HTC TyTN II. The long-awaited flagship

The official announcement of the communicator HTC TyTN II (in infancy - HTC Kaiser) was one of the most anticipated events this fall, and the device - even before its public events went down in history as one of the most anticipated devices. Good things are long. This rule holds true in absolutely every area, be it automotive, computer games industry or, as in our case, the production of communicators. The longer the prime minister was postponed, the higher user interest, and so a lot of hope for the novelty. Strange but true, in the previous product line HTC was not clearly defined flagship. Yes, there were many different models, beautiful, ergonomic, functional. However, there was no such device, which demonstrate the latest achievements of the company. Someone inclined to attribute to the flagship device X7500, but it's too niche product that is not a communicator in the conventional sense. And now the leader appeared. It is curious that the company did not go on the track and rolled to use time-tested solutions, and took a risk and chose a new platform, which has just entered the market and has not yet proved themselves. Agree, a very bold decision. On the other hand, from HTC, as from anybody else, ought to wait for new crazy innovations. Here they are, please! Well, once we immediately went on the platform, then let's look at the model specifications and compare them with other closest analogues.

Main technical characteristics:
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional
• Processor: Qualcomm MSM7200, 400 MHz
• Memory: 128 MB RAM and 256 MB Flash ROM
• Screen: 2.8 "transflective TFT, 240x360, 65536 colors
• Memory Expansion: microSDHC (card support all existing volumes)
• Communication capabilities: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz, GRPS / EDGE (Class 10), HSDPA, Bluetooth 2.0 (+ EDR), Wi-Fi 802.11b / g
• Camera: 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus + front camera 0.3 megapixels.
• GPS-receiver: Qualcomm gpsOne
• Battery: Li-Pol, 1350 mAh, removable
• Audio: microphone, speaker, ExtUSB headset jack
• Dimensions and weight: 112 x 59 x 19 mm and 190 g
• Claimed battery life: up to 360 hours of standby time, up to 5 hours talk time

Comparative table: HTC TyTN, glofiish M700, HTC P4350, HTC TyTN II, glofiish M800

No obvious rivals, but rival companies are not sitting idly by. The first competitor TyTN II may be the communicator Glofiish M800 from E-Ten. But it we have yet to wait, but for now the flagship of HTC - a unique solution that has no analogues. In a sense it is similar to Nokia E90, top model E-Series, but the latter is based on Symbian OS and has no touch screen. Therefore, a full comparison between him and the TyTN II will not work. And indeed the new TyTN to be very distinctive and original, so that even the individual elements have no analogues for comparison. For example, the form factor. Keyboard sliders on the market enough, but some of them can not offer even the sliding mechanism, not to mention the sloping top structures. There is a device with high-quality cameras: ASUS P525, P535, Gigabyte GSmart i300, i350, but the resolution is greater than two megapixels among communicators are rare. The same can be said to support 3G. TyTN II - it's two steps forward on kommunikatornom market. Let's start with a review of related accessories.

Supplied

Like all engineering models that get to us for testing, HTC TyTN II has arrived in a very modest configuration, which includes the battery, holster, USB-cable, charger, wired headset, and two discs with accompanying software.As it turned out, a complete set of corrupt versions of the device is practically no different from what came to us in his hands. Additionally, the box will be enclosed instructions. But this is, in fact, no meaningful change. Once prohibitively modest for a flagship model, is not it? Same Touch, for example, had as a bonus microSD card to one gigabyte. Very much like to think that these little things become a good tradition of HTC. But this did not happen. And in a set will not even have the car mount and charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. However, the quality of available accessories, in general, pleased. First of all, I would like to note cover, which is made in the form of a handbag to be worn on a belt. Here we use a pleasant to the touch leather, exactly the same, from which you made the cover of the Touch. Communicator to go in the bag very tightly and fastening keeps him on the belt's stranglehold. Cover handbags fixed Velcro, and quite original way. Very comfortable and stylish. Nothing more here, in principle, is not required. The stylus has the usual size and weight, the design classic, not a convertible. Mid-Pen is made of metal, and ends - from plastic. Work with a pen handy, no gripes there. As for the headset, it is ordinary headphones, earplugs, a microphone, combined with the answer button, and connector ExtUSB. Despite all the indignation, HTC continues to bend its own line, without worrying about universality. All the disadvantages of proprietary connectors you well know. However, you can buy an adapter from ExtUSB to the classic 3.5-millimeter audio output. So fans of high-quality sound can be connected to virtually any model of a communicator headset. Supplementary disc comes sixth version of Tomtom Navigator, as well as a small tool for traffic accounting Spb GRPS Monitor and program Sprite Backup, designed for backup and data recovery.

