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Remember that wild, all-black Dash we peeped a couple days ago? We have no intention of scuttling your hopes and dreams, but aside from a few cosmetic differences (they removed the aluminum front piece, the keyboard has been spaced out a little bit, and the OS has been bumped up to Windows Mobile 6.1) it looks like the 'new' Dash isn't all that new after all. But who cares if there's nothing revolutionary here? Just take a look at the bright side -- maybe this means we'll be seeing a new Manhattan sometime soon.

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New T-Mobile Dash spotted in the wild, nothing really new about it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that wild, all-black Dash we peeped a couple days ago? We have no intention of scuttling your hopes and dreams, but aside from a few cosmetic differences (they removed the aluminum front piece, the keyboard has been spaced out a little bit, and the OS has been bumped up to Windows Mobile 6.1) it looks like the 'new' Dash isn't all that new after all. But who cares if there's nothing revolutionary here? Just take a look at the bright side -- maybe this means we'll be seeing a new Manhattan sometime soon.

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New T-Mobile Dash spotted in the wild, nothing really new about it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dashdash 2Dash2excaliburhtct-mobilet-mobile dasht-mobile dash 2Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Rogers shows Motorola Q9h, WM6 upgrade for HTC s621]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/03/rogers-shows-motorola-q9h-wm6-upgrade-for-htc-s621/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/03/rogers-shows-motorola-q9h-wm6-upgrade-for-htc-s621/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/03/rogers-shows-motorola-q9h-wm6-upgrade-for-htc-s621/#commentsUsing and loving Windows Mobile isn't always sunshine and roses -- sometimes your favorite carrier doesn't carry the phone you're looking for, sometimes your manufacturer doesn't release the WM6 upgrade in a timely fashion, sometimes the next-gen platform arrives years later than you'd hoped. But every once in a while, all the stars align just right. This is just such a week for Rogers, which is starting to get real with the Motorola Q9h (though it's not for sale just yet) and has finally released a Windows Mobile 6 upgrade for its own version of the HTC Excalibur, the s621. The only question, then, is just when can we get that Kaiser, Rogers?

[Via Mobile In Canada and Smartphone Thoughts]

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Rogers shows Motorola Q9h, WM6 upgrade for HTC s621 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, James]

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Dopod's C720W curiously left out of WM6 upgrade plans originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2007 14:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC's Asian outpost Dopod has officially announced two of its corporate parent's more hotly-anticipated models today -- the Vox and the Cavalier -- in the form of the C500 and C730, respectively. The C500, which has already seen retail duty in Europe as the Orange SPV E650, is arguably the more unique of the two with a spring-loaded QWERTY slide to accompany a full numeric keypad up front; sadly, 3G data is left entirely out of the equation. The C730 is the HSDPA follow-on to the Excalibur with a 2 megapixel cam and a rather comely (in our humblest of opinions) black shell. Thankfully, both come loaded with Windows Mobile 6 Standard. Look for the C500 this month for about $490, while C730 fans will have to wait until next month and shell out another hundred at $590.

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Dopod announces HTC Vox and Cavalier as C500, C730 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2007 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kudos to T-Mobile for rushing (in relative terms) Windows Mobile 6 to its Dash, an honorable move that makes it the first carrier to launch a Windows Mobile 6 device in the US. We've had a chance to run through the re-upped device today, and, well, what can we say: it's a faithful implementation of Windows Mobile 6 Standard. As we've said before, Windows Mobile 6 is an extraordinarily incremental upgrade; the new operating system alone probably doesn't warrant rushing out tomorrow and picking up a shiny new Dash, but for existing owners, we can't think of a better way to close out the week. Click on for the glorious visuals.

Gallery: Hands-on with T-Mobile's WM6 update for the Dash

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Hands-on with T-Mobile's WM6-ified Dash originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2007 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kudos to T-Mobile for rushing (in relative terms) Windows Mobile 6 to its Dash, an honorable move that makes it the first carrier to launch a Windows Mobile 6 device in the US. We've had a chance to run through the re-upped device today, and, well, what can we say: it's a faithful implementation of Windows Mobile 6 Standard. As we've said before, Windows Mobile 6 is an extraordinarily incremental upgrade; the new operating system alone probably doesn't warrant rushing out tomorrow and picking up a shiny new Dash, but for existing owners, we can't think of a better way to close out the week. Click on for the glorious visuals.

