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Buying Tytn in Asia

Since HTC manufactures the Tytn and it is a company based in Taiwan, would anybody know if it is available there?
How about the rest of Asia? any idea if it will be sold here? Thanks

You can buy it under the name "Dopod 838 Pro" from www.dopodasia.com, a HTC company
PS: I am always frustrated with the dutyfree prices in Asia, FYI and compare I paid 567 euros for mine, with 16% VAT and without contract (from www.gethandy.de ). Was recently at Taipei airport, forget about finding any Taiwanese electronic products there...

Thanks, for the information. Went to www.dopodasia.com/dopod and it is only available in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Unfortunately, no Philippines.
Would you know what ROM they use?

masterjef said:
Would you know what ROM they use?
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They use the dopod rom, it's available on the wiki:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Upgrades

Buy the Dopod CHT 9000 (From Taiwan or other import sources) and flash it to the English ROM. Mine is working perfectly so far.

Buy the Dopod CHT 9000 (From Taiwan or other import sources) and flash it to the English ROM. Mine is working perfectly so far.

Can you give me the website for the CHT 9000? Is it available in store in Taiwan? Thanks

Im sure you can find stores in Phil importing the TyTn. If not you can easily get a dopod asia from an online store from Singapore. Im in Hong Kong and i got mine that way.

For the record
CHT9000 is the Chunghwa Telecom branded version of the Dopod 838 Pro for Taiwan only.

Just browsing the net comparing the Trion and the Tytn (Dopod CHT 9000). Wow! There is a lot of difference in terms of design. The trion is much sleeker.

masterjef said:
Just browsing the net comparing the Trion and the Tytn (Dopod CHT 9000). Wow! There is a lot of difference in terms of design. The trion is much sleeker.
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sir musta po?
it was actually the trion that lured me into the hermes craze but it's only been available in Germany and nowhere else apart from a few importers. i've got the m3100 instead.
in case you're not aware yet, there are 3 versions of the hermes, which all seem to be very identical apart from few visual differences and key layout
Hermes100 - SPV M3100, XDA Trion, Dopod 838pro, Imate Jasjam, Qtek9600
Hermes200 - HTC Tytn, Vodafone v1605, CHT 9000
Hermes300 - MDA Vario II
i'm not sure if its available in Phils yet (incl the grey markets) so best way to get one buy abroad. where are you based anyway? Canada?
i hope i got it right with the versions above, and hope this helps you.

jasonl said:
Hermes100 - SPV M3100, XDA Trion, Dopod 838pro, Imate Jasjam
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+ qtek 9600
http://www.ixbt.com/pda/qtek9600.shtml - the content is in Russian, but you can look at photos

Buying the i-mate version of the MTeoR would be attactive for me, as it includes Videotelephony contrary to the HTC version (though WLAN is not built-in, which is the main reason, why I did not exchange my Qtek 8300 against the follower model - the MTeor isn't that cheap and one could expect WLAN - and also a much better cam, not just 1.3mpx).
However how to REALLY cheaply get hands on the i-mate make - SP JAS or how they call it ?
I simply do not know.
Though boasting on their homepage that they are somewhat a leader in smartphones you can only find their address in Dubai and not even other distributing partners or retailers.
I wouldn't go to Dubai just to buy an i-mate...
I know that dealers on Tottenham Ct. Rd. also have i-mate devices on stock, but England isn't really a cheap place to buy.
So only possibility would be to import one either from outside Europe (disadvantage: high import tax into the EU, relatively long handling period, problems with RMP) or the UK (disadvantage: no low retail proce).
None of these options is a good choice for me.

zlobus said:
jasonl said:
Hermes100 - SPV M3100, XDA Trion, Dopod 838pro, Imate Jasjam
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+ qtek 9600
http://www.ixbt.com/pda/qtek9600.shtml - the content is in Russian, but you can look at photos
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of course, the Qtek9600
thanks for the heads-up

you probably want to buy it in Taiwan from Chunghwa telecom. Just go to a local Chunghwa Telecom Location and they will likely have it.

I actually have an xda mini s and thinking of upgrading to a trion. Since I couldn't find it in Asia, where I'm based, I sought out the best alternative.
Right now, seems like the Dopod 838Pro (same as the CHT 9000). But still prefer the sleeker design of the Trion.
Both phones have the same features and functions, right?

HTC is making all of them, so the only difference is the cases of the different brands the Hermes/Tytn is sold under. An exception is the Cingular 8525 in the US, where Cingular requested from HTC to omit the videocam. And the voice command button on the left side is replaced by a PTT button (for Push to talk, not standard on WM5).

