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HTC P3300 Review

The HTC P3300, also know as HTC Artemis and O2 XDA Orbit, is one of the pocket pc devices with a broad range of connectivity features. The HTC P3300 is a pocket pc phone edition and has built-in WI-FI, Bluetooth, FM Radio and a built in GPS receiver. Other devices with similar connectivity features are the HP iPAQ hw6915, ASUS P535 and the ETEN X500.

Until recently the HTC P3300 was an innovative device, with its small and stylish design and the full set of connectivity features including a GPS receiver. With the release of the ETEN X500, a device that is the thinnest pocket pc device with built-in GPS and a better processor than the HTC P3300, the standards have changed.

The HTC P3300 is the first attempt of HTC to produce a pocket pc with phone functionality and built-in GPS. Before the HTC P3300 there was the Qtek G100 but that pocket pc had no support for phone functionality so that device cannot consider as the predecessor of HTC P3300.

HTC P3300 Design:

What really makes the HTC P3300 a very attractive pocket pc it’s the design. The device measures 62,5mm (L) X 111mm (H) X 12,5mm (P) and weights only 124g. You can easily hold the device on one hand and with the presence of the jog wheel and trackball (HTC RollR) on the middle you can use it only with on hand. The trackball can be used for scrolling through the menus or to move the cursor on the screen and make selections as you do with a laptop trackball. On the left and right side of the wheel you can find the ‘make call / answer’ and ‘end call’ buttons as well as the dedicated windows mobile 5.0 keys. The power and dedicated camera button is located on the right side together with the stylus holder while the volume control slider, dedicated voice control key and soft reset button is located on the left side. On the back of the device you can find the 2.0-mega pixels camera, the self-portrait mirror and a socket for an external GPS Antenna. At the bottom there is the microphone jack and the USB connector. On the top of the HTC P3300 resides the external speaker. The microSD expansion slot is located beneath the battery.

The display is a QVGA, 2.8” size with 65K colours and the standard 320 x 240 pixels resolution. The quality and brightness of the display is good and can be viewed very nice from different angles and under different conditions (dark-light).

The overall quality of the device is very good and it gives you a feeling of a well-built and solid structure.

HTC P3300 GPS:

One of the most important features of HTC P3300 that distinguish this device from other pocket pc devices is the built in GPS receiver. The GPS receiver embedded is a SIRF-STAR III Chipset with tomtom navigator 6 software. By default you can download one free map to use on your GPS device. In addition to the built-in GPS receiver, as mentioned earlier, there is also a socket for an external GPS antenna for better satellite reception.

The HTC P3300 offers 2 GPS related software. The first is the Quick GPS. Quick GPS is a program made by HTC and is included in HTC P3300 that is used to speed up the time for determining your GPS position by downloading the latest satellite data via and Internet connection (GPRS, WI-FI, ActiveSync).

The second GPS related software is TomTom navigator 6. TomTom is one of the best GPS software in the market and it really adds value to the GPS functionality of HTC P3300. Once you download your free city-map you are presented with a demo of how to use your GPS software and you are ready to go.

Overall the reception of the GPS is very good and the size of the device makes it handy to use in the car (using the card holder) but also on the move either using the neck strap (attached on the bottom of the device) or in your hand. Mind that the use of GPS for a long time reduces the battery life and this is bad if you use the device as a phone.

HTC P3300 Camera:

The camera of HTC P3300 has a 2-mega pixels resolution. It is the same camera as the one used in HTC TyTN but with no macro-mode, auto-focus or flash. The quality of the camera pictures is very good especially in good lighting conditions. There are a number of options available for taking pictures and video (different size and resolution, picture quality, effects etc.).

HTC P3300 Connectivity:

Besides the built-in GPS receiver described above the HTC P3300 has support for Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and FM Radio.

The Bluetooth profiles supported include:
A Hands-Free Profile (HFP) which can be used for Bluetooth connection between headset and device, a Human Interface Device Profile (HID) for Bluetooth keyboard connection, advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) for sound transfer, Personal Area Network Profile (PAN) but Bluetooth network connection with a PC and SIM Access Profile (SAP) which can be used for accessing a SIM Card of a Bluetooth phone from another Bluetooth phone.

The FM Radio of HTC P3300 is simple to use with good quality. To activate the radio you need to add the external stereo headsets to the device. You can manual search thought the stations and use the 20 memory slots to save your favourite stations or perform an automatic search.

HTC P3300 Performance:

The performance of the HTC P3300 is something that was discussed even before its release. The presence of the TI OMAP processor at 200 MHZ was one of the disappointing factors for this device with the plethora of connectivity features. Before HTC P3300 was even launched some suggested that the processor will be slow to satisfy the performance requirements of the average pocket pc user. This was said because the same TI OMAP processor was available on the QTEK 9100 and S200 and the performance was not so good.