Design and Ergonomics

As already mentioned, TyTN II - it's a bold experiment. HTC leveraged a new platform, a new form factor, but the design is no innovation there. There are some interesting little things that, in fact, derive from structural features. But overall, the appearance of the communicator does not seem new and unusual. This is good or not? Rather, the first one. Before us is not image model, and the flagship workhorse, which will carry a lot of work, and hence the device must first be comfortable. How well the company coped with this problem, we'll find out. The general style seems a bit restrained, without any frills, but at the same time, he somehow attracts the eye and well remembered. If we compare the model with the first TyTN, appeared in the middle of last year, it is certainly a big step forward.Dark colors (black, gray, silver) emphasizes a serious focus of the model, but it does not bear a frightening severity. The device definitely have to taste a very broad audience. Streamlined body shape, the number of straight lines is minimized, all the angles smoothed out nicely. With this convenient device fits in your hand, despite the rather large in comparison with other devices HTC, dimensions. But the side faces are large corrugations that allow for more reliable retention of staff in his hand. A back of the finished soft-touch coating that looks presentable and not too sensitive to fingerprints and scratches. True, on the face of a frame of lacquered plastic, which are very visible, "fingers", but overall no complaints in the work of designers do not arise. Effectively looks metal insert engraved on the obverse, and the case, despite the presence of moving parts, is perceived as a monolith. But about a bit later, but for now consider the layout. The front side, as always, brought to the screen, above which there is a notch vocal dynamics and a little more camera lens, and below - the main keys, which are consolidated in one unit. The idea of ​​the location of LEDs in the opening speaker went to the masses. In the HTC TyTN II also uses this approach. Here are two indicators that can be lit in three different colors, they are at different ends of the slot. Right to a working Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS-module, lighting, respectively, blue, green and yellow. A left triggered by reminders or incoming messages (yellow) flashes in the presence of GSM / UMTS-coating (green) and talks about critical battery level is low (red). Not counting the five-way navigation keys below the screen are eight buttons: green and red tubes, two soft keys and four softkeys (default - Start, OK, Internet Explorer Mobile and Outlook Mobile), which, if desired, you can reassign staff resources operating system. To find fault with the implementation of the buttons is almost impossible. They are nice to press, have a clear response and a sufficient reserve. Moderately bright illumination in the dark piktogrammki clearly distinguishable. True, the navigation button is not highlighted, but the convenience it has no effect - an intuitive finger hits the right direction. Pleasantly pleased with the presence of the scroll wheel on the left side. And the wheel turns freely in both directions. With this control the speed of scrolling through lists, it became much easier. In the case of a classical element jog dial, which has a small stock of progress on both sides, this process was more complicated. In addition, the wheel is pressed, fulfilling the function of confirmation. Beneath it is an additional button "OK". It performs several functions, implementing in conjunction with the above-mentioned element of a complete one-handed use. If you click it on the Today, it brings up a menu Start, and being down in any application - returns to the main screen. For many operations, you will not get the stylus. And if you take into account the fact of the interface TouchFLO, which becomes an integral part of each model from HTC, then we can safely conclude that the TyTN - the most convenient device in terms of one-handed control. Continuing the conversation on the left side of the device, it is worth noting also the call button voice control, which if desired can also be reassigned. With regard to the right side, here we see the key on / off switch, which, besides its main function is also responsible for disabling the screen and the camera button, which has two of clicking required the presence of AF. At the bottom, near the corner rounding is located stylus pen case. When the pen is inside, it almost merges with the casing of the communicator, it looks all very harmonious. Sam stylus securely, "sitting" and quickly retrieved a familiar movement. The expansion slot is located on the bottom. To avoid dust connector covered by a rubber stopper. The device supports cards microSDHS, which means you can use the flash capacity is greater than 2 GB, but that we'll talk later. Here, close by are more used to this place elements: a microphone slot, recessed button for soft reset'a (pressed the end of the stylus), eyelet for the strap and the ExtUSB connector that connects to the sync cable, charger and headset. The upper end of an absolutely empty. The rear part is completely covered with soft-touch finish. It is located in the main camera lens, adjacent to the system speaker, and connector for external GPS-antenna behind the gag. Battery cover as such, no. The rear panel is removed entirely. This happens fairly quickly and easily. True, the first time may not be entirely clear in which direction to push it. After removing the cover and taking out the battery, we find a surprise: a slot for SIM-card in its accustomed place there! He found himself in the place where the last thing you would expect. Slot is located on the inside of the upper halves of the shell, and get access to it, extending the machine. Unusual, but very convenient solution. Convenient because the decomposed body - faster and easier than to remove the back cover and battery to get it. Built-in closed lid, which is fixed by a latch. In general, a familiar design.

