Orange Confirms 16-key Touch Dual to be Released in the UK |
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 Oct 9 2007, 10:24
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 Moderator - Boing!  Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,815 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC Touch HD  |
 Orange today confirmed that the Touch Duals to be used on their UK network will have the 16-key "phone" pad, rather than the quasi-qwerty 20-key flavour also available. This raises some interesting thoughts as to which devices are viewed as competition to the Dual. Its clear that there is no love lost between Microsoft and RIM, however by chosing to avoid a qwerty layout it seems that between Orange and HTC a decision has been made to target other manufacturers. Perhaps Nokia's N95? The inclusion of wifi and GPS makes this seem a strong competitor, although this could be offset by the Dual's touchscreen interface. Sony Ericsson's smartphones are equipped with qwerty keypads, however Orange UK is currently only stocking the ageing M600i, with no sign of the better equipped P1i. Both these devices also pack a touchscreen, however the M600i is wifi free. So, what are your thoughts? Will the Touch Dual's sexy curves (and otherwise fantastic feature set) make sure it stands up in the storm? Post away! -------------------- This months MoDaCo WinMo Week device: the T-Mobile G1! Download the show here! 2.25GB of backup storage online for free with Mozy! - https://mozy.com/?ref=VQ664H Fresh fruit and nut box delivered regularly to your door from www.graze.com - get your first box for £1 with V2DQZ1C ! |
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Oct 9 2007, 12:51
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NeilM Group: Moderator Team Posts: 1,263 Joined: 26th September 2006 From: Saffron Walden, Essex Member No.: 207,744 Device(s): Ameo, HTC Diamond, Advent 4213 |
QUOTE(Monolithix (MVP) @ Oct 9 2007, 11:24)  ...Perhaps Nokia's N95? The inclusion of wifi and GPS makes this seem a strong competitor... I thought it had been confirmed that there was no WiFi in this model? -------------------- |
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Oct 9 2007, 13:00
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 The Main Man! Group: Admin Team Posts: 21,816 Favorited Topics: 51 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): Touch HD / G1 Twitter: @paulatmodaco |
WiFi and GPS in the N95...
P -------------------- My current devices of choice - HTC Touch HD (Miri 6.5 v11), White T-Mobile G1 (Haykuro ADP1.5Hr3-A2SD), Samsung Blackjack II (6.1 stock)   |
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Oct 9 2007, 13:07
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NeilM Group: Moderator Team Posts: 1,263 Joined: 26th September 2006 From: Saffron Walden, Essex Member No.: 207,744 Device(s): Ameo, HTC Diamond, Advent 4213 |
QUOTE(Paul (MVP) @ Oct 9 2007, 14:00) WiFi and GPS in the N95... P We're doing reading at school next week; missed it 1st time around 
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Oct 9 2007, 14:27
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Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 38 Joined: 26th August 2003 Member No.: 13,954 Device(s): O2 XDA Mini S |
Shame, that counts me out...
I changed from a TYTN to a Sony phone because the TYTN was just too heavy... but the one thing I really miss from the TYTN (apart from WM of course) is the keyboard - I text a lot. Texting from a keypad is just plain annoying, T9 or not. I was thinking: WM, lighter phone, slide out qwerty... I'll have that! -------------------- ---------------------
Currently: SPV M3100 Previously: XDA Mini S, XDA IIi, SPV C500, SPV E200, SPV E100 --------------------- |
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Oct 9 2007, 15:13
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,815 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC Touch HD |
Personally i was looking forward to the qwerty version (and wifi!), but Orange as a network provider is a no-deal anyway due to their useless data packages!
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Oct 9 2007, 16:05
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 12 Joined: 2nd December 2003 Member No.: 23,107 |
anyone have any news on a release date? is it still later this month or likely to be next month?
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Oct 9 2007, 17:01
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 Hardcore Group: Members Posts: 8,218 Joined: 9th April 2003 From: Coventry, UK Member No.: 4,510 Device(s): HTC Touch Dual / SPV E650 |
What I've always wanted is something like my iMate Jam with a proper phonepad for input that doesn't need a reboot (or 15) to appear.
I'm not bothered about GPS or WiFi and the QWERTY keyboard is the most annoying invention I know. Ever since this device appeared over the horizon I've been trying to play it cool but really I'm gagging for it to come out. I'm on Orange now so will probably upgrade as soon as they allow. Cost won't be an issue, but don't tell them that ! 