The truth about HTC P3300 performance is that the 200 MHZ is not enough to satisfy the demanding pocket pc user but it is sufficient to satisfy the average pocket pc user (at least some of them). In other words when you can accept the fact it may take up to 1 second for the Start menu to open and that the device will be very slow when you open a couple of applications the same time the HTC P3300 will be the device for you. If you want to use SKYPE (over Wi-Fi) and have a quick response from your device when you play a game or do your PDA tasks then the performance of HTC P3300 will not leave you satisfied. On the other hand if you want a slim and compact device to use as your regular phone with built-in GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and do not have any special requirements (e.g. Skype) then the speed may not be such an important factor.

HTC P3300 Software

HTC P3300 is running Windows Mobile 5.0 AKU 3.0. Besides the applications and functionality offered by WM 5.0 you can find the following applications bundled with HTC P3300:

ClearVue PDF. This application is equivalent to Acrobat Reader for pocket pc. With ClearVue PDF you can open and read PDF documents on your pocket pc.

MIDlet Manager. This application can be used to Load and runs java scripts on your HTC P3300 pocket pc.

ZIP Application. This application can be used to handle ZIP files on your Pocket PC

Smart Dialing. Enables fast search in contacts, similar to that found on WM for Smartphone.

QuickGPS - Application used to quickly identify GPS Position by connecting to the internet (via GPRS, wi-fi) and download co-ordinates.

TomTom navigator 6 - GPS Features - The GPS Software used on the HTC P3300 is TomTom Navigator 6.

HTC P3300 with build in GPS and TomTom NAVIGATOR 6

Features:

Easy to use: The simple installation and intuitive user menu gives you the perfect navigation experience.

Detailed maps of your region & the major roads of
Europe on a memory card: Door-to-door navigation in your region and cross border navigation to any town in Europe.

Clear and accurate spoken and visual instructions: Easy to follow route instructions and crystal clear 2D or 3D maps lead you from door-to-door whether you travel by car, by bike or on foot.

Easy call handling: Never miss a call or SMS message while navigating through on-screen instructions.
Navigate direct to contacts stored in your address book.

Easy to useEffortless installation: Everything is on the memory card, just insert in your device, activate and you're set to navigate.

Intuitive user menu: The easy-to-use menu gives you the perfect navigation experience.

Portable: Easy to take with you whether you travel by car (using the TomTom in-car Holder), by bike or on foot.

High sensitive SiRF Star 3 GPS receiver: Ensures a quick GPS fix and optimal and accurate reception.

Improved power management: To optimize the battery life of your PDA or mobile phone.

Customisable status bar: Improve readability by customizing your status bar to show only the information you need.

Tip feature: Discover everything your NAVIGATOR has to offer with useful on-screen tips.

Extensive guided tour: Pick up features quickly and get the most out of your TomTom NAVIGATOR from the start.

Extensive preferences: From temperature (C/F) to air pressure (Pascal or Mbar), and more.

The latest and most complete maps: Detailed maps of your region and the major roads of Europe, pre-installed on a memory card. For door-to-door navigation in your region and cross border navigation to any town in Europe.

Route choice: Plan your route to fit your requirements, such as: quickest, shortest, by foot, avoiding toll roads and congestion charge areas, by required arrival time, etc..

View routes: Preview and test your TomTom’s proposed route before you set off.
Itinerary Planning: Programme in the schedule of places you want to visit before you leave the house.

Fast re-routing: Miss a turn or instruction and your TomTom instantly recalculates your route from your current location.
Easy location search and selection: Choose how you want to define your destination: street & house number, postcode (UK & NL only), contact, GPS coordinates, city center or intersection.

Points of Interest: Café, car park, cinema or petrol station. 1000’s of POI’s pre-installed. Search by proximity to current location, on your route, near a specific city, etc..

Clear user interface: Crystal-clear 2D or 3D graphics, nightview and 65,000 colours. For optimal visibility.

Realistic visual instructions: Visuals on your NAVIGATOR replicate road signs, making them easier to follow.

Pedestrian centric map: View your position using the special 2D map view which is fixed in one position and which can be zoomed in and out for better orientation when navigating on foot.

Huge choice: TomTom NAVIGATOR speaks some 22 languages in over 50 different voices.

Compass: Displays compass on screen, for even better orientation.

Easy call handling: On-screen instructions remain visible while making phonecalls or receiving SMS messages.

Dial a POI: Directly call a POI from the main menu.

TomTom HOME: Use TomTom HOME software to manage the files on your device (maps, etc), get new updates on your PC or Mac in advance, and much more.

Pre-installed Safety Cameras database: The most up-to-date available list of safety cameras is pre-installed on your NAVIGATOR.

TomTom NAVIGATOR comes ready for a wide range of TomTom PLUS services and downloads, including:

Real-time traffic: Up-to-the-minute traffic information, jam alerts and road condition warnings. 1 month trial for free*, click here for offer and availability.

