HTC Wizard News Roundup

[Janak Parekh]

There's been tons of new news on the HTC Wizard today, and instead of making 5 separate posts, here's all that we've gotten so far. For those of you who don't know, the HTC Wizard is the successor to the compact HTC Magician. The dimensions of the device are similar, except it's a bit thicker to accomodate a keyboard. It looks like it'll have a 200MHz OMAP processor (hopefully faster than HP's variant 8O), GPRS/EDGE, WiFi, Bluetooth, or some combination thereof with a 240x320 screen running WM5. The unique aspect of this device is the landscape nature of the keyboard, as the following image demonstrates.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/parekh-20050727-HTCWizard.jpg" /><br /><br />Anyway, on with the news: <li> WindowsMobile.no has a <a href="http://www.windowsmobile.no/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=news&amp;file=article&amp;sid=443&amp;mode=thread&amp;order=0&amp;thold=0">ton of pictures</a> of the device (including the above one) branded as the Qtek 9100. Like other HTC devices, we'll probably see a number of different brandings as they come out.<br /><li> <a href="http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=1303">Phone Scoop reports</a> that the HTC Wizard has passed FCC certification, and (at least the submitted version) has 850 and 1900MHz support, so expect good US coverage. As to whether or not US carriers will support it, as always that's up in the air. Phone Scoop noted certain T-Mobile markings, but it's not clear if that's T-Mobile USA or T-Mobile Germany.<br /><li> Arne, from the::unwired, also <a href="http://www.theunwired.net/?itemid=2538">chimes in with the news</a> that there may be multiple stylings/editions of the device. At this point, I'm not picky -- I'll take any of them. :P This device looks like a compelling solution for those that want a compact Pocket PC Phone with a little more oomph than the Magician. 8)

[Duncan]

Those photos that Arne Hess has come from the FCC documents. Go to

https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&amp;RequestTimeout=500&amp;calledFromFrame=N&amp;application_id=683979&amp;fcc_id='NM8WZ'

and select 'EUT Photos for SAR Report' and you can see lots of pictures.

Three models - the WIZA100 (the square blocky design with camera), the WIZA110 (same design but no camera) and the WIZA200 (the more rounded design we've seen to date - with camera). There's also a doc in which HTC say that they are functionally the same - except for the missing camera on one model.

[MS Mobiles]

holy dalek! I want one of those.

I am only scared that skype voice calls will not work in it due to slow processor - 200 MHz only...

[mv]

WOW :ppclove: :ppclove: :ppclove: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[Tengoku]

http://www.mobigeeks.net/photo2005/juillet/bg.jpg

802.11b/g ? Could it be the first WM device with 802.11g connection ? or at least 802.11g friendly ?

What do you think about it ?

[MitchellO]

Damn!!! Thats looks great! Much better than the mockup that was passed around a while ago. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: May make me reconsider getting a Universal....

[Darius Wey]

http://www.mobigeeks.net/photo2005/juillet/bg.jpg

802.11b/g ? Could it be the first WM device with 802.11g connection ? or at least 802.11g friendly ?

What do you think about it ?

Yeah, the initial reports of the Wizard suggested it was 802.11g-equipped. It'll be interesting to see how it performs against most other 802.11b devices. Will users take advantage of the 54Mbps? We'll see. :)

[Darius Wey]

Damn!!! Thats looks great! Much better than the mockup that was passed around a while ago. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: May make me reconsider getting a Universal....

Agreed. It's a great looking device. :)

TI's processors tend to be pretty reliable though I guess we've yet to see how well they'll work in a Windows Mobile device. The 200MHz clock speed is a bit low though. How it compares with the Samsung S3C24xx processors at around the same speed has yet to be seen.

[maximum360]

Nice.

If this thing comes in cdma variety coupled with EVDO it will be a real hard decision between this and the XVA IV. The XDA IV is perfect...except for the bulk.

[whydidnt]

Very nice looking. I could definitely see using this as an everyday phone. The comparison pictures sure make the iPaq 65XX series look huge in comparison. The OMAP processor does give me a little concern. I used the 6315 briefly upon release and was not pleased with the performance.

I wonder if the device is smart enough to auto-rotate the screen when the keyboard is opened?

Now all we need is word on when we can actually buy one of these! :deal:

[MitchellO]

Damn!!! Thats looks great! Much better than the mockup that was passed around a while ago. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: May make me reconsider getting a Universal....

Agreed. It's a great looking device. :)

TI's processors tend to be pretty reliable though I guess we've yet to see how well they'll work in a Windows Mobile device. The 200MHz clock speed is a bit low though. How it compares with the Samsung S3C24xx processors at around the same speed has yet to be seen.

I had an iPAQ 1930, and its Samsung 203Mhz processor was no slower than my next devices XScale PXA255 400mhz (iPAQ 4355). I wouldn't say my Mini's processor (XScale PXA272 416Mhz) is much faster either.

This may be different for the OMAP. I don't use my PPC for games as much as I used to (PSP took over), but for videos I do occasionally. I run QVGA videos at 500kbit without a problem on my Mini.

Very nice looking. I could definitely see using this as an everyday phone. The comparison pictures sure make the iPaq 65XX series look huge in comparison. The OMAP processor does give me a little concern. I used the 6315 briefly upon release and was not pleased with the performance.

I wonder if the device is smart enough to auto-rotate the screen when the keyboard is opened?

Now all we need is word on when we can actually buy one of these! :deal:

I would expect it would, similar to the MPX (I think it did this).

[beq]

Now all we need is word on when we can actually buy one of these! :deal:

!?!?!? (I agree)

[WyattEarp]

I wonder if the device is smart enough to auto-rotate the screen when the keyboard is opened?

I was thinking the same thing as I looked at the picture. That would be to cool if it does. I would like to see a faster processor though. 200Mhz concerns me a great deal. But the drool factor is definitely there. :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: Only four because it isn't out yet. :lol:

[tj21]

Anybody know if it's full size SD or mini-SD?

[UCCOFFEE]

I was stun in the morning when i 1st saw it!!
But after doing more investigation, it is actually wider and thicker than magician (O2 XDA II mini)
not for me....

And WM5 is new... lots of software might not work properly or need to pay extra again to upgrade...

hope my mini really last 2 years....

HTC stock price 's gone up double since may 2005....

[Silver5]

I really don't get excited about these devices very often...I usually buy them a couple of months after others get their hands on them in order to make sure they are actually worth buying. Well, if this device is going to be released as pictured, with the specs listed, I'm excited!

I was happy enough with my first i-mate Jam that I bought a second one with the PPCTechs RAM upgrade. The only thing I wish it had is a keyboard and that is provided on this new one. In addition to that it may have Wifi and Window Mobile 5 so I'm definitely going to watch closely for its release. I won't be willing to pay the premiums they'll charge upon initial release, but I will certainly be buying one of these devices.

[Snail]

Mmmm... This is the first WM machine to make me want to upgrade from my UX50 (actually the first PDA of any type!) - 18 months on! The i-mate Jam came close, but the keyboard is a real clincher for me!

Can't wait for it to appear...

[biglouis]

I still don't geddit when it comes to the new processor and a comparison to the existing 416MHz processor in the i-mate JAM.

I desperately need WiFi so the device interests me but not if it does not provide as-good-as or better performance than my existing JAM.

LouisB

[Fishie]

Damn!!! Thats looks great! Much better than the mockup that was passed around a while ago. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: May make me reconsider getting a Universal....

Agreed. It's a great looking device. :)

TI's processors tend to be pretty reliable though I guess we've yet to see how well they'll work in a Windows Mobile device. The 200MHz clock speed is a bit low though. How it compares with the Samsung S3C24xx processors at around the same speed has yet to be seen.

Gee I wonder what it was that HP used in the much maligned and slow as a turtle Ipaq 63xx then.

[Fishie]

I wonder if the device is smart enough to auto-rotate the screen when the keyboard is opened?

Now all we need is word on when we can actually buy one of these! :deal:

It is

[Fishie]

I still don't geddit when it comes to the new processor and a comparison to the existing 416MHz processor in the i-mate JAM.

I desperately need WiFi so the device interests me but not if it does not provide as-good-as or better performance than my existing JAM.

LouisB

The performance will not come anywhere close to the Jam

[MitchellO]

Mmmm... This is the first WM machine to make me want to upgrade from my UX50 (actually the first PDA of any type!) - 18 months on! The i-mate Jam came close, but the keyboard is a real clincher for me!

Can't wait for it to appear...

How have you found the UX50? I thought about getting one, but I wanted all-in-one so the Mini was the best pick.

The Wizard seems to be fairly similar to the i730, except the keyboard is landscape, which I would say is better.

[Snail]

Mmmm... This is the first WM machine to make me want to upgrade from my UX50 (actually the first PDA of any type!) - 18 months on! The i-mate Jam came close, but the keyboard is a real clincher for me!

Can't wait for it to appear...

How have you found the UX50? I thought about getting one, but I wanted all-in-one so the Mini was the best pick.

The Wizard seems to be fairly similar to the i730, except the keyboard is landscape, which I would say is better.

I really love the UX50. A quick look through my graveyard will tell you I've got through these toys at a frightening rate... to keep one for so long (and still be happy with it) is very unusual for me. I have tried others since buying the UX (Zaurus, Dell X50v), but none have been desirable enough for me to part with cash for.

I mainly use it for PIM, music, surfing and editing simple Excel files.

As a PIM - it's a Palm, so limited, but quick and effective.

Music playback is quite excellent - better than anything I've heard before or since.

Surfing wirelessly on the UX is nice, NetFront is a pretty solid browser.

Docs to Go is much better than Pocket Office, but there are better Office replacements for WM.

BUT - the best thing about the UX is it's form factor - keyboard and an excellent landscape screen - it really works for me.

I guess, if I'm being honest, the battery life is dire (2 hours... I bought an extended battery for it), it's rubbish at playing games - except for simple time waster games (no 5-way controller? What's that about?) , and I long for real Excel on a PDA again. But these haven't been big enough issues to drive me back to the shops...

[MitchellO]

Its the same (sort of) with my Mini. I haven't seen any available devices that do what my Mini does any better for me. I would love VGA, but atm I would have to give up the builtin phone. My Mini is just perfect for me. The Wizard is the only thing that comes close to the Mini that I am interested in. I don't quite like the antenna on the i730, and the landscape orientation of the keyboard would make it even better than the Blue Angel.

[Bruno Figueiredo]

Well, I was looking for something to replace my trusty old Toshiba e570 and I was almost sold on the Universal, but this device takes the cake. The only drawback for me is the non VGA screen. I want to be able to read properly formatted pdf files and on a QVGA it's a pain. Yes, I know about Repligo and it works great with plain text books, but with ones with sidebars and quotations it's a real pain.

And this device is not 3G too. I couldn't care less about videoconferencing but I would like to use a faster connection. Another flaw on this design is that the screen doesn't tilt up like the Universal. That would make it impratical to use on a table, only with both hands.

What I don't like on the Universal is the lack of buttons up front (the buttons on the side are a bit weird) and the lack of a screen on the back when it's closed. Also, it could be a bit smaller.

Decisions, decisions...

[Darius Wey]

Gee I wonder what it was that HP used in the much maligned and slow as a turtle Ipaq 63xx then.

Hmm, good point. Now how did I forget about the h63xx series? :roll:

Anyway, performance-wise, you may just be right. I looked up the specs of the OMAP 850 and it's anything but stellar. :| From my point of view, the Wizard may be more about conservation of battery life than performance.

[Snail]

Gee I wonder what it was that HP used in the much maligned and slow as a turtle Ipaq 63xx then.

Hmm, good point. Now how did I forget about the h63xx series? :roll:

Anyway, performance-wise, you may just be right. I looked up the specs of the OMAP 850 and it's anything but stellar. :| From my point of view, the Wizard may be more about conservation of battery life than performance.

Yep, I guess that would be the only fly in the ointment... Let's hope HTC have a change of heart and put more ponies under the hood before the Q1/06 release!

[MitchellO]

Well, I was looking for something to replace my trusty old Toshiba e570 and I was almost sold on the Universal, but this device takes the cake. The only drawback for me is the non VGA screen. I want to be able to read properly formatted pdf files and on a QVGA it's a pain.

Decisions, decisions...

Yeah, the VGA screen on the Universal is a killer for me. i decided against a hx4700/x50v to get the Mini because of its phone capability, but would have loved VGA.

[mv]

I really, really hope the CPU won´t be that bad. My 1940 was very speedy with a 266 mhz samsung. So if it is just a little slower than the jam... but it has a lot more battery life, wich is necesary to use wi fi... i´m buying this thing! (If i can afford it :lol: )

[scruz]

My T-Mobile USA business rep told me that they are getting this phone and it should be here in October. I hope it is true but I kind of doubt it. She has not been too good about delivering on her promises, but I still want one.

[kcrain]

I don't think I'm worried about 200Mhz, or QVGA, or anything like that. HTC is doing so well right now, they wouldn't blow it on a promising device that doesn't run with enough pep.

Even though it isn't VGA or super fast like the Universal, it should have pretty good battery life. There are always trade-offs when it comes to size.

From what I've read, having bluetooth, wifi, edge, WM5, sideways slide out keyboard (which I've been waiting for HTC to introduce for a while now), lots of memory, all in a small size...it's exactly what I've been looking for!

[Jason Lee]

this is gonna be a hard choice. Universal or wizard. If the processor hold up on the wizard i think i would rather have it. The size is amazing! But vga would sure be nice too. Hmmm... Of course i may not be able to use the universal if it requires a 3G sim card like the other 3G smartphones. :( So the wizard may be my only choice. But not a bad one mind you. ;)

[Paragon]

I still don't geddit when it comes to the new processor and a comparison to the existing 416MHz processor in the i-mate JAM.

I desperately need WiFi so the device interests me but not if it does not provide as-good-as or better performance than my existing JAM.

LouisB

The performance will not come anywhere close to the Jam

That is a very definite answer. How much time have you spent using the new Wizard to be able to pass that judgment onto the rest of us? ;)

Dave

[adamz]

I think I'll wait for the HTC Galaxy. I don't need the keyboard. Hopefully the Galaxy will have a powerful processor. I'm hesitant on the OMAP ones which sound so slow.

[gibson042]

I think I'll wait for the HTC Galaxy. I don't need the keyboard. Hopefully the Galaxy will have a powerful processor. I'm hesitant on the OMAP ones which sound so slow.
You beat me to it. Has there been any news on the Galaxy since the original flurry surrounding it and the Wizard? Personally, I'd like a Universal clone specs-wise (except with 128 MB of ROM!!! :bad-words:). Externally, it will obviously be much thinner, but I'm also hoping for a return of at least some of the Blue Angel's application buttons.

[surur]

Of course i may not be able to use the universal if it requires a 3G sim card like the other 3G smartphones. :( So the wizard may be my only choice. But not a bad one mind you. ;)

This is not true. Other people have reported it works fine with a normal sim card.

Surur

[Jason Lee]

Of course i may not be able to use the universal if it requires a 3G sim card like the other 3G smartphones. :( So the wizard may be my only choice. But not a bad one mind you. ;)

This is not true. Other people have reported it works fine with a normal sim card.

Surur

Woot!!! good news. :mrgreen:

[Fishie]

I still don't geddit when it comes to the new processor and a comparison to the existing 416MHz processor in the i-mate JAM.

I desperately need WiFi so the device interests me but not if it does not provide as-good-as or better performance than my existing JAM.

LouisB

The performance will not come anywhere close to the Jam

That is a very definite answer. How much time have you spent using the new Wizard to be able to pass that judgment onto the rest of us? ;)

Dave

Its a safe bet, one I cant lose.
The Omap processors at similar clockspeeds are SLOWER then their Intel and Samsung counterparts.
A 200MHz XScale or a 208MHz Samsung use far more juice then a 195MHz OMAP, but they are at the same time a lot faster.

We are talking about a processor here which was ditched by even Palm for being too slow.

[whydidnt]

Of course i may not be able to use the universal if it requires a 3G sim card like the other 3G smartphones. :( So the wizard may be my only choice. But not a bad one mind you. ;)

This is not true. Other people have reported it works fine with a normal sim card.

Surur

I've heard the same. Just remember that in the US you will be limited to GPRS data speeds. To me using the Universal at GPRS speeds is like racing an Indy Car around the neighborhood. It looks cool, but you'll never really be able to open it up and take it for a true ride. 8)

[Paragon]

I still don't geddit when it comes to the new processor and a comparison to the existing 416MHz processor in the i-mate JAM.

I desperately need WiFi so the device interests me but not if it does not provide as-good-as or better performance than my existing JAM.

LouisB

The performance will not come anywhere close to the Jam

That is a very definite answer. How much time have you spent using the new Wizard to be able to pass that judgment onto the rest of us? ;)

Dave

Its a safe bet, one I cant lose.
The Omap processors at similar clockspeeds are SLOWER then their Intel and Samsung counterparts.
A 200MHz XScale or a 208MHz Samsung use far more juice then a 195MHz OMAP, but they are at the same time a lot faster.

We are talking about a processor here which was ditched by even Palm for being too slow.

I know what you are saying. I'm also not a big fan of the OMAP processors to date. Far from it. However given HTC's past record, I can't seem them pulling a Moto and producing a device that is substandard, so I'm going to hold my opinion till I hold one in my little hands and see for myself. ;)

Dave

[kcrain]

I still don't geddit when it comes to the new processor and a comparison to the existing 416MHz processor in the i-mate JAM.

I desperately need WiFi so the device interests me but not if it does not provide as-good-as or better performance than my existing JAM.

LouisB

The performance will not come anywhere close to the Jam

That is a very definite answer. How much time have you spent using the new Wizard to be able to pass that judgment onto the rest of us? ;)

Dave

Its a safe bet, one I cant lose.
The Omap processors at similar clockspeeds are SLOWER then their Intel and Samsung counterparts.
A 200MHz XScale or a 208MHz Samsung use far more juice then a 195MHz OMAP, but they are at the same time a lot faster.

We are talking about a processor here which was ditched by even Palm for being too slow.

I know what you are saying. I'm also not a big fan of the OMAP processors to date. Far from it. However given HTC's past record, I can't seem them pulling a Moto and producing a device that is substandard, so I'm going to hold my opinion till I hold one in my little hands and see for myself. ;)

Dave

I have to agree with Dave. HTC is not in the business of making crappy devices. Their track record shows good competition with other similar devices, if not overwhelming success. All the devices I know of that came from HTC have been high in quality and competitive in performance. It would be unlike them to develop a product that does not perform well.

[ultraman]

Is there anyone know what will be the memory slot come with, SD or mini-SD?

According to the photos, it is hard to know it.

[kcrain]

Is there anyone know what will be the memory slot come with, SD or mini-SD?

According to the photos, it is hard to know it.

I've heard mini-sd from a number of websites.

[adamz]

I have to agree with Dave. HTC is not in the business of making crappy devices. Their track record shows good competition with other similar devices, if not overwhelming success. All the devices I know of that came from HTC have been high in quality and competitive in performance. It would be unlike them to develop a product that does not perform well.

That's what we said about HP before the H6315 came out.

[Paragon]

I have to agree with Dave. HTC is not in the business of making crappy devices. Their track record shows good competition with other similar devices, if not overwhelming success. All the devices I know of that came from HTC have been high in quality and competitive in performance. It would be unlike them to develop a product that does not perform well.

That's what we said about HP before the H6315 came out.

Yup, you're right.....and look what happened when they strayed from HTC. ;)

Dave

[MitchellO]

this is gonna be a hard choice. Universal or wizard. If the processor hold up on the wizard i think i would rather have it. The size is amazing! But vga would sure be nice too.

My problem exactly! I want that VGA screen soooo bad!

Hmmm... Of course i may not be able to use the universal if it requires a 3G sim card like the other 3G smartphones. :( So the wizard may be my only choice. But not a bad one mind you. ;)

You don't need a a 3G sim. Just any old Sim will do for the Universal.[/quote]

[maximum360]

Mini-SD would stink. I hope they stay with regular SD cards.

[maximum360]

It seems that the device will use mini-sd. Not a happy camper here...

http://msmobiles.com/news.php/4087.html
http://msmobiles.com/f/viewtopic.php?t=9302

Here's some info on the processor... http://focus.ti.com/general/docs/wtbu/wtbuproductcontent.tsp?templateId=6123&amp;navigationId=12000&amp;path=templatedata/cm/product/data/omap_850

[Jason Lee]

if it turns out to only have mini sd i will not even think about getting it. that's that. :(

[Fishie]

You guys seem to have way more faith then I do in the performance of this device.

Anyone have a link to all the devices manufactured by HTC?

I have no doubt the build quality etcetera will be excellent but this clearly is a machine where they chose batterylife and features over speed.
You cant make an OMAP fly.

[MitchellO]

http://www.theunwired.net/photo/galleries/Gadgets/Pocket%20PCs/HTC%20Universal/DSCN3368.JPG

I think this pic made up my mind.

[Duncan]

if it turns out to only have mini sd i will not even think about getting it. that's that. :(

No doubt about it I'm afraid - it is definitely a mini-SD slot.

[MitchellO]

if it turns out to only have mini sd i will not even think about getting it. that's that. :(

No doubt about it I'm afraid - it is definitely a mini-SD slot.

well thats really crap. Thats makes the decision a whole lot easier. I have two 1Gb SD cards, and am not about to spend $*** on the device, plus an extra au$100+ for a 1Gb MiniSD

[maximum360]

My 2gb sd card should be arriving today. :(

[Jason Lee]

Looks like they may be marketing this to the not power user market. Odd though that it has everything a power user would want, wifi, bluetooth, keyboard, plenty of memory, but it has a crappy processor and a mini sd... I'm hoping that maybe a few months after this they will release a similar device with at least an sd slot and hopefully a better processor.

[gibson042]

Looks like they may be marketing this to the not power user market. Odd though that it has everything a power user would want, wifi, bluetooth, keyboard, plenty of memory, but it has a crappy processor and a mini sd... I'm hoping that maybe a few months after this they will release a similar device with atlease an sd slot and hopefully a better processor.
Anyone else think that the cutoff between users and power users has narrowed down to one feature now? Bluetooth is already standard, WiFi almost so, memory has stabilized on 128 MB ROM/64 MB RAM, and full keyboards are becoming more and more common on Smartphones and Phone Editions. If it ain't VGA, or maybe 480 x 480, then it's for the (unwashed) masses.

[stephman]

None of this is official but they list info about a CDMA version here:
http://phonearena.com/htmls/HTC-Apache-the-CDMA-version-of-the-Wizard-article-a_643.html

Check out the supposed CPU spec:

CDMA; EV-DO
Wi-fi (802.11b,), Bluetooth (1.2) and Infra-red connectivity
Windows Mobile 2005 (Magneto) Operating System
Intel Bulverde 416MHz (520MHz possible) CPU
128MB ROM, 64MB RAM
Java virtual machine (J2ME, CLDC1.1, MIDP2.0)
4.5” x 2.5” x 1” dimensions (to be confirmed)
Horizontally sliding full QWERTY keyboard
1.3 mega-pixel camera with flash
64k 240x320 TFT LCD screen
Mini SD Card Expansion slot
Speaker phone
1300mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Wireless Modem

[Jason Lee]

Why do the cdma people get the good processor?? ;)

I really don't like this mini sd trend. It's starting to look like i am gonna need 2 pocket pcs. One like this for a phone and a dell x50v for work. I thought convergent devices were supposed to eleminate having more than one. :mrgreen:

I had to lug a stupid laptop across town to day to test a network jack because my ppc phone doesn't have a CF slot for my nic card. :(

[gibson042]

No kidding. You know all those N-in-1 USB flash card readers for PCs? Mark my words; 2006 will see N-in-1 Bluetooth 2.x flash card readers/IO adapters for PPCs. I'm almost certain of it... especially with micro-SD already looming on the horizon, threatening to do the exact same thing that mini-SD is doing now!

[andydempsey]

There is a great video on the norwegian website of the device in action:

http://www.windowsmobile.no/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=446&amp;mode=thread&amp;order=0&amp;thold=0

Only works in IE though, not sure why. The device "in action" does not look slow, but then again, the "action" is simple navigation and opening of standard programs like word and excel. Still, it looks quicker than my 400MHz Dell X5.

With the full set of bands for the US.... I'll go for this one.

[Kadegboye]

This device looks great but the GSM version has, from the information above, a 200 MHz processor. This is too slow and therefore inadequate for me and therefore I will not buy it.
Kay.

[Jeff Song]

This device looks great but the GSM version has, from the information above, a 200 MHz processor. This is too slow and therefore inadequate for me and therefore I will not buy it.
Kay.
I don't understand why everyone is basing so much on a processor that is yet relatively unknown of. i watched the video in the previous post, and the unit seems to switch programs faster than my ipaq 4355 with the 400mhz processor. I didn't notice any lags or anything. I think we're all going to be surprised by this device when it comes out, and I'll be there to buy one.

[Damion Chaplin]

Yes, it wouldn't surprise me if HTC is showing HP how it should have been done in the first place. HP was not smart to drop HTC and build their own converged device. Maybe the CPU is not inherently flawed but HP's implementation was.

Either way, I really don't care how fast the proc is as long as it's fast enough to do phone and PIM functions. The rest is just candy (to me). It's the form factor that counts (to me). Sorry, Universal, I'll miss your VGA, but Wizard's all I need in a much smaller package.

[bnycastro]

W 8O W! I want to see how this performs hopefully the processor doesn't hamper performance. Personally I'd rather be charging all the time than soft reseting most of the time... sweet looking device!

[Aitch]

BUT ....... what about battery life !!!!

I hope this baby doesn't run out of juice after like only 6 hours of using all those kick ass features .... :(

BUT ........ will the SD card manufacturers give us the 5Gb cards needed to use this thing to its fullest !!!!

Mini SD really does suck ass ..... HTC I need more memory, NOT LESS !!

Anyway, I guess it's time to start salivating over the Wizard 2 !!

As above plus :
- Built in GPS
- Radio &amp; Television Reception
- Top Spec Camera with Flash &amp; Zoom

:D

[dMores]

it's been a while since i've had a pocket pc.
my current phone, a sonyericsson p900, can go for 3 to 4 days, depending on my ebook usage.
i haven't really thought about how frequently my girlfriend or my brother charge their ppcs, but i think it would be a rather difficult transition from a twice-a-week charge to charging it every evening.

but this unit just makes my mouth water.
i've always loved windows mobile, and wm5 seems to be the wm i always wanted. PLUS a keyboard in this small package, man ... i definately want it.
i was about to buy the magician, but i didn't because i found the usability of my p900 to be a lot better. better one-handed phone usage, and this is what i need since the PDA side of my device will only be needed when entering notes etc, where i'm two-handed.
but the wizard looks to be perfect for one-handed use. i think soft-keys, and an overall improvement of the phone software are the key!

BRING IT BRING IT BRING IT !!!!