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Since I last reviewed a phone on here, I have switched carriers to AT&amp;T (who I personally recommend after having tried ALL others, especially over VERIZON), and now I have found the best fitting phone to my needs and with entertainment value, and to anyone in search of the same, read on.<br />Pros:<br />Too many so I will stick to the main ones-<br />*WM5 phone originally but upgradeable to WM6 for FREE<br />*Wifi, Bluetooth, 3G, Tether modem, you name it, it's here<br />*Awesome screen. Flawless in my opinion.<br />*Reception is excellent. I live in 3G area, so no issues there.<br />*Slide out keyboard with big buttons for my big fingers.<br />*Camera with macro mode and 2mp rez, video recording (which will be my only con below)<br />*IR port (I'm sorry if you don't agree, but NoviiRemote is still a fun prank to have on your phone, and IR is almost obsolete)<br />*PTT (Push To Talk), just nice to have the option<br />*Excellent call volume and external volume, including speakerphone<br />*Side scroll wheel. This is HUGE for me. It's like having a Blackberry without the crap OS.<br />*Touch Screen is nice, and stylus fits tight in phone, but with scroll wheel and dedicated buttons, you hardly ever need it.<br />*Sturdy design, right down to slide mechanism for keyboard.<br />*Mini USB port. I get sick of having to have special cables for my phone and everything else. Use the same cable to charge and sync as I do my regular camera. Also works with USB 12V cigaratte lighter adapter. So there again, cheaper and smarter.<br />*Never crashes. Not once.<br />*Flash for camera, which also doubles as lighting for camcorder. Quality is awesome on both, except...<br />Cons:<br />*When you select the largest resoultion on camcorder, audio and video are slightly out of sync.<br /><br />Visit XDA Developers. This phone is customizable to no extent (search Hermes as well). You will be glad you did.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=31089#review31089 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=31089#review31089 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:51:00 GMT <p><i>obtanium submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I moved from an Ipaq 6320 to this phone so no real hassle learning wm6 (mine came upgraded with touchflow.Fast phone with impressive U.I. (looks/acts like a touch diamond) the software that came loaded originally I'm sure had problems, as most phones of this caliber do.All the upgrades that have been done to mine equate to a very impressive piece of hardware.Great screen quality with a wide variety of compatability makes this easily the best phone I've ever used (the Iphone 3g has been out for quite some time now, I've used it and honestly cannot stand it).</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=28034#review28034 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=28034#review28034 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:18:55 GMT <p><i>cadcraig submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>0</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Well if you have read other reviews, you would see that I had asked if anyone had problems with a similar phone that my girlfriend has. Well after double checking, she has this one. Now my question is, has anyone had any problems with the keypad stopping working? When she is trying to text at times, the keypad will not work. When it is supposed to be lit up, it's not. There are also times that she can't even get the keypad that pops up on the screen to work. She has also had problems with the touch screen not working. I wouldn't think this was a problem, except she has only had this phone for about a month or so. It drops calls from where she started with a strong signal sitting in one spot, then the next thing the call is gone. If you have had the same kind of problems, please reply and post a message so I can let her know and see about trading it in on another phone. Are there any recommendations on what type of phone she should get? She loves to text and needs a phone with a great camera since she doesn't own a digital camera just yet. Thanks in advance.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=27568#review27568 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=27568#review27568 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:05:18 GMT <p><i>chocolateman85006 submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Although I changed phones, this phone, overall was phenomenal. <br /><br />Pros:<br />Clear 2MP camera/video.<br />Good reception. <br />Loud volume. <br />Could handle all applications applied.<br />Wi-fi capable.<br />Sturdy.<br />Not too big.<br />Stereo Bluettoth capable.<br /><br />Cons:<br />The PTT (push to talk) button was constantly pushed, no matter if it was in my pocket, case, etc.....<br />Micro SD, which meant that my 4GB Mini SD was useless. <br />It's hard to find replacement headphones for that phone that works. If you lose em', you'll have no choice but to but Stereo Bluetooth Headphones. <br /><br />Overall good phone, but I now have the HP IPAQ series. I'd still recommend this, or any other HTC phone, to anyone.