Real-time weather reports: A real-time overview of the weather before you leave, including 5-day forecasts for the place you’re going.

Safety cameras: Receive and report alerts when there are safety cameras coming up, fixed or mobile.

Maps: City, national and regional maps. Just download the areas you need.

Voices: Download funny and famous voices to bring variety and fun to your journey.

POI’s: 1000’s of extra POI’s are downloadable.

TomTom Buddies: Instant Messaging and more, allowing a user to keep in touch with a selected group of people and keep track of their locations.

TomTom is committed to make driving more safely on the roads. Our navigation solutions encourage you to get from A to B as safely as possible.

Clear & accurate spoken and visual instructions: Easy to follow, calm instructions given with plenty of notice mean that you can focus on your driving.

Speeding alert: Alerts you that you’re speeding, even if you're not in navigation mode.

Safety cameras: Receive and report alerts when there are safety cameras coming up, fixed or mobile.

Safety Lock: Disable a number of menu items before you start driving, ensuring that maximum attention is kept on the road.

HTC P3300 - What's in the Box

When you buy the HTC P3300 you can expect to find the following items in the box:

1. HTC P3300 pocket pc phone
2. Extra stylus
3. AC Charger
4. Car Charger
5. USB Cable
6. stereo headset (usb)
7. Car windscreen mount kit

HTC P3300 Review Conclusion:

The HTC P3300 is one of the devices with an excellent set of connectivity options. The built-in GPS, Bluetooth and WI-FI are a perfect combination. The device does not have a QWERTY keyboard neither does it support 3G. Once the HTC P3300 was announced it was an innovative device. At that time no other pocket pc device was available with the features of HTC P3300. Once the 3300 was released another device, the ETEN X500 came to market. The ETEN is a similar device with the same connectivity options but with a much faster processor. It is difficult to say that the HTC P3300 is not a good choice for a pocket pc phone since the only ‘bad’ thing about it it’s the processor. It is easy though to say that there are better devices with the same features, like the ETEN X500 and even better the ASUS P535 (upcoming device). The ETEN X500 is 430 GBP and the HTC P3300 440 GBP.

HTC P3300 Review: Comparison with HTC P3600

Design:
As mentioned above both the HTC P3300 and HTC P3600 share a compact and stylish design. The HTC P3300 measures 108mm x 58mm x 16.8mm and the HTC P3600 has the same height and width but it is about 2 millimeters thicker (108mm x 58.2mm x 18.4mm). The weight of HTC P3300 is 130g and of HTC P3600 150g. The display of both devices is 2.8” transflective TFT-LCD, 240 x 320 with 64K colors. 

The ergonomics of HTC P3300 and HTC P3600 is different, the major difference being the presence of the HTC RollR (Track ball and track wheel) on the HTC P3300 and the existence of 5-way Navigation Control and Jog Wheel on the HTC P3600. Having tried both devices, we can say that the 5-way navigation control and Jog Wheel on the HTC P3600 is much more user friendly and helpful than the HTC RollR on the HTC P3300. With the HTC RollR you sometimes get the feeling that the roll is too loose or even broken and that makes your navigation experience a bit frustrating. On the other hand the Jog Wheel and the 5-way navigation control on the HTC P3600 is a very reliable way of navigating though the device menus using only one hand. It is the best combination of navigation controls we have seen so far on a pocket pc device.

Processor:
The processing power of these pocket pc phones is another major difference. The HTC P3300 is equipped with a TI OMAP™ 850 processor running at 201 MHz  and the HTC P3600 is equipped with a Samsung® SC32442A processor 400 MHz. The difference between the processing power and performance of the two processors is noticeable with the Samsung being more efficient and faster. This does not mean that the performance of TI OMAP is bad; simply it means that the HTC P3600 is faster. On our review of HTC P3300 we noted that the device is not recommended for demanding pocket pc users who want the fastest possible pocket pc but is enough and good for the average pocket pc user. It can run most of the applications without problems. On the other hand the HTC P3600 is a fast pocket pc which can satisfy the most demanding users.

Memory and Expansion:
The memory for both devices is the ‘standard’ in our days 128 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM but the expansion slot is different. The HTC P3300 has a microSD slot and the HTC P3600 has a miniSD expansion slot. In general the miniSD is preferable because the price of buying one is cheaper and currently is has more capacity than the microSD cards.

Phone Network Support and Connectivity Features:
Another major difference of HTC P3300 and HTC P3600 can be found in the network and connectivity features. In simple terms the HTC P3300 has a built in GPS receiver and the HTC P3600 does not, and on the other side the HTC P3600 has support for 3G while the HTC P3300 does not support 3G. Both devices have Quad band support for GSM/GPRS/EDGE and in addition the HTC P3600 has also support for Tri-band HSDPA/UMTS 2100 (EU), 850/1900 (US).
There is built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 on both devices and infrared for HTC P3600 only.

The HTC P3300 also has an FM Radio while the HTC P3600 does not.

