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also known as Cingular 8525 , HTC Hermes , O2 XDA Trion , AT&T 8525
HTC TyTN ReviewsHTC TyTN Reviews
1.
23 Sep 2008 by Anonymous
86.7%8.7out of 10
I've had the Cingular/AT&T Wireless 8525 version of the HTC TyTN PDA for 18 months now. It's been a very reliable phone with good call quality, a nice loud speakerphone, decent screen display, and excellent flexibility in using not only Windows Mobile apps but a number of my old Palm OS apps as well via the StyleTap compatibility application. I like the voice dialing capability too. Upgrading my browser to the beta version of Skyfire has enabled me to have an iPhone-like display while surfing the net.
After upgrading from WM 5 to WM 6, the phone became a lot more stable and almost never crashes anymore. The only irritations in using this phone are these two: 1) the PTT talk button on the side is too easy to press accidentally (and you can't disable it); 2) trying to dial usually requires the use of the stylus unless you're sitting still and concentrating on where the virtual buttons are on the display.
This was my first HTC phone and I have to say that I'm a fan of theirs now. For anyone who uses some version of this phone, you can look forward to the new HTC Touch Pro which will replace both this phone and the AT&T Tilt (TyTN II) when it's released on October 23, 2008. AT&T's version will be called the AT&T Fuze and will employ the TouchFlo technology which uses an accelerometer like that in the iPhone to change the display orientation when the handset is rotated.
All in all, this phone has been outstanding and I'd give it an 8.8 on a scale of 10.
Good call quality
Loud speakerphone
Voice dialing
Good display
Mobile applications compatibility/use
Stable (with WM 6)
MicroSD card capability (can load applications on the SD card & use)Bad location of the PTT button
Stylus required to access most advanced functions
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2.
9 Sep 2008 by Anonymous
83.3%8.3out of 10
this phone is able to use the micro sdhc cards. they show that it doesnt and people just assume it cant, but i have an 8gb card in mine right now and it works perfectly
being that this is a windows mobile device, you can add new software to it so that its more to your liking...i love that about this phone
keyboard i think is really goodNO AUDIO HEAD PHONE JACK...
not enough memory
screen doesnt get as bright as i would like
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3. unbreakable and usable
6 Sep 2008 by Jici
86.7%8.7out of 10
I like change my mobile often. This is the fourth windows mobile that I have. But this is my partner since 1 year and a half ago. And in facts, I'm happy. We could say that has a big size and a its battery is not spectacular. But now, that I'm thinking to change it ( most because I'm bored of see it every day) I don't see any machine that represents a big change for me. With the same features, more or less, the same battery and the same size, I think that the market can't offer to me a representative change. This could tell me two things: 1. The market didn't do anything, 2. This machine really is good.
I have changed the operating system to newers version of windows mobile. But , I didn't do nothing more to the machine. Really, this phone was a good piece of what HTC can do. It's hard and usable. Good connectivity.
unbreakableAudio jack is propietary
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4. Overall good phone.
1 Feb 2008 by Chocolateman85006
82%8.2out of 10
The darn PTT button pushing on me at radom, and the charges therein, on top of not being able to use my 4GB mini were enough for me. Overall, the phone was great, but I now have an Hp Ipaq phone that perfectly fits my needs.
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5. Great so far
8 Nov 2007 by kevin gonzalez
76%7.6out of 10
i like the phone has tons of downnloadable features, call quality is great and keyboard is excellent, only problem is holding shift to dial with the keyboard
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6. Not bad... Not bad at all
6 Nov 2007 by Nathan
78%7.8out of 10
I had the 8125 for a year and moved up to the 8525 and would reccommend it to others. Just as reliably as the 8125 but with less bugs. Not perfect but better. A lil confusing on the button "switchology" in other words, it has way too many buttons on the sides and you can't disable the PTT button even if you don't use PTT. None-the-less still a good value.
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7. 2nd Time around.
30 Jun 2007 by Versed
90%9out of 10
I first bought this phone when it was first released and it was somewhat buggy on the phone side. I returned it, then decided to try it again recently, flashed to the new bios, and the phone is far better then when I had it in Dec/Jan.
The screen size is outstanding. WM 5 runs fast, and can keep several irc programs up and running fine. Loaded my medical aps for work, and is useful.
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8. THIS PHONE IS GREAT!!!!
19 May 2007 by DJ
92%9.2out of 10
I had a Blackjack for about a week, and liked it, but the functionality was a little off and the keys were very small. To be honest, I just really got bored with the device. I just got this 8525, and it is absolutely great!!! The screen takes some time in getting used to, but in terms of ease, functionality, key size, and just the overall presentation of the phone, it is DEFINITELY worth its cost.
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9. The ultimate PDA/phone!!!
24 Feb 2007 by MI_canuck
92%9.2out of 10
Wow!!! I was relunctant in getting the 8525 because I wasn't sure how I'd like the slide out keyboard. I tried out a Blackjack first for a week, and just wasn't satisfied with lack of touchscreen, and the limited functionality of the Smartphone edition of WM5.0. The gadget geek in me just needed more! So far I'm 110% satisfied in returning the BJ and getting the 8525 instead. Txt messaging is a joy with the slide out full qwerty keyboard. Very rarely is the wrong key pressed, unlike some of the other PDAs with the keyboarded mounted directly below the screen. The screen quality is AMAZING! Very crisp and clear, and one of the major reasons I went with the 8525 instead of the Treo 750. With 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, full qwerty with large keys, this IS the ultimate PDA/smartphone out there, IMO. The only grip is the overall thickness, and I wish there was one higher notch to the earpiece volume, for very noise environments, but overall, I'm very very pleased with this unit, and recommend to anyone looking for a solid PDA and phone wrapped into one! And I consider it great value since I was able to find one for 299!
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10. Super flexible phone...
2 Dec 2006 by Rob
88%8.8out of 10
i'm loving this phone. It's a bit tough to dial on, (you have to either use the touch screen or hold won a shift key while you punch in the numbers on the slide out keyboard) but other than that I love it.
I ended up getting VoiceCommander so I could say what I wanted to dial.
The new Live Search application is amazing. It's like Google Maps in the palm of your hand. Since there is a native PPC version, it's way better than the Google Maps Java app.
It does Maps, Directions, Traffic, and will even offer up locations for Hotels, Restaurants. Did I mention it's free? Did i mention it'll work with a bluetooth GPS module (I got mine Rykeline for $50 from ebay)!
Rob
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