HTC TyTN
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| Manufacturer | High Tech Computer Corporation |
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| Carrier |  AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile Orange UK, O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone Orange T-Mobile, O2, Vodafone Swisscom Docomo, SoftBank Rogers Wireless |
| Available | 2006 |
| Screen | 240x320 px 2.8 in color LCD |
| Camera | 2.0 megapixel CMOS |
| Operating system | Windows Mobile 6.0 |
| Input | Keyboard, Touchscreen |
| CPU | Samsung SC32442A ARM Processor at 400 MHz |
| Memory | 128 MB Internal Flash, 64 MB RAM |
| Memory card | microSD |
| Networks | GSM/GPRS, EDGE, UMTS (3G), HSDPA |
| Connectivity | Mini-USB Headphone jack Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) Bluetooth Infrared |
| Physical size | 112.5x58x21.95 mm |
| Media | Windows Media Player Mobile 10 |
| Successor | HTC TyTN II |
The HTC TyTN (P4500/Hermes), is a 3.5G/HSDPA Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Pocket PC phone manufactured by High Tech Computer Corporation of Taiwan. It is a part of the first line of phones directly marketed and sold by HTC.
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[edit] Features
The TyTN has a backlit sliding QWERTY 41-key keyboard, jog wheel, and 2.8" touch screen LCD.
Supports Wi-Fi, worldwide high speed internet access (Triband UMTS[1], Quadband EDGE, GPRS), Bluetooth and infrared.
For email connectivity, the HTC TyTN supports Microsoft's DirectPush push e-mail solution, as well as BlackBerry services with applications provided by BlackBerry-partnered carriers.
The TyTN has two cameras. One 2.0 MP CMOS camera is on the back of the unit, and a CIF camera (0.1 MP CMOS) is on the front of the unit for video telephony on 3G networks. The 2 MP camera has a slide to switch between macro and micro shots, a flash for night shots, and a mirror for self-portraits. The camera button is on the bottom right side of the unit, so the phone is held like a typical digital camera while taking pictures. The camera can also be used to record video. Note that the AT&T 8500/8525 does not have the video telephony camera as video telephony is not supported in the US. The 8500 also does not have the second camera.
Most recently, it was discovered that the TyTN has an onboard GPS navigation chip, but with the antenna connection shorted out and drivers omitted from the ROM, the chip is rendered useless.[2]
Carriers/Models based on the HERM300 version include:
- T-Mobile MDA Vario II (Europe)
[edit] Operating System
The TyTN ships with Windows Mobile 5 AKU 2.3[3]. HTC has also released AKU3 ROMs to carriers, though it is up to the carrier to provide the update[4]. HTC has been working on a version of Windows Mobile 6, and in July 2007 released a generic update freely available to the public. Several carriers have confirmed a non-generic late summer release for their versions of the Hermes. [5]. As of May 3, 2007, Dopod International has announced that it plans to make available free updates to Windows Mobile 6 for selected devices, among the devices on the list is the TyTN-based 838Pro. It plans to start offering the upgrade program by July 2007.[6]
As of August 6, 2007, HTC Europe has released an official Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional upgrade for the HTC TyTn [7]. The upgrade is available for free to HTC e-Club members. Membership is free.[8]. As of November 1, 2007, AT&T has released it for the 8525 for a limited time, available until February 1, 2008.[9][10]
[edit] Specification
- Manufacturer: HTC
- Type: Smartphone / PDA
- Communications
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 without EDR
- CPU: 400 MHz Samsung SC2442A with Qualcomm chipset
- Operating System: Windows Mobile 5, with a free upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 available through HTC e-Club
- Camera(s): 2.0 MP still/video camera (excluded on AT&T 8500). Video conferencing camera (excluded on AT&T 8500/8525) .
- Memory: 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
- Memory card: MicroSD/MicroSDHC (Not officially supported)
- Screen: 240x320, 2.8" (42 x 57 mm) TFT-LCD, switches to Landscape 320x240 when retractable keyboard is extended.
- Weight: 176g (6.2 ounces)
- Size: 112.5mm (L) x 58mm (W) x 21.95mm (T)
- Battery: Li-Po 1350 mAh. Li-Ion 1300/1350 mAH on AT&T 8525.
[edit] Notes
Early models of the TyTN (HT624xxx - HT632xxx) have been known to suffer from screen alignment problems and should be avoided. Reported issues can also be found at the unofficial Hermes Wiki.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ It is later advertised by some cellphone websites to also support 800MHz UMTS [1] and a newer firmware update made available the 800MHz option [2] - effectively making the device quad band UMTS, although some speculate that it could be a typographical error or bug and the device shouldn't or cannot support the 800MHz UMTS band at all
- ^ Hermes GPS Development - xda-developers
- ^ HTC TyTN Now Shipping
- ^ HTC TyTN ( HTC Hermes ) will get ROM upgrade with AKU3
- ^ AT&T Treo 750, Blackjack, and 8525 get WM6 Treatment
- ^ [3] Dopod announces free Windows Mobile 6 upgrade
- ^ HTC Europe releases official Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional upgrade for HTC TyTn
- ^ HTC e-Club Sign-up page
- ^ Wireless Forums from AT&T
- ^ HTC: Support: AT&T 8525 Software Downloads