Camera and Applications:
There is a 2 mega-pixel camera on both devices. The camera is located on the back of the device. The HTC P3600 also has an extra VGA camera on the front that is used for Video Calling and for taking self portrait pictures.

For bundled applications both devices have the HTC Communication manager, a very simple and useful application that is used to control all the connectivity features on the device. Also both pocket pc’s have applications for pictures and video, ZIP software for handling Zip files on the pocket pc, PDF Viewer for viewing PDF files, Bluetooth explorer (for file sharing) and  a backup software. In addition the HTC P3300 has a GPRS monitoring software and GPS Navigator software (TomTom navigator 6).

Battery:
The battery of HTC P3300 is Lithium-ion 1200 mAh with a maximum talk time of 5 hours (GSM) and up to 200 hours standby. The HTC P3600 has a Lithium-ion 1500 mAh with a talk time of 5 hours for GSM and 4 hours for UMTS. The standby time is 200 – 250 hours for GSM and 180 – 250 hours UMTS.

Price:
The price of HTC P3300 is aprx 450 GBP and of HTC P3600 is aprx 460 GBP.

HTC P3300 specifications:

Windows Mobile Smartphone: HTC Cavalier

A new smartphone by HTC is under development and it is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2007. The smartphone codename is HTC CAVALIER. The device is expected to run Windows mobile 5.0 phone edition (for smartphone). The processor will be a Samsung S3C2440 at 400 MHZ with 128 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM. The display of the HTC Cavalier will be at 2.4 inch with 320 X 240 resolution. For expansion the device will have a MicroSD slot. In terms of connectivity the HTC Cavalier will have bluetooth, wi-fi and will also support GSM /GPRS and EDGE. The camera will be at 2.0 mega pixels. The HTC Cavalier will also feature HTC’s JOGGR™ touch sensitive navigation bar, ensuring easy access to the windows mobile 5.0 family of applications.

The HTC Cavalier is suppose to be the new version of HTC S620 (Excalibur), a thin smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard on the front. From the specifications of the new HTC Cavalier one can see that the dimensions will be very similar to the HTC S620 and that the upcoming HTC Cavalier will carry a better processor (Samsung 400MHZ instead of TI OMAP 200 MHZ of S620) and probably a better camera. (2.0 megapixels instead of 1.3 megapixels.)

image source for HTC Cavalier: http://solopalmari.com

HTC Cavalier Specifications

Pocket PC Phone : HTC P4350 (Herald)

HTC released a new pocket pc phone, the HTC P4350 - codename HTC Herald. The device has a sliding QWERTY keyboard and runs Windows Mobile 5.0. It is a similar device to the upcoming ETEN M700. Unlike the HTC TyTN the HTC P4350 (Herald) does not have support for 3G but it is Quad-band GSM with GPRS and EDGE. The processor is  a TI OMAP 200 MHZ with 128 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM. In terms of connectivity the device has built-in WI-FI and supports bluetooth 2.0.

The HTC P4350 (Herald) will be another device from HTC with a sliding QWERTY keyboard but targeted for those who want a cheap device and do not care for 3G support. The TI OMAP processor at 200 MHZ will increase battery talk time but will impose constraints on the use of applications (like SKYPE for example) and gaming.

HTC P4350 Overview

With the convenience of instantly synchronised Outlook® email, contacts and calendar through Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 Direct Push you can be in touch wherever you are. With Pocket MSN® you can also connect to Hotmail® and MSN® messenger.

When doing business, manage your Word®, Excel® and PowerPoint® documents on the go - the full auto-sliding keyboard makes editing a breeze.

If you just want to relax, you can enjoy your music and video through Windows Media® Player, enhanced with Stereo Bluetooth® wireless sound quality.

HTC P4350 Highlights

Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 PDA phone with instant access to your email.
Slim and compact with auto sliding full keyboard.
Full connectivity with Quad-band, EDGE, Bluetooth® 2.0 and Wi-Fi®.
Windows Media® Player and Pocket MSN® with MSN® Messenger.
View Word, Excel®, PowerPoint® and PDF documents on the go.

Click here to compare HTC P4350 with HTC TyTN

HTC P4350 (Herald) Specifications

Pocket PC Mobile: HTC P3600

The HTC P3600 is HTC’s next generation PDA, building on its successful predecessors the HTC Prophet (imate-JAmin / Qtek S200) and Magician (i-mate JAM / Qtek S100).

It is a 3G phone and HSDPA ready. It runs Windows Mobile 5.0 on a Samsung MSP4 processor at 400 MHZ. The memory is 128 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM and its size is almost identical to the i-mate JAM (108mm(L)x 58.2mm(W)x 18.4mm(T)). The camera is at 2.0 megapixels.

This phone can be considerd a natural upgrade for the JAM and JAMin and is expected to be very successful and popular.

The HTC P3600 will be available across Europe  from September 2006. by 30 October 2006.

