Absolute Gadget

HTC has certainly done more than other phone manufacturers to back the Android OS, but will its Tattoo take the Google smartphone OS to the masses.

Over the past few years, HTC has unleashed a barrage of Android devices, such as the G1, Hero and Magic. And while the Android brings a certain panache to the mobile arena, that panache costs in terms of pricing and lengthy tariff contracts.

To remedy this, The Tattoo was born. It is firmly aimed at the budget end of the market for those who want the Android but not the hefty bill.

OK, so it is not dirt cheap. You won't be buying this beauty for a fiver (not in 2010), but a £10 less a month of £100 off the cost of the device upfront is not to be sniffed at.

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