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Oct 9 2007, 17:16
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Regular  Group: Posters Posts: 139 Joined: 10th December 2003 From: Lincolnshire, UK Member No.: 24,102 Device(s): Samsung Omnia i900 |
Yet another mess up from Orange. Why the hell choose the 16-key non-qwerty version???
Oh well I think its time to just wait for the Touch Dual 2 or whatever HTC decide to name its succesor. Maybe this time it will have a qwerty slide keypad and also have WiFi + GPS. Will be one hell of handset if it did. All that power in a small, lightwight device - in my oppinion a true pocket pc. |
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Oct 9 2007, 18:42
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,815 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC Touch HD |
In response to #7: I did ask, but there is no word on availability as of yet!
Judging by the speed of the release of the Touch afterits launch I wouldn't be surprised to see the Dual in the next month or so
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Oct 11 2007, 09:40
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 53 Joined: 22nd March 2005 From: Southampton, England Member No.: 118,799 Device(s): HTC Touch Pro |
God, I am so glad they opted for the 16-key method. Ever since I first touched a Blackberry Pearl I've sworn off that bastardisation of qwerty. It is one of the most vile ideas I've ever seen and I honestly can't see how anyone would use it.
Thanks Orange for taking a stand against change for change's sake. Sadly, I'll probably still just get the TyTN II. |
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Oct 12 2007, 16:29
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 12 Joined: 2nd December 2003 Member No.: 23,107 |
this is the phone i have been waiting for.. if you have a C600 and have been waiting for a smallish phone with 3G data capabilities then this is great... for £30 you can pick up a tiny bluetooth GPS receiver chuck it in your car or backpack if you are mtn bike riding, wifi (to much phaffing around with hotspots) and the 16 key vs 20 key debate... tough one as I have never used a blackberry style keyboard, but T9 needs seems to work fine for me...
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Oct 12 2007, 16:40
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,815 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC Touch HD |
I supposed the arguement could be moot of course, considering it will ship with both 16 and 20-key soft keyboards!
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Oct 12 2007, 22:25
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The Main Man! Group: Admin Team Posts: 21,816 Favorited Topics: 51 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): Touch HD / G1 Twitter: @paulatmodaco |
In which case, just buy an original touch
P |
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Oct 15 2007, 14:13
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 Regular Group: Posters Posts: 70 Joined: 16th September 2005 From: Mankato/Bloomington, MN Member No.: 149,722 Device(s): HTC Typhoon (two) |
Don't forget the *coolest* feature of this phone (pictured above)... It's cool graphics that actually have the ability to go outside the boundries of the display! Now that's cool technology!
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Oct 16 2007, 02:47
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 Regular Group: Posters Posts: 109 Joined: 29th June 2007 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 272,132 Device(s): ATT Tilt |
I'll ask again. Does anyone know when this will be available through the US carriers?
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Cingular 2125 AT&T Tilt ~running TLR 6.1!~ |
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Oct 16 2007, 08:02
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The Main Man! Group: Admin Team Posts: 21,816 Favorited Topics: 51 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): Touch HD / G1 Twitter: @paulatmodaco |
Nothing from any US carriers as yet.
P |
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Oct 16 2007, 08:43
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 6 Joined: 22nd April 2007 Member No.: 249,338 Device(s): Orange SPV M600 |
QUOTE(Monolithix (MVP) @ Oct 9 2007, 11:24) Orange UK is currently only stocking the ageing M600i, with no sign of the better equipped P1i. Both these devices also pack a touchscreen, however the M600i is wifi free. No mention of the M700? Basically an M600 with a faster processor and GPS. |
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Oct 16 2007, 08:55
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,815 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC Touch HD |
QUOTE(Monolithix (MVP) @ Oct 9 2007, 11:24) Sony Ericsson's smartphones are equipped with qwerty keypads, however Orange UK is currently only stocking the ageing M600i, with no sign of the better equipped P1i. Both these devices also pack a touchscreen, however the M600i is wifi free. If you read my entire sentence it'll probably make more sense... ;) |
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Oct 17 2007, 13:09
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 Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 4 Joined: 14th May 2005 From: United Kingdom Member No.: 129,244 Device(s): HTC Touch Dual |
Still any word on an exact release date?
I'm due an upgrade in the next on the 21st of October and am dying to get this. The HTC touch looked like a really nice, slick, slim, smartphone but no way was I going back to using a stylus only after messing around with palm pilots years ago. Really glad they've got a dual keypad now. I just want one!!! Also anyone know what memory card and how much it can be upgraded to? |
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