The aspect of entertainment plays an ever increasing role in the design of portable end-user devices. The HTC EVO 4G mobile phone is an outstanding example of a new and enhanced media experience of mobile entertainment and live video. The design of this mobile phone treats the 4.3-inch display almost like a flat-screen TV, which delivers crystal clear high-definition images. The HTC EVO 4G’s flat-screen TV look is complemented and further enhanced by a surrounding frame of plain and purist appearance. This polished glass slab-like frame and front of equally reduced appearance aim to minimise any distraction and direct the user’s attention to the content. The mobile phone is equipped with an innovative high-performance 4G antenna that ensures very fast data transfer and features an integrated HD camcorder that allows users to shoot videos in HD quality; in addition, this mobile phone also connects to a flatscreen TV via an HDMI cable. The option to use an integrated metal kickstand is another functionally sophisticated aspect that enhances the immersive media experience. This metal kickstand on the back enables handsfree use for extended viewing.
Statement by the Jury
The EVO 4G by manufacturer HTC is a smartphone that plays out its strength particularly in terms of mobile entertainment and live video. It features a front of reduced design and displays films in flat-screen format for immersive movie experience. In addition, the device can be connected to a television via the integrated HDMI output. Another dominant feature on the back of the phone is the 8-megapixel camera “eye” that looks like a ring of fire.
