ETEN M700 side-by-side with HTC TyTN

Right after the ‘thinnest pocket pc phone’ with built in GPS, the ETEN X500, Eten Corporation released another innovative device the glofiish M700. The M700 is the first pocket pc phone with a build in QWERTY keyboard that has built-in wi-fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Its major competitor the HTC TyTN does not have a built in GPS but it does have support for 3G.

The glofiish M700 has a design different that the traditional pocket pc phones which depend on the touch screen and stylus to input data, it has a sliding QWERTY keyboard which enables the user to write SMS and email messages faster and easier.
The glofiish M700 supports GSM, GPRS and high-speed EDGE for voice and data connectivity almost worldwide, while IEEE802.11b/g support allows users to connect to public and private Wi-FI® networks when in range of suitable hotspots. For travelers, the glofiish M700 also features GPS and TMC functions delivered via an embedded SiRF Star III chipset allowing the glofiish M700 to handle both daily business needs and weekend leisure.

Differences and similarities of ETEN M700 and HTC TyTN

The table below shows a feature comparison of HTC TyTN and Glosfiish M700. Both devices have the same processor, Samsung SC3 2442 at 400 MHZ and the same amount of RAM and ROM. Their display is also identical, 2.8 inch TFT – LCD at 240 x 320 resolution. In terms of physical design the Glofiish M700 is a bit taller but thinner than the HTC TyTN but their differences are only a mater of millimetres so it is not so important. The weight of M700 is 165g and of HTC TyTN 176g.

For connectivity both devices are Quad Band GSM with support for GRPS and EDGE. They both have Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b /g. The HTC TyTN has also support for 3G and Infrared. On the other hand that M700 has a built in GPS Receiver. The expansion slot of both devices is a MicroSD.

Features Comparison of ETEN M700 and HTC TyTN

MODEL:	Glofiish M700	HTC TyTN
Operating System	Windows Mobile 5.0	Windows Mobile 5.0
Processor	Samsung SC3 2442 400 MHz Processor	Samsung SC32442A, 400 MHz
Memory	128 MB Flash ROM, 64 MB SDRAM	128MB ROM 64MB RAM
Display	2.8", 240 x 320, 65,536 colors, TFT-LCD	2.8'' TFT-LCD 240 X 320 with 65,536 colours
Dimensions(LxWxH)	117.5 x 59 x 19.6 mm	112.5 X 58 X 21.95 mm
Weight	165g (with battery)	176g with battery
Communications	GSM/EDGE Quad-band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GPRS/EGPRS Class B, Multi-slot Class 10 Bluetooth® v2.0 class 2 + EDR, WiFi IEEE802.11b/g Certificated	UMTS: 2100 for Europe, 850/1900 for US GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 Connectivity Bluetooth® 2.0 Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g Infrared IrDA SIR
GPS	Embedded SiRF Star III chipset, TMC function supported, SiRF Instant Fix ( Ephemeris Extension ) (subject to change by region)	NO
Camera	Built-in 2.0 mega pixels CMOS camera, up to 1600 x 1200 resolution	Main: 2 Mega pixel with macro shooting & flash light Second: Colour CIF camera Digital zoom: Up to 8x
Expansibility	Micro SD memory card	Micro SD memory card
Interface/Audio	Built-in microphone and speaker, external stereo headset jack, hands-free mode supported	Microphone/Speaker: Built-in/Dual, hands-free Headphone: AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3 codec
Interface/Data	Mini USB Sync, headset jack	Mini USB

12/27/2006 7:00:28 PM

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Re: ETEN M700 Vs HTC TyTN

Dear Dangerkittyz,

Thank you for contacting mypocketpcmobile.com

ETEN M700 is the first pocket pc phone with a slide out QWERTY keyboard and GPS. Of course we are aware of HP ipaq hw6900, in fact we made a review of Ipaq a couple of months ago (http://www.mypocketpcmobile.com/HPIPAQhw6915series6900Review/tabid/141/Default.aspx). What is missing from the sentense above is the word 'slide out' this is what we meant with a build in QWERTY keyboard. You are right as we stated that sentense it is a bit confusing but if you read further on that page you understand what we meant. Nevertheless thank you for your comments and we will add the word 'slide out' in order to make it more clear.

On 27 Dec 2006 10:20:29 -0800, dangerkittyz@hotmail.com <dangerkittyz@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Your comparison here is inaccurate:
> http://www.mypocketpcmobile.com/ETENM700andHTCTyTNComparisonReview/tabid/206/Default.aspx
> You list the ETEN Glofish (M700) as the "first ppc phone with built-in wifi,
> bt, qwerty keyboard and GPS". WRONG! You seemed to have missed the HP iPaq
> hw6900 series that's been on the market for nearly a YEAR! That's right,
> ALMOST A YEAR NOW! So let me correct you: THE HP IPAQ hw6900 SERIES IS THE
> FIRST PPC PHONE WITH WIFI, BT, QWERTY KEYBOARD & GPS!!! Not the Glofish!!!
> Please do your homework, research before posting majorly inaccurate
> information and correct your comparison article. Thank you. Danger

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