Guest Paul (MVP) Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 If there's a hot topic at the moment, then it's undoubtedly the release of the HTC Hermes, and in particular Orange's variant, the SPV M3100. What perfect timing then to you let you know that my review of the SPV M3100 is now online! :D Included below are a few teaser quotes and pics, be sure to head over and check out what has also become the first item in our new dedicated reviews section :) CLICK HERE TO READ THE REVIEW! P Introduction Few handset introductions cause as much of a stir as when the HTC Wizard was launched to an unsuspecting public in late 2005. The Wizard was shipped in Europe by T-Mobile as the MDA Vario, in some Orange territories (with the UK a notable exception) as the SPV M3000 and in the USA as simply the MDA (as well as being offered by iMate, Qtek and Dopod SIM free). The Wizard reference design built on the success of the Magician, adding a sliding keyboard to the small-screen Pocket PC form factor, albeit at the expense of size, with the Wizard packing a noticeable depth increase. Fast forward to summer 2006, and the long awaited successor to the Wizard is finally here. Christened the Hermes internally by manufacturers HTC, the new device builds on the design of the Wizard, still sporting the same small screen form factor and landscape keyboard, while also offering up a considerable specification boost on it's ageing predecessor. Out goes the 200MHz TI OMAP processor, a battery life star but often criticised for being underpowered, and in comes a 400MHz Samsung processor. Early experiences with the device show it as being a very capable replacement. The quad band radio in the Wizard is supplemented with 3G support, a very significant improvement, together with readiness for the new HSDPA networks that will provide even faster data speeds. The 1.3MP camera with flash of the Wizard is replaced with a 2MP unit, again with flash, but also with a Macro mode. A secondary camera is included for video calling. The keyboard is improved, there are new hardware buttons, a jog wheel and so it continues... but we'll cover all these in detail later in the review ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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