HTC HD7 Windows Phone Bringing a 4.3-inch Display to T-Mobile

T-Mobile is going to be the exclusive U.S. provider of what is likely the most anticipated Windows Phone 7 model, the HTC HD7. This very high-end smartphone is going to have the largest display of any smartphone running Microsoft's new operating system.

It is going to have a tablet shape, with a 4.3-inch WVGA (800 x 480) capacitive, multi-touch display. The design will include a kickstand on its back. 

To take advantage of these features, T-Mobile is going to bundle this smartphone with an app for watching Netflix streaming movies, as well as T-Mobile TV for watching live television programs.

More High-End Features
The HD7 is going to run Windows Phone 7 on a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It will have 16 GB of built-in storage for holding music, video, and other files.

Of course, this device will support T-Mobile's 3G network (7.2 Mbps downloads/2 Mbps uploads), and it will include Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, and an A-GPS receiver.

A 5-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and 720p HD video capture will also be included.

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Preview
Despite its name, this new smartphone operating system has little in common with its predecessors. It will have a completely different user interface and won't run applications written for the earlier versions nor will any current models be upgradeable.

Its focus has mostly moved to consumers, and its new UI emphasizes social networking, pictures, multimedia, games, etc. It has also been redesigned to be controlled with a fingertip.

Still, it will include some hold-overs from Windows Mobile that business users want: Microsoft Office Mobile and support for synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange.

It will work with Microsoft's Zune music service, as well as the Xbox Live gaming service.

Pricing and Availability
T-Mobile says that it is going to release the HTC HD7 in mid-November, but didn't specify an exact launch date.

The carrier also didn't reveal the price for this upcoming Windows Phone 7 model, but it will likely be at least $200 with contract.