HTC has introduced its new model HTC S740 in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. The launch seems to have been strategically aligned to release handset in three different markets. For Europe HTC S740 is available from September 2008.

HTC S740 is a dual personality phone which offers a traditional 12-key phone design and HTC’s signature sliding QWERTY keyboard for optimal messaging. HTC S740 features fast mobile broadband with a maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps which is up to 18 times faster than 3G. This slim smartphone features a 2.4 inches QVGA display, a built-in GPS function, FM radio and 3.2 megapixel camera which best fits stills and video shooting purposes.

HTC S740 will be available in these countries from end October 2008. In Singapore at a suggested price of SGD $848 (inclusive of 7% GST) while in Malaysia it will be available at the tag price of RM 1,999.00. For Thailand it will be available in 18,900 Baht.

HTC S740

HTC today introduced its new S740 smartphone with QWERTY keyboard in UK. The S740 is a stylish and slim handset. With 7.2 Mbps it allows you to download 18 times faster than with 3G. The device sports 2.4″ QVGA screen which is not touch type like its successors. S740 comes with 1000 mAh battery which provides up to 320 minutes (WCDMA) / up to 380 minutes (GSM) talk times, and up to 400 hours (WCDMA) / up to 280 hours (GSM) of standby times.

The smartphone also features FM radio, Google Maps, RSS Hub, mini-USB and audio jack in one, USB 2.0, GPS/AGPS, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, WLAN 802.11b/g, microSD card support. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s MSM7225 528 MHz CPU and also includes 256 MB flash and 256 MB RAM. On the back you can also find a 3.2 megapixel camera for photos and video recording.

HTC will launch this 116.3 x 43.4 x 16.3 mm and 140g device running on Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard in September 2008 for Europe although the price has not been announced yet.

HTC S740