HTC TyTN II review

8.7

Editors' Rating

7.8

Members' Rating

Typical price:£ 408

Verdict

Few new Windows Mobile handhelds add significantly to the genre, but HTC has managed that with the TyTN II and its tilting screen. It also includes an up-to-the-minute set of features and wins a well-deserved Editors' Choice... Read Full Review.

Pros

Excellent keyboard
Clever tilting screen
Integrated 3G/HSDPA and GPS
Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Business card scanning software included

Cons

Relatively bulky and heavy
Expensive without an operator subsidy

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D):	59x19x112 mm
Weight:	190 g
Built-in devices:	camera, GPS receiver, keyboard, phone
Operating system:	Windows Mobile 6.0
Software included:	Windows Mobile 6 Professional bundle plus: TomTom Navigator 6 Taster Edition, Picture Enhancement for Pictures and Videos, Comm Manager, Task Manager, Backup Tool, HTC Home menu screen, Business Card Scanner
Processor:	Qualcomm MSM7200
Clock speed:	400 MHz
Memory expansion:	MicroSD
Installed ROM:	256 MB
Installed RAM:	128 MB
Display size:	2.8 in
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN:	802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN:	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA
Expansion slots:	microSD

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7.8

Average Member Rating

3 Members have reviewed this product

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Blueberry Pie

The TyTN has great GPS

8.0

joffreb

HTC TyTN II - An Excellent Mobile Tool

9.0

Badger

Great functionality, but a little big

6.3

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