Price: Aprx 380 GPB

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Specification:

 Platform
- Microsoft Windows Mobile Version 5.0 - PocketPC Phone Edition
• Dimension
- Typical: 108mm(L)x 58.2mm(W)x 18.4mm(T)
- Typical: <150g with battery pack
• Processor/Chipset
- Baseband: Qualcomm MSM 6275
- CPU: Samsung MSP4 Processor 400MHz
• Memory
- Flash ROM: 128 MB
- RAM: 64 MB SDRAM
• LCD Module
- 2.8" 240 x 320 dots Resolution
- 65K-color TFT Transmmisive LCD with white LED
• Back light
- Sensitive Touch Screen
• HSDPA/UMTS/GPRS/ EDGE/GSM Functional
- Internal Antenna
- Dual mode HSDPA/UMTS and GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- - HSDPA/UMTS
- - Tri-band 2100 MHz and /850/1900 MHz
- - GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- - Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- HSDPA/UMTS
- - UMTS: R99 compliant
- - HSDPA: Release 5 compliant
- EDGE/GPRS/GSM
- - (E)GPRS class B
- - Multi-slot standard class 10
- - WAP over (E)GPRS
- - (E)GPRS indicator
- - Coding Scheme
- - (E)GPRS PBCCH
- Global Roaming
- Auto Band Switching
- Handover and cell reselection between 2G & 3G
- Audio Codec: AMR/EFR/FR/HR
- Generic Service
- - Call holding, waiting, forwarding, Call barring
- - CLI (Calling Line Identity)
- - SMS (Short Message Service)
-- Display own number
- - Network selection
- - Cell broadcast
-- Multi-party conference capability
-- Phase 2+ Unstructured Supplementary Service Data
- - Network Lock
- - CPHS
- USIM/SIM
- - 1.8 / 3V of UICC
- - USIM Application
- - SIM Application Tool Kit
- - Over the Air (OTA) programming
- - Fixed Dialing Number (FDN)
- - Abbreviation Dial Number (ADN)
- - Security Pin 1 & 2 control
• Digital Camera Specification
- Main Camera: 2.0 Mega Pixels CMOS
- Second Camera: VGA CMOS
- Lighting: Min. 5 Lux
- "Continuous" Digital Zoom
- Night Mode
• Keyboard/Button/Switch
- Power button
- 5-way Navigation d-pad
- Send/Hands-free button
- End button
- Voice command / Voice record button
- Two Soft-key button
- Start button
- OK button
- Full-Scrolling Jog Wheel/Volume up & down
- Back button
- Camera capture button
- Reset
• Notification
- One bi-color LED for UMTS/GSM
- Two respective -LEDs for Bluetooth/ WiFi notification
- Vibration for notification
- Notification by LED, vibration, sound, and message on the display
• Audio
- Microphone
- Receiver
- Loud Speaker (Support Hands-free Mode)
- Audio sampling rate
- - Decode: 16-bits with 8KHz, 11KHz, 22KHz, 44.1KHz and 48KHz
- - Encode: 16-bits with 8KHz, 16KHz
- AMR/AAC/WAV/Wma/MP3 codec
• Connectivity & Interface
- Bluetooth
- Compliant with v2.0
- Class 2 transmit power
- Supported profiles:
- GAP (generic access profile)
- SPP (serial port profile)
- OPP (object push profile)
- DUN (dial-up networking profile)
- GOEP (generic object exchange profile)
- ActiveSync (legacy application via SPP)
- HSP (headset profile)
- HFP (handsfree profile)
- A2DP (advanced audio distribution profile)
- AVRCP (audio/video remote control profile)
- Service discovery application profile
- SIM Access Profile
- HID (human interface device profile)
• - WiFi
- - IEEE 802.11b/g compliant
- - Internal WLAN antenna
- Infrared IrDA SIR
- Mini SD card slot
- 1.8V/3V USIM/SIM card slot
- Mini USB 1.1 full speed
- External RF connector with cover
• Power
- Battery
- Removable and chargeable Lithium ion polymer
- Typical capacity: 1500 mAh
- AC adaptor
- AC input: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
- DC output: 5V and 1A
• Stylus
- Stylus with lock type mechanism
• Hanger Hole
• Accessories
- Inbox
- AC adapter w/ mini-USB power plug
- Sync. Cable (mini-USB/USB)
- Battery
- Stereo wired headset with microphone
- Optional
- Carrying Case
- Car Adapter [optional]
- Battery Charger [optional]
- 11-pin to 3.5 Ø connector [optional]
• Microsoft Windows Mobile PPC Phone Edition
- Pocket Outlook: Calendar, Contacts, Messaging, Tasks, & Voice Notes
- Push Mail
- Internet Explorer Mobile
- Office Mobile: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint Mobile
- Windows Media Player 10 Mobile
- Pictures & Videos
- ActiveSync Client
- Pocket MSN
- Device Management
- OTA Provisioning
- Terminal Service Client
- Calculator
- Games
• Value Added Applications
- Camera / Camcorder
- 3G-324M Video Telephony
- ZIP
- Phone pad
- MMS Client
- Java virtual machine (J2ME, CLDC 1.1, MIDP 2.0)
- Voice Dial & Command
- PDF Viewer
- OMA DRM Engine
- SIM Manager
- Comm. Manager
- Smart Dial
- STK
• Regulatory
- R&TTE
- BQB certiication
- Windows Mobile Logo (NTSL)
- USB certification

Pocket PC Device: HTC P3300

HTC First dedicated navigation PDA. It includes build in GPS and the latest TomTom Navigator 6 software is pre-installed.