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Well, since we're talking about the unfolding housing - it's time to talk about the design features. Visually - this is a classic side-slider, which is equipped with sliding mechanism and can be expanded without much effort. However, the main highlight TyTN II lies in the possibility of tilting the screen in the unfolded state. As a result, device resembles a small notebook. Tilt mechanism does not have fixed positions, and running very smooth. In other words, you can tilt the screen at a comfortable angle for you, and in any situation he would remain motionless. Move the slider under the screen can not be raised. The design is such that at the slightest movement back half of the screen falls into a special projection, which sends its first in a horizontal position. The keyboard is the same as in the HTC P4350 (Herald), only the keys are slightly smaller in size. Did not change their number (41 Button), location, purpose, and even reserve. Overall comfort is comparable. Rotate the screen allows you to put the device on the table, but typing with the same ease as on a desktop keyboard will not work because of the compact dimensions of the keys. However, perhaps the girls with tiny hands and not too long nails will succeed, and everyone else will have to type with thumbs of both hands. In any case, it is much faster than typing with the onscreen keyboard. It is unlikely that the company pursued the goal of increasing the maximum possible speed typing. We are talking about other amenities. For example, you can put the device on the table and watch a movie during your lunch break, or communicate with someone on MSN or through a video call without taking up arms. In the end, the communicator can be put to the panel in the car and use of satellite navigation without a special attachment. Accustomed to these facilities, you probably do not want to go back to devices that do not tilt the screen. Returning to the keyboard, it should be noted is not quite familiar location of Russian characters on the keys. It differs from a desktop keyboard - look at the photos. At first, it is slightly annoying, but after several days of use can be used. The keys are highlighted pale yellow, bright enough, though not uniformly. But, nevertheless, in the dark symbols on the buttons visible. With sufficient illumination lights will not turn on, saving battery life - it is an achievement light sensor, which is located to the left of the keyboard. Perhaps the only drawback of the keyboard placed in too close proximity of the soft keys to top of the shell, and it is a mere trifle, because of their awkward to press only when a tilted screen. When working with the lowered screen access normal.

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Surprisingly, at this form factor, and so busy stuffing the hardware, the communicator has not so large dimensions, as expected. He easily fits in any pocket. True, the weight almost 200 grams, can not carry the device in a shirt pocket or jacket. The most appropriate option - wear a device on his belt. In this case, no problem. Well, in the completion of the external examination will evaluate the quality of assembly. In this regard, HTC, as always, holds the quality bar. All parts fit perfectly, no backlash. They are not even in the unfolded case. Slider itself unfolds smoothly and without distortions. Impressive quality of materials used, the plastic is very good, as well as everything else. A bit confusing glossy box on the front side of the perimeter, but this is not a question of quality and practicality. In general, HTC TyTN II is sure to become a model for comparing all subsequent sliders. Put the "excellent" and proceed to get acquainted with the hardware.

