HTC TyTN II Unboxing
The HTC TyTN II is probably one of the most anticipated Windows Mobile devices to ever be released. Does it live up to the hype? In short — yes! Talk about a tech lover’s dream, this thing has everything. From a quad-band EDGE/tri-band UMTS/HSDPA radio, to integrated GPS, 3 megapixel camera with auto-focus, 400MHz processor, full QWERTY keyboard, tilting slide out screen, Bluetooth, WiFi; the list goes on and on. In our opinion, this Windows Mobile device is a masterpiece. It’s comfortable to use and hold, extremely fast, and offers as much as we could want and have come to expect in a WinMo device at this time. With AT&T rumored to be getting it soon, the TyTN II should be very well received by customers in the USA, and around the world.
Thanks for the hookup E-Gadget Depot!
Pictures are after the jump while we’re in the process of upgrading our gallery!
UPDATE: Just a few more general impressions from the device…When I reviewed the pre-production model I found that the connection would completely drop and would cause the device to start searching for a network from scratch. I didn’t think anything of this and thought it was due to the not final ROM. It appears the same thing is happening and after some tests I think I know why. The device does switch from EDGE to 3G pretty well sometimes, but it looks like that’s the issue. If I manually set the bands only to WCDMA, or only GSM, it will never drop a connection and lose signal. I’d expect a ROM update to resolve this soon. Also…BlackBerry Connect is awesome on here! It completely syncs OTA to your BES server and works flawlessly. Absolutely poops on Activesync in my opinion. I did notice that it slows the device down a bit which is unfortunate. Anyone got a TyTN II out there and experiencing the same things?
On Oct 29, 2007 @ 4:51 pm, Rafael Said:
The sim card plugs and the HTC does the rest including SMS nothing to worry. The manual they ship is very well written and easy to use.
I bought thru Mobile Planet, they have good sales service and fast deliveries, I’ve done others in the past. However, I have no idea on warranty, thank god!!!!
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On Nov 6, 2007 @ 4:23 am, john Said:
If you like to travel with the phone in your pocket, i suggest you pay attention to its dimension.
I have the Tytn (I) and it’s too big. let’s just say the phone is bigger than my canon SD800 camera.
Take a second look at the photo of iphone vs tytn II
but still recommended if you need all the features of this beastly phone
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On Nov 6, 2007 @ 2:06 pm, serge Said:
hi
will you tell me what you paid for it
thanks
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On Nov 6, 2007 @ 5:43 pm, Rafael Said:
The device was $780, the TomTom about $150 and another $100 for the 6GB card. No need for more
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On Nov 9, 2007 @ 5:12 am, pinkdog Said:
Please somebody help me out with this. I am considering buying the HTC Kaiser Tytn II from overseas for use with T-mobile US. Can anybody tell me what kind of drawbacks I can expect in trying to use an imported phone in California, USA?
I have a few specific questions, but any information you could offer me would be greatly appreciated.
1. Would I be able to use the front camera, and for what uses? As a web cam…..or what?
2. For the GPS, do you have to buy US maps for the phone, or can you get all mapping functionality through google mobile, or do you have to gain US map access via subscription? I am looking to have gps use with no subscription.
3. What other things may not work correctly when using in California?
4. what countries should I consider importing from (if some countries are more compatible than others)
Really, anything at all that you can tell me would help in my decision.
Thank you for your time.
m-
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On Nov 9, 2007 @ 2:51 pm, serge Said:
is it in the states? I am from toronto canada
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On Nov 9, 2007 @ 3:54 pm, Rafael Said:
Serge: I paid under $800 in the US. Toronto should be the equivalent in Canadian dollars.
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On Nov 9, 2007 @ 3:57 pm, Rafael Said:
The front camera can be used as webcam, only if you have the speed to do it. EDGE is not for this.
GPS requires you buy software at additonal $150 by TomTom, for the whole US; unless you can work with one city included.
Buy from any internet supplier that ships to US (MobilePlanet for example), California is no exception.
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On Nov 11, 2007 @ 11:44 am, Cass Said:
OK! I have been looking and studying this device (TyTn II) for a week and decided to buy one, but than I found out about the ATT Tilt. And came to figure out that the only difference between this two is the frontal camera. But the price is about 200 less for the ATT. Can anyone tell me if I am right about this?? Are they ecxactly the same on everything else??
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On Nov 12, 2007 @ 4:51 am, Ivor Said:
Hi all,
I want to purchase this phone. I want I want I want I want .
The problem is I live in Ireland. Will it work, Will I feel the mighty beast alive in my pocket before Christmas? If its tri/quad band it should work on our GSM network. WiFi good, bluetooth great. Power, will I need a converter? I have long dreamt of a laptop that would give me mobile as well. What a beast, what a phone.