Anyone have any ida if the O2 Xa Trion will ever be sld in Asia?

What Variants of Hermes are Available in HKG

Hi Hermes Owners!
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Just wanted to know what variants of the Hermes are available in HKG. I'm on my way to HKG in 2 weeks and am looking to purchase a second PocketPC Phone.
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I really fancy the HTC TyTn or dopod CHT 9000 but I like the HTC TyTn more because the CHT 9000 has Chinese characters on the thumb board which is a bit confusing if I'm going to use the device in English.
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The dopod 838 pro is nice and all, but I like the look of the TyTn more.
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So this is the question... are the TyTn and/or CHT 9000 available anywhere in HKG? If yes where can I get it and how much would it be? If they are not available is the 838pro already available, how much is it going for? Of course I'm asking about English OS devices please. Thanks in advanced for any info.
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Regards from Manila

Pards,
Dopod838Pro, CHT9000 and O2 Trion are available in HK. Only the first is the official one (with local warranty) and widespread. All of them are available in English.
I like the O2 trion design, but I dumped mine since it has alignmnet issue and bought Dopod instead, whihc has the almost same design and with local warranty since I live in HK. But the Trion is cheaper...I dont like the HTC and CHT 9000 design...

Bummer no HTC TyTn... so you would suggest the 838pro over the other variants cause it has warranty. However I live in Manila so the Hong Kong warranty wouldn't really do me any good do you think I should wait for the 838pro to get to Manila it would probably take ages and be much too overpriced... We don't even have the 838 here yet officially [they are a lot in the tiangges of V-Mall, I even saw Cingular branded ones but brand new ones are so few]. How much did you get the 838pro there in Hong Kong?

I got the O2 a month ago for 5.2K and the dopod is now 6.1K (on 24 months installment) with 1GB uSD.
I heard that dopod838pro will be released in Manila this month..

Well I don't think they'd accept int'l cards for those installment deals [tried to purchase a notebook on installment last January at FORTRESS and I was told they don't accept int'l credit cards] so I'd have to pay cash I guess. Hmmm 6K for the Hermes... is it AKU3.0 already? I have AKU3.0 [by Ivan] on my Exec and am loving it... I just need a spare phone really but the HTC s620 still hasn't been announced and SAMSUNGs SGH-i607 is slated for an end of the year [possibly early next year release] so I was thinking why not get the Hermes first but 6K HKD is kinda steep for a spare phone, I tried using a v3i as a spare phone but missed the full sync that outlook and windows mobile does... if the 838pro will be out in Manila this month then I might see it here before I go to HKG on the 20th... hopefully they price it competitively. I hear the CHT 9000 is around 36,000 PhP in Taiwan but then again the chinese strokes on the keyboard are very confusing... oh my now I don't know if I should wait for the HTC s620, Samsung SGH-i607 or just get the Dopod 838pro. Also there has still been no additional leaks about the Universal successor [HTC Omni] which was mentioned a few weeks back, I was hoping to see even mock ups or planned specs atleast about that... anyway sectorlord thanks for all the great info really appreciate it.

I just saw the MDA T-Mobile Variants in Mongkok... sells for 4.8K ..
Wow, looks so sexy and the front keys layout and shape is the BEST of all the variants..

HTC x7501 !!! wtf ?

OK, I saw information on the 7500 and I really thinking on getting one...
Then I heard more about WM6 and no upgrades to it for the 7500 and thought I'd rather not get the 7500 then... besides it wasn't available.
Now theres an official launch in the USA of the x7501 which is nothing but the 7500 with WM6... !!!!!!!!!!!! wtf !!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.htc.com/product/03-product_x7501.htm
HTC, what are you guys doing? Why the heck do you spread there will be no upgrades to WM6 when you at the same time just change the model number and make it run WM6?
You are happy to make customers wait to buy something today that is alkready outdated before it's been released. That feels a bit like treating customers like idiots.
Maybe I'm best off to stick with my now pretty JASJAR running WM 5 our WM 6 ....

cre8or said:
OK, I saw information on the 7500 and I really thinking on getting one...
Then I heard more about WM6 and no upgrades to it for the 7500 and thought I'd rather not get the 7500 then... besides it wasn't available.
Now theres an official launch in the USA of the x7501 which is nothing but the 7500 with WM6... !!!!!!!!!!!! wtf !!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.htc.com/product/03-product_x7501.htm
HTC, what are you guys doing? Why the heck do you spread there will be no upgrades to WM6 when you at the same time just change the model number and make it run WM6?
You are happy to make customers wait to buy something today that is alkready outdated before it's been released. That feels a bit like treating customers like idiots.
Maybe I'm best off to stick with my now pretty JASJAR running WM 5 our WM 6 ....
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maybe you haven't been following my post, i have told you there will be an ungrade on WM6 quite a long time ago, HTC said it already in 3GSM.
Anyway, HTC X7501 won't be out until summer in USA. So if you want a Athena, you better buy it now, it can be then update to WM6 in summer

I can also confirm that an upgrade will be available. Although I don't know when.