Screen

The display is quite good, but if they wanted of him not to say anything beyond that. A year before the official announcement of HTC TyTN II in strayed web rumors about a possible appearance of VGA-matrix. However, they remain rumors, and now we are seeing a screen that has the standard features and is almost not different from their closest relatives. Same diagonal of 2.8 inches, the same resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and the same color (65536 colors). The viewing angles are quite good, no noticeable distortion at the operating angles does not arise. True, if you look at a very acute angle - degrees twenty - the picture becomes indiscernible. This sin of many screens, so that in this respect display TyTN II is no better and no worse than counterparts. As to the brightness and contrast, then with a full order. Illumination is governed by ten steps, which is more than enough for the selection of the optimal level in all conditions. Not too cool display showed himself in the sun. Even at maximum brightness had to stare for a long time to read the caller's number. Minimum level, in our opinion, perfectly matched: the eyes do not get tired during long reading in the dark, and in most cases would be sufficient brightness corresponding to the fourth division. Sorely lacking here anti-reflective coating. It would allow less annoying when working in the sun, especially in cases of navigation while driving in the car. Let's hope that the company will consider this point in the future. And we proceed to consider the hardware platform.

Speed ​​and memory

Platform from Texas Instruments, on the basis of which the vast majority of employed recent smartphones HTC, it seems, goes into oblivion, giving way to more modern and high Platform MSM7200 from company Qualcomm. HTC TyTN II - the first model based on it, a kind of experiment. Perhaps the most important advantage of the platform is its versatility and self-sufficiency. It is integrated graphics accelerator, GPS-chip, all the necessary wireless modules. MSM7200 cost for manufacturers not mentioned anywhere. But even if it cost more than any other platform in the amount of additional modules (which is unlikely), it is still a solution from Qualcomm looks better. The manufacturers do not have to take the job of selecting the required components and the conclusion of appropriate agreements. As a result, the time of the announcement of the communicator to its production and of the sale will be reduced, which ultimately benefits and platformoderzhatelyu, and producer and consumer. Such is the three-way benefit. Platform features look very impressive, but the tests show that prior to disclosing all of its capacity will have to wait a while. Asserted the possibility of comfortable viewing VGA-clips at 30 frames per second ... is still missing feature. In fact watching videos in 640 x 480 is far from what one would expect. However, on this below. In the role of the CPU in the case of the HTC TyTN II, as well as in other communicators based on MSM7200, the chip performs its own production of Qualcomm, which operates at 400 MHz. To handle all telephone data highlighted a separate processor with a frequency of 274 MHz, which completely removes the system from a slowdown during the calls or the use of wireless modules. Subjective impressions - the communicator quite quickly. Do not even see his eyes armed speed superiority over all previous models of HTC. Submenus are opened almost immediately, quickly loaded list of contacts (about 900 entries), doc-files and so on. However, in the process of the communicator repeatedly hung perfectly still, and three times it happened while shooting a camera. Most likely, it costs the engineering sample, arising from the "raw" driver. To release it will probably be corrected. In any case, it is worth to count. Well, now move on to the standard testing procedure using standard tools: package Spb Benchmark from the company Spb Software House, which allows us to estimate the overall system performance, as well as TCPMP 0.72RC1 (The Core Pocket Media Player), allowing to estimate the speed of video playback. Direct competitors, as already mentioned, TyTN II does not. This means that the alternative of choice for potential buyers of this model is not, so the device chosen for comparison are those who will compile the most complete picture of the performance of the new platform.

Spb Benchmark test results

As you can see, the test is passed with an error not displaying the results on two items: The opening of the doc-file and the speed of a graphical test DDB BitBlt. As a result, the index does not appear the processor speed, and overall assessment of the rate of the graphics subsystem. The second case is explained by the presence of a new graphic accelerator, which does not yet have a normal program support. A problem with opening a document Word Mobile probably are a consequence of the "raw" driver. It is worth noting that this manifested itself only in the test. When you open the file manually no problems. And he opened quite quickly. In general, the platform shows good performance. Evident superiority over the communicator Glofiish M700, the CPU frequency which is similar to the frequency of stone TyTN II. Again, that tested a preproduction sample. And now look at the performance speed of video playback, which was measured using the player The Core Pocket Media Player (TCPMP) Version 0.072 RC1. If you remember, the first TyTN equipped with the graphics accelerator ATI Imageon 3200, which is supported from the time of earlier versions BetaPlayer. Support the chip with the Qualcomm MSM7200 platform, none of today's video players can not offer, so the results shown in the table should not be taken as the ceiling features HTC TyTN II. Recall on the off chance that a normal result in this test is 100% rate. But the result - the average speed, so the norm taking a value of 120% in order to guarantee normal playback in dynamic scenes.