Gallery: Hands-on with T-Mobile's WM6 update for the Dash

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Hands-on with T-Mobile's WM6-ified Dash originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2007 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dashedgeexcaliburgsmhands-onhtcmobilesmartphonestandardt mobilet-mobiletmobileupdateupgradewindows mobilewindows mobile 6WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6wm6Thu, 03 May 2007 15:26:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC S621 (Excalibur) now official on Rogers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/21/htc-s621-excalibur-now-official-on-rogers/http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/21/htc-s621-excalibur-now-official-on-rogers/http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/21/htc-s621-excalibur-now-official-on-rogers/#commentsEvery once in a while, the anticipatory wait for that new handset to launch is blissfully short, and we're delighted to report that this is one of those cases. The S621 from HTC is now available all official-like through Canada's Rogers Wireless, offering the same glorious QWERTY experience (and somewhat controversial "JOGGR" touch strip experience) that T-Mobile customers have been enjoying for a little while now. Grab it now for a cool $250 CDN (about $213) on three-year agreement.

[Thanks, psxp]

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HTC S621 (Excalibur) now official on Rogers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, treatz]

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Rogers to get HTC Excalibur as "S621" originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unboxing plain ol' released products is so 2006. The hip new thing is unboxing products that have yet to be released, like this here HTC Cavalier, and to a lesser extent, the iPhone. Boy Genius, international man of mystery, does the honors on this one, and while we don't see a box anywhere in sight, he makes up for it with a myriad of pics, so we're going to take his word for it that there was a box somewhere in these proceedings. As for the phone, that 400MHz processor, side mounted touch-wheel and 2 megapixel camera look just as promising in the flesh as they do on those oft-leaked spec sheets. Unfortunately, the phone seems to share its progenitor's curse of looking odd for the camera, but if it's as good in person as the Excalibur, we could still have a winner here. Unfortunately, HTC has sent out word that the phone is currently "postponed indefinitely," so we'll have to see what's up with that before we get our hopes too high for this little HSDPA number. Check another pic after the break, or peep the read link for the whole collection.

Continue reading Hands-on with the HTC Cavalier

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Hands-on with the HTC Cavalier originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unboxing plain ol' released products is so 2006. The hip new thing is unboxing products that have yet to be released, like this here HTC Cavalier, and to a lesser extent, the iPhone. Boy Genius, international man of mystery, does the honors on this one, and while we don't see a box anywhere in sight, he makes up for it with a myriad of pics, so we're going to take his word for it that there was a box somewhere in these proceedings. As for the phone, that 400MHz processor, side mounted touch-wheel and 2 megapixel camera look just as promising in the flesh as they do on those oft-leaked spec sheets. Unfortunately, the phone seems to share its progenitor's curse of looking odd for the camera, but if it's as good in person as the Excalibur, we could still have a winner here. Unfortunately, HTC has sent out word that the phone is currently "postponed indefinitely," so we'll have to see what's up with that before we get our hopes too high for this little HSDPA number. Check another pic after the break, or peep the read link for the whole collection.

Continue reading Hands-on with the HTC Cavalier

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Hands-on with the HTC Cavalier originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bgrboy geniusBoyGeniuscavalieredgeexcaliburgsmhsdpahtchtc cavalierhtc excaliburHtcCavalierHtcExcaliburmobileumtswindows mobilewindowsmobileTue, 16 Jan 2007 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Got cash in the new phone budget? Do some good]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/05/got-cash-in-the-new-phone-budget-do-some-good/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/05/got-cash-in-the-new-phone-budget-do-some-good/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/05/got-cash-in-the-new-phone-budget-do-some-good/#comments 'Tis the season for giving, which leaves the rabid phone fans among us in a tight spot: how do we get in on a little new mobile tech for ourselves and help those less fortunate at the same time? Our friends over at Phone Scoop are hoping to fill the bill by auctioning off a handful of hot, current handsets graciously provided by carriers and manufacturers with all proceeds going to benefit The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria -- the same fund (RED) benefits. Loot includes a T-Mobile Dash, LRG Sidekick 3, Motorola MOTOKRZR K1, unlocked Samsung i320, M500 for Sprint, and BlackJack, and a Helio Drift (see, we told you the goods were hot). Bidding will take place via Phone Scoops' forums, with all auctions ending this Friday. Bid generously, and bid to win!

