TyTN Release Date: July 2006

(a.k.a. Hermes, Vodafone 1605, MDA Vario II, Orange SPV M3100, AT&T 8525)

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Specifications

The various versions of the TyTn/Hermes appear to be for carrier branding and input button design only - all appear to have the same CPU.
TyTn specs are listed here.

Overview

The HTC TyTN 3G Microsoft ® Windows Mobile ® 5.0 based Pocket PC phone, with its compact size and ultimate connectivity, is truly the complete mobile office solution. Roam anywhere in the world and use the high speed internet access, Bluetooth ® and Wi-Fi ®. It gives you more control than ever over the way you work.

Highlights

• High speed internet with worldwide 3G
• Full connectivity with Tri-Band UMTS, Quad-Band EDGE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• Instant access to email
• Sliding keyboard for easy typing
• Secondary camera for video telephony
• Synchronised music and pictures for easy playback and management

Important Note:

Some HTC TyTN devices have a screen alignment problem. HTC will not replace it after two weeks, you can only get it repaired. So push it hard and make it hot on your first week after buying it to see if the screen alignment problem appears on your device, otherwise the screen alignment problem may appear later and your device will not be replaced, only repaired as per HTC DOA. If you are thinking of buying an HTC TyTN, make sure you get an HTC636 or higher serrial number. Avoid S/N HTC62XXX and HTC63[1-5]XXX

However, it should be noted that some people have devices through various network providers whose serial numbers fall into this "avoid" range, which work fine but aesthetically look slightly different (in this editor's case, his replacement device is an HT634 from T-Mobile UK, and the metallic bezel around the right-hand side of the screen is ever so slightly recessed into the case, as opposed to his first model, where the metal bezel was flush with the plastic casing either side of it). His first model developed the alignment fault the day it was due to be replaced, and the replacement has been fine ever since (several months ago). Your mileage may vary with this issue, but it is advised to seek the higher model numbers which should be fairly easy to do now they are in wider circulation.

External Links

• xda-developers HTC TyTN / Hermes wiki - lots of downloadable fixes for misfeatures
  

• Official HTC TyTN Product Page (Europe)
• HTC Support page (America) with downloadable manuals
• Cingular 8525 Free Software Repository- User buildable database of free software that works on the TyTN and Cingular 8525
• HTC TyTN Freeware
• HTC TyTN Software
• Cingular 8525, MDA Vario II software
• Daylight Savings 2007 patch Locate the download specific to your device model.
• PDAtuner internet radio in both Windows Media and mp3 formats - For Free Trial visit www.pdatuner.com/free on your pda/smartphone

Reviews

• HTCMobiles.com: News & Reviews - HTC TyTN FIrstlook
• msmobiles.com - Review: in touch with the HTC TyTN - 3G in your pockets
• MoDaCo.com: Hands on with the SPV M3100 (HTC Hermes)
• Mobility Today: Video review of HTC TyTN
• TyTN Big Review with 35 images