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=24951#review24951 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=24951#review24951 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:26:12 GMT <p><i>n_hopper submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>After dealing with a myriad of disappointments from my Palm TX, culminating with touchscreen problems, I made the jump over to a Windows Mobile device. I'm glad I did. To talk about the phone, I first need to make some comparisions between what I found vs. what I expected.<br /><br />The 8525, the first Windows-based phone/PDA I've used, has been a big change. The 8525 has a LOT more functionality. Installing programs is very easy. There's a TON of great applications. The screen is very responsive and stability is vastly improved over my experiences with the Palm.<br /><br />Calendar and contact additions is not quite as easy on the palm. In fact, it's a lot more complicated. This has been a big disappointment.<br /><br />But in terms of what I actually DO with the phone, I've been very pleased. Call quality is fantastic. Battery life has been okay. I am a very heavy data user, and the phone lasts about 3-5 hours using 3G data, listening to streaming music, and making some calls, and playing games. That's about what I got with my Palm TX.<br /><br />I'd not call this a phone. I'd call it a PDA that can make phone calls. This is important to note. Phone use is not particularly straightforward out of the box. There's a bit of a learning curve getting used to how to make calls, manipulate phone contacts, and the like.<br /><br />As far as data features go, you can't go wrong with this phone. With the unlimited data plan for $40 per month (at current rates), you get near WiFi speeds with 1000x the coverage. <br /><br />Add Opera Mini to supplement the IE Mobile and you can actually use the internet with almost the same functionality as a desktop. <br /><br />Application support is great. The firmware is easily updated. MMS and SMS is fantastically easy with the slide-out keyboard. <br /><br />The biggest drawback is the use of those little miniSD cards, which aren't quite as popular as SD. <br /><br />AT&amp;T offers refurbished models for a fraction of full retail. I picked up my 8525 for $100. <br /><br />If data is your thing, this is the phone.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=24509#review24509 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=24509#review24509 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 04:46:08 GMT <p><i>rickvarona submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Is the partner you always wanted smart , quit , always do what you want, and fast. If I could I will be married to these machine, calling it a phone is underrating it, it is a package of productivity from the obvious to the extreme, I mean really you don't even need the stylus, you receive a text with a phone number and it is hyperlinked by default, push email, push to talk, infrared, enhanced bluetooth, really you can not only use the internet acess that you have on your phone to pass it to your laptop or desktop but you can set it up as a TV remote and more, it is incredible...</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=24273#review24273 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=24273#review24273 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:56:12 GMT <p><i>Vidainteractiva submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Yo utilizo el equipo en cuestion desde hace un tiempo. Encontre ciertos trucos para el telf y algunos interrogantes que me intrigaron. Me di cuenta que en el corto tiempo que pase con el Hermes me he enamorado al igual que el S620 que relativamente nos Padre e Hijo cada uno, curiosamente posee Tecn 3G, lo cual me hace aun mas Feliz por este emprendimiento de la Empresa HTC. Jamas cambiare este modelo de telf.<br /><br />A Favor:<br />- Pantalla Gigante<br />- Excelente Calidad en Recepcion de Sonido<br />- Windows Mobile 5.0<br />- 2MegaPixeles en la camara con Grabacion de Video<br />- Procesador de 400Mhz<br />- Facil Configuracion de Cliente de Correos<br />- Wi-Fi<br />- PTT habilitado<br />- Version de Internet Completa en HTML<br />- Memoria Expandible con Micro SD<br />- UMTS Tecn 3G<br />- Hermoso Teclado QWERTY<br />- Ademas posee Registros de llamadas completas, Calendario, Calculadora, MS Office, Etc.<br /><br />En Contra<br />- La llamada es dificultada y la escritura para los SMS<br />- Mis Amigos lo ven dicen que es Bello, Hermoso pero no lo entienden.<br /><br />P.D.: Me encanta este telf al igual que su hijo el DASH S620</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=24044#review24044 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=24044#review24044 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:10:36 GMT <p><i>TheCellGUYohMy submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I used the 8125 for a long time. When the 8525 came out I was overjoyed and intrigued. So after a short time I was forced by my relentless curiosity and quest for 3G. I was very happy with my 8125 and nothing short of elated with my new purchase. <br /><br />Pro's<br />- Touchscreen<br />- Excellent reception and sound quality<br />- Windows Mobile 5<br />- 2MP camera with video record<br />- 400mhz processor <br />- Easy e-mail setup<br />- Wifi<br />- PTT availability<br />- Full html internet<br />- Expandable memory with Micro SD<br />- UMTS data (in compatible area)<br />- Nice large qwerty keyboard<br />- And of course the standard Pda stuff. Task list, calender, converter, calculator, and such.