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Got cash in the new phone budget? Do some good originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atandtattauctionblackjackcdmacharitycingulardangerdashdriftedgeev doevdoexcaliburgsmhelioholidayholiday charityHolidayCharityhsdpahtci320k1krzrlrgm500mobilemotomotokrzrmotorolaphone scoopPhoneScoopproduct redProductRedredsamsungsidekick 3Sidekick3sk3sprintsprint nextelsprint-nextelSprintNextelt mobilet-mobiletgfthe global fundTheGlobalFundtmobileumtswindows mobileWindowsMobileTue, 05 Dec 2006 23:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget Black Friday giveaways (part 3): T-Mobile Dash!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/24/engadget-black-friday-giveaways-part-3-t-mobile-dash/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/24/engadget-black-friday-giveaways-part-3-t-mobile-dash/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/24/engadget-black-friday-giveaways-part-3-t-mobile-dash/#comments It's Black Friday, which for many people means long lines, money lost, and war with your fellow man over this and that gadget. Hopefully not here at Engadget though, we're just gonna give some gear away. This time it's a T-Mobile Dash, just about the hottest smartphone on the US market right now. It features:
  • 2.4-inch transflective TFT display
  • Quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE
  • WiFi and Bluetooth
  • 128MB flash, 64MB SDRAM, microSD slot
  • 1.3 megapixel camera
  • myFaves support
  • 960mAh battery (vs 1130mAh on the Moto Q)
  • 4.4 x 2.5 x 0.5-inch body (vs 4.57 x 2.5 x 0.47-inches on Q)
  • 4.2 ounces (vs 4.06 ounces on Q)
Just leave us a comment below, and later today we'll announce the winners. Oh, and do mind the rules:
  • You may only enter for this prize today.
  • You may enter other Engadget contests, however...
  • You may only enter this contest once; if you enter more than once on this particular contest post you'll be automatically disqualified and barred from all future giveaways. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.) You may enter future Engadget relaunch giveaway contests though!
  • You can only win once.
  • Contest is open ot US residents only.
P.S. -Just in case you miss your chance to win the Dash here, T-Mobile's giving one away every day through Christmas. Check it out over at T-Mobile Dash-a-Day (no relation to hack a day).

P.P.S -Oh, by the way, we were thinking of making this our last Black Friday giveaway. But if we can get to 7,000 entries on the Dash by, say, 11:00PM EST tonight we might be convinced to throw in another Nikon D40 to give away before Black Friday comes to a close. So get entering!

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Engadget Black Friday giveaways (part 3): T-Mobile Dash! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 19:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The HTC Cavalier: followup to the Excalibur originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 04:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cavalierexcaliburgsmhsdpahtcmobileumtsFri, 24 Nov 2006 04:19:00 EST<![CDATA[The HTC Cavalier: followup to the Excalibur]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/24/the-htc-cavalier-followup-to-the-excalibur/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/24/the-htc-cavalier-followup-to-the-excalibur/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/24/the-htc-cavalier-followup-to-the-excalibur/#comments Right on cue, now that everyone's got an Excalibur (i.e. T-Mobile Dash), HTC's latest creation shows up online. Obviously the successor to the sleek Excalibur, the Cavalier doesn't look as refined to these jaded eyes, but it's certainly got the horsepower under the hood to make up for its sharper, more Blackberry-esque lines. For starters, that 200MHz OMAP is now a 400MHz, which is just what's needed to power the UMTS / HSDPA. It's also got a higher capacity battery (though not by much -- 1050mAh over 960), a 2 megapixel camera, and the requisite 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0. Don't worry about it though, it won't make it to America until late spring by our wholly unscientific estimates, so your investment is safe for at least a couple months before importers make you miserable with longing.