To enable and help user experience with menu navigation it has the HTC RollR (trackball and Track Wheel).

The processor is an TI OMAP 850 at 200 MHZ with 128 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM.
The monitor is 2.8” (320x240) color TFT LCD (touch panel).

The device also includes an FM Radio, WI-FI, Bluetooth and a 2.0 megapixel digital camera.

Retailing from October 2006  from 27 October , the HTC P3300 will be available with a “taster pack” of one free map or as a full version pre-loaded with a complete set of
maps for Western Europe (Premium).

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Price:  550 GBP (Premium),  435 GPB (Taster Pack)

Specifications:

 - Slim GPS PDA Phone
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC Phone Edition
• Processor/Chipset
- TI OMAP 850, 200 MHz
• Memory
- ROM: 128MB
- RAM: 64MB
• LCD Module
- 2.8" 240 x 320 color TFT LCD
- LED backlight
- Sensitive Touch Screen
• GSM/GPRS/ EDGE Functional Block
- Internal antenna
- GSM Quad-band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- EDGE/GPRS: class B, Multi-slot standard class 10 GPS
- Internal GPS antenna
- 20 parallel channel GPS receiver
• FM Radio
- Tuning range: 87.5Mhz ~ 108.5Mhz
• Wireless LAN
- WiFi 802.11b/g
• Device-to-Device Connectivity
- Bluetooth 2.0
• Digital Camera
- 2 mega-pixel CMOS image sensor
• Power
- Battery
- Removable and chargeable battery, 1,250 mAh
- AC adaptor
- AC input: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Keyboard/Button/Switch
- Power Button
- Volume up & down Button
- Voice dialer /Voice recorder Button
- Camera capture Button
- 2 Softkey Buttons
- Send/Hands-free Button
- End Button
- Start Button
- OK Button
- GPS Button
- Portal Button
- 8-way track ball w/ action
- Track wheel
- Reset Switch
• Notification
- One bi-color LED for GSM network status, notification, and charging status
- One Bi-color LEDs (Blue & Green) and One Orangecolored
LED on in the second lens for WiFi (Green),
Bluetooth (Blue), and GPS (Amble) status
- Notification by LED, sound, message, and vibration
• Audio
- Microphone
- Receiver
- Loud speaker for Hands-free and GPS voice instruction support
• Interface
- 3V SIM Card slot
- MicroSD Card slot
- HTC ExtUSB (11-pin, mini-USB & audio jack in one)
- External Antenna Connector
- External GPS Antenna Connector
• Stylus
- Lock type mechanism
• Hanger Accessories
- Standard
- AC adapter
- USB Sync. Cable
- Stereo wired headset with microphone and FM radio antenna support
- Stylus
- User manual, quick start guide & software CD
- Option
- Pouch
- Mono Bluetooth headset
- Stereo Bluetooth headset
- Car adapter
- Car holder
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC Phone Applications
- Pocket Outlook
- Calendar, Contacts, Messaging, Tasks, & Voice Notes
- DirectPush Mail
- Internet Explorer Mobile
- Office Mobile
- Word, Excel, & PowerPoint Mobile
- Windows Media Player 10 Mobile
- Pictures & Videos
- ActiveSync Client
- Pocket MSN
- Modem Link
- Device Management
- OTA Provisioning
- Terminal Service Client
- Calculator
- Games
• Value Added Applications
- Camera capture utility
- Camcorder utility
H.263, MPEG4
- WMP 10 DirectShow plug in to support playing more
audio/video format
- Audio Codec
- MP3/ WMA / AMR/ AAC/ AAC+ (optional)
- Video Codec
- MPEG4 / H.263 / Motion JPG
- MMS Client
- PDF Viewer
- ZIP
- SIM Manager
- Comm. Manager
- Voice Dial
- Smart Dialing
- OMA DRM v1.0
- STK 99
- Backup Tool - FM Radio Application - GPS navigation software [optional]

Pocket PC Mobile : HTC TyTN Review

HTC has launched their first device under their name the TyTN until now HTC had manufactured devices for other companies like imate,T-Mobile, orange and so on. TyTN is a very interesting device and the first useable 3G windows mobile device the first one was HTC Universal (imate jasjar…) but due its size and weight was far from being a useable everyday phone. TyTN shares the same design concept as imate kjam first appear about a year ago but other than looks the rest of the hardware is dramatically changed. The processor has been replaced with a Samsung 400 MHz, 3G, UMTS are also present both for data and video telephony also Bluetooth and wi-fi are present. The screen remain the same a qvga(320×240) but the overall stability and performance of the phone compared to the kjam is vastly improved.

