gallery and calendar. It also has the ability to play music on the built in speakers.

While the Rhyme does come with a set of headphones, you may prefer a headset that is not tethered to the phone. A Bluetooth headset is perfect, giving you crystal clear sound while allowing you to keep your phone in your pocket and your hands free. Taking a multi-faceted approach to clear communication, the WEP480 provides fully integrated background noise filtering, echo cancellation, and wind noise reduction. In moving vehicles, at noisy restaurants, on crowded streets, or at sports venues, crisp and clear conversations are a reality with this simple, petite headset. Comfort is key as well. The WEP480 is sleek and lightweight. The transparent crystal ear hook can be worn on either ear for your comfort. It also includes auto volume control. While in the same feature category as premium-priced Bluetooth headsets, the affordable WEP480 is a tremendous value.

We also recommend having an external battery pack to ensure you never run out of power. These are compact and hold a charge for an extended amount of time, perfect to leave in your bag or take when you travel. No more running out of power! Ideal for long flights, outdoor activities and serious road trips, the high capacity Naztech n301is a compact lithium polymer power source for charging your HTC Rhyme USB input device. It's small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet provides 1800 mAH of power - that is power up to 3 times the standard battery! What completes this device is the built-in flashlight to find your way around the dark and a convenient built in battery indicator that lets you know how much battery power is left. The HTC Rhyme n301 battery pack can be recharged from any computer USB port or, when used with the optional Naztech n300, a standard wall power outlet in addition to any standard vehicle adapter. Great for business trips, vacations or long drives. Just simply connect and charge! You'll never be caught powerless again.