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The HTC Cavalier: followup to the Excalibur originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 04:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cavalierexcaliburhtcFri, 24 Nov 2006 04:19:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC "Cavalier" to succeed Excalibur?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/20/htc-cavalier-to-succeed-excalibur/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/20/htc-cavalier-to-succeed-excalibur/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/20/htc-cavalier-to-succeed-excalibur/#commentsSorry to take the wind out of your sails just weeks after plunking down the cash for that T-Mobile Dash, folks, but you know how we roll: we gotta call it like we see it. If the rumors prove accurate, the updated Excalibur -- codenamed "Cavalier," it seems -- looks to make good on all the Excalibur's shortcomings by bundling UMTS, HSDPA, a shiny new 400MHz Samsung core (up from 200MHz), and a 2 megapixel cam (an extra 700,000 pixels to play with by our count, give or take), all of which should allegedly fit into a package that looks like a slightly porkier Excalibur. But the best part? This thing should be coming soon. Like, real soon; a few months at most. No word on carriers or pricing, but you can bet your Dash we'll be keeping a close eye on this one.

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HTC "Cavalier" to succeed Excalibur? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 05:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even though Boy Genius managed to get his hands on the HTC Excalibur and the T-Mobile Dash like, way before we did, we still got a unit to take around the block ourselves. It's safe to say the Dash is probably the most T-Mobile anticipated device of the second half of this year, and with good reason. We've loved this thing ever since we laid hands on it -- don't let the pictures fool you, it's way smaller and sleeker than most photos let on. In all reality, the Dash is a fairly unphotogenic device -- which is why we had to make sure to take some bigger and better than usual photos of it. Those angled corners off the screen and the thinning metal bezel on the face makes it look pear-shaped and odd. But once you wrap your hands around it, you'll understand why this is the hottest Smartphone on the American market.

Continue reading T-Mobile Dash review

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T-Mobile Dash review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dashexcaliburfeatureshtcreviewt-mobileWed, 11 Oct 2006 07:06:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile Dash debuts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/11/t-mobile-dash-debuts/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/11/t-mobile-dash-debuts/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/11/t-mobile-dash-debuts/#comments Well, we can finally talk about the Dash. Not that we weren't talking about it before, but you know what we mean. T-Mobile's debuting the device today; you already know what the hell it is, so let's cut to the chase on specs:
  • 2.4-inch transflective TFT display
  • Quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE
  • WiFi and Bluetooth
  • 128MB flash, 64MB SDRAM, microSD slot
  • 1.3 megapixel camera
  • myFaves support
  • 960mAh battery (vs 1130mAh on the Moto Q)
  • 4.4 x 2.5 x 0.5-inch body (vs 4.57 x 2.5 x 0.47-inches on Q)
  • 4.2 ounces (vs 4.06 ounces on Q)
It's selling for $350 without contract, $250 with 1 year, and $199 with two years (and rebates, etc.), and will be available the 25th of this month. Want more on this sucka? Then peep our review!

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T-Mobile Dash debuts originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsdashexcaliburhtcreleaset-mobileWed, 11 Oct 2006 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile Dash debuts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/11/t-mobile-dash-debuts/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/11/t-mobile-dash-debuts/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/11/t-mobile-dash-debuts/#comments Well, we can finally talk about the Dash. Not that we weren't talking about it before, but you know what we mean. T-Mobile's debuting the device today; you already know what the hell it is, so let's cut to the chase on specs:
  • 2.4-inch transflective TFT display
  • Quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE
  • WiFi and Bluetooth
  • 128MB flash, 64MB SDRAM, microSD slot
  • 1.3 megapixel camera
  • myFaves support
  • 960mAh battery (vs 1130mAh on the Moto Q)
  • 4.4 x 2.5 x 0.5-inch body (vs 4.57 x 2.5 x 0.47-inches on Q)
  • 4.2 ounces (vs 4.06 ounces on Q)
IIt's selling for $350 without contract, $250 with 1 year, and $199 with two years (and rebates, etc.), and will be available the 25th of this month. Want more on this sucka? Then peep our review!

