HTC announced Touch Pro2, the Winmo device with a slider qwerty keyboard. It is a succession of the previous Touch Pro.
HTC must have been doing their homework. I remembered people complaining that the Touch Pro cannot tilt its screen while the previous model TytnII can actually do so. Now, with the HTC Touch Pro2, this function is back and it is enhanced. For example, it can now tilt at different angle. Also, another enhancement is the keyboard, which has bigger and easier to type keys and also, some common symbols are placed so that it is easily accessible.
HTC might be aiming this phone for the coporate. One of the biggest enhancement is the dual mic and speakers and HTC named it Straight Talk Technology. It has a mute button just below the camera so that we can easily mute the call while the speaker phone is on.
However, I was quite disappointed that this phone is having the old 3.2 MegaPixels as opposed to the 5 Megapixels camera found on Touch Diamond2. Anyway, HTC is listening. 🙂
Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm® MSM7200A™, 528 MHz |
| Operating System | Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional |
| Memory | ROM: 512 MB RAM: 288 MB |
| Dimensions | 116 X 59.2 X 17.25 mm (4.57 X 2.33 X 0.68 inches) |
| Weight | 175 grams (6.17 ounces) with battery |
| Display | 3.6-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 480 X 800 WVGA resolution Adjustable tilt screen |
| Network | HSDPA/WCDMA:
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
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| Device Control | TouchFLO™ 3D Zoom bar |
| Keyboard | Slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboar |
| GPS | Internal GPS antenna |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0, audio jack, and TV Out* in one) |
| Camera | Main camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus Second camera: VGA CMOS color camera |
| Audio supported formats | AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, QCP, MP3, WMA, WAV, MIDI, M4A |
| Video supported formats | WMV, ASF, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, AVI |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 1500 mAh Talk time:
Standby time:
Video call time: Up to 150 minutes |
| Expansion Slot | microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible) |
| AC Adapter | Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz DC output: 5V and 1A |
| Special Features | FM Radio, G-Sensor |
Click here to go to HTC Touch Pro2 website
Here is the press release (partial)
HTC TOUCH PRO2
Designed for business professionals, the HTC Touch Pro2 is architected with distinct style and strength while delivering the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone. Leveraging HTC’s TouchFLO 3D, people-centric communication and Push Internet technology, the Touch Pro2 features a high-resolution 3.6-inch widescreen VGA display for an expanded viewing area and large finger-friendly QWERTY keyboard. With improved battery life, expandable memory, a touch-sensitive zoom bar as well as gravity, proximity and ambient light sensors, the Touch Pro2 is optimized for touch as well as heavy email use.
INTRODUCING HTC STRAIGHT TALKTM FOR HTC TOUCH PRO2
The new HTC Touch Pro2 leverages voice in a new way to create one of the most sophisticated communication experiences found on a mobile phone. HTC’s new Straight Talk technology delivers an integrated email, voice and speakerphone experience. Users can transition seamlessly from email to single or multi-party conference calls and turn any location into a conference room.
In addition to the new simplified calling experience, Straight Talk includes an innovative mechanical and acoustic design that features a sophisticated speakerphone experience similar to those found in corporate boardrooms. Straight Talk delivers a high-fidelity voice and sound experience enhanced by asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression with full duplex acoustics. When the Touch Pro2 is flipped over it automatically turns into a conference room speakerphone system.
Availability
The Touch Pro2 will be available across major global markets beginning in early summer.