HTC launch 'Touch Cruise' |
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 Nov 12 2007, 11:51
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 The Main Man  Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage  |
 The Touch Cruise is the follow up to the HTC Artemis, and adds a 400 MHz processor, 3G / HSDPA and TouchFlo to it's predecessor. Key specs:
 Full press release follows... P QUOTE(HTC) HTC, the world’s leading provider of Microsoft Windows Mobile® smart devices, today launched the HTC Touch Cruise™, the third member of the HTC Touch product family and the first to feature in-built GPS for personal navigation. Building on the popularity of the HTC Touch™ and the HTC Touch Dual™, the HTC Touch Cruise also includes 3G-HSDPA wireless connectivity.
Users on the move will easily be able to interact with the HTC Touch Cruise’s navigation functionality and can take advantage of HTC’s TouchFLO technology, which enhances finger touch scrolling and browsing of Web pages, documents, messages and contact lists, controlled by simply sweeping a finger across the screen. TouchFLO also offers the ability to view photos and photo slideshows using on-screen controls and to zoom and rotate images with only one hand. Stylish and sleek in design, the HTC Touch Cruise is a further illustration of HTC’s commitment to innovation and to building a suite of touchscreen devices that cater to a variety of customer needs and styles. The HTC Home screen will provide one-touch access to emails, text messages, calendar appointments and contacts, as well as current weather conditions and forecasts for hundreds of cities around the world. Users then simply sweep their finger up the display to launch an animated, three-dimensional interface comprising three screens: Contacts, Media and Applications. The interface can be spun by swiping a finger right or left across the display, providing efficient access to the features consumers use most. The new Touch Cruise boasts super fast HSDPA/3.5G connectivity plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it a highly connected device for consumers on the move. Its 2.8” screen is great for enjoying mobile multimedia and because it runs on Windows Mobile 6, the built-in Windows Media Player is ideal for music and movies. Florian Seiche, VP of HTC Europe, commented, “The original HTC Touch has already been a phenomenal success, and the HTC Touch Cruise™ with fully integrated GPS adds another dimension to our leading touchscreen device family. We firmly believe in the importance of choice – one device does not fit everyone’s needs – and we’re proud to have been able to launch three HTC Touch devices since June.” The HTC Touch Cruise utilizes mapping and navigation solutions from TomTom. This navigation software comes complete with a taster city map or the option of full maps of Western Europe. Other key features include a three megapixel auto focus camera, FM radio and Micro SD memory card slot for adding to the 128MB RAM. The device will be available form both retailers and SIM free from HTC from this month. -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Nov 12 2007, 11:56
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 Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,477 Joined: 27th February 2006 From: Milton Keynes UK Member No.: 174,863 Device(s): Kaiser, Touch, WM6 G4 Wizard |
Very nice
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Nov 12 2007, 12:21
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Diehard  Group: Posters Posts: 367 Joined: 30th August 2007 Member No.: 294,575 Device(s): Nokia N95 |
QUOTE(mandt @ Nov 12 2007, 12:56)  Very nice FM Radio ANy idea on the camera spec? |
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Nov 12 2007, 12:23
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
QUOTE(the post above) Other key features include a three megapixel auto focus camera P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Nov 12 2007, 12:27
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Diehard Group: Posters Posts: 367 Joined: 30th August 2007 Member No.: 294,575 Device(s): Nokia N95 |
QUOTE(Paul (MVP) @ Nov 12 2007, 13:23) P LOL  Do you know what? I read that bloomin article THREE times just in case I stupidly missed the camera spec. I thought someone will come and quote the camera spec and embarass me  So, to swiftly change topic... would any of you guys consider chucking in the kaiser for this beut? |
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Nov 12 2007, 12:30
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 Addict  Group: Posters Posts: 576 Joined: 29th May 2003 From: Sale, UK Member No.: 7,007 Device(s): MDA Vario III |
I wouldn't swap. It doesn't have Windows or OK buttons and is missing the hardware keyboard. I use all of these a lot (well maybe not the start button).
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Nov 12 2007, 12:34
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 Addict Group: Posters Posts: 843 Joined: 26th November 2002 Member No.: 140 Device(s): VARIO III |
Nice specs, but I'm not so keen on the looks. I think one of the big selling points of the touch was its size and looks, the whole touchflo interface is nice but it really needs the uncomplicated, curvy "one piece" looks of the original touch to show it off best. The touch cruise looks more angular by comparison, and the front looks like it just has a metal plate (with possibly a sheet of glass for the digitizer) stuck to it.