P.S. -Sorry guys, we like to run our phone reviews on Mobile (hey, that's what it's for!) but since it doesn't have the huge-ass pics like Classic does, we had to throw the review over there this time.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsdashedgeexcaliburgsmhtcmobilereleaset mobilet-mobiletmobilewindows mobilewindowsmobileWed, 11 Oct 2006 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile Dash pricing leaked, myFaves confirmed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/08/t-mobile-dash-pricing-leaked-myfaves-confirmed/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/08/t-mobile-dash-pricing-leaked-myfaves-confirmed/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/08/t-mobile-dash-pricing-leaked-myfaves-confirmed/#comments We all know when T-Mobile is planning to release the Dash, now the only question is at what cost. Consider that base covered as well to our old pal Roc A Fella. The retail units started appearing at corporate stores last week (no chances of you getting one early so don't bother) and the pricing is pretty attractive for such a feature rich phone. More than likely it's becuase Tmo wants you to use it on myFaves.
  • Full Retail $349.99
  • One Year $299.99
  • Two Year $249.99
Customers who are willing to sign both a one and (gulp!) two year commitment are eligable to get an additional $50.00 mail in rebate off this beauty. For some the 16th of October won't come soon enough.

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T-Mobile Dash pricing leaked, myFaves confirmed originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dashedgeexcaliburgsmhtcmobilereleaset mobilet-mobiletmobilewindows mobilewindowsmobileSun, 08 Oct 2006 15:51:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile leaks Dash docs, October 16 confirmed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/27/t-mobile-leaks-dash-docs-october-16-confirmed/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/27/t-mobile-leaks-dash-docs-october-16-confirmed/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/27/t-mobile-leaks-dash-docs-october-16-confirmed/#comments While we'd secretly hoped we'd see the T-Mobile Dash before September was out, we've gotten hold of some internal T-Mobile documentation that tells us October 16 is the date. We've always been told not to look a gift horse in the mouth (whatever that means) so we're going to keep our mouths shut and just thank the good folks at T-Mobile for seeing fit to launch HTC's Q-munching Excalibur at all. Keep reading for a transcript of their "Selling Aid" cheat sheet for the Dash -- something tells us it'll pretty much sell itself, but kudos to T-Mob for making sure their peeps are properly informed!

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

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T-Mobile leaks Dash docs, October 16 confirmed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dashexcaliburhtcqwertysmartphonet-mobilewindows mobilewindows mobile 5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile5wm5Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:19:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile leaks Dash docs, October 16 confirmed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/27/t-mobile-leaks-dash-docs-october-16-confirmed/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/27/t-mobile-leaks-dash-docs-october-16-confirmed/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/27/t-mobile-leaks-dash-docs-october-16-confirmed/#comments While we'd secretly hoped we'd see the T-Mobile Dash before September was out, we've gotten hold of some internal T-Mobile documentation that tells us October 16 is the date. We've always been told not to look a gift horse in the mouth (whatever that means) so we're going to keep our mouths shut and just thank the good folks at T-Mobile for seeing fit to launch HTC's Q-munching Excalibur at all. Keep reading for a transcript of their "Selling Aid" cheat sheet for the Dash -- something tells us it'll pretty much sell itself, but kudos to T-Mob for making sure their peeps are properly informed!

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dashedgeexcaliburgsmhtcmobileqwertysmartphonet mobilet-mobiletmobilewindows mobilewindows mobile 5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile5wm5Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:19:00 EST<![CDATA[The Boy Genius Report: T-Mobile Dash]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/16/the-boy-genius-report-t-mobile-dash/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/16/the-boy-genius-report-t-mobile-dash/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/16/the-boy-genius-report-t-mobile-dash/#comments Field report tidbits from Engadget's mobile insider, the Boy Genius.

