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HTC Inspire 4G Overview

The HTC Inspire 4G was released as the first phone to run on AT&T's 4G HSPA+ network. The device features a large, 4.3-inch display, 8MP camera capable of 720p HD video capture, and a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. The name of the game here is performance, and HTC has done it again with a phone that looks as good as it performs. 

The phone is a veritable media powerhouse, with Dolby + SRS Surround with noise cancellation and DLNA support for streaming contect to a big screen TV. 4G data speeds come in handy for steaming video and audio with little effort. The HTC Inspire 4G also features HTC Sense for complete integration of your contacts, messages, and social networks into the Android interface.

HTC Inspire 4G Specs

General
Form Factor: Candybar  
AKA: ?  
Date Released (YYYY/MM/DD): 2011/02/13  
Size
Weight: 5.78 ounces  
Dimensions: 4.8" x 2.7" x .46"  
Display
Resolution: 480 x 800  
Size: 4.3-inches  
Type: Super LCD, Capacitive  
Camera
Video: 720p  
Flash: Dual LED  
Auto-focus: Yes  
Megapixels: 8 MP  
Connectivity
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS  
USB: microUSB 2.0  
Bluetooth: 2.1, with EDR  
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n  
HDMI: No  
Multimedia
Headset Jack: 3.5 mm  
Radio: FM  
Battery
Type: 1230 mAh Li-Ion  
Hardware/OS
Operating System: Android 2.2  
Internal Memory: 4GB  
External Memory: microSD/SDHC up to 32 GB  
RAM: 768MB  
Processor: 1GHz Qualcomm® QSD8255  

HTC Inspire 4G Reviews

CNET
Though dual-core phones are on the way, the HTC Inspire 4G stands as one of AT&T's best, high-end Android devices and is an incredible value.
Phone Dog
The only downside is the battery - at 1,230 mAh, it's not big enough to power a high-end Android device through a day of moderate use.  Is it worth considering?
G4 TV
The HTC Inspire 4G smartphone comes with a giant 4.3" touch screen, Android 2.2 and an 8 megapixel camera with HD video recording. Chris Hardwick and Candace Bailey find out how inspiring this smartphone can truly be, especially with its $60 price tag with a contract.
Android Central
The HTC Inspire 4G is AT&T's first foray into 4G data, and the carrier picked a very nice package for the debut.  The Inspire is beautifully constructed with high-grade materials, and it shows the world that the Captivate wasn't just a fluke.
Android Police
Unfortunately, it was a love that started to splinter as the days went on, and the more I used it, the more I noticed just how unfinished some parts of this phone can feel.
Android Community
One of the most gigantic phones we’ve ever had the pleasure of trying to hold with one hand, this is the HTC Inspire 4G. This phone is available through AT&T and will soon be running on its full HSPA+ network.
Pocket Now
AT&T subscribers have been patiently waiting for a 4.3-inch Android phone, and it's finally here with the Inspire 4G.
Phone Arena
Rather than encompassing users with desirable feelings, instead, the HTC Inspire 4G aims to win people over with its straight out of the gate value.
PCMag
The HTC Inspire 4G is a big, powerful and affordably priced Android cell phone for AT&T, and it can stand up well against Apple's iPhone.
Tech Radar
HTC are masters of cooking up a variety of subtly different smartphone designs, serving them up hot, fresh and customized to each carrier. One of the more affordable of these is the HTC Inspire 4G.
ZDNet
The HTC Inspire 4G is a high-end Android smartphone that is priced like a discount phone. Learn why it’s such a bargain and the pros and cons of this highly-anticipated device.

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HTC Inspire 4G News

AT&T begins HTC One XL employee training, more release date speculation

As of yesterday AT&T has kicked off their web-based training (WBT) for the HTC One XL. The above photo comes courtesy of xda-developers forum member EGBTMagus and was accompanied by another screenshot that could shed some light on when the latest flagship from HTC will be available in the States. We see an “end of life” [...]

Amazon Discounts LG Thrill 4G, HTC Inspire 4G to $30

The LG Thrill 4G has been available for just a little while and Amazon has already got a good deal on it waiting for you. They’re willing to part ways with the device for $30 as long as you sign a new two-year contract. Both new and existing users can get in on this for [...]

HTC Evo 4G Was the Best Selling Android Phone in Q2

According to NPD Group, the best selling smartphones from April through June (Q2), all happened to be devices that launched last year and not this year. So, even though we saw some great devices like the Motorola Atrix, HTC Thunderbolt and LG G2X — none of these managed take the top spot from last year’s [...]

Gingerbread Now Rolling Out for the HTC Inspire 4G

After a bit of confusion surrounding the initial rollout of the Android 2.3 update for AT&T’s HTC Inspire 4G, users are reporting that the update has begun in earnest. The over-the-air update has begun rolling out to handsets, and HTC has updated their Inspire 4G support page with the new OS changelog and a manual [...]

AT&T: All 2011 Androids Will Get Gingerbread, Confirms LG Thrill 4G Will Be $100 at Launch

A bit more news from AT&T today. First up, if you’ve bought an Android phone from them this year expect to get a Gingerbread upgrade if you haven’t already. Phones like the Inspire 4G and Infuse 4G have yet to get 2.3, though AT&T says those users will see it in a matter of weeks. [...]

Red Hot Inspire Shows Up At Radio Shack – Launching This Week?

