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

Model Name	i-mate K-JAM	i-mate JAMin	i-mate JazJar	HTC TyTN
Type	Pocket PC Mobile	Pocket PC Mobile	Pocket PC Mobile	Pocket PC Mobile
Operating System	Windows Mobile 5.0	Windows Mobile 5.0	Windows Mobile 5.0	Windows Mobile 5.0
Installed Memory	128MB ROM 64MB RAM	128MB ROM 64MB RAM	128MB ROM 64MB RAM	128MB ROM 64MB RAM
Display	QVGA (320x240)	QVGA (320x240)	VGA (640x480)	16-bit (64k colors) Transflective Color TFT
Processor Speed	TEXAS OMAP 200Mhz	TEXAS OMAP 200Mhz	INTEL PXA272 520 MHz	Samsung 400 MHz
Input Method	QWERTY Keyboard, Virtual On Display Keyboard	Virtual On Display Keyboard	QWERTY Keyboard, Virtual On Display Keyboard	QWERTY Keyboard, Virtual On Display Keyboard
Expansion Slot	Mini SD	SD	SD	Micro SD
Cell Phone features	MMS • SMS • EMAIL • Hands Free Options	MMS • SMS • EMAIL • Hands Free Options	MMS • SMS • EMAIL • Hands Free Options	MMS • SMS • EMAIL • Hands Free Options
Multimedia	2.5mm Audio Output, Video - Audio Player, Sound Recorder	2.5mm Audio Output, Video - Audio Player, Sound Recorder	3.5mm Audio Output, Video - Audio Player, Sound Recorder	2.5mm Audio Output, Video - Audio Player, Sound Recorder
Digital Camera Resolution	1.3 Mega pixels (Video and pictures)	2.0 Mega pixels (Macro Model) -(Video and pictures)	1.3 Mega Pixels (back),VGA Camera Front -(Video and pictures)	2.0 Mega Pixels (back),VGA Camera Front -(Video and pictures)
Wireless Capabilities	Built-in Modem • Built-in Wireless • WLAN 802.11b • WLAN 802.11g • Bluetooth • Infrared irDA	Built-in Modem • Built-in Wireless • WLAN 802.11b • WLAN 802.11g • Bluetooth • Infrared irDA	Built-in Modem • Built-in Wireless • WLAN 802.11b • WLAN 802.11g • Bluetooth • Infrared irDA	Built-in Modem • Built-in Wireless • WLAN 802.11b • WLAN 802.11g • Bluetooth • Infrared irDA
Dimensions	108 mm(L) x 58 mm(W) x 23.7 mm(T)	58mm x 108mm x 18.1mm	81mm x 127.7mm x 25mm	113 x 58 x 22 mm

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

Model No.	HTC P4350	HTC TyTN
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0	V	V
Processor	TI’s OMAP™ 850, 201 MHz	Samsung® SC32442A, 400 MHz
Memory	ROM: 128 MB     RAM: 64 MB SDRAM
LCD display	2.8” transflective TFT-LCD, 240 x 320 with 64K colors
GSM/GPRS/EDGE	Quad-band 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G	X	Tri-band HSDPA/UMTS: 2100 (EU), 850/1900 (US)
Java enabled	V	V
QWERTY keyboard	V	V
Device control	5-way Navigation Control	5-way Navigation Control Jog Wheel
Phone
Polyphonic ring tones	V	V
Vibrating alert	V	V
Smart Dialing	V	V
Voice activated dialing	V	V
Voice commands	V	V
Speakerphone	V	V
Voice recording	V	V
Video call (with 2nd camera)	X	V
Connectivity
Bluetooth® 2.0	V	V
Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g	V	V
Infrared	X	V
USB	HTC ExtUSB™
Memory expansion slot	microSD™	microSD™
Car antenna connector	V	V
Messaging and Organizer
Microsoft®  Direct Push	V	V
SMS / MMS	V	V
Microsoft® Office Mobile	V	V
Save contacts and SMS to SIM card	V	SIM contacts only
SMS over GPRS (carrier dependent)	V	X
Camera and Multimedia
Digital camera	2.0 mega pixels	2.0 mega pixels
Video recording	V	V
FM Radio	X	X
Windows Media® Player	V	V
Internet
Internet Explorer® Mobile	V	V
WAP	V	V
GPS
Built-in GPS receiver	X	X
GPS software	X	X
External GPS connector	X	X
GPS Usage (up to)	X	X
Other Value Added Applications
Comm Manager	V	V
Pictures & Videos	V	V
Bluetooth Explorer (for file sharing)	V	X
Zip	V	V
PDF viewer	V	V
Backup software (on Application CD)	V	X
GPRS monitoring software (on Application CD)	V	X
Specifications
Standby time (up to)	150 – 200 hours (GSM)	200 hours (GSM), 180 – 250 hours (UMTS)
Talk time (up to)	3.5 – 5 hours (GSM)	4 – 5 hours (GSM), 2 – 4 hours (UMTS)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	109mm x 59mm x 17mm	112.5mm x 58mm x 21.95mm
Weight (with battery)	168g	176g
Rechargeable battery	Lithium-ion polymer  1130 mAh	Lithium-ion polymer  1350 mAh

Comparison of HTC TyTN with ETEN M700

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 slide out  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.