As Pete so eleganty reported earlier the HTC Excalibur -- or T-Mobile Dash -- will be coming stateside soon. How soon is still unconfirmed, but I've heard as early as the end of this month; review units have indeed already found there way into the hands of the paparazzi press. Stare at the T-Mobile logo, let it control you. Thanks to none other than super-producer Just Blaze for the teamwork on this one!

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The Boy Genius Report: T-Mobile Dash originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boy geniusBoyGeniusdashedgeexcaliburhtcmobilereleaset mobilet-mobilethe boy genius reportTheBoyGeniusReporttmobilewindows mobilewindowsmobileSat, 16 Sep 2006 18:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on with the HTC Excalibur]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/hands-on-with-the-htc-excalibur/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/hands-on-with-the-htc-excalibur/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/hands-on-with-the-htc-excalibur/#comments Alright, we're not going to hold back here. We really thought the HTC Excalibur was going to fall way short of expectations, but when the Boy Genius got a hold of his and told us how stellar it was, we were prepared to be swayed. We picked one up at MobileFocus hoping to remain neutral, but we just can't help it, we fell in love. There's no way to easily describe how thin it feels in the hand, but it has the molded, shapely curved body of a Treo combined with the thinness of a Q (which, unfortunately, is much boxier). But it also just feels damned good in the hand, way more solidly built that Moto's handheld. No, it's not as speedy on the cellular data, but it does have a few things the Q doesn't, like WiFi, and, well, a keyboard we're actually pretty fond of. Sorry Moto, it might soon be time to step to the side with this new device class (at least for this round).

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Hands-on with the HTC Excalibur originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 04:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the Boy Genius' soiled-trow, hands-on of the HTC Excalibur had you gasping for more, then peep the full review of the O2 Xda Cosmo just posted at the::unwired. Their unit from O2 Germany came ready to go with Windows Mobile 5.0 and AKU3 which, besides some low-level tweaks, brought a new Internet Sharing application in replacement of HTCs Wireless Modem app. The reviewer who admittedly comes from a more traditional GSM phone background (read: no real experience with a QWERTY/Z Smartphones or BlackBerrys) found the keyboard confusing for "regular phone stuff" like entering a phone number or searching for contacts -- apparently preferring T9-style input instead. Still, he was stoked by this quad-band GSM phones WiFi, GPRS, and EDGE data connectivity options and "satisfied" by performance under normal usage or while watching live, Slingboxed TV. However, the reviewer then goes on to worry unnecessarily about the OMAP 850 processor getting overloaded if say, using it for GPS, watching live TV, and listening to audio over Bluetooth all at the same time. Hell, why not agonize over the risk posed by it getting lodged in your skull when used near certain supermodels? Geesh. Bottom line: if you're looking for a WinMo device with keyboard and "all the latest and greatest technologies" (well, almost all) then the Cosmo is a "great device."

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HTC Excalibur / O2 Xda Cosmo reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ok fellow geeks, fanboys, nerds, phone fiends, and otherwise generally awesome Engadget readers. Excuse me if my typing is a little off I can't stop shaking. I just got a hands-on with the HTC Excalibur, and in all honesty, people are gonna have to watch out. This is the most responsive, fastest Windows Smartphone I have ever used. Everything was made to perfection. The device is metal and rubberized plastic which gives it a great feel in your hands, and the keys... oh my lord, the keys! They are firm but not hard, softly tactcile but not squishy. The touch bar is incredible: highly responsive and ingenious or, Boy Genius if you will. It also earns the right to be called a Q-killer because it basically kills the Q in size and usability. The EDGE performance is great -- no, it's not 3G, but the built-in Wifi helps make up for it. And the microSD and clear, great-sounding speaker don't hurt none, either. And now the moment you have all been waiting for, I give you KONG! Excalibur! Thanks be to E-Gadget.

[Click on for pictures of the Excalibur next to the BlackBerry Pearl (8100), BlackBerry 8700, and a Nokia N73. -Ed.]

