10-04-2007, 05:37 AM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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AT&T Releases the Tilt
"AT&T Inc. has announced that the AT&T Tilt�, the most feature-packed smart device available in the United States, will debut exclusively through AT&T beginning Friday, Oct. 5. The AT&T Tilt is the first AT&T-enabled Windows Mobile 6 smart device and features an innovative slide-out QWERTY keypad design, a 3-megapixel camera, 3G data speeds from AT&T's UMTS/HSDPA-based BroadbandConnect network and complete global connectivity. Designed by HTC, the AT&T Tilt features a 2.8-inch color screen that slides back to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, then tilts up to position the screen perfectly for reading and creating e-mail, browsing online, using applications or just playing videos and games. The AT&T Tilt supports Bluetooth� 2.0, which allows for up to six Bluetooth devices to be wirelessly connected simultaneously to the device and also supports Bluetooth Stereo.
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"The AT&T Tilt is the most comprehensive wireless device on the market today," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Business Voice/Data & Mobility Products, AT&T. "In addition to its innovative design, there is no device on the market that packs the number of features that are available on the Tilt." The AT&T Tilt features the latest version of TeleNav GPS NavigatorTM which provides GPS-enabled turn-by-turn voice and on-screen driving or walking directions, colorful 3D moving maps and traffic delay alerts with one-click rerouting. New features debuting with AT&T on the Tilt include address sharing, which allows users to share their current locations or the location of their favorite businesses with other mobile users. The new version also includes reviews and ratings for nearby restaurants and allows customers to rate them directly from their AT&T mobile phone. Business users also can use TeleNav Track�, a mobile workforce management solution that includes GPS-enabled tracking, timesheets, wireless forms, navigation, job dispatching and bar code scanning."
The Tilt is a re-branded HTC TyTN II, so if you want to read about it, the best thing to do is check out Jon Westfall's review. AT&T will be selling the Tilt for $299 with two-year contract and mail-in rebate. I have an unboxing and basic setup video coming up...whenever YouTube decides to finish processing it. In the meantime, you can check out the full press release for more details.
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10-04-2007, 05:29 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,725
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I'm very interested in this device, but the main thing that worries me is the cost of data.
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Originally Posted by AT&T
Unlimited monthly data plans that include corporate email are $44.99 with a voice contract***. Personal data plans, which include personal email, begin at $29.99 a month for 20 MB of data***. AT&T also offers an international data plan for the AT&T Tilt � 20 MB in nearly 30 countries � for an additional $24.99 a month.
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I'm currently on a Cingular plan with my Cingular 2125 WM5 Smartphone, and get unlimited data for $20 per month. Is it really going to cost me $25 more for unlimited data on the Tilt? I realize it's 3G, but that's a huge increase. 8O
I guess the alternative is to just use WiFi. (AT&T didn't disable that, did they? :?) Is there an option in WM6 to only use WiFi for data, and not the 3G network? I don't want to roam outside a WiFi network and suddenly get charged for data on the 3G network without a data plan.
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Originally Posted by AT&T
TeleNav GPS Navigator is available for additional monthly charges of $5.99 for 10 trips and $9.99 for unlimited trips. TeleNav Track service plans range from $12.99 to $21.99 for each device.
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And what's that TeleNav GPS Navigator stuff? I'm guessing that's just an automated addon "feature" and the GPS receiver will still function without adding that to your plan, right?
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10-09-2007, 01:13 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 36
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Avoid dealing with the rebate!
The AT&T tilt can be ordered over the phone for $299.00 without having to deal with rebates. You do have to do a two year plan, or in my case a renewal. For $15.00 additional they will send it overnight. I should receive mine today.
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10-16-2007, 04:32 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 128
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A couple of thoughts:
1. The $299 price is with rebates for high cost data plans. Otherwise its $399, which of course is a BARGAIN compared to the $799 Kaiser price.
2. I'm using mine with my grandfathered unlimited Media Net (believe it's now called Media Max plus 200 for $20).
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