Ameo Upgrade from Whom?
Re: ROM update with WM6
If we have the T-Mobile Ameo wouldn't we need a ROM update from T-Mobile to get exactly the same feature set? Has T-Mobile committed to releasing one? I guess in the worst case the HTC one will work on the Ameo?
-Krip

anilk said:
Re: ROM update with WM6
If we have the T-Mobile Ameo wouldn't we need a ROM update from T-Mobile to get exactly the same feature set? Has T-Mobile committed to releasing one? I guess in the worst case the HTC one will work on the Ameo?
-Krip
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not sure if T-mobile will release WM6 upgrade, but HTC will 100% release one, and we can then upgrade to that one

But can we update the T-Mobile Ameo with the HTC Advantage WM6 rom?

dpbakker said:
But can we update the T-Mobile Ameo with the HTC Advantage WM6 rom?
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yes we can

GREAT ! My worries are gone.

Anyone know if tomtom 6 or some other GPS software with USA maps will be provided with the 7501? I will be waiting for this one if so.

wu5262 said:
yes we can
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you sure bout that??
not that i ever intend to buy the advantage...
but you would hace to make your device super cid for that...

fallenczar said:
you sure bout that??
not that i ever intend to buy the advantage...
but you would hace to make your device super cid for that...
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i am sure you can upgrade to WM6, either through the official update release , or though some hack (super cid). And the finial result is, you will be able to upgrade to WM6

Does anyone know if the 7501 will be offered unlocked and unbranded in the USA or if it will only be available through USA wireless carriers? HTC has not sold directly in the USA so this would be a first for this market.

toyfreak said:
Does anyone know if the 7501 will be offered unlocked and unbranded in the USA or if it will only be available through USA wireless carriers? HTC has not sold directly in the USA so this would be a first for this market.
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the htc x7501 will be sold by Amzon.com it will be unlock and with HTC brand. I have not heard the 7501 will be available through USA mobile carriers.

wu5262 said:
not sure if T-mobile will release WM6 upgrade, but HTC will 100% release one, and we can then upgrade to that one
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They will...... don't know when exactly.

thats brilliant news about WM6!
I'd be quite hapy for the HTC ROM, not too fussed about the T-Mob update - wahat would we loose anyway if we used the HTC upgrade? The pink templates and web and wank?

Hi,
I look at the Specs on the x7501 in the HTC web site and there is now second camera.
http://www.pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=752 there is a second camera, so how is wrong ?

Too bad the one coming out in america doesnt have a camera.

haim said:
Hi,
I look at the Specs on the x7501 in the HTC web site and there is now second camera.
At http://www.pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=752 there is a second camera, so how is wrong ?
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Good catch. The pictures and specifications both indicate the 7501 will NOT have a front camera, which sucks (even if I don't use it). Now it depends on pricing. If the 7500 and 7501 cost about the same I will go for the 7500.

toyfreak said:
Good catch. The pictures and specifications both indicate the 7501 will NOT have a front camera, which sucks (even if I don't use it). Now it depends on pricing. If the 7500 and 7501 cost about the same I will go for the 7500.
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i think there is a mistake, from you picture, you can see the second camera, basically, they are all the same, only difference is 7500 with WM5 and 7501 for wm6 (due in summer)

wu5262 said:
i think there is a mistake, from you picture, you can see the second camera, basically, they are all the same, only difference is 7500 with WM5 and 7501 for wm6 (due in summer)
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oh, i have just notice the it is true that 7501 don't have the front camera.
I will phone my HTC contact next week and try to confirm this.

Trinity Vs. Imate 6150?

Hello,
One of my friend want to exchange with me my HTC 6150 with Trinity (HTC P3600).
What you say guys? is it worth to exchange.
The specs of imate ultimate 6150 specs are: http://www.gsmarena.com/i_mate_ultimate_6150-1881.php
Thank you.

HTC universal vs. HTC Tytn

Hi.
uni or the Tytn is the better device?

Lol
Enter to a Nike store and ask if Adidas is better
Of course Universal!!!!!!!!