Posted by masseur
HTC press release (PDF)
HTC Shift - the HTC Shift users in a new era in mobile computing as one of the first mobile computers globally to offer Microsoft Windows Vista and push email. Combining the power of Windows Vista with always-connected 3G/HSDSP connectivity, the HTC Shift delivers unparalleled functionality in a sleek, compact design. The HTC Shift is the first device to feature HTC's innovative new SnapVUE technology. SnapVUE provides instant access to emails, calendar, SMS messages and contacts without the need to fully boot up the device which helps conserve power and extend battery life. Weighing just 800g and equipped with a 7" touch sensitive 'slide-n-tilt' screen, the HTC Shift is the new way to work effectively on the move.
HTC Touch Dual - HTC Corp, the world's leading provider of Windows Mobile-based smart devices, today announced the European launch of the HTC Touch Dual, a new and more powerful member of the Touch family that integrates 3.5G wireless connectivity with a sleek and innovative sliding keypad design.
The HTC Touch Dual follows HTC's heritage of bringing a new level of simplicity to the power and feature rich device experience that today's mobile users demand. Taking a design cue from the stylish HTC Touch, the HTC Touch Dual adds high speed 3G/HSDPA connectivity and a slide out keybpad into a thin and narrow device designed for easy typing.
The HTC Touch Dual is the second device to feature HTC's TouchFLO, the same gesture-recognition technology as that in the HTC Touch, but now with new functionality including the ability to view photo slideshows using on-screen controls and to zoom and rotate images with only one hand. TouchFLO also allows enhanced finger touch scrolling and browsing of web pages, documents, messages and contact lists.
HTC S730 - An enhanced version of the successful HTC S710 handset that launched earlier this year, the HTC S730 adds 3G/HSDPA and a 400MHz processor for those consumers and business professionals who want high speed connectivity. It is a stylish and compact phone which features an auto-sliding QWERTY keyboard making it an ideal choice for the mobile professional who needs easy access to email, messaging and the internet while out of the office. The HTC S730 comes equipped with Windows Mobile 6 and a 256MB Flash memory wrapped in a sleek gun-metal grey casing.
HTC P6500 - Designed for the enterprise market, the HTC P6500 is ideal for use in a range of vertical sectors, from logistics companies to hospitals and police forces. Incorporating a 3.5" screen, 3 mega pixel camera with auto focus and barcode and fingerprint scanning capabilities, it offers the ideal features to be overlaid with programmes tailored to meet the specific needs of each enterprise. The HTC P6500 is equipped with 256MB internal memory with the option to add up to 1GB in addition to two external SD card slots. This powerful specification set is supported by 3G/HSDAP connectivity as well as a GPS ensuring that the P6500 is a fully future-proofed and versatile mobile platform.
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Posted by Aware
Ahh...finally......
Shift is everything the Advantage should have been(and more, probably)......
Posted by masseur
it looks very good and accordnig to Clove will be priced at the same level as current UMPC's (sub £800)
Posted by fatreg
On 2007-10-01 13:44:57, masseur wrote:
HTC P6500
Designed for the enterprise market, 3 mega pixel camera with auto focus
Is that not a slight oxymoron? most enterprises don't allow cam phones.....
also, like the monochrome look of one of them!
Posted by Aware
If you have a sensible TV at home, it could easily replace a mid-range notebook, from the specs I've seen! And of course, that it can manipulate a sim card, opens a wealth of possibilties!
Hmmm, a partition with Linux...hmmm......
EDIT: 2 Days standby???
That's impressive......
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Posted by masseur
most? as a freelance IT guy I have never been to a site where phone cameras were not allowed...
Posted by Prom1
So this announcement only confirms what the street new about for months.
Many blogs had shipping the SHIFT for some 2mths now. This official announcement is a delayed one. But still welcomed as the shift can launch Windows Mobile Pro OR fast OS switch to Windows Vista!~!
For such a large device Mobile Pro doesn't seem usuable unless to extend battery life (Vista =6hrs, Mobile Pro = 12hrs). However teh Shift is an excellent laptop replacement for a quick weekend in an attache case.
S730 is a good usuable product which will sell well.
What happened to the replacement Flip Windows Mobile Standard phone??! Will it have WiFi?
Posted by dazbradbury
What about the touch dual? Where are your pics of that massuer?!?
Posted by masseur
thanks, for some reason they put that in a separate press release but its now added to the first post
Posted by chrisfirst
Any info when will the S730 released?
