The HTC TyTN (Hermes) is one of today’s brighter, sharper and more compact smartphones which offers a vast array of services and functionality within a very handy sized casing. This phone is targeted at both the personal and business users, who needs to be able to work on the move, as well as be constantly available and able to keep up with world events.

The handset itself is controlled by Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC which is the most up to date version of Windows Mobile available  The casing itself is dominated by the large display screen and the QWERTY keyboard, neatly tucked away behind the screen.  The dimensions of the phone are obviously a little bulkier and heavier that your normal mobile phone, measuring 112.5 mm x 58 mm x 21.95 mm weighing in at some 176 grams.   The device is powered by a Li-Ion 1350 mAh batter, which is more powerful than the normal batteries available, offering up to 200 hours standby and 5 hours talk time.

The TFT screen display on the HTC TyTN (Hermes) is a fairly large 2.8 inches diagonal, with resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, and is able to show a combination of up to 65,000 colour variations.  The screen itself is touchscreen, thereby simplifying the navigation procedure, while also offering a manual system for those uncomfortable with touchscreen. The memory capacity includes 64MB of RAM and 128 MB of ROM, which allows vast storage space for information such as phone records, etc.  The phone records on the HTC TyTN (Hermes) allow you to store multiple information for each contact, including more than one phone number, email address, image specific to contact, and also attach an MP3 tune to the ringer if a specific person calls.

The additional services available include a 2 megapixel camera offering both still and video services plus the more advanced video call option with compatible phones.  The camera facility has your standard zoom, multi shoot, timer options which are all fairly standard.  The pixel resolution varies itself from 128 x 96 to 176 x 144 offering a different focus quality.

The HTC TyTN (Hermes) also has the standard messaging services including SMS, MMS and email together with SyncML and Synchronisation with PC - all very useful in today’s mobile office environment.  Other connection options include GPRS/EDGE class B software, HSDPA, WAP, Wi-Fi, Irda and Bluetooth, ensuring that all options are covered.

Add to this a personal organiser service and you have a quality smartphone, sleek design, and very useful into today’s market place.  The HTC TyTN (Hermes) ticks all of the boxes.