<br /><br />Con's<br />- Dialing pad can be tricky to use while driving<br />- All your friends will want to see it and use it<br />- Since the debut of the Iphone I've been getting asked if it's an Iphone (an insult to the wonderful piece of equipment that the 8525 is)<br /><br /><br /><br />Give me an 8525 over a Gen 1 Iphone any day.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23936#review23936 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23936#review23936 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:06:50 GMT <p><i>polarpooch submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Got it a week ago, and I still can't stop playing. I switched from VZW to ATT (ATT service coverage is MUCH better in my city)...also, ATT didn't disable the WiFi like VZW did for my Treo.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Large screen is beautiful<br />Processor is fast<br />Voice and call quality excellent<br />Camera is amazingly good! Lots of features<br />Zero problems w/Active Sync (unlike my Treo)<br />Easy to use email, messaging<br />Scroll dial (no wonder folks love this on blackberry!)<br />Side sliding keyboard-big keys, fewer mistakes <br />Instant landscape when keyboard is slid out<br />Hasn't locked up yet! (crossing fingers)<br />EDGE is fast enough (compared to VZW data)here<br />Who knew WiFi was such a great thing on a phone...never could use it on VZW! <br />Stereo bluetooth<br />Strong internal antenna<br />Mp3 and video are both excellent on this device<br />Comm Manager--very nice<br /><br /><br />Cons:<br />Pricey, but so was ATT's Treo upgrade<br />Already have a damaged pixel..not a big deal, but sort of drives me nuts...<br />No insurance available (ATT issue)-what's this about?!<br />No one-handed dialing in the car due to touch screen keys<br />Headset port does not work w/my fm transmitter-not a huge deal, but annoying<br />Bulky<br />Battery life is only OK<br />No intuitive voice dialing or voice commands<br /><br />Basically, anything that wasn't as hinky as my Treo 700w was going to be an improvement for me. I had set my expectations low already, and was so relieved this device and ATT lived up to its promises. Oh yeah, my city has so much WiFi coverage, I've barely had to use EDGE. But it's still nice to have it.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23898#review23898 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23898#review23898 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:19:49 GMT <p><i>allstarcelica submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2</b> (out of 5)</p><p>PROS<br />1) IE5 BROWSER -- its fantastic. even in EDGE it doesnt feel much slower compared to 3G<br />2) SCROLL WHEEL -- its about the only thing that makes this phone remotely one-handed<br />3) CAMERA -- good, but not exactly earthshattering quality<br />4) SCREEN -- among the best iver seen <br /><br />CONS<br />1) TERRIBLE ONE-HANDED OPERATION -- if you plan on using one hand, plan on buying a different phone<br />2) PHOTO CALLER ID -- its horrendously small (photo contacts pro is not easy to figure out)<br />3) BATTERY LIFE -- truly and utterly pathetic (and im rarely in 3G or using bluetooth or wi-fi)<br />4) KEYBOARD -- i thought it was gunna be amazing but it was no faster/better than the 650. i found it harder to find accent keys and remember where they were<br />5) PHONE RUNS SLOOOWWWW -- if you dont manuever your way into the system settings and close all the programs manually, youll feel the lag. even though you "X" out of them, theyre still running<br />6) ACCIDENTAL HITS -- a LOT of buttons get hit accidently. i rest the phone in my cupholder when driving and it CONSTANTLY keeps turning the camera on (the camera button is on the lower right side of the phone). i always hit the side buttons accidently (i have big hands)<br />7) NO THREADED SMS -- i didnt think was gunna a prob but even my 650 had it and man do i miss it<br />8) DIALING A NUMBER -- impossible to do when driving in your car. dont even bother trying<br />9) SEARCHING CONTACTS -- good luck doin this one-handed<br />10) STYLUS -- pathetically small and flimsy. i have big hands and i cant grip this to save my life<br /><br /><br />i really really wanted to like this phone. i looked at MANY reviews and all looked well, but i just cant get used to this phone. i useda 650 for a lil over a year and LOVED its simplicity like a cell phone, but marveled how it did more than any other phone ive ever used. but the 8525 comes up short for someone who wants more than a phone, but less than a full PDA<br /><br />i dunno....your mileage may vary</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23300#review23300 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23300#review23300 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:26:32 GMT <p><i>stodaro submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>The 8525 has everything. As long as it is upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6 (which they say it is) then there is no better smart phone on the market. It was hard for me to move from my Verizon xv6600 even though the phone really didn't work well but the 8525 had so much promise. I am going to write a lot of cons for this product but not take it as a knock, just thoughts for future improvements.