HTC Wildfire (Alltel Wireless)

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The good: The HTC Wildfire features a compact and sturdy design. The Android 2.1 smartphone has a very affordable price tag and offers a 5-megapixel camera and full wireless options.

The bad: The Wildfire has a small, lower-resolution screen. The smartphone can be a bit sluggish.

The bottom line: For Alltel customers on a budget, the HTC Wildfire is a very affordable and decently featured Android phone, but it comes at the cost of screen quality and processor speed.
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Editors’ note: In this review, we’ll focus more on the different features and performance of the Alltel HTC Wildfire. Portions of the Features section were from our full review of the unlocked HTC Wildfire where you can also read about the phone’s design.

In early August, we reviewed the unlocked version of the HTC Wildfire, an entry-level Android smartphone. At the time, we couldn’t really recommend as it didn’t have U.S. carrier backing and thus, cost $350 unlocked. It was a pretty stiff price to pay for a lower-end … Expand full review

Editors’ note: In this review, we’ll focus more on the different features and performance of the Alltel HTC Wildfire. Portions of the Features section were from our full review of the unlocked HTC Wildfire where you can also read about the phone’s design.

In early August, we reviewed the unlocked version of the HTC Wildfire, an entry-level Android smartphone. At the time, we couldn’t really recommend as it didn’t have U.S. carrier backing and thus, cost $350 unlocked. It was a pretty stiff price to pay for a lower-end device; plus, there were more affordable options out there that offered more features and better performance. Now, the HTC Wildfire has spread to North American regional carriers, including Alltel Wireless and at just $29.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate, it’s certainly an attractive smartphone option for the budget conscious. Of course, it comes with some trade-offs. For example, the Wildfire has a smaller,
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