CNET takes a hands-on look at the upcoming HTC Freestyle for AT&T.
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The HTC Freestyle is a feature phone based on Qualcomm's Brew MP platform, which will be coming to AT&T. The carrier also announced at CES 2011 that it plans on launching five additional quick messaging phones running Brew MP.
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Since software is not finalized, HTC showed off a nonworking device. The handset will run a revised version of HTC Sense along with its FriendStream widget.
The smartphone offers a 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touch screen; just below that are Talk and End keys and a back button.
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The Freestyle features an aluminum unibody design that's lightweight and slim. It felt nice in hand--quite similar to the HTC Wildfire, but thinner.
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On top of the device you'll find the power button and 3.5mm headphone jack.
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The smartphone is equipped with a 3.2-megapixel camera. Other features include an FM radio, GPS, 3G, and a 528MHz processor.