Quick Facts:

Design:

The design of HTC TyTN is excellent. It measures only 112 x 58 x 22 mm. It is thinner than K-JAM . Taking into account that the TyTN has a large screen and a QWERTY sliding keyboard then its size is considered normal. If it was smaller then you could not easily use the keyboard or take advantage of the large screen. It is a trade off, if you want full QWERTY keyboard and relatively large screen then you need to compromise for the size.

Speed

The overall performance of the TyTN is very good. The 400 MHz Samsung processor is more than capable of leaving the TyTn user very satisfied. For sure it responds better than the K-JAM when you slide in / out the keyboard and when you switch to camera mode.

Memory

The HTC comes with 64MB RAM; 128MB flash. The device has about 50MB of free memory after a hard reset. You can increase the memory by adding a microSD card.

Camera

The HTC TyTN is equipped with a 2 Mega Pixel Camera with Macro Mode on the back and  0.3 Mega pixel camera on the front for 3G video calls. The quality of the images is good when there is enough light, in other cases the picture quality could be better.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11g and Bluetooth v2.0 (without EDR)

Phone features
GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad band (850/900/1800/1900),

Battery life

Battery Life is good, if you take into account that the phone is running a 400MHZ processor.
With average usage you it can take you more than 2 days. For pocket pc phones this is more than satisfactory.

Specifications:

Key features and specs of the TyTN, according to HTC, include:
• Operating system -- Windows Mobile 5.0 with Messaging and Security Feature Pack
• Processor -- Samsung "stacked" CPU, clocked at 400 MHz
• Memory -- 64MB RAM; 128MB flash
• Display -- 2.8-inch 240 x 320 pixels, 64K-color transflective touchscreen TFT LCD with LED backlight
• Communications:
o Dual-mode, HSDPA/UMTS 2100MHz for Europe; 850/1900MHz for USA)
o GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad band (850/900/1800/1900)
o Internal antenna
• Dual cameras:
o 2 megapixel color CMOS camera with macro function
o Second color CMOS CIF camera for video telephony
• Audio:
o Built-in microphone
o Loudspeaker for hands-free operation
o AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3 codec
• Wireless:
o Bluetooth v2.0 (without EDR)
o WiFi supporting IEEE 802.11b/g (build option)
• Battery:
o 1350 mAh Lithium-ion polymer
o Standby time -- up to 200 hours for GSM, up to 250 hours for UMTS
o Talk time (screen off) -- 4 to 5 hours for GSM; 2 to 4 hours for UMTS
o Media playback -- 8 hours (WMV); 12 hours (WMA)
• Size -- x x inches 4.5 x 2.3 x 0.9 inches (113 x 58 x 22 mm)
• Weight -- 6.2 ounces (176 g) including battery pack

Feature Comparison of HTC TyTn -  imate K-JAM-  iMate JAMin - i-mate JazJar

Features comparison of HTC TyTN and HTC P4350.

The HTC TyTN and HTC P4350 are two devices manufactured by HTC that have a similar design; both devices have a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Besides the keyboard there are other similarities and differences between these two devices. Below you can see a comparison of the features of the HTC TyTN and HTC P4350.

Design:
Both devices have a slide out QWERTY keyboard and they have about the same size. The HTC TyTN measures 112.5mm x 58mm x 21.95mm and the HTC P4350
109 x 59 x 17 millimeters. Of course the HTC P4350 is shorter and thinner but the differences are only a couple of millimeters which is not so important. The weight of HTC P4350 is 168g and of TyTN 176g. The display of both devices is 2.8” transflective TFT-LCD, 240 x 320 with 64K colors. The windows mobile buttons and the 5-way Navigation Control is positioned just below the display for both pocket pcs and in addition the HTC TyTN has the HTC Jog Wheel on the side. This is a very useful feature that is also available on the HTC P3600.

Processor:
The HTC TyTN has a Samsung® SC32442A, running at 400 MHz while the HTC P4350 has a TI OMAP 200MHZ processor. This is one of the big differences these devices have. There are several benchmark tests around that can prove that there is a difference in performance between these two processors. The 400 MHZ is one of the advantages of HTC TyTN over HTC P4350.

Memory and Expansion:
In terms of memory and expansion the HTC P4350 and HTC TyTN have no differences. Both devices have 128 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM. They both have a MicroSD memory expansion slot.

