O2 XDA® range expanded with the XDA® Ignito and XDA® Serra
O2 have announced the new additions to the popular XDA® handset range.
XDA® Ignito
A stylish and lightweight touch-screen device supporting the latest Windows Mobile® 6.1 technology, the Xda® Ignito incorporates all the features of a PDA with the added security of remote IT management.
Designed for…
Business customers who want the latest in technology and style from a mobile phone. Touch-screen control, remote IT security, 4GB internal memory, optimum video viewing and enhanced Microsoft® direct push email are just some of the key features of the Xda Ignito.
Xda Ignito is the first Xda to adopt the new UI design platform and hardware design style. It’s ultra slim design (the thinnest Xda to date), modern styling (competing directly with high end consumer handsets) and TouchFLO 3D ser interface (a consumer friendly short cut menu which sits on top of Windows Mobile) makes the Xda Ignito the perfect device for applications and viewing media and data with absolute clarity.
Features
* Windows Mobile 6.1 technology – open and edit Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint
* Remote IT security (with Microsoft Exchange)
* HSDPA (supports up to 3.6mbps)
* 2.8 inch full colour, high resolution, VGA screen for optimum viewing
* TouchFlo 3D for touch-screen control
* Fast internet and email delivery with 3G and WLAN connectivity
* Supports Microsoft direct push email
* Only 11.5mm thick- an extremely lightweight, portable mobile device
* Key IT Security Features
* Access to GSM location services such as Google™ maps
* Easy set up wizard for both work and personal use
* Range of accessories available include car kit options, Bluetooth® headsets, Stereo PHF headset an in car charger.
Also available sim-free as the HTC Touch Diamond
XDA Serra
Soon to be released is the XDA Serra
A stylish and lightweight smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.1® for seamless business functionality and state of the art technology for intuitive and simple use.
Designed for…
Business customers who want the latest in technology and style from a mobile phone. Touch FLO 3D touch screen control, sliding QWERTY keyboard, optimum video viewing and enhanced Microsoft® direct push email are just some of the key features of the Xda Serra.
The Xda Serra provides flexibility to choose your desired input method by sliding out the QWERTY keyboard or using the intuitive Touch FlO 3D touch-screen. There is also an orientation sensor that allows the screen to switch for optimum viewing capability.
Containing many useful applications including an RSS feeder, an MP3 editor, a ZIP utility and business card recognition software the Xda Serra is more than just a smartphone.
Features
* Windows Mobile 6.1 technology – open andedit Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint
* Remote IT security
* HSDPA, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 2.0
* 2.8 inch full colour, high resolution, VGA screen for optimum viewing
* Quad-Band functionality – operating on GPRS/EDGE wireless networks
* TouchFlo 3D for touch-screen control
* Supports Microsoft Direct Push Email
* Choice of sliding QWERTY keyboard and Touch FLO touchscreen
* MP3 Player
* Orientation Sensor
* Full internet browsing
* Range of accessories available include Car kit options, Bluetooth headsets, Stereo PHF headset, in car charger and Micro SD memory cards
Also available sim-free as the HTC Touch Diamond Pro
Update : Released 12th November
Labels: HTC, o2, O2 XDA
Designed with style to compete with the Apple iphone, HTC reveals today the new addition to the Touch range - The Diamond.
Featuring an innovative 3d touch interface (TouchFLO 3D) to animate the access to your messages, photos, contacts, music and video etc.
HSDPA and HSUPA will provide data speeds up to 7.2 Mbps (in selected areas on selected networks) and give you true broadband on the move.
Windows Mobile 6.1 will provide corporate connectivity out of the box - and wifi gives an excellent alternative to mobile networks in the home, office or internationally.
Visit the Mini site for more details and images here
Available in the UK in the second half of 2008
Labels: HSDPA, HSUPA, HTC, HTC Touch Diamond
HTC Launch latest GPS PDA
Combining a lightweight design, large screen, sat-nav software and strong battery life, the P3470 sets a new standard in affordable smartphone, GPS-based devices. This will be one of the most compact PDA devices launched standing just 108mm tall.
- Quad-band GSM network for global roaming with GPRS/EDGE
- Built-in ultra sensitive SiRFstarIIITM GPS chip
- 2.8” LCD touch-sensitive screen display
- Direct Push Outlook® email
- Windows Mobile® 6 Professional
- Compact at H: 108mm, W: 58.3mm, D: 15.7mm and lightweight at only 122g
- 2.0 mega-pixel camera with macro mode lens
- Wheel navigation for easy zooming of maps
Click here for further details and full specifications,Labels: GPS, HTC, pda
As with previous upgrades register your handset and join the HTC e-club at http://europe.htc.com to download the new firmware for your handset.
