HTC Jetstream review: HTC Jetstream

6.0

HTC Jetstream

The Good

The <b>HTC Jetstream</b> has good build quality and thoughtful design. Also, HTC's Sense interface is integrated into Honeycomb with great success.

The Bad

The HTC Jetstream is way overpriced for what it offers, either with a contract or without, and the 4G LTE speeds will be experienced by only a few in the U.S. Also, although button placement is sound, the tablet is thicker and heavier than we prefer.

The Bottom Line

The HTC Jetstream brings Sense to Honeycomb successfully, but it prices itself out of most consumers' budgets, while offering little to compensate.

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HTC Jetstream

Price matters to everyone to some extent. If you're a vendor planning to sell a tablet that, at its cheapest, is $700, you'd better offer something uniquely compelling. Too many tablets are out there vying for consumer attention and, with limited funds, we need a compelling reason to bite. Keep reading to find out if the HTC Jetstream offers one.

Design
Although not as light as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G, the HTC Jetstream is still easily portable at 1.54 pounds; however, the Jetstream is noticeably thicker than the Tab 10.1 4G. Still, the Jetstream's smooth, rounded corners make it very comfortable to hold and it never felt awkward in our hands. We'd much prefer something lighter and thinner, but the minimalist design and thoughtful button layout here are welcome.