T-Mobile Offers HTC One S for $199 with a Rebate and Trade In Offer Thrown In

May is likely to be a lucky month for HTC as it releases not one but two of its promising smartphones in the US. The awesome HTC One X is to be launched on May 6 for $199, and if you still haven’t pre-ordered the device, you can check out HTC One S, its sibling, which is  available for $199.99 on a 2 year contract with T-Mobile along with a $50 mail-in rebate.

Users who do not want to spend more money on another smartphone may consider the Magenta Deal Days trade in offer. You are guaranteed $100 for any smartphone and $200 for an iPhone and the offer is on only until May 8, 2012.

The trade-in handsets must meet a certain minimum criteria in order to qualify. The iPhone, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Symbian 9.0+, and Android devices are eligible for trade-in. You will be required to mail in your handset, voucher, and proof of purchase (copy of UPC and receipt) within 30 days of date of purchase. And you will be mailed a  prepaid debit card within 60 days of receipt of the handset and other documentation you sent. Check other details before you trade-in your device.  While this isn’t instant cash-back, it may still save you money.

Now, time to check out the tech specs of the HTC One S.

HTC One S Tech Specs

Here’s a quick look at the tech specs for this device.

Feature	Tech Specification
Size	130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm
Weight	119 grams with battery
Display	4.3-inch Touchscreen
Screen	4.3-inch (540x 960 resolution)
CPU Speed	1.5 GHz, dual-core
Platform	Android™ 4.0 with HTC Sense™ 4
SIM Card Type	microSIM
Memory	Total storage : 16 GB RAM:1 GB
Sensors	Gyro sensor G-Sensor Digital compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor
Connectivity	3.5 mm stereo audio jack Bluetooth with aptX™ enabled (Bluetooth® 4.0) Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n DLNA® for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection (Special cable required for HDMI connection.)
Battery	Capacity :1650 mAh
Multimedia	Audio supported formats: Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .w..wav, .wma (Windows Media Audio 9) Recording: .amr Video supported formats: Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv (Windows Media Video 9), .avi (MP4 ASP and MP3) Recording: .mp4
Sound	Beats Audio™
Camera with HTC ImageSense™	8 megapixel camera with auto focus, smart LED flash, and BSI sensor F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens 1080p HD video recording VGA front camera Dedicated imaging chip Capture a photo while recording HD video Continuous shooting mode captures multiple snapshots Auto flash smartly determined by distance from your subject Video stabilization feature removes annoying, shaky motion High quality slow motion video capture and playback
Network	HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia: 850/900/2100 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Network bands will vary depending on the mobile operator and location.

Considering the HTC One X is available for almost the same price and has much better tech specs compared to the HTC One S, will you still consider purchasing this device? If you are an existing T-Mobile customer, it may be a good deal after all!

Check Out the HTC One S T-Mobile Offer here

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