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It launched with Windows Mobile 6. However, most probably used it with one of several Android ports, which even included goodies like Sense UI.

The most recent Android version that ran on the HD2 was 7. Google released v7. Not bad for what was an 8-year old phone at the time. By the looks of it, only iOS eluded the infinitely flexible HD2. Part of what made it so easy to port software to the phone is that it could boot from the microSD card — the MB of built-in storage would have never fit Nougat.

The HD2 unboxed. And for a while, it made the best Android phones out there. After windows phone 7 came out, Microsoft renamed windows mobile to windows phone 6. There's always something newer and better around the corner. However, by waiting and waiting for the next big thing, sometimes you miss out on some really great devices. That's sort of how we feel about the HD2. Clearly, some of you feel the same way, as the HD2 sold out in many retail channels and were in short supply at T-Mobile stores on launch day.

Obviously, the size and older Windows Mobile 6. Design Whether you have an allegiance to a particular brand or operating system, you have to admit that the HTC HD2's design is pretty impressive. In fact, we suspect its size will turn some people off; it's not exactly the most pocketable device and it's quite a handful to hold while on a call. That said, we have to give credit where credit is due.

For the HD2 to pack in a massive 4. In addition, the hardware feels solid with a mix of stainless steel and soft-touch finish. Of course, what really makes the HD2 stand apart from the sea of touch-screen smartphones is its display. The HD2's 4. Couple the size with the sharp WVGA xpixel resolution, and you have one gorgeous mug. It's vibrant, sharp, and readable in various lighting conditions.

Photos, videos, Web sites, and messages are all that much easier to see, thanks to the extra real estate. Clearly, T-Mobile saw the benefits of such a display and thus packed the HD2 with a ton of entertainment features that would take full advantage of the screen.

The virtual keyboard also benefits from the larger screen; both the portrait and landscape are spacious and quite easy to use. As a person who prefers physical keyboards and has a hard time adjusting to virtual ones, the HD2's roomy layout definitely made for an easier transition and allowed me to type faster compared with other onscreen keyboards. Swype has quickly become one of our favorite options in terms of onscreen keyboards.

It lets you input text by dragging your finger on the keyboard from letter to letter instead of pecking at each key individually. It also automatically enters a space after you complete a word and includes certain tricks, such as circling a key to input a letter twice. We know it sounds a bit crazy, and we were definitely skeptical but we've been pleasantly surprised by Swype's accuracy and efficiency every time we use it. It often takes less time to compose a message with Swype and the mistakes are minimal.

It's a little tricky when you're spelling out longer words but overall, we're sold and even if you're not, you have your choice of other keyboard options. As you might have guessed from the aforementioned portrait and landscape modes, the display has a built-in accelerometer.

It was fairly responsive during our review period, changing the screen orientation within a second or two of rotating the phone. It also has a proximity sensor so the display will be inactive when you're on a phone call to prevent any accidental "mispresses" from your cheek.

One other feature of note is the HD2's multitouch support.