BTW, all the bull over iPhone has been confirmed for me by this discussion list. Cmon Windows Mobile!
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On Nov 12, 2007 @ 11:25 am, King Said:
@Cass
Thats 1/2 true , ofcourse there is no frontal camera and also there is something different w/ the battery , the titl provides 240 mins of talk time where as the kaiser (directly from the manufacturer) provides 350+ mins of talk time.
Here are two webpages from CNET.com to compare two phones
Kaiser: http://reviews.cnet.com/smart-phones/htc-tytn-ii-unlocked/4507-6452_7-32641735.html?tag=sub
ATnT Tilt: http://reviews.cnet.com/smart-phones/at-t-tilt/4507-6452_7-32638455.html?tag=sub
p.s. Not to mention there will be some features locked i can guarantee u that
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On Nov 14, 2007 @ 11:00 am, JM Said:
“Huge” is a little bit excessive, don’t you think?..
It’s actually smaller than most available PDAs and not that bigger than regular mobiles.
You want HUGE, just see the Nokia E90
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On Dec 2, 2007 @ 9:47 am, Brian K Said:
Has anyone had issues with the HTTP proxy setting on the NON-At&t version of this phone? I have set the proxy to clear my work network at least 50 times and every time I go back into Connections its gone again. I can see the websites on our Intra-net just fine via the wifi, but not Inter-net.
Anyone?
Brian
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On Dec 4, 2007 @ 2:39 pm, MBV Said:
Nic pictures but I’d like to see a picture of the web browser in action; how it sums up against the iPhone.
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On Dec 10, 2007 @ 6:34 am, NTAMBO Said:
Please some one help me!
I want to by a PDA tytnII.I am on the right track?
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On Dec 30, 2007 @ 10:22 pm, usmc Said:
I just bought the TyTN II. Awesome. I have no problems with the PDA and it’s user friendly. I’ve used too many PDAs and this is the best! iPhone? You’re kidding right? I left it in my closet after I bought it a few months ago. Apple should stick to ipod, period. Slick, and cool but it’s not practical.
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On Jan 9, 2008 @ 7:08 am, Mevlüt Said:
dear brother HTC TyTN II How Money Much?
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On Jan 12, 2008 @ 7:37 am, Anton Nilssomn Said:
lots of issues with video performance and bluetooth
http://www.htcwiki.com/page/HTC+TyTN+II+Video+Issues
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On Jan 14, 2008 @ 1:50 am, Saint Said:
After fiddling with as many phones as my budget allows, Kaiser is just my favorite phone. *Period*
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On Jan 17, 2008 @ 4:41 pm, Glenn Said:
Blackberrys are for spaced-out, corporate robots.
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On Jan 23, 2008 @ 9:27 am, Jarrod Said:
Brian, did you figure out how to get the proxy setting to stick?
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On Jan 27, 2008 @ 11:01 pm, Amanda Said:
I have had the tytn II for a couple of months now and it is having all kinds of problems!! I have to reset it several times a day! The windows logo comes up in the middle, “thinking”, for no reason. The email has become spotty and keeps telling me messages can’t be dled, then will work 10 min. later, the screen goes to half horizontal, half vertical, and it totally freezes….just to name some of the issues! I am really frustrated and am now looking at other phones. Any thoughts on the Samsung F700 in comparison to this one? Any recommendations on what to do with this one??? I am sooooooooo frustrated!!! I like the full keyboard, so any other unlocked smartphone recs with this feature would be greatly appreciated. I have had the Nokia communicator and the Nokia one that flips open to reveal the full keyboard split in half. I would love some opinions
TIA,
Amanda
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On Feb 18, 2008 @ 2:52 pm, Jayu Said:
Amanda, if it’s freezing, it could be due to the simcard. Try borrowing somebody else’s, I’ve heard that somehow fixes some peeps problems. from my personal experience though, I have Dutty V4 rom in mine & if I don’t exit out of iguidance properly, it will at time freeze up on me. Same goes with my mom’s tomtom.
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On Feb 21, 2008 @ 12:58 pm, moricon Said:
Receive mine tomorrow, on uk network, have had xda exec for 2 years and cannot wait to get this wmphone. it is a serious piece of kit that most px wont use to its extent, and personally, dont be suckered by apple, its a look at me product, which is why everyone gets so bleeding flamed up about protecting their look at me image.
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On Mar 18, 2008 @ 4:47 pm, x7x7x7 Said:
the iphone unlocked does wat windows mobile cant imagine
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