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More phones based on HTC Alpine coming: after Xda IIi also Dopod 699 and i-mate PDA2 February 23, 2005 [Pocket PC phone] | By Edward J. R. HTC Alpine is now available in UK as O2 Xda IIi but now it is coming also as Dopod 699 (China) and i-mate PDA2 (worldwide). HTC Alpine brings new generation of processor (PXA270, instead of PXA263), faster processor (520 MHz instead of 416 or 400), better camera (1.3 megapixel instead low-res VGA) and built-in Wi-Fi! It doesn't have built-in Qwerty keyboard but attachable Qwerty thumb-keyboard is available for heavy typers... Here on one photo you can see (from the left to the right) O2 Xda IIi, i-mate PDA2, Dopod 699: Related links: O2 Xda IIi - official web page at O2 UK i-mate PDA2 available for pre-order at Expansys review of Dopod 699 (although it's in Chinese, the pictures are worth seeing) official web site of Dopod 699 (in Chinese) Some other information about HTC Alpine: tri-band GSM processor: 520 MHz (Intel Bulverde, i.e. PXA270) ROM 128 MB / RAM 128 MB weight: 190 g size: 69 mm (W) x 130 mm (H) x 19 mm (T) included battery: 1300 mAh nominal battery life (stand-by time / talk time): 168 hr /4 hr powered by Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC Phone Edition Conclusions: HTC Aplpine is obviously bigger than HTC Magician (sold under such names as i-mate JAM or T-Mobile MDA Compact) however it has newer generation processor than HTC Blue Angel and better camera. All in all for many people HTC Alpine is a top notch Pocket PC phone without built-in Qwerty keyboard because it also offers built-in Wi-Fi - something that is available only with help of attachable SDIO Wi-Fi car in case of HTC Magician. Lack of mini-USB and usage of the HTC-typical connector may be discouraging for some people too, but for people who would like have top notch Pocket PC phone but without built-in keyboard (that always increases risk of mechanical damage) HTC Alpine is the answer to their prayers... Credit: Abdul Rehman and others... Post your comment (free registration is required to post, but if you register you can edit your posts later) << Previous Story Next Story >>

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