jkOTR Mobile Media Edition 35: HTC Advantage

iTunes compatible version (MP4 format, 38 MB 13 minutes)

WMV version (WMV format, 115 MB, 13 minutes)

Time for another jkOTR Mobile Media Edition!  Today we're taking a first look at the uber-useful HTC Advantage x7501 Windows Mobile 6 PDA.  The Advantage can't make up its mind if it's a smartphone, PDA, Pocket PC, laptop or UMPC.  Come to think of it the Advantage just might be all of those.

Here are the specs of this sweet HTC Advantage:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Processor	624  MHz CPU with ATi™ Graphic Chip W2284
Operating System	Microsoft®  Windows Mobile® 6 Professional
Memory	ROM: 256 MB             RAM: 128 MB SDRAM
Dimension	133.5 mm (L) x 98 mm (W) x 16 mm (T)             Thickness with keyboard: 20 mm
Weight	359g (with battery)
Display	5” transmissive TFT-LCD with backlight LEDs,  touch-sensitive screen
Network	HSDPA/UMTS (2100 MHz for  Europe, 850/1900 MHz for USA) Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:  850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz             (The device will operate on frequencies  available from the cellular network)
Device Control	5-way  Navigation Control              HTC  VueFLO™ motion sensor assisted browsing experience
Keyboard	Dual usage QWERTY keyboard for text input and  display protection
Connectivity	Bluetooth® 2.0              Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g              HTC ExtUSB™(11-pin  mini-USB and audio jack in one)             HTC proprietary 16-pin combined port (USB 1.1 host/VGA and TV Out)
Camera	3 mega-pixel camera with autofocus and flash light
Audio	Built-in/Dual, Hands-free (microphone and speaker)             Headphone:  AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3 codec
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 2200 mAh Standby time: Up to 300 hours (for GSM/UMTS) Talk time (Screen off):              Up to 5.5 hours for  GSM             Up  to 4.5 hours for UMTS
Expansion Slot	miniSD™ (Hot swap  and SDHC compatible)
AC Adapter	Voltage range/frequency: 100 - 240V AC, 50/60  Hz             DC  output: 5V and 1A

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Comments

[Tim Neese]

JK,

Thanks for the HTC Advantage video. As a user of this device now for a couple of months (it's been out for a while now in Europe), I can confirm that it is a great device. It has everything that I had been looking for, 3G, WiFi, builtin GPS, 12 GB storage with the HD + SDHC card (I use the HD for media and the SD for GPS maps), VGA and an easy-to-read screen. It is big but fits in a jacket pocket or briefcase, and belt cases are available. It's also great for playing videos on it as a mobile media player. This device really shines as a mobile Internet device to access either mobile versions of websites or RSS feeds via Google Mobile or Skweezer. Egress makes the HTC Advantage a superb RSS feeds reader device. While the Advantage is too bulky as a primary cell phone, being able to receive and make calls is handy for example if you're listening to a podcast with a Bluetooth A2DP handfre headset when a call comes in. I have also found this to be the first device that can make Skype calls via a Bluetooth headset and maintain good sound quality. All of the others are ok with a wired headset but choke when calling via a BT headset, which is what I always have with me.

What I am particularly interested in is your comparison of the HTC Advantage with the OQO Model 2 from a user experience standpoint. Granted they are targeted for different audiences and uses but the questions I have are:
- Is the OQO Mod 2 enough of a laptop replacement like other UMPC's such as the Samsung?
- For a mobile data device, which do you find most useful, Windows XP/Vista or Windows Mobile?
- People have commented on the cost of the HTC Advantage but it's still half the price of a OQO. What's your impression of the cost/benefit aspect of the HTC Advantage?

Have fun testing both units and keep us posted!

Cheers,
Tim

[vm-01]

Those worried about IE mobile should remember that both Mozilla Minimo and Opera are available on WM6 and can both display desktop versions of sites.

[Mike Cane]

Just watched the video. I hate you, jk! Ha!

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