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Nevertheless, the figures have turned out pretty good. Indicators TyTN II almost did not disagree with the Glofiish M700. TyTN shows greater speed, thanks to the accelerator, and P4350 (Herald), as one of the brightest representatives of TI OMAP platform lags behind quite substantially, which in general is not surprising. Qualcomm certifies that its solution is able to provide acceptable speed playback VGA-video, but so far the graphics chip does not have software support, so these results are entirely merit processor. In the near term, of course, such support is to appear. But until we can guarantee a comfortable viewing videos in the resolution of QVGA. Theoretically, it is possible to encode movies in 640 x 352, putting the lower quality settings, but not much point in it, because the screen resolution below. Platform Qualcomm, at least, does not disappoint. Its full potential appear slightly later, as the emergence of software with support for appropriate opportunities, when they are released firmware updates and as new models based on it. Just need to wait a little longer. Joy and memory. Communicator is on board a very respectable volume: 256 MB ROM (of which you can dispose of 134 MB) and 128 MB of RAM (of which remains free to about 100 MB). But it's not the point. The main thing - it's card support microSDHC. No restrictions of not made public. That means you can install the card virtually any size, although 2, although 4, at least 8 GB. Communicator can become a repository for a large number of films, a huge number of books, music, photos and so on. Slot also supports SDIO-connected devices, but this need not occur in 95% of users, because all you need is, and so.

Sound

On the part of the sound, TyTN II also deserves high marks. Of course, we should not expect miracles. Let's just say, it sounds as communicator, as befits a sound communicator at this level. Volume external speaker lets you hear the call even in noisy environments, like Moscow subway or a busy city street. Excellent melody is heard, even when the device lies in its case. For most cases, the maximum volume is not needed - enough midrange. The sound quality is excellent for the dynamics of such modest size. Most of the time the unit stayed in the "vibrate" so that this time we were able to evaluate a variety of situations. In general, vibration is not too strong, however, it is clearly felt by the body size and more weight. Even when the device is in a case on your belt, it is almost impossible to miss a call. Do not miss it and you put the device on the table, because the noise from the vibration of hard not to hear, even in another room. Vibration is felt from the pocket of jeans when walking. In short, vibrating TyTN II perfectly. With regard to the dynamics of the voice, he also deserves only good reviews. True, the sound it has a distinctive flavor. Perhaps because it is situated under a metal insert, and may in itself. Caller's voice sounds clear and recognizable. Even the maximum volume level does not add any extraneous sounds. Volume itself is not too high, there is much more loudly voiced counterparts, but in most cases this is enough. There is even a small margin. Voice recorder is capable of fairly high quality recording sound from a distance of 2-3 meters from the source. When recording in a quiet place (at the conference hall, a lecture, etc.), excellent voice heard on the recording. But when writing on the street have to hold the microphone very close to his mouth, otherwise we are in a record unlikely to be distinguished from background noise headset also demonstrates the standard of sound quality that is comparable with the sound of any other complete sets. But, as already mentioned, you can buy an adapter which will allow anyone to connect any headphones. On the other hand, the range of wireless headsets is now quite large, there is a very affordable models, there are expensive, rather high-sounding. So that a particular slot today does not look that great disadvantage as a half or two years ago.

