HTC Touch Pro vs HTC TyTN II |
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Since our review of the HTC Touch Pro just a few days ago many of you have been in touch to ask how it compares to the HTC TyTN II and if it's worth upgrading from the TyTN II to the Touch Pro.
I previously had an HTC TyTN II and switched over to the HTC Touch Diamond a few months ago. While I do like the Diamond I really missed the QWERTY keyboard as I send an awful lot of email. When the Pro came in the scene it seemed like the answer to my prayers, a modern Diamond-like device with a hardware keyboard.
I've spent the last week switching between the Diamond and the Touch Pro. I like the size and weight of the Diamond but for me the Pro makes a lot more sense. The Pro works a lot quicker and smoother than the Diamond and with it's higher-res screen and more modern lighter design beats the TyTN II in my opinion.
However, whether it's worth spending £500+ of your hard earned upgrading from the TyTN II to the Touch Pro is debatable. What does the Pro have over the TyTN II? Well you get the VGA screen and TouchFlo 3D interface. It's a slightly smaller package and is about 25-30 grams lighter. Both have GPS, Windows Mobile 6.1 and QWERTY keyboards.
It's a tough call but personally I'll be putting my Diamond and TyTN II on eBay to pay for the Touch Pro!
Have a look at some of the comparison shots below and see for yourself.
HTC Touch Pro vs HTC TyTN II
HTC TyTN II & HTC Touch Pro
HTC Touch Pro and TyTN II bottom view
HTC Touch Pro on top of the TyTN II
Posted by: Matt
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I'm so afraid to buy it over the net ... I'll pay with the card - and what if I don't get it the next day((( I guess I just have to believe in devicewire... In Russia this system of buying online is so unstable... that's why I decided to buy it in UK... but can't wait for store announcement...
sorry for my nagging, guys
True I didn't mention the tilt not being present on the Pro but this isn't a feature that I use so I guess I overlooked it.
Matt
The feature is so important to me that I will be keeping my Tytn II for use at work even after I but the Touch Pro (SIM swap every day).
how does overall battery life compare between the two models?
For me, the Pro is very interesting, but I don't see myself paying for it since I have the Kaiser. The big let-downs for me are:
- No tilt screen (Yes, there're people who love this feature!)
- No jog wheel (extremely important!)
- Less buttons (I usually modify all available buttons on a device :) )
A true upgrade for the Kaiser for me shouldn't miss any of those three!
I do like, however, the VGA screen, the TV out option, USB-OTG option, faster processor, and more memory on the Pro.
Thanks :)
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