With Windows Mobile® 6 you can:
* Stay connected to your e-mail, calendar, and contacts.
* Find what you need quickly and easily including business listings, maps and directions with Windows Mobile's powerful search and filtering features.
* Get access to corporate networks for data and documents stored on file shares and SharePoint sites.
* Fit your style with a variety of designs ranging from touch screen devices with slide out keyboards to sleek full-keyboard smartphones or compact flip phones.
* Now receive HTML e-mail support, improved security and encryption, greater integration with Microsoft products including direct SharePoint® intranet access from e-mail links and superior connectivity to Windows Vista™.
Labels: HTC, upgrade, WM6
This is a free upgrade to the Windows Mobile 6 operating system for HTC 4350 owners.
With Windows Mobile® 6 you can:
- Stay connected to your e-mail, calendar, and contacts.
- Be productive read and compose Microsoft Word Mobile files, make Microsoft Excel Mobile charts, and view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
- Find what you need quickly and easily including business listings, maps and directions with Windows Mobile's powerful search and filtering features.
- Get access to corporate networks for data and documents stored on file shares and SharePoint sites.
- Fit your style with a variety of designs ranging from touch screen devices with slide out keyboards to sleek full-keyboard smartphones or compact flip phones.
- Now receive HTML e-mail support, improved security and encryption, greater integration with Microsoft products including direct SharePoint® intranet access from e-mail links and superior connectivity to Windows Vista™.
Register your device online at the link below to receive the download link - http://www.europe.htc.com/
Note: Requires activesync installed onto your pc/laptop and USB connection - ensure the device has full battery before beginning the upgrade procedure - all device data will be lost during upgrade - ensure your data has been backed up to external storage.
Labels: HTC, Windows Mobile
HTC release Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade for HTC Tytn
As promised HTC have released a free upgrade for legacy Windows Mobile 5 users - initially only available for the HTC Tytn, further releases for the other legacy Windows Mobile handsets such as the 3300,3600 and S620 will follow.
Register your handset via the HTC eclub for download details and the software itself - as this is a replacement for the entire operating system all data will be lost (please ensure you have backed up first using Activesync).
Original Press Release here
More on WM6 here
HTC eclub and support site here
Edit - More detail on Windows Mobile 6 - WM6.pdf
Labels: HTC, tytn, Windows Mobile
Soon to be released by HTC in the UK - the HTC P4550 (Kaiser) is again a full QWERTY keyboard sliding handset along the lines of the previous HTC Tytn. But as you can see from this image it takes the slide (spring-loaded!) on a new slant to improve the typing and viewing experience.
Features also include Quad-Band GSM, 3G and HSDPA, Wifi and built-in GPS with a Windows Mobile 6 operating system and 2.8 megapixel camera.
Release date is due for August - more detailed specifications will follow - please contact us for more details.
Update: Now marketed as the HTC Tytn II - available now to order
Labels: GPRS, GPS, HTC
HTC P6300
Bringing back the screen size you may remember from such handsets as the O2 XDAII - this device is primarily marketed towards those Enterprise customers who have lamented the loss of a slightly larger screen (most new PDA's seem to feature screen sizes less than 3 inches). Typically the Enterprise customer will have a legacy application which was designed for older PDA's and has scaling difficulties with newer devices.
Other specifications remain at the basic level for a device of this kind.
- Windows Mobile® 5 Pocket PC Phone Edition, a flexible and robust platform for application development
- 3.5 inch screen
- Tri-band GSM/GPRS, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® and IrDA for truly connected data centric uses.
- Expand your options with SDIO compatibility for additional memory, accessories and peripherals.
- Process applications faster and store more data with 256MB internal ROM and 400MHz processor.
Available now - Specification sheet available in the links on the right hand side of this page.
HTC Europe
Labels: HTC, pocketpc, WM5
Let your fingers guide you with the HTC Touch™, the world’s first phone to feature intuitive touch screen technology.
Featuring an easy-to-use touch screen and simple user interface, the HTC Touch with TouchFLO™ makes quick dialing, navigation and selection a breeze. Stylish, smart and versatile, it opens up a world of media, communication and social interaction.
Surf the web with Internet Explorer®, send and receive email from accounts like Hotmail® and Yahoo!®. Chat on Messenger and send photos to your own web space through Windows Live™.
Optimised for entertainment, the HTC Touch lets you enjoy your favourite music and movie clips through the integrated media suite. You also have the versatility to upload, store and share your media files with microSD™ removable memory.
With Windows Mobile® 6, the HTC Touch also provides instant access to your Outlook® email and the most popular Microsoft® Office applications.
