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 iSpork  Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 537 Joined: 15th February 2005 From: Staffs Member No.: 110,894 Device(s): SE K800, MDA Pro  |
The::unwired has some shots of the Hermes with O2 branding, which makes sense given their intentions to roll out HSDPA this year.
For those inquisitive for what the final spec sheet might look like on this thing, T-Mo Germany's got their MDA Vario II product listing live (warning, pdf link!) which has all the stuff we pretty much knew (just made official), like quad-band GSM, HSDPA, 2 megapixel camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a scroll wheel. A name wasn't mentioned yet nor an estimated price. However, the sender said the Xda version of the Hermes is expected to be available Q3.  Source --------------------   |
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May 10 2006, 11:15
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 Did I say that out loud?  Group: News Team Posts: 4,530 Joined: 20th August 2003 From: Kent, England Member No.: 13,469 Device(s): Kaiser, Touch |
I'm not sure about the button layout - I think I prefer the earlier style that didn't have the Windows and OK buttons around the DPAD
Interestingly (?) Vodafone's roadmap used to include the "HTC Hermes", but now includes the "HTC Mercury" instead in the same timescale. I've never heard of a Mercury, so I thought it may be a name change? |
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May 10 2006, 11:24
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iSpork Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 537 Joined: 15th February 2005 From: Staffs Member No.: 110,894 Device(s): SE K800, MDA Pro |
Certainly the buttons *look* nicer - however I'm also not too keen on the way the keys are so close together.
Smaller than I expected though -------------------- |
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May 10 2006, 12:53
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Why do they always get models with such big hands to show off new mobiles! I am sure there is a model agency out there somewhere which only has people on its books with freakishly large hands. You think, ooh that looks small, buy one and its the size of a small dinner plate.
That said I am really looking forward to the Hermes appearing on T-Mob. Soon please. |
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May 10 2006, 12:55
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iSpork Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 537 Joined: 15th February 2005 From: Staffs Member No.: 110,894 Device(s): SE K800, MDA Pro |
QUOTE(Dr Who @ May 10 2006, 13:53)  Why do they always get models with such big hands to show off new mobiles! I am sure there is a model agency out there somewhere which only has people on its books with freakishly large hands. You think, ooh that looks small, buy one and its the size of a small dinner plate. That said I am really looking forward to the Hermes appearing on T-Mob. Soon please. LOL - should hire me.. I have hands smaller than my gf.. and she's only 5ft2 - even the M500 looked big in my hands 
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May 10 2006, 13:14
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 Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,051 Joined: 15th July 2005 From: Bolton, NW England Member No.: 139,370 Device(s): MDA Vario 3, License To Thrill |
Question is....seen as how T-Mobile hav *Apparently* had this set for a may realease...which i mite add doesnt seem to be happenenig...do you wait for T-mobile with FlexT or wait for O2 and there cracking online deals...but no definate release date on either its a hard chioce, but still.....i want one of these...baaaaad
Glad i didnt opt for a vario....i would be kicking meself if i couldnt get one of these if i was stuck in a contract! The waiting game begins lol
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May 10 2006, 13:38
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Regular  Group: Posters Posts: 62 Joined: 15th March 2005 Member No.: 117,284 Device(s): C500 |
I don't like the button layout tbh....too close together
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May 10 2006, 13:57
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Timelord Group: Posters Posts: 1,606 Joined: 6th September 2003 From: Gallifrey Member No.: 15,319 |
QUOTE(rockykabir @ May 10 2006, 14:38) I don't like the button layout tbh....too close together Buttons look bigger though. Might be close together but it might be just as easy to use? As regards O2 vs TMob - no contest surely, Unlimited data vs expensive data, I know which I will pick! |
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May 11 2006, 06:14
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 Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 30 Joined: 4th May 2004 From: Manila, Philippines Member No.: 42,178 Device(s): palm Treo 750v |
I hope Dopod also gets this
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May 11 2006, 07:07
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Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,051 Joined: 15th July 2005 From: Bolton, NW England Member No.: 139,370 Device(s): MDA Vario 3, License To Thrill |
QUOTE(Dr Who @ May 10 2006, 14:57) Buttons look bigger though. Might be close together but it might be just as easy to use? To me the hole device looks a tad bigger than the original shots we saw.... the extra buttons are a plus tho...save getrin the stylus out or pressing the wrong things etc! As for the key pad....on the Vario the buttons were small but still resonably close...i found myself occasionally hitting two ata atime when typing fast during a trial run O2 gave me so the larger buttons should help....specially if the are like the EXEC/M5000 with the rised dimple effect thingy! QUOTE As regards O2 vs TMob - no contest surely, Unlimited data vs expensive data, I know which I will pick! True, but all depends on if you use data alot....! with a proper keyboard and 3g i could see my using it goin up more...specially on the train to and from work! This post has been edited by nevawlkalone: May 11 2006, 07:08 -------------------- Muay-Thai...The Art And Science Of Eight Limbs Keep Death Off The Road...Drive On The Pavement |
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May 11 2006, 18:47
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Timelord Group: Posters Posts: 1,606 Joined: 6th September 2003 From: Gallifrey Member No.: 15,319 |
I think that would be the joy of this device - 3G and unlimited data would completely change the way I use my mobile device. Streaming media from my home laptop using Orb would be possible, even live TV! Keeping up with the BBC, listening to the test match via the internet, basically all the things I have wanted to do but never could because of the data costs! Swwweeeeetttt.
