Free HTC HD2 Now Available From Vodafone [HTC HD2 Free on 24 Month Contract in UK, Up For Grabs as of Now]

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We’ve covered the highly desirable HTC HD2 smartphone rather extensively here on TFTS (you can access all our HTC HD2 related posts here) and now, if you’re UK based and you are yet to get your hands on the HTC HD2 (but are aching to) we have great news as Vodafone are now offering the HTC HD2 smartphone for a big fat zero if you sign up to a 24 month contract.

Yours for free on signing up to contract that’ll set you back a minimum of £35 per month, for which you’ll get 900 minutes of talktime, unlimited texts and unlimited mobile internet access (as well as webmail) – subject to Vodafone’s fair usage policy – the new Vodafone HTC HD2 offer can be viewed in greater detail here.

As for what the HTC HD2 brings to the table in terms of features and specifications, just in case you’re not already suitably clued up, here’s the lowdown.

HTC LHD2 Full Specifications & Features:

• Platform: Ultra slim bar type touch phone / Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
• Processor/Chipset: Qualcomm MSM 8250, 1GHz
• Memory / Internal Storage: ROM: 512 MB / RAM: 320 MB / HD: 207.13MB
• Display Module: 4.3-inch 480×800 WVGA resolution / 65K-color / Sensitive touch screen (Capacitive) / Keep support Multi-Touch capability for WM7 Chassis
• HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM Function
• Internal antenna: HSPA/UMTS 2100/900 MHz and GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) / HSDPA / 3GPP Release 5 compliant. Up to 7.2Mbps / HSUPA / 3GPP release 6 compliant / UE category 5, up to 2 Mbps peak rate / EGPRS Functionality / EGPRS class B / Multi-slot class 12 (10 Operator dependent) / PBCCH
• Standalone GPS: Internal GPS antenna
• Sensors: Motion G-sensor / Proximity sensor / Ambient Light Sensor / FM Radio
• Digital Camera: Main camera: 5 MP Color CMOS with auto focus / 2x LED flash
• Key/Button/Switch: Volume up and down control / Send Key / End Key (Power Key) / Windows Key / Home Key / (Cinema mode Key, TBD) / Back Key / Reset
• Notification: Notification by sound, vibration, LEDs or status shown on the display. One dual colors (Green and Amber) LED in the left / lens for PDA event, battery and charging / status
• Audio: Built-in microphone / Receiver / Loud speaker with hands-free support
• Connectivity & Interface: Bluetooth / Version 2.1 compliant with EDR / Wi-Fi / IEEE 802.11 b/g compliant / Micro-USB: / USB 2.0 High-Speed client / 3.5 mm stereo audio jack with mic / 1.8/3V USIM/SIM card slot / microSD card slot with SDHC support
• Power: Battery / Removable and chargeable battery, 1,230 mAh / AC adaptor / AC input: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz / DC output: 5V and 1A
• Accessories (In-Box): Quick Start Guide [Inbox] / Travel Charger, TC P300 [Inbox] / USB Sync Cable (Micro-USB to Standard USB) [Inbox] / Battery [Inbox] / Wired stereo headset with 3.5mm audio connector, HS G335 [Inbox] / Premium pouch (Carrying Case) [Inbox] / Car Charger [optional] /Car Holder with battery cover [optional]

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Applications:

• Microsoft Outlook Mobile / Messaging (SMS/E-mail), Contacts, Calendar,Tasks, Email Set Up Wizard / Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile / Microsoft Media Player Mobile / Microsoft ActiveSync / Microsoft Windows Mobile Update / Internet Sharing / Pictures & Videos / Games / MSFT Zip
• File Explorer / Device Management / Security Enhancement / Microsoft Office Mobile / Microsoft Windows Live! / Microsoft Smart Dial / Microsoft Remote Desktop Mobile

Value-Added Applications:

• Windows Mobile Enhancements / Pictures & Videos enhancements / Ring Tone enhancements Telephony (HTC) Phone Canvas(HTC) Phone Experience Multimedia / (HTC) Camera Album / MP3 Trimmer / Streaming Media Player / FM Radio / Presentation mode / Web / Push Internet / RSS HUB / YouTube Client Social Networking / Input Method EZ-INPUT / Messaging SMS/MMS Client / GPS/LBS Navigation (CoPilot, Papago) / Google Maps / Quick GPS / Support CLL.dll library for indoor positioning andreverse geo-coding / Navi-panel / Calendar to Navi / User Interface (Enhanced Manila) / TouchFLO Footprints / Auto Screen Rotation /

Tools & Utilities:

• HTC Common Sense / 3G to WiFi router / Task Manager / Text selection (HTC) Connection Setup / OOBE / Voice Recorder / Document Viewer / PDF / OMA DRM Engine / Java virtual machine / Long Press / End Key Confirmation (to shut down) / STK SIM manager / (HTC) Volume Control / Business Card Reader / Document Printing / Magnifier.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: See Vodafone HTC HD2 To Be Discontinued for ‘General’ Customers [Vodafone Confirm HTC HD2 to be Offered to Business Users Only – Speculation Hints at Possible Apple Influence].