HTC Tilt (TYTN II) PDA Smartphone with 3MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot–U.S. Version for AT&T

Review by Steve Scheinberg
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I just upgraded to an iPhone. I had the tilt device for two years, it was a good phone. I enjoyed being on the 3G network. I also used it to tether as a modem for my laptop, no issues there, great for visiting clients at Starbucks and not having to pay for internet. Really nice not having to fumble around with setup on that tethering. I used to watch youtube via player application, before youtube finally made their own plugin. I would check out Fifth Gear, top gear, etc episodes during my lunch hour, it was good fun, espcially with the tilt screen while I was eating. After two years the battery needed replacing, I never did, but it sure needed a new one. The charge was only lasting a couple hours. I dropped it twice, and had the screen replaced once for $100. The time the screen needed replacing it was thrown from the second story of my apartment, the phone is pretty durable. Most phones would have smashed to pieces.

What can it do that an iPhone can’t you ask?

* Tether as a modem

* Internet Access with AT&T via 3G for $20/month NOT $30 like on the iphone

* Full keyboard

* SMS messaging, (add pictures to text msgs)

* Run office applications (word, powerpoint, etc)

* Screen tilt

* Create ringtones on the fly by choosing a song and right clicking (sweet)

* No I-Tunes or Qucktime malware

What does an iPhone do better?

* Larger screen

* Better battery life

* Backlight auto adjusts brightness, saves battery

* Shuts off faster, no buttons on front that accidentally turn it on

* Looks better (impress your friends, the tilt looked like a brick)

* Better support if/wehn it breaks, at least implied

* More applications

* Larger storage up to 32gb with 3GS

* Ipod / music work much better, easier to use etc

* Voicemail stores on the device

* GPS device with compass can tell you which way to turn not just your location

* Thinner, lighter

All in all I am planning on keeping the iPhone after having the tilt for 2 years. I still love the tilt though… nothing wrong with that phone at all.

Review by Bookworm
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This is a really good device. I have had many cellphones and PDA’s and this is one of the best ones I have ever had. It is durable, has good battery life and an easy to use qwerty keyboard. The tilting action makes it easy to see what you are typing with no glare. The video resolution is good and SD card makes it as expandable as you want. You can switch out cards if you start running out of room or want to keep some files private. I highly recommend this device. I have used it in a busy medical practice loaded with references and resources; and with the Google mobile apps bar, I am on the internet in a flash and can access the web or my Google apps. Luckily, it is pretty much drop proof.

Review by geri
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This phone stinks – I doubt I will buy another HTC product!!! It has been nothing but problems since I purchased it at a much higher price. I can’t wait to replace it!