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May 12 2006, 10:46
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Addict Group: MoDaCo Ad Free Posts: 744 Joined: 19th November 2003 From: London - UK Member No.: 21,445 Device(s): HTC TyTN II |
well, i only got my vario recently on the Flext and WnW, but I think i will pick one of these up offline and just slap my tmobile sim it. Its everything i want from a mobile WnW device. The speed boost of 3G/HSDPA alone will be worth the asking price to me. I will probably flog my Vario on ebay or something. Or i might just keep it at as a stay at home device.
Loving the look of this Hermes though...The keyboard will be fine guys, the keys are larger thats all. It will be fine I am sure. Cant wait...hurry up and get it to the UK thats all i have to to say really!! Will the hardware in the Qtek, Imate, Tmobile etc versions all be the same? Just different branded ROMs as with current wizard variants? |
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May 12 2006, 16:54
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 51 Joined: 12th May 2006 From: Sheffield Member No.: 189,553 Device(s): V1605 (PM) / C600 (PAYG) |
I should imagine the prices will be similar to the Wizard.
On o2 it started off at £79.99, then went down to £49.99 (both from new connections). So depending on your spending band, the cost for an upgrade will be worked out. The Hermes is a teeny weeny bit bigger than the Wizard, but thats not too bad, and it has got better features! This post has been edited by pob: May 12 2006, 16:55 |
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May 13 2006, 15:52
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 Regular Group: Posters Posts: 74 Joined: 12th February 2005 Member No.: 110,322 Device(s): JAM |
QUOTE(Dr Who @ May 10 2006, 14:57) Buttons look bigger though. Might be close together but it might be just as easy to use? As regards O2 vs TMob - no contest surely, Unlimited data vs expensive data, I know which I will pick! Yeah - if O2 want to wake up, someone there should be PANICKING. As of 7 days ago, I'm been charged about £70 this month already for data from O2 - I'm not gonna sustain that. sort of usage with push email and so on. Cheaper for me to reduce to the lowest tariff, pay out the contract and switch to T-Mobile. -------------------- --
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May 13 2006, 19:41
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iSpork Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 537 Joined: 15th February 2005 From: Staffs Member No.: 110,894 Device(s): SE K800, MDA Pro |
QUOTE(belfast-biker @ May 13 2006, 16:52) Yeah - if O2 want to wake up, someone there should be PANICKING. As of 7 days ago, I'm been charged about £70 this month already for data from O2 - I'm not gonna sustain that. sort of usage with push email and so on. Cheaper for me to reduce to the lowest tariff, pay out the contract and switch to T-Mobile. Amen to that. The Big 4 need to wake up and smell the dust trail that Tmobile has left. While all the other networks are scratching their rears, Tmobile is stealing a hell of a lot of customer base: namely the important sector, business customers. Data is usually an important factor to business customers - and not every business is going to want to spend over £1/mb. I happily signed in for 18 months with tmobile, because I know I'm going to be happy with the package and data for the next year and a half, and longer. -------------------- |
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May 13 2006, 21:00
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 74 Joined: 12th February 2005 Member No.: 110,322 Device(s): JAM |
QUOTE(sporkguy @ May 13 2006, 20:41) I happily signed in for 18 months with tmobile, because I know I'm going to be happy with the package and data for the next year and a half, and longer. Fair point. I just like new toys every year. 
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May 13 2006, 21:04
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Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,051 Joined: 15th July 2005 From: Bolton, NW England Member No.: 139,370 Device(s): MDA Vario 3, License To Thrill |
QUOTE(belfast-biker @ May 13 2006, 22:00) Fair point. I just like new toys every year. I second that..i mean how long has it taken for them to replace the Vario with the Vario 2...ant definate release dates yet from any provider! M -------------------- Muay-Thai...The Art And Science Of Eight Limbs Keep Death Off The Road...Drive On The Pavement |
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May 23 2006, 09:30
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 Regular Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 112 Joined: 9th December 2004 From: Oxford, UK Member No.: 101,100 Device(s): Vario II, Touch Plus |
Looks like the Hermes is now available to buy HERE on O2 Germany. Branded as an O2 XDA Trion.
EDIT: this has also been spotted by Sleighty in This thread. This post has been edited by ricardo the fish: May 23 2006, 09:32 |
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May 23 2006, 09:43
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Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,051 Joined: 15th July 2005 From: Bolton, NW England Member No.: 139,370 Device(s): MDA Vario 3, License To Thrill |
QUOTE(ricardo the fish @ May 23 2006, 10:30) Looks like the Hermes is now available to buy HERE on O2 Germany. Branded as an O2 XDA Trion. EDIT: this has also been spotted by Sleighty in This thread. Any fluent germans? lol It looks soooooo cool..i want one even more! When in the uk? This post has been edited by nevawlkalone: May 23 2006, 09:46 -------------------- Muay-Thai...The Art And Science Of Eight Limbs Keep Death Off The Road...Drive On The Pavement |
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May 23 2006, 13:07
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Regular Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 112 Joined: 9th December 2004 From: Oxford, UK Member No.: 101,100 Device(s): Vario II, Touch Plus |
you can run the page through Altavista's Babelfish translation thingy-a-bob. it translates things fairly well.
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