The HTC Hermes/TyTn is now available in the US from Cingular as the 8525, priced at $399. This is the same device as the popular HTC TyTn, which goes by various names in Europe, including Vario II, SPV M3100, and VPA 1605, and can be picked up for 50-100 quid. This phone has the fastest upload speeds currently available thanks to HSPDA support, we are talking about 25KB/s plus! It also features WiFi and Bluetooth, and a slide-out keyboard for easy caption entry. If you travel around the world, this device supports both US and European frequencies for voice and data. The only downside is that it uses MicroSD cards, which are very small. They do however come with an adapter to convert them to the SD format used by the Canon 1D Mark IIs, and SD->CF adapters can be used if your camera only takes CompactFlash cards.
If you work in an area that has HSPDA coverage, this device deserves a serious look!
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