More details can be found here
Download the spec sheet in the Box app to the right
NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER
Labels: HTC, pocketpc, Windows Mobile
Windows Mobile 6: upgrade strategy statement
Microsoft recently unveiled Windows Mobile® 6, which offers improved usability and more PC-like functionality than previously available. Enhancements include the ability to view emails in rich HTML format, and to manage emails quickly and easily through new shortcuts and new calendar views.
The HTC S710 is one of the first Windows Mobile® 6 devices to ship, and will be followed by a range of products based on the new operating system in the coming months. HTC is also offering WM6 upgrades for the most popular devices in its current range.
This includes recently launched “messaging” products, which will enjoy the greatest benefits of Windows Mobile 6, such as the HTC Advantage, the HTC TyTN, the HTC S620, and the HTC P4350.
The upgrade will also be available for the award-winning HTC P3300, plus some of our operator-branded devices. The upgrades will be rolled out from June, in line with our operator partners’ strategies.
You’ll be able to find the latest releases as they’re made available at: http://downloads.europe.htc.com
For more information on Windows Mobile 6 please click here
Addition : O2 UK are also looking to follow suit with Windows Mobile 6 upgrades available for the XDA Trion and XDA Orbit soon - This upgrade for O2 handsets has already been released by O2 Germany.
Update 2/7/7 : The June launch failed to appear - HTC have provisionally given the dates below
- (X7500/Advantage) - Middle of September
- (S620) - Middle of September
- (TyTN) - End of July
- (P4350) - End of July
These updates will require Registration (at http://europe.htc.com ), and will be only available for genuine HTC branded products.
Labels: HTC, Microsoft, upgrade
The HTC Shift announced at the CTIA Wireless show.
This 7 inch screen, very portable pc operates under Windows Vista and offers 3G connectivity.
Similar to the HTC Advantage (which uses Windows Mobile OS) - this could be the answer for those looking for a more portable PC.
Key Features
* 7-inch widescreen display
* 30-gigabyte hard drive
* QWERTY keyboard
* Microsoft Vista Business OS
* Windows Media Player 11
* Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA
* Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
* WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0
Launch details not yet available - detailed specifications to follow.
Labels: HTC, vista, windows
HTC Advantage
The HTC Advantage X7500 is a powerful mobile office device that lets you work wherever and whenever you want. Powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 with Direct Push Technology, you have the office tools you need while on the road. Attach the QWERTY keyboard and easily type up documents, e-mails, and messages. The huge 5-inch VGA display provides you more than enough room for surfing the Web and viewing documents. With its 3G, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 2.0 capabilities, you stay connected to the world.
The built-in 8GB hard drive gives you plenty of room to store your work and media files on the phone, and if that’s not enough, insert a miniSD™ card to add even more storage space. Use the TV Out feature to output contents on the screen onto an external display such as a Projector or TV when doing presentations or sharing photos. You can also print out documents by connecting to a Bluetooth® or network printer. Have your office with you wherever you are with the HTC Advantage X7500.
HTC P3350
For multimedia on the move the HTC P3350 has it all. It is a powerful mobile device that gives you all the PDA features you need - but so much more.
The HTC Media Hub gives you one-stop access to multimedia entertainment. Launch Audio Manager to manage and play music tracks, create playlists, and set music as ringtones. Listen to your favorite FM radio stations. You can even enhance the sound with the graphic equaliser. Add compatible Bluetooth® stereo headset and remote control accessories from HTC, and you have an all-round audio performer.
You will love the rich Internet and messaging experience even more with the 2.8 inch LCD touch screen. It is also perfect for viewing images you take with the 2 mega-pixel camera in portrait or landscape mode. Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 with Direct Push keeps you always up to date with your emails, calendar appointments, and contacts. Office Mobile and Internet Explorer® Mobil allow you to manage your Word and Excel files, and to do web browsing.
HTC S710
The HTC S710 is the most compact messaging phone with an auto-sliding QWERTY keyboard. It is the first smartphone powered by the new Windows Mobile® 6 Standard platform. This new platform provides genuine mobile Office Outlook® experience, greater control of Outlook® Mobile Calendar, better Internet Explorer® Mobile browsing experience and Windows Live™. It also offers greater interoperability with Exchange Server 2007 providing you with improved e-mail management (such as Fetch Mail and Set Flags), Out-of-Office assistant, and HTML e-mail viewing capabilities.
With the S710, manage your contacts and calls more efficiently with improved integration between Contacts and Call History. View Microsoft Office documents and PDF files on the go using the document viewers on the phone. Use Windows Live™ to chat with friends, search information, and send e-mail. With the S710, you stay connected and productive while on the move.
Release Dates to follow - full specifications can be found in The Box link on the right hand side of this page
Labels: HTC