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The Boy Genius Report: Hands-on with the HTC Excalibur! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boy geniusBoyGeniusedgeexcaliburfeaturesgsmhands-onhtcmobilethe boy genius reportTheBoyGeniusReportwindows mobilewindowsmobileThu, 07 Sep 2006 12:08:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Excalibur = US T-Mobile "Dash"?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/06/htc-excalibur-us-t-mobile-dash/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/06/htc-excalibur-us-t-mobile-dash/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/06/htc-excalibur-us-t-mobile-dash/#comments We're not entirely sure under what means it was acquired, but a T-Mobile branded Excalibur showed up on MoDaCo's forums, and is apparently intended for US release under the listed codename Dash, which we assume refers to the touch-scroll on the right hand side. Expect a 200MHz OMAP, 128MB flash memory, 64MB RAM, and QVGA display (which we pretty much knew); we'll keep you apprised as to the launch status of this sucker.

[Via Smartphone Thoughts]

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HTC Excalibur = US T-Mobile "Dash"? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, you like the Motorola Q but hate the fact that it's missing WiFi. And the lack of 3G on the HTC Excalibur is also a deal breaker. Well, look no further for your QWERTY fix brother, 'cause our favorite maker of boxy black devices is showing off their SGH-i600 Smartphone at IFA in Berlin. This tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 baby brings it all: HSDPA, EDGE, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel cam with another up front for video calls, a 2.3-inch, 65k color, 320 x 240 TFT display, Microsoft's Push Mail, and 128MB ROM / 64MB RAM with MicroSD expansion all powered by Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone on a TI OMAP 1710 processor. The phone looks small enough for single-handed operation, can pull double-duty as an HSDPA modem and can even be switched into USB mass storage mode for easy drag-n-drop data transfer off your PC. And yeah, it's FCC approved so the estimated Q4 2006 release date is certainly do-able. Now sop-up the drool and click-on for more pics.

[Thanks, Martin]

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You know it, you need it, and now you can finally loose your wild-eyed gaze upon these non-blurry pics of the HTC Excalibur. Or more appropriately, the Xda cosmo as this fully-functional, pre-release device from O2 Germany has been re-dubbed. Yeah, Germany, which explains the Z and Y switcheroo on zee handy's QWERTY QWERTZ keyboard. Still, with an expected September/October European release (coming to The States a few months later), we'd expect the specs and cosmetics of this quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WiFi, Bluetooth, and 1.3 megapixel cam WinMo 5.0 Smartphone to push through to production with few, if any changes. Click-on for a few more hi-res shots courtesy of the::unwired.

[Thanks, Martin]

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HTC Excalibur / O2 Xda cosmo caught in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC Excalibur gets FCC nod originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Excalibur up close and personal originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Joe]

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Oh come on, shots like these wouldn't be fun if they weren't blurry. The chap who sent this one in, Indianboy, mentioned that WiFi was definitely a go on the Excalibur, as well as the Q-rivaling jog strip thing, and a resolution greater -- yes, greater -- than QVGA. Why you'd really need greater than QVGA resolution on a Smartphone is beyond us, but who are we to argue with HTC?

P.S. -Yes, that's a T-Mobile theme, hint, hint.

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P.S. -Yes, that's a T-Mobile theme, hint, hint.

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We've gotta take this one with a grain of salt, thanks to an unconfirmed source and that sketchy paste job on the screen, but if this pic and its accompanying deets prove true, we're in for a treat. Codenamed "Excalibur," we heard about HTC's attempt at a Q/i320 killer last month, and it seems to be shaping up nicely. Beyond the obvious QWERTY action, the quad-band phone will supposedly feature WiFi, and will be 2mm thicker than the i320. To the side of the screen is an interesting touch-jog strip for scrolling (in lieu of the Q's jog dial) with top and bottom touch buttons to open the Start menu and go back. Looking good HTC, now if you'll just confirm the device, mix in some 3G data and ship a few to the States at $150 each we'll be all set.