<br /><br />Pros<br />- Fits in your hand like a glove and a majority of the buttons are perfectly placed<br />- Jogger is great for former Blackberry users<br />- Wifi and 3G provide very fast downloads<br />- The Blue Tooth actually works<br />- The screen is sharp<br />- Camera is very good and so is the video<br />- PPT is a nice value add feature<br />- The connection manager button on the side allows you to connect via different options quickly and easily<br />- Set up was easy (but I know the operating system well - others might want to read the manual)<br />- Windows Mobile 5 is a huge upgrade of Windows 2003 second edition<br />- Email set-up was easy and use is even easier<br />- Fast processor<br />- Keyboard is perfect for people with big fingers and has a good feel<br />- The speaker phone is excellent, clear and loud<br />- Good sound quality for music files<br />- The phone is pretty good at holding onto a tower but coverage near my house is spotty<br /><br />Cons<br />- Battery life. I have heard others say they got 2 days of life out of the battery but I am yet to crack more than 16 hours of above average use.<br />- They put the on/off button directly across from the jogger. When you click the jogger you shut off the phone from time to time<br />- The slider feels flimsy. I always feel like I am going to break it<br />- Can't type with one hand<br />- Doesn't come with a cradle to charge an extra battery (which you need if you are traveling)<br /><br />Overall it is a fantastic phone, the best I have seen so far. I am extremely happy with my purchase and recommend the phone to anyone who is a road warrior who wants all the bells and whistles.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23241#review23241 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23241#review23241 Wed, 30 May 2007 01:29:09 GMT <p><i>didalucci submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I never thought I would become a Cingular/ATT customer, but I could resist the seduction of the 8525. I live in Baltimore, MD where ATT's 3G coverage is very good. I use Verizon for voice service, but EVDO cant compete with ATT's 3G speeds<br /><br />Pro:<br />- 3G speeds and coverage are amazing<br />- Sliding keyboard with tactile key placement<br />- Features and on-board applications<br />- Solid build quality<br />- Great sound<br />- Very expandable<br />- Decent laptop replacement for minor tasks<br /><br />Con:<br />- Windows OS lacks creativity and originality</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23231#review23231 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23231#review23231 Tue, 29 May 2007 18:52:42 GMT <p><i>misslovely submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have had this phone since November 2006. <br />It took about a week to learn the ins and out because i never owned a pda before. So i did a little research and downloaded software to make it a little easier to use. <br /><br />Spb pocketplus taskmanager (must have)<br />Operamini<br />Shozu (pictures)<br />XM Radio (at&amp;t)<br />Instant Messaging (at&amp;t)<br /><br />I believe at&amp;t just came out with the updates for the re-branding for this device. But before you do that dl shozu to back up your contacts. <br /><br />All in All the only problems that i have had with this device is that it freezes about once a month but a soft reset handles that. I have a 2gb memory card and a jawbone bluetooth headset. So i have no complaints. I'm now waiting on the UMTS Iphone.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23170#review23170 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=23170#review23170 Fri, 25 May 2007 17:54:31 GMT <p><i>joseph7131 submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I got this phone as my work phone(I work for Cingular/AT&amp;T) The phone does everything. I use to be a tech with Verizon and had the mot 815.. so I wanted some of the feature that phone had like a big keypad and big screen ect. This phone met all those requirements and more. I have had the phone a month and still havent found everything. If i was a customer I would prob still buy this phone even though the price is high and the internet package would hurt the wallet some. <br /><br /><br />PROS<br />*Big screen and buttons<br />*great signal<br />*cool slide screen ability<br />*wifi<br />*great camera 2.0mp and camera features<br />*windows-easy to use<br />*email sent right to my phone<br />*bluetooth<br />*best phone i ever had<br /><br /><br />Cons<br />*expensive 449 with 2 year contract<br />*freezes up once a week<br />*not a phone u can do stuff while driving<br /><br /><br />other than that I believe the phone is awesome... the freezing gets on my nerves but i know that most pