06-12-2006, 04:00 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Yet Another Look at the HTC Hermes - With Finalized Specs
"After the introductions of the T-mobile MDA / Cingular 8125 (HTC Wizard) which became quite popular because of its compact design, full qwerty keyboard, excellent screen and WM5 operating system, on November 2005, a news about the future HTC line surfaced. One of the new models that leaked was the HTC Hermes or QTEK 9600, which despite the limited information available at that time, was a very promising model. Few days ago our friends from All4Smartphone.com had a chance to play with it and take pictures of the final version of the Hermes..."
Who's had enough news of the forthcoming HTC Hermes? Yeah, me neither.  So, with more info cropping up about the "successor to the Wizard," we should be looking at an imminent release. It's just a real shame they can't announce a single, firm release date like they do with game consoles (speaking of which, did anyone preorder and from where?) At least this article confirms some finalized specs, such as the 400MHz processor (bless you, HTC!), a 2.0 megapixel rear camera, and an upgraded battery at 1350mAh. However, this line may put some people off: "Earlier speculations about HSDPA support were unfounded and only UMTS is available." Let's just hope it will be upgradable, and for our US readers, Cingular 3G support!
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06-12-2006, 04:56 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 459
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It looks perfect and then... micro-SD :idontthinkso:. What is it with HTC? It seems to be company policy to make sure every one of their devices has at least one serious flaw. I think I could grit my teeth and accept mini-SD, but micro? It's too much to ask :frusty:
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06-12-2006, 05:19 PM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,959
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Originally Posted by martin_ayton
It looks perfect and then... micro-SD :idontthinkso:. What is it with HTC? It seems to be company policy to make sure every one of their devices has at least one serious flaw. I think I could grit my teeth and accept mini-SD, but micro? It's too much to ask :frusty:
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I just bit the bullet and got a 2GB Ultra II miniSD, so I can totally see the point you're making.
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06-12-2006, 06:02 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 181
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I really hope that the battery life will hold up with the faster processor. I just bought an I-Mate JasJar and experiencing the faster processor has me enjoying the speed but barely making it into the evening some days. My Qtek 9100 can go two days with the same usage on its slower processor...
This device is looking really good though and I will probably give it a shot regardless.
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06-12-2006, 08:58 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 20
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by martin_ayton
It looks perfect and then... micro-SD :idontthinkso:. What is it with HTC? It seems to be company policy to make sure every one of their devices has at least one serious flaw. I think I could grit my teeth and accept mini-SD, but micro? It's too much to ask :frusty:
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some other "flaws":
- no 2.5mm headset jack, uses usb
- loses stereo speakers from wizard
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06-12-2006, 09:55 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Jul 2003
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I know it is much slower for data, but I need EDGE. I am on T-Mobile's US unlimited data plan and I get good coverage with EDGE on their network and rarely need to enable WiFi as EDGE seems to be fast enough for what I am doing. I have WiFi throughout my property and work, but find that EDGE is sufficient to most everything I do on my phone. While UMTS would be better, it is not available on the US T-Mobile network. If this phone had EDGE, I would replace (upgrade) the Wizard devices we have right now.
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06-13-2006, 02:17 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 74
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To make this thing even better they should have stuck with mini SD and kept the earphone jacks the same as the current model. (It seems like with every new HTC device I'm paying more money for a new memory card format. :evil: )
Add GPS, a VGA screen, and bump the mAH to 1500 and you've got a killer all in one device.
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06-13-2006, 02:34 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 36
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Amen to that
I too just invested in a 2GB miniSD.
WHAT IS IT WITH THESE MANUFACTURERS.
I've said it before I'll say it again.
STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD.
No headphone socket - so I have to buy more stuff.
NO WAY!
NEVER
EVER
EVER
They fix one thing and break 2 more.
Is HTC brain dead or what.
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06-13-2006, 04:36 AM
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Executive Editor, Android Thoughts
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I'd love to give this device a spin and compare it head-to-head with the Wizard. For anyone who loves plugging their phone into their car stereo, or useing EDGE, or keeping their Mini-SD investment, this phone may not be better - eventhough it screams "upgrade", it may be a downgrade in some ways!
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06-13-2006, 06:45 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 34
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I wonder when this device will be available for consumers?
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