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Did Samsung rework the I320? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>excaliburi320mobileqsamsungsgh-i320windows mobilewindowsmobileThu, 15 Jun 2006 16:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Barrage of HTCs rumored in the pipeline]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/02/barrage-of-htcs-rumored-in-the-pipeline/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/02/barrage-of-htcs-rumored-in-the-pipeline/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/02/barrage-of-htcs-rumored-in-the-pipeline/#comments HTC, making sure that the enjoyment of our fresh Star Trek is kept to an absolute minimum, looks to be preparing a spectrum of lustworthy new devices. This information is entirely unconfirmed, and we don't know much about what we're about to tell you -- some of these code names are as new to us as they are to you -- but we can tell you it comes from a reliable source.

First up, the Muse has been mercifully renamed the "Melody," and the Triolgy has become "Monet." The Hermes, which is just starting to drop across Europe, has been upped to 400MHz for full-scale production; you might recall we recently reported that O2 was bringing a 400MHz Hermes to the table, and it now appears this will be standard fare for launches going forward. Trinity (pictured) specs are coming into focus, and we should expect this beast to throw down HSDPA, WiFi, and integrated GPS. There have been some rumblings of an "Artemis" recently, and that device still appears to be on the map, bringing integrated GPS and a trackball (wha?) but topping out with EDGE data. The "Herald" sounds positively gorgeous, similar in concept and functionality to the Hermes but measuring just 17mm thick. The Foreseer and Monet will be joined by the "Oxygen" in HTC's mobile TV lineup, though we don't know which standard it'll be packing. Looking to steal some of the Q's thunder, the "Excalibur" will be getting its QWERTY on and running Smartphone. Finally, look for "Vera" as a possible successor to the Star Trek, packing HSDPA and a front-facing camera for video calling.

That's a lot of unconfirmed data to digest, we know, and we're still trying to make sense of it all ourselves. No word on release windows for most of these -- if we could divine you a Vera tomorrow, we would -- but as always, we'll be burning the midnight oil in our quest for deets.

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Barrage of HTCs rumored in the pipeline originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Jun 2006 06:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artemisexcaliburforeseerheraldhermeshtcmelodymobilemonetmuseoxygensmartflipstar trekStarTrektrilogytrinityveraFri, 02 Jun 2006 06:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Barrage of HTCs rumored in the pipeline]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/02/barrage-of-htcs-rumored-in-the-pipeline/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/02/barrage-of-htcs-rumored-in-the-pipeline/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/02/barrage-of-htcs-rumored-in-the-pipeline/#comments HTC, making sure that the enjoyment of our fresh Star Trek is kept to an absolute minimum, looks to be preparing a spectrum of lustworthy new devices. This information is entirely unconfirmed, and we don't know much about what we're about to tell you -- some of these code names are as new to us as they are to you -- but we can tell you it comes from a reliable source.

First up, the Muse has been mercifully renamed the "Melody," and the Triolgy has become "Monet." The Hermes, which is just starting to drop across Europe, has been upped to 400MHz for full-scale production; you might recall we recently reported that O2 was bringing a 400MHz Hermes to the table, and it now appears this will be standard fare for launches going forward. Trinity (pictured) specs are coming into focus, and we should expect this beast to throw down HSDPA, WiFi, and integrated GPS. There have been some rumblings of an "Artemis" recently, and that device still appears to be on the map, bringing integrated GPS and a trackball (wha?) but topping out with EDGE data. The "Herald" sounds positively gorgeous, similar in concept and functionality to the Hermes but measuring just 17mm thick. The Foreseer and Monet will be joined by the "Oxygen" in HTC's mobile TV lineup, though we don't know which standard it'll be packing. Looking to steal some of the Q's thunder, the "Excalibur" will be getting its QWERTY on and running Smartphone. Finally, look for "Vera" as a possible successor to the Star Trek, packing HSDPA and a front-facing camera for video calling.

That's a lot of unconfirmed data to digest, we know, and we're still trying to make sense of it all ourselves. No word on release windows for most of these -- if we could divine you a Vera tomorrow, we would -- but as always, we'll be burning the midnight oil in our quest for deets.

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Barrage of HTCs rumored in the pipeline originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Jun 2006 06:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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