Rogers Wireless and HTC introduce TyTN Windows Mobile Pocket PC with HSDPA

Rogers Wireless and High Tech Computer Corp. (”HTC”) today announced the availability of the HTC TyTN, a Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC that features Tri-Band HSDPA, Quad Band Edge, and a slide-out QWERTY keypad.

Designed by HTC, the TyTN is the complete “office-in-your-pocket” solution combining functionality and connectivity with a stylish slide-out QWERTY keypad and 2.8-inch touch screen LCD display. As a powerful Windows Mobile 5.0 device, the TyTN provides a wealth of voice and data capabilities that enable people to easily stay connected, organized and entertained.

“As the only wireless carrier with the advanced broadband HSDPA-based network in Canada, Rogers Wireless is committed to bringing the most powerful HSDPA-enabled devices to market,” said John Boynton, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Rogers Wireless. “Rogers is committed to investing in innovative new services such as TyTN. This new device brings together the combination of power, design and connectivity into one amazing device so our customers can save time and have access to the latest in mobile innovation while on the go.”

Leveraging Tri-Band HSDPA and Quad Band Edge connectivity, this device is ideal for: on-the-go business executives who need an all-in-one reliable device to synchronize their calendars; the digital entertainment consumer who wants to download music and pictures to an SD card and play for friends; or busy parents who need to stay connected in their professional and personal lives.

“The HTC TyTN builds upon what consumers already love about HTC, representing a truly powerful mobile office solution with proven success in the United States, Europe and Asia,” said Todd Achilles, vice president of HTC America. “Rogers Wireless customers will appreciate the advanced connectivity that works all over the world.”

The HTC TyTN Pocket PC includes the following features:

- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 with Messaging and Security Feature Pack
- High speed Internet with worldwide 3G (HSDPA enabled, EDGE, GPRS and GSM)
- Push e-mail (direct push technology)
- Easy to use calendar that synchs wirelessly to your PC for real-time scheduling
- Large 2.8 inch touch screen LCD display with stylus
- Slide-out QWERTY keypad for easy touch typing
- 2-megapixel camera and a microSD slot
- Synchronized music and pictures for easy playback and management.
- Jog Wheel for easy one-hand operation
- Tri-Band HSDPA, Quad Band EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11
- 128 MB of ROM, 64MB of RAM
- Dimensions: 112.5mm (L) x 58mm (W) x 21.95mm (T)

The HTC TyTN is available for $399.99 on a three year term. Certain conditions apply.