Pocket PC Thoughts: Leader of The Empire: The HTC TyTN II Reviewed

Conclusions
After using the TyTN II for a few days, I've decided that this one is a keeper. Despite some bugs that need to be worked out in the ROM and a bit of slowness while more than one application is running (e.g. GPS + Windows Media Player), the device performs like a champ. You simply cannot beat having all of the features we've seen in the Windows Mobile world, with the exception of a VGA screen (which, in my opinion, would have added too much weight and bulk to the product), in one product. The most astonishing thing to me is that I cannot really find something substantial here that would cause me to ditch this phone for an upgrade, and for the first time I see myself possibly using the same phone for a prolonged period of time (translation = the TyTN II will be in heavy rotation along with its new friends, my Treo 750v and my Dash). If you purchase a TyTN II, I am 99% sure you won't be upset with your purchase, despite its fairly high price tag!

Note: Just to avoid confusion, the device I reviewed was one that I purchased from Expansys, not a review unit, hence my references to keeping it! 2 Weeks later and I don't regret the purchase at all! :)

Jon Westfall is a psychologist computer guru who lives and works in northern Ohio with his wife & cat. In his spare time he attempts to find a dissertation idea and update his website, JonWestfall.Com.