Phone Network Support and Connectivity Features:
The HTC TyTN is a 3G enabled pocket pc phone with support for Tri-band HSDPA/UMTS 2100 (EU), 850/1900 (US) while HTC P4350 does not support 3G. Both devices have support for GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad-band 850, 900, 1800, 1900. Also Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 is available on both pocket pc. In addition the HTC TyTN has infrared port while the HTC P4350 does not.

Camera and Applications:
The HTC TyTN has two cameras. One is located on the front above the display. It is a VGA camera used in Video Calling and for self portrait pictures and the second camera is a 2 mega-pixels camera which is located on the back. The HTC P4350 has one camera (2 mega-pixels) on the back of the device.

For bundled applications both devices have the HTC Communication manager, a very simple and useful application that is used to control all the connectivity features on the device. Also both pocket pc’s have applications for pictures and video, ZIP software for handling Zip files on the pocket pc and PDF Viewer for viewing PDF files. In addition to the above the HTC P4350 includes Bluetooth explorer (for file sharing), a backup software and GRPS monitoring software.

Battery:
The battery of HTC P4350 is Lithium-ion polymer, 1130 mAh and the talk time is between 3.5 and 5 hours. The battery of HTC TyTN is Lithium-ion polymer, 1350 mAh and the talk time is between 4 -5 hours. The standby times are up tp 200 hours for the HTC P4350 (GSM) and up to 200 hours for the HTC TyTN (GSM) and upto 250 hours (UMTS).

Price:
The HTC TyTN is sold for aprx 455 GBP and the HTC P4350 for aprx 380 GBP.

HTC TyTN Vs HTC P4350 Comparison Table

Comparison of HTC TyTN with ETEN M700

Differences and similarities of ETEN M700 and HTC TyTN

POCKET PC MOBILE: HTC S620

The HTC S620 is a windows mobile smartphone. It is  very thin (12.8mm) and very light (just 130g with battery).

It is the first device to feature HTC’s JOGGR™ touch sensitive navigation bar, ensuring easy access to the windows mobile 5.0 family of applications.

It includes a QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4 inch display.

For connectivity is offers: Quad band GPRS/EDGE, WiFi  and Bluetooth.

It will be available across Europe from October 2006 at aprx 315 GPB.

Specifications:

• Platform
- Messaging centric Smartphone with QWERTY
• keyboard
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
• Processor/Chipset
- TI OMAP 850, 200 MHz
• Memory
- ROM: 128 MB
- RAM: 64 MB
• LCD Module
- 2.4" 320 x 240 color LCD
- LED back light
• GSM/GPRS/ EDGE Functional Block
- Internal antenna
- GSM Quad-band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- EDGE/GPRS: class B, Multi-slot standard class 10
• Wireless LAN
- WiFi 802.11b/g
• Device-to-Device Connectivity
- Bluetooth 2.0
• Digital Camera
- 1.3 mega-pixel CMOS image sensor
• Power
- Battery
- Removable and chargeable battery, 970mAh
- AC adaptor
- AC input: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Keyboard/Button/Switch
- Power Key
- Send/ Hands-free key
- End/ Key lock key
- 2 soft keys
- Home Key
- Back Key
- 5-way navigator
- 3-way Jog bar, Start key, Back key
- 10-column QWERTY keyboard
• Notification
- One bi-color LED for GSM network status, notification, and charging status
- Two respective (blue and green) LEDs in one lens for
• Bluetooth / WiFi
- Notification by LED, sound, message, and vibration
• Audio
- Microphone
- Receiver
- Loud speaker for Hands-Free supported
• Interface
- 3V SIM Card slot
- MicroSD Card slot
- HTC ExtUSB (11-pin, mini-USB & audio jack in one)
- External Antenna Connector
• Accessories
- Standard
- AC adapter
- USB Sync. Cable
- Stereo wired headset with microphone
- User manual, quick start guide & software CD
- Option
- Pouch
- Mono Bluetooth headset
- Stereo Bluetooth headset
- Car adapter
• Microsoft Windows Mobile Version 5.0-Smartphone Applications
Pocket Outlook
- - - Calendar, Contacts, Messaging, Tasks, & Voice
Notes
- Direct Push Mail
- Internet Explorer Mobile
- Windows Media Player 10 Mobile
- Pictures & Videos
- ActiveSync Client
- Pocket MSN
- Modem Link
- Device Management
- OTA Provisioning
- Calculator
- Games
- File Manager
• Value Added Applications
- Camera capture utility
- Camcorder utility
- H.263, MPEG4
- WMP 10 DirectShow plug in to support playing more audio/video format
- Audio Codec
- MP3/ WMA / AMR/ AAC/ AAC+ (optional)
- Video Codec
- MPEG4 / H.263 / Motion JPG
- MMS Client
- Document Viewer – Word / Excel / PowerPoint / PDF
- OMA DRM v1.0
- T9 IME for Smartphone
- SIM Manager
- Comm. Manager
- STK 99
- Task Manager
- Unlock Screen Clock