Remember that image of the red HTC Inspire that was leaked out a few days ago? Well, it looks like el caliente version of HTC’s popular Inspire 4G could be possibly launching this week on AT&T. But that’s not all, if this leaked Radio Shack price tag is any indication, they may be one of [...]

Red HTC Inspire 4G headed to RadioShack

If you’re looking for something a little more colorful than your standard grey/black smartphone, check out this version of the HTC Inspire 4G headed to RadioShack. The red color scheme looks mighty poppin’ on this 4G handset from AT&T. Release details are scant, meaning there are none. Also without a price or date is a [...]

AT&T Issuing Updates to Select Android Phones to Enable Sideloading

It’s time. Time for AT&T to give you a bit more freedom over your Android smartphone, that is. It’s been leaked that they’ll begin issuing updates to select Android handsets – including the HTC Aria and Inspire 4G and the Samsung Captivate – that’ll allow users to sideload applications. (IE, install applications from sources outside [...]

G2/Desire Z and Desire HD/Inspire 4G Get Fully-Working Sense 3.0 ROMs

While the HTC EVO 4G was the first device to get some Sense 3.0 port love from the folks at XDA, it wasn’t perfect and was just barely usable as a daily driver.Many of you have flashed it and reverted back to your previous ROMs. The only way you’re going to get a fully-working Sense [...]

HTC Inspire 4G Update Going Out Now, Enables HSUPA Support

Following right behind the HSUPA-enabling update for the Motorola Atrix 4G, the HTC Inspire 4G is receiving its update to alleviate data speed caps. The update is being pushed to AT&T subscribers over-the-air, but for the impatient out there HTC’s support page recommends doing the old check for updates trick by selecting the AT&T Software [...]

Radio Shack Offering Some Decent Discounts on AT&T Devices May 1st

If you’re looking to pick up the HTC EVO 4G, the HTC Inspire 4G, or the Motorola ATRIX 4G soon, consider what Radio Shack has to offer. The EVO 4G can be had for $200 but only after trading in your own device for a guaranteed $50 store credit. Two high-end Androids from AT&T are [...]

Motorola Atrix 4G, HTC Inspire 4G to Receive HSUPA Support with April Updates, Says AT&T Facebook Page

It has been a thorn in the side of all those early adopters on AT&T’s HSPA+ network: despite advertisements to the contrary, the two devices featuring the “4G” tag have their HSUPA support gimped. According to a new posting on AT&T’s Facebook page, the Motorola Atrix 4G and HTC Inspire 4G won’t have to wait [...]

FCC Documents Show Forthcoming HSUPA Capability on Inspire 4G

Rejoice! Ma Bell customers were furious to learn that the carrier has disabled HSUPA on their new 4G Android phones out of the box. We saw it with the Motorola Atrix 4G and weren’t too thrilled to learn that the HTC Inspire 4G had received the same treatment. AT&T  has already heard your groans and [...]

AT&T Responds to Motorola Atrix 4G Speed Capping Claims, Says HSUPA Support is in the Works

It took a complaint registered with the Better Business Bureau, but AT&T has responded to the claims that their Motorola Atrix 4G is seeing capped data speeds on their “4G” network. The complaints have been growing louder about slower than advertised upload speeds on the Atrix 4G and HTC Inspire 4G. While AT&T says they [...]

AT&T Capping 4G Android Upload Speeds, iPhone 4 Still Faster with 3G

AT&T, you got some ‘splainin to do. We should have seen this coming with the initial reports that the carrier was disabling HSUPA support on their 4G Android phones. Though the company touts the enhanced speeds of their 4G network, we are faced with the embarrassing fact that the iPhone 4 and its 3G radio [...]

RadioShack Trade-In Offer Scores You $50 Off Galaxy S Phones, HTC Inspire 4G

RadioShack is capping off its Fresh Phone February promotion with some trade-in deals for hot and current handsets. All of their Galaxy S phones, including the brand new Samsung Galaxy S 4G on T-Mobile, will be available for a guaranteed $50 off when you trade in your old handset. In addition, the HTC Inspire 4G [...]

HTC Inspire Is in Fact HSUPA Capable, AT&T Has the Capability Disabled

Ready for another twist in the he said/she said game  of whether or not the HTC Inspire 4G on AT&T has HSUPA support? The technology, which provides faster upload speeds, was firmly denied to be included in the Inspire handset by AT&T sources, but now Engadget is claiming their insiders confirm HSUPA support is in [...]

HTC Inspire 4G Does Not Have HSUPA Capabilities

So I’ve been playing with the Inspire 4G for the better part of two weeks now, and as AT&T has 4G coverage in my area, I’ve been doing lots of speed tests. LOTS of them. I have been quite pleased with download speed results, but I was a bit irked by the upload speeds I [...]

HTC Inspire 4G $59.99 at Amazon

Amazon Wireless is offering the HTC Inspire 4G for just $59.99 for new customers and $69.99 for existing ones. It’s a high-end device that could easily justify its $200 price tag, but Amazon seems to love these deals, and I’m sure you folks do as well. (Otherwise they wouldn’t keep posting them.) Head on over [...]

4G Speed Tests Show Samsung Galaxy S 4G as Winner

MSNBC has released the results from a comparison test of a handful of upcoming and current 4G Android smartphones. Based strictly on speed alone, the Samsung Galaxy S 4G emerged as the winner with an average peak download speed of 7.81Mbps. AT&T’s HTC Inspire 4G came in last, but the EVO Shift 4G made a [...]


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