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Nov 12 2007, 12:39
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 Diehard Group: MoDaCo Ad Free Posts: 301 Joined: 29th January 2003 Member No.: 2,441 Device(s): MDA Compact IV |
QUOTE(Shuflie @ Nov 12 2007, 12:34) Nice specs, but I'm not so keen on the looks. I think one of the big selling points of the touch was its size and looks, the whole touchflo interface is nice but it really needs the uncomplicated, curvy "one piece" looks of the original touch to show it off best. The touch cruise looks more angular by comparison, and the front looks like it just has a metal plate (with possibly a sheet of glass for the digitizer) stuck to it. Not sure if the O2 Orbit II would be the same. It seems to have similar specs (incliding TouchFlo) but does look much nicer! www.msmobiles.com/news.php/6873.html --------------------  |
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Nov 12 2007, 12:41
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Enthusiast  Group: Posters Posts: 173 Joined: 30th July 2005 Member No.: 141,775 Device(s): HTC Touch Dual - 20 key EU |
I'm really torn between this and the Touch Dual. I like the hardware keyboard and the form factor of the Touch Dual but I really really like the inbuilt GPS of this. Decisions decisions!
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Nov 12 2007, 12:48
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
No start / ok or softkeys sucks a bit, but then I suppose you're just supposed to 'touch' it
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Nov 12 2007, 12:48
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Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,477 Joined: 27th February 2006 From: Milton Keynes UK Member No.: 174,863 Device(s): Kaiser, Touch, WM6 G4 Wizard |
QUOTE(FragMeister @ Nov 12 2007, 12:39) Not sure if the O2 Orbit II would be the same. It seems to have similar specs (incliding TouchFlo) but does look much nicer! www.msmobiles.com/news.php/6873.html It's the same handset -------------------- |
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Nov 12 2007, 13:09
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Regular  Group: Posters Posts: 148 Joined: 18th August 2004 Member No.: 53,327 |
This is the phone I've been waiting for. I think the O2 version looks much much nice, but I'll probably buy this one as it will be unlocked.
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O2 Orbit Orange SPV M700 |
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Nov 12 2007, 13:10
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 71 Joined: 5th December 2002 Member No.: 777 |
This is exactly what I have been waiting for to upgrade from my SPV M700 (Trinity). Any idea if it will be available on Orange, and if so when??
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Nov 12 2007, 15:36
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Addict Group: Posters Posts: 843 Joined: 26th November 2002 Member No.: 140 Device(s): VARIO III |
Just had a look at the specs on the HTC website and the battery times are a bit confusing. According to HTC you get 450 hours standby on UTMS and 400 hours GSM standby, what's up with that? Comparing battery times with the TyTN II this is what you get according to HTC.
Touch cruise: 1350 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Standby time: Up to 450 hours for UMTS Up to 400 hours for GSM Talk time: Up to 4 hours for UMTS Up to 7 hours for GSM Up to 2.3 hours for video call TyTN II: 1,350 mAh rechargeable Li-polymer battery Standby time: Up to 350 hours for UMTS Up to 365 hours for GSM Talk time: Up to 264 minutes for UMTS Up to 420 minutes for GSM Up to 120 minutes for video call Considering that its all mostly identical hardware (give or take a keyboard and FM radio here and there), why the different run times apart from GSM talktime? -------------------- |
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Nov 12 2007, 15:44
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Enthusiast Group: Posters Posts: 185 Joined: 18th June 2003 Member No.: 8,324 Device(s): M3100 |
is it just me? cause even though the icons show gps and IE, im pretty sure you've been able to change the configuration of these buttons since wm5 whithout any regtweaks or anything
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Nov 12 2007, 16:28
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 Enthusiast Group: Posters Posts: 214 Joined: 3rd January 2005 From: Cambridge, UK Member No.: 104,315 Device(s): HTC Touch |
Looks very nice, good to see WiFi too!
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Nov 12 2007, 16:32
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Yeah, but that's just - er - wrong
 Buttons must do what they say on them  P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Nov 12 2007, 17:50
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 Addict Group: Posters Posts: 733 Joined: 13th January 2005 From: Eire Member No.: 105,252 Device(s): HTC S620 |
Was also waiting for this one but not too sure now. I loved the Artemis looks/ size, this looks a fair bit bigger, guess I'll wait to see some side by side shots.
I also agree, the O2 version looks waaaaayyyyy nicer. -------------------- 1111100111
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Nov 12 2007, 18:13
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 Blackjack'd Group: Moderator Team Posts: 4,170 Joined: 18th April 2003 From: Mt Laurel, NJ USA Member No.: 4,796 Device(s): Motorola Q9h/iPhone |
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Nov 12 2007, 19:04
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Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 2 Joined: 8th July 2007 Member No.: 275,549 |
guys, these are some sort of unreal pictures. i am quite sure the phone will look muuuuch nicer in reality. once we have (maybe there are already) livepics, we will change our minds. but yes, if the specs of this device would have been packed into the original touch..in red or green...oh man, that would have been the perfect christmas gift!!!!
oh, i found this> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfc8CllDk2U i really looks much nicer than on the pics. and the scroll wheel is amazing!! This post has been edited by wabre: Nov 12 2007, 19:06 |
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