HTC Surround - AT&T (photos)

The HTC Surround will be one of the first Windows Phone 7 smartphones to launch in the U.S. It will be available starting November 8, from AT&T for $199.99 with a two-year contract.

The HTC Surround has a very sturdy design and is rather hefty at 5.8 ounces.

Part of the reason for that extra weight is the built-in speakers. The tiny button at the top activates surround sound and though the audio sounded richer and fuller, we weren't impressed with the overall sound quality.

The HTC Surround offers a kickstand so you can place the phone on a desk and watch videos, listen to music, or whatever you please.

On top of the device, there's a power button and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

On the right, you'll find a volume rocker and a camera button.

The HTC Surround features a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash. It can also record HD video.

Unfortunately, picture quality wasn't the greatest. Though objects looked sharp, there was a bluish tint to the photo.