Conventional phones are rapidly loosing their hold and are fast being replaced by premium and smart mobile phones with several advanced applications. [break]
Smart phones are the next big thing in mobile technology as they hand on quite a many attractive applications. It is because of this fact that most of the leading handset manufacturers are involved in the design and development of such highly versatile mobile handsets handing on numerous choices to the customers in terms of brand and functions.
The impressive rise in the number of smart phone users in recent years has resulted to the introduction of high end premium range of mobile phones in the Nepali market as well.
The highly popular HTC phones that are considered the third best selling mobile phone brand in USA and appreciated around the world for their designs and performance getting wide popularity in the Nepali market as well.
Officials of TeleTalk Pvt Ltd - the authorized distributor of HTC mobile phones in the market - informed myrepublica.com that HTC mobile phones are becoming increasingly popular amongst high end users such as businessmen.
“Within the span of three months, we have witnessed a significant growth in the sale of HTC mobile phones,” said Sanjay Agrawal, director of TeleTalk Pvt Ltd.
These premium handsets are finding place amongst upper class buyers and businessmen at large due to high end features and the use of latest mobile phone technology.
TeleTalk at present is selling 8 models of HTC mobile phones -- HTC Touch Diamond, HTC Touch Diamond2 Special Version, HTC Viva, HTC Magic, HTC Legend, HTC Smart, HTC HD2 and HTC HD2 T8585 - that are priced between Rs 17,000 to Rs 55,000.
“HTC mobile phones are popular in the market as they have advanced features such as Microsoft Windows operating system, better network support system and higher screen quality,” Agrawal said, adding that these premium range of handsets are giving a tough fight to Apple´s iPhones and other smart phones by leading brands.
With HTC Touch and HTC Touch Diamond2 sets, HTC mobile phones have revolutionized the way one uses the touch screen functionalities. Most of the HTC sets are powered with Google´s Android operating system which gives a fantastic mobile experience with multitude of Google applications like mail, search, maps and many others.
Almost all HTC products offer easy-to-use solutions that embrace the full range of mobile multimedia resources, wireless and internet on the go.
To further expand the growing popularity of HTC mobile phones in the market, TeleTalk is planning to introduce more new handsets in the market. The company also plans to bundle HTC sets with Nepal Telecom´s 3G service, which is expected to help in effective marketing and promotion of these premium phones in the Nepali market.
HTC HD2 Mini T555
Rs 37,700
Window Mobile 6.5 professional with HTC Sense
512MB ROM, 384 MB RAM
HSPA/WCDMA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR and A2DP, Wi-Fi,
5MP camera with auto focus
HTC Legend, A6363
Rs 39,999
Android 2.1
512 MB ROM, 384 MB RAM
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi
5 Mega Pixel camera with flash
HTC P3452 (Touch)
Rs 23,500
Processor: TI´s OMAP 850, 201 MHz
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, Memory
256 MB ROM, 128 MB RAM
GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate
HTC-A-6161 (Magic)
Rs 36,150
3G Network Processor
Android, 512 MB ROM, 288 MB RAM
3.2 MP camera with auto focus, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP
HTC- T2223 (Viva)
Rs 17,850
Processor: TI´s OMAP 850, 201 MHz
Windows Mobile 601professional
256 MB ROM, 128 MB RAM
Bluetooth with Enhanced data Rate
Wi-Fi, 2 MP camera
HTC HD2 T8585
Rs 47,750
Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
HSPA/WCDMA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR and A2DP
Wi-fi, 5 MP Camera with duel LED flashlight
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