Communication capabilities

Being the flagship model, TyTN II just do not have the right to give someone on the part of wireless capabilities. Actually, this has not happened, and HTC has provided the model of the maximum set of modules. Presumably, things become clear to you early in the review, at first glance at the list of characteristics. However, we will focus on all this in detail. Telephone communicator module can operate in four-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, as well as tri-band UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz. Unfortunately, we were not able to test the performance TyTN II in third generation networks, a lack thereof. However, we do not think that with this he has any problems. As for GSM, it is a full order. The device receives a signal better than any phone and does not cause censures. To make calls using the application Phone, functionality is extended for the convenience of a third-generation networks. There were additional settings and a button that allows instant switch to a video call. From wireless modules communicator Bluetooth 2.0, allowing to exchange data at high speed (EDR), as well as Wi-Fi is designed to work on protocols 802.11b / g. As repeatedly stated in our surveys, support for 802.11g standard today may not be claimed by any of communicators. So it is rather a tribute to fashion or reserve for the future, rather than a real need. Managing Bluetooth-module via a standard set of drivers on Windows Mobile 6 Professional, and the list of supported profiles is present all that is necessary today even the most demanding users. There is also A2DP, which allows you to play music through wireless headphones, and SPP (Serial Port Profile), SAP (SIM Access Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PAN (Personal Area Network Profile), HID (Human Interface Device Profile) and AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) and FTP (File Transfer Profile). And this is not a complete list. If we talk about the quality of the module, it is traditionally the occasion. For all the time using your device, never had a problem. TyTN II consistently paired with a wireless headset Jabbra, phones Nokia 6021 and Sony Ericsson K790i, as well as A2DP-headset Ritmix. All of this will be true with respect to the work of the Wi-Fi module. He quickly scans and remained stable relationship.

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Management of all wireless modules via the shell Connection Manager, you are familiar with, and other devices from HTC.

GPS

In the past year and a half we had to apply mainly to PDAs and communicators, with the navigation capabilities are answered chipset SiRF Star III. And the vast majority of the models demonstrated approximately the same level of quality. Used in the TyTN II GPS-chip is called gpsOne and also integrated into the platform, Qualcomm MSM7200. On assurances platformoderzhatelya, he in no way inferior to his eminent rival. Frankly, at first we were skeptical. However, after several minutes of use it became clear that all doubts are unfounded. GpsOne chip works just as or worse SiRF Star III. Just keep a stable connection with satellites is comparable to the deviation, and the great need for an external antenna. Tests were conducted on the classical scheme in various modes: the movement on foot, by car, the city, in the open area in the woods. Failures not occurred, the relationship perfectly behaved. It is true that a miracle had happened: inside the premises, and under bridges and in tunnels communicator refused to maintain contact with satellites. The only moment in which the SiRF Star III has the advantage - this is the start time. New from Qualcomm starts approximately one and a half times slower, that is for cold start takes about a minute. In our opinion, this is a mere trifle, which an inexperienced user and may not notice at all. In the basic set of programs on TyTN II is present utility QuickGPS, which automatically downloads the satellite data over the internet at specified intervals and speeds, thus the start time of the module. In the role of standard software for navigation acts Tomtom Navigator 6. It comes on a separate disk and install as a bonus you will allow free download maps for one city to choose from. Trifle, but nice.

Capabilities built-in camera

Built-in camera of the new flagship of HTC has surpassed all expectations. This is definitely the most worthy of the camera is not only a portfolio of Taiwanese, but also generally among the communicators. But before we go into the consideration of its capabilities, let us return to the location of the lens. Alas, it is located on the rear side of the case, it is not dredged and has no protective cover. In addition, such an arrangement is fraught with accidental contact while keeping the device near your ear. Lens is completely protected from external influences, so be careful. Very much like to see next to the lens and flash, even though the LED, but it's not that completely eliminates the possibility of shooting in the dark. However, these minor flaws are completely invisible on the background of the merits. To begin with, the camera uses a matrix with a resolution of 3.2 megapixels, which allows to take photos with a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. However, as always, you can choose a more modest size: 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 320 x 240 or 160 x 120. In all cases, except for the first two, available digital zoom. But, as you know, not much point in him. JPG compression level is regulated in 4 steps (high, high, normal and basic). At maximum resolution and quality of a photo takes about 600 KB. White balance can be set automatically, and can choose from four preset modes (day, night, incandescent and fluorescent). In most cases, automation is working correctly, at least, the photos taken in automatic mode in daylight, transfer the color is closer to reality than the images taken with preset "day". White balance - perhaps the main problem of mobile cameras. By tradition, are some examples of photos that have been made in automatic mode, with maximum quality settings and at a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels.

