HTC S743

20 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
portability (9)
design (2)
GPS navigation (2)

Negative
price (4)
usability (2)
performance (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews of HTC S743. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and portability. Reviews are divided on the GPS navigation, while there are some less positive views about the usability and performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC S743 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC S743

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of HTC S743 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

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May, 2024

Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

S743

A chic alternative to the more mundane BlackBerry Curve, the HTC S740 ($550, unlocked, as of 4/9/2009) holds appeal for those who prefer a physical keyboard to a touchscreen. This slim, eye-catching smartphone has a clean interface and a spacious...

Excellent full QWERTY keyboard Slim design

Mediocre camera Unreliable call quality

The HTC S740 has everything you could want in a messaging and e-mail powerhouse: A fantastic keyboard, a slick operating system, and slim design. If you can tolerate mediocre call quality, the HTC S740 (or S743, when it debuts), is an excellent buy

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

HTC S743 Phone Review

Excellent full QWERTY keyboard ; Slim design

Mediocre camera ; Unreliable call quality

The HTC S740 has one of the best hardware keyboards we've seen, but is held back by uneven call quality.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

HTC S743 (unlocked) review

While everyone might be waiting for HTC to release its next Google Android phone, the smartphone manufacturer is plugging on with its commitment to Windows Mobile devices, and the latest model to come to market is the HTC S743. First announced at CES...

The HTC S743 packs in a full QWERTY keyboard while keeping a slim design. The Windows Mobile smartphone also offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and U.S. 3G support.

The S743 is expensive. Call quality and GPS performance could be better. The microSD expansion slot is located in an inconvenient place.

The HTC S743 packs a full-featured smartphone into a compact design, but the unlocked handset isn't cheap, which will make it a hard sell when compared with the competition.

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com.au)

HTC S743 (unlocked) review: HTC S743 (unlocked)

HTC S743 (unlocked)

The HTC S743 packs in a full QWERTY keyboard while keeping a slim design. The Windows Mobile smartphone also offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and U.S. 3G support.

The S743 is expensive. Call quality and GPS performance could be better. The microSD expansion slot is located in an inconvenient place.

The HTC S743 packs a full-featured smartphone into a compact design, but the unlocked handset isn't cheap, which will make it a hard sell when compared with the competition.

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Just Awesome

If you want a non touch screen that's made very well, looks just unique and cool as heck, and one that not very many other people will probably have like all the droid crazed people then get it, it can do everything you need and more plus you get a...

Where to start ; This phone is for those who don't quite get the touch screen craze or just have bad luck with them or those who like more ergonomically made phones ; This cell gives you everything you need plus things you don't with a construction...

Only a few cons which to me are not that big of a deal but might be to others ; SD card is behind the sims card but if you get a big enough SD and don't always have to plug it into your comp for what ever is no big deal ; GPS is off some. On mine,...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

HTC S743 Black 3G Unlocked GSM Smart Phone with Full QWERTY Keyboard

Cool design and a slide keyboard. If you are a person on the go, get it. Easy config on the e mails. The best bonis is the WiFi. If you have a place with WiFi internet is super fast.

Great phone. Has all the fetures you need plus more. Takes great pictures and videos. Win Mobile 6.1, Qualcomm MSM7225, 528MHz. Fast responce in the controls. Very fast transfers of files and data from usb or bluetooth. Supports from 1Gb to 32Gb SDHC...

Expencive, no touchscreen

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent all-in-one phone

I switched from an Nokia N96 to this phone after the Nokia S60 interface proved to be too inconvenient and glitchy. Windows Mobile 6.1 support is far superior and has a lot of free applications that are easy to install and use. Overall a solid and...

Fast, responsive interface and controls ; Very convenient to use software and applications ; Sleek design ; Included headphones are very nice quality, comparable to my BOSE earphones ; Excellent smartphone for those such as myself who prefer not to...

Lack of 3.5mm headphone jack, requires proprietary adapater which is not included ; Can't multitask music while streaming internet for browsing or AIM/MSN messenging ; microSD slot is hidden underneath the SIM card slot so it can be very inconvenient...

Jun, 2009

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