HTC launches the HTC TyTN II in Europe

By Steve Trotto, posted Tuesday, Aug. 28th, 2007
Reader Comments: 7

The ultimate mobile companion

Featuring global high speed HSDPA connectivity, in-built GPS for personal navigation and an innovative adjustable screen angle, this device is the ultimate mobile companion. The HTC TyTN II packs all the power of Windows Mobile® 6 into a unique new form factor, continuing HTC‟s 10-year heritage of innovation in device design. The 2.8-inch colour screen slides back to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, then tilts up to position the screen perfectly for reading and creating emails, using applications, or even just playing videos and games.

The HTC TyTN II allows users to get connected in any country with tri-band UMTS and quad-band EDGE. It boasts unrivalled worldwide 3.5G high speed internet – HSDPA, at speeds 9 times faster than 3G – and WiFi 802.11b/g to ensure users can enjoy high-speed surfing, uploading and downloading while roaming anywhere in the world. HTC HomeTM, HTC‟s new homescreen, offers easy access to photo dialing, text messages, calendar entries, emails and contacts, as well as one touch access to live weather conditions plus four-day forecasts. Leveraging the functionality of Windows Mobile® 6, the HTC TyTN II provides a complete suite of business applications including Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, contacts, calendar, push e-mail, notes, tasks, PDF viewer and more. In addition, HTC has included further applications such as a business card scanner and TomTom Navigator 6 (Taster edition) to complement the in-built GPS.

Read the full press release here

If the higher speeds were more widely available here in the states this device would definitely appeal to me more. I would love to have one, but would be dissapointed in not being able to use the device to its full potential. One thing I would like to know, can you slide the screen out in either direction? I see the hardware buttons are located on the left in the screen shots. That would kill it for me completely (I'm picky, I know)

Posted by SKyFox, Wednesday, Aug. 29th, 2007

mmm no TouchFLO mentioned in the press release.

Posted by turbocycle, Wednesday, Aug. 29th, 2007

NYC....but kinda of a mixed bag. I get HSDPA in alot of places in and around the city. However, where I live in the 5 boroughs, I only pickup EDGE. Not a big deal since I go 5 minutes away and I am picking it up again. ;)

Posted by JNGold, Tuesday, Aug. 28th, 2007

Also HSDPA 3.5G is even BETTER!! Faster speeds. Also FYI places like Chicago have it rolled out for AT&T..

Posted by David Ciccone, Tuesday, Aug. 28th, 2007

Ah but where are you located JNGold? I will admit there are a few places where you can get HSDPA, but to be honest I am looking to replace my T-Mobile MDA and the Wing is just not enough of an upgrade to warrant the cost. Now this device, is a whole different story. It is an actual upgrade and not just a few more megapixels on the camera.

Posted by fugita, Tuesday, Aug. 28th, 2007

Ummm..come again Fugita. I am using Hsdpa as I type this on my Treo.

I think I am the only one on the planet that is NOT excited about this device. :)

Posted by JNGold, Tuesday, Aug. 28th, 2007

See this is what I want, but I know once it comes to the US it will only have 1/2 the function and none of the fast connections.... HSDPA, 3.5G! Why is the US so far behind in wireless communications?

Posted by fugita, Tuesday, Aug. 28th, 2007

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