In this video, we are taking a close look at the software on the one of the newest 4G LTE devices from ATT: the HTC Vivid.
Even with the usual HTC Sense 3.0 overlayed on Gingerbread Android, the HTC Vivid is still an admirable performer. If not for it's bulky exterior and hardware design, one would be very pleased with the results. Even the data speeds without the 4G LTE service (not available in my primary service area) are outstanding, especially compared to my daily driver from Sprint.
There is the typical bloatware installed on the device, some of which can be removed, while others can't, with no discernable reason between them. Of course, a custom ROM could easily fix those issues, and probably the HTC Vivid into a real powerhouse.
Occasionally, we experienced what seems to be a Sense crash or restart, where the device will flash the HTC logo on the screen but not fully reboot. Thankfully, these blips (outside of the loss of service at one point) did not affect the day-to-day use of the device in any meaningful way other than to annoy the user.
Compared to other devices on the ATT network, the HTC Vivid is still a top contender. But in comparison to the huge range of phones on the market today, the sheer bulk of the hardware still leaves much to be desired.
Be sure to check out the site for our final review of the HTC Vivid!
The HTC Vivid is available for $199 on a 2-year contract from ATT.
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superpiff420 1 week ago
What happened to branding mininininmen
superpiff420 1 week ago
I have HTC vivid its super fast after you root it ;P
pwm96 1 month ago
yeah its an ugly sensation 4g....
franciscomac211 1 month ago in playlist HTC Vivid For AT&T Review
after i saw pocketnow introducers .. i disappointed of destroying the image i created
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TheEmadelhaddad 1 month ago
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lstulzer 1 month ago in playlist HTC Vivid For AT&T Review
needs droid HD rom.
MCTemPErENce 1 month ago in playlist HTC Vivid For AT&T Review
it's little bit slow
devillordiq 1 month ago in playlist HTC Vivid For AT&T Review
Skip the hat next time.
Gurksallad10 1 month ago in playlist HTC Vivid For AT&T Review
i am getting this phone feb 1st
Sk11ledS1ayer6969 1 month ago in playlist HTC Vivid For AT&T Review