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Photos taken outdoors in good light, look much better images from the premises. At last there are noises, and lost focus. In general, the quality is not bad. And if you view images as thumbnails on the screen of your device, they look great. Video also get pretty good quality.This is certainly not something that allows the modern camera phones, but compared to its neighbors in the class, it is unquestionably a significant leap forward. Most of the settings for video repeats a set of options when shooting. The positive moment is concluded that the videos have no restrictions on duration. You can specify the memory card as a place to shoot and record your heart's content. For the video is available four resolutions: 352 x 288 320 x 240 176 x 144 and 128 x 96. And below are a few examples.

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Summarizing, we can say that the camera is also one of the strengths of the communicator HTC TyTN II. However, no consideration of the remaining one of the most important point - the lifetime of the battery.

Runtime

The HTC regularly demonstrate good battery life. Particularly notable achievements, as well as the obvious failures, never was. General indicators TyTN II certainly much say about cost-effective platform. So we will not pull, and go straight to the results. Maximum load. The brightness set to maximum, the speaker volume is also included Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS-module, and through Windows Media Player in a loop in the loop play "hard" video. Battery life in this mode was 4 hours 52 minutes. Normal operation. All wireless modules are disabled. The brightness is set to the second division of the account. On the PDA started reading the text in Haali Reader with automatic scrolling. Time work was 26 hours 47 minutes. MP3 Playback. Wireless modules and the screen backlight turned off. Listening to music through headphones at maximum volume. We used a Pocket Media Player and files with a bitrate 192 kbps. Opening hours 14 hours 11 minutes. The diagram shows that the results represent the HTC TyTN II compared with the TyTN, and with the Glofiish M700 and P4350 (Herald). If we talk about playing audio and the maximum load, there was no surprise. Although, of course, one would expect less survivability at maximum load. But the rate of time working in the mode of reading can only talk about that here works fine algorithm for automatic frequency control of the processor.

Software stuffing

A set of programs looks very solid, but devices from other manufacturers often offer a more diverse selection of software. On the other hand, HTC in addition to programs from third-party developers to install on their device their own shell and refinement of the operating system. For example, in order to close the long pressing "X" now does not need to install Spb Pocket Plus. This point is not new, but still enjoyable. Slightly updated shell HTC Home, which now contains three submenus, as was the device Touch, and five. Additionally, the page displays a list of contacts for quick access, as well as a list of profiles. As for the programs, many of them are on almost every device. For example, the shell to work with Java or the same Voice Commander. You probably should not once again mention Zip utility and Adobe Reader. Deserve special mention only two tools: WorldCard Mobile, and Audio Manager. The latter combines the functions of the player and a simple audio editor. Hence it is possible to put a new song as a ringtone, but you can cut a single moment of composition, too, liked to set as ringtones. And the name of the WorldCard Mobile should speak for itself. This program is designed to recognize business cards. Definition of information is not always correct. However, the bulk data cards inserted without errors, and editing errors takes much less time than creating a contact from scratch, and manual data entry.

Price issue

Now retail price for the HTC TyTN II range from 27,500 to 33,000 rubles. Sales started this month, so it is likely that soon the price of the communicator locks around the mark of 29,000 rubles.

Conclusions

Issue HTC TyTN II was expected by all as something momentous, but in reality nothing spectacular happened.The new platform Qualcomm can not yet boast of all their capabilities, leaving only the hope that someday all the declared functions will be maintained at the software level. Of all the alleged advances, really feel it is possible unless the camera and swiveling display, the rest we have already met in one form or another. In the first months of sales model is unlikely to become mass, all the same price imposes certain restrictions, in addition there is a clear discrepancy between cost and functionality. However, with prices as low as 25000 - 26000 rub. HTC TyTN II is quite able to catch on. As for competitors, the closest of them is the recently announced glofiish M800. Highlight this apparent competitor is not easy, the glofiish advantage of a VGA display and a price (expected price is unlikely to be above 22,000 rubles). On the other hand weights unsurpassed quality and ergonomics of HTC with its QVGA display, but a comparison of these smartphones a separate issue for review, and remains only to summarize all statements made in the form of columns with the advantages and disadvantages HTC TyTN II:

Pros:
• convenient form factor with tilting screen
• memory card support a large volume
• excellent GPS-module
• good performance
• Excellent built-in camera
• comfortable keyboard
• good battery life.

Cons:
• a lot of weight
• modest package.

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