Posted by masseur
as the press release says... "The HTC S730 wil be available from October"
Posted by belialwafu
On 2007-10-01 14:21:55, Aware wrote:
If you have a sensible TV at home, it could easily replace a mid-range notebook, from the specs I've seen! And of course, that it can manipulate a sim card, opens a wealth of possibilties!
Hmmm, a partition with Linux...hmmm......
EDIT: 2 Days standby???
That's impressive......
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[ This Message was edited by: Aware on 2007-10-01 13:26 ]
2 days?!!?! ****
Posted by dazbradbury
It's a real disappointment that no more devices with inbuilt GPS were announced. The S730 had potential to be a really great phone with built in GPS but as it stands I think it is just an S710 with a faster processor. Nice upgrade, but certainly not a revolution. The new Touch looks interesting, but it still seems that the TYTN II is the outstanding device in the HTC line up. I had another play with one on Friday and I really think I need to stump up the cash. I'm just waiting for prices to settle a little as I think they are still artificially high because demand is so high.
Posted by djtwistter
HTC Touch Dual is a joke why is it touch with a keypad it goes agains the hole touch
Posted by J273
Was really looking forward to the Dual slide....Looks the perfect phone and a replacement for my kaiser for sure.
but after hearing no GPS...I'm gutted.
Even though its got the same chipset in there as within the kaiser....Hmmm i wonder if it could be activated at a later date as was the case with the trinity.
Posted by masseur
the only one in this set that appeals to me is the shift and the more I read on the net about this final version the more interesting it sounds
but... the Samsung Q1 ultra is still apealing to me in this category and I'm going to have give it it some more thought before jumping in
Posted by J273
Expansys have the shift up for november 6th release.
Also ive just noticed the touch dual is order on request already.
Posted by masseur
yeah but notice their price of £910 vs Clove at around £790 which seems more reasonable for this
Posted by J273
jeez, Im liking it even more now.
Posted by djtwistter
On 2007-10-01 15:08:08, dazbradbury wrote:
What about the touch dual? Where are your pics of that massuer?!?
here are some pics
Posted by masseur
ditto.. especially as Nov 6th is exactly 1 week before my birthday so I have a good excuse
Posted by dazbradbury
if any of you decide to ditch the kaiser after upgrading to something else HTC then please let me know!
J273; Very interesting point regarding activation (hacking) of the gps at a later point. That would be a novel hack for sure. I didn't realise they were the same chipset until you pointed it out. Thanks!
Posted by Aware
Unless a miracle happens after today(
), I'll have to wait until xmas/January......
But I don't care...it's now got 40gb instead of 30, just keeps getting better!
Posted by J273
On 2007-10-01 20:50:00, dazbradbury wrote:
if any of you decide to ditch the kaiser after upgrading to something else HTC then please let me know!
J273; Very interesting point regarding activation (hacking) of the gps at a later point. That would be a novel hack for sure. I didn't realise they were the same chipset until you pointed it out. Thanks!
Yeah not 100% sure its going to be possible regarding unlocking/activating the GPS chip.
As much as i love the kaiser....I'm not a great fan of the slidey out keyboard from the side....Id much prefer the design of the touch slide.
If it does turn out that the GPS chip could be activated at a later date..I think id defo dump the kaiser in favour of the touch.
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Posted by djtwistter
On 2007-10-01 20:44:31, masseur wrote:
ditto.. especially as Nov 6th is exactly 1 week before my birthday so I have a good excuse
lolwhen is you bday and my b day is on the 16 of nov lol
Posted by masseur
On 2007-10-01 22:33:33, djtwistter wrote:
On 2007-10-01 20:44:31, masseur wrote:
ditto.. especially as Nov 6th is exactly 1 week before my birthday so I have a good excuse
lolwhen is you bday and my b day is on the 16 of nov lol
spot the big clue in bold!
Posted by wabre
On 2007-10-01 14:21:55, Aware wrote:
If you have a sensible TV at home, it could easily replace a mid-range notebook, from the specs I've seen! And of course, that it can manipulate a sim card, opens a wealth of possibilties!
Hmmm, a partition with Linux...hmmm......
EDIT: 2 Days standby???
That's impressive......
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[ This Message was edited by: Aware on 2007-10-01 13:26 ]
exactly my thoughts!!!! a good tv (or monitor) maybe a bigger keyboard if needed and especially a partiton with LINUX! this device will be a killer - at least for my needs!
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Posted by jakontil
yah seems as if the tytn II still the most appealing for now, meanwhile i'd stick with my vario IV till december
Posted by masseur
lotsapics