HTC TyTN (Cingular 8525)

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

Here are some of the main features of the Hermes TyTN. Please add more that you know.

Operating System	Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 with Messaging and Security Feature Pack
Dimensions	112.5 mm(L) x 58 mm(W) x 21.95 mm(T) 176 g with battery pack
Keyboard	Slide-out keyboard with two additonal softkeys, and an ambient sensor that detects low light and automatically illuminates the keyboard (blue backlight) real wheel not simply a jog dial
Applications	MMS and Java applications Smart Dialing and Voice Speed Dial Comm Manager ClearVue PDF, ZIP, and more
Processor	400MHz Samsung SC32442A stacked CPU (with ATI Imageon Multimedia co-processor)
Memory	Flash ROM: 128MB (for programs and users’ storage). 57MB available for use. RAM: 64MB SDRAM MicroSD card slot - maximum is 2GB
Display	2.8" transflective TFT-LCD with backlight LEDs, touch-sensitive screen QVGA 240 x 320 portrait resolution with 64K Colours
Radio	Class B (Voice or GPRS, but not at the same time) Dual-mode, HSDPA/UMTS (2100MHz for Europe and 850/1900MHz for USA) GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad band (850/900/1800/1900) Internal Antenna
Wi-Fi	IEEE 802.11b/g compliant Internal WLAN antenna
Bluetooth®	Compliant with v2.0 without EDR Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP) enabled and MSFP push-email
Email	POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange Push E-Mail
Battery	Removable and rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer Typical capacity: 1350 mAh Standby time: Up to 200 hours for GSM; 180 ~ 250 hours for UMTS Talk time (Screen off): 4 ~ 5 hours for GSM; 2 ~ 4 hours for UMTS Media playback: 8 hours (WMV); 12 hours (WMA)
Speakerphone	Yes
Internet	Internet Explorer Mobile via WiFi or GPRS/EDGE/UTMS
Built-in Camera	- 2 mega-pixel colour CMOS camera with macro lens setting and flash light white LED. Resolution: Photo: 1600x1200, 1280x1024 (SXGA), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA), 160x120 (QQVGA) Video: 352x288 (CIF), 320x240 (QVGA), 176x144 (QCIF), 128x96 Digital zoom up to 8x - Second colour CMOS CIF camera on the front for video telephony. (Not on Cingular 8525 though)
Caller ID	Yes
Audio	Built-in Microphone / Receiver (Automatic Gain Control option) Loud Speaker for Hands-Free Support AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3 codec Windows Media Player codecs: Windows Media Audio .wma MP3 .mp3 MIDI .mid, .midi., .rmi AMR Narrow Band .amr AMR Wide Band .awb AAC .m4a 3GPP2 .gcp Stereo output for headphones (via USB type proprietary headset - not the usual 2.5ø jack)
Video	Windows Media Center TV Synchronizaton support Windows Media Player Codecs: Windows Media Video .wmv MPEG4 Simple Profle .mp4 H.263 .3gp Motion JPEG .avi 3GPP2 .3g2
I/O Interface	IIrDA Infrared, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g, mini-USB External antenna connector for WCDMA, GSM, and EDGE Wireless Modem (phone-as-modem) software built in to connect laptops (USB requires provided diver)
TTY / TDD	Yes
Accessories	AC adapter w/ HTC ExtUSB power plug / Carrying Case / Sync Cable (HTC ExtUSB) / Battery (rechargeable and replaceable) / Stereo wired headset with microphone (button for voice command)

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

• 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
• 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

Software/Instructions

• How To Watch YouTube Videos - Instructions on how to view YouTube on your mobile device.

Other Resources:
Have a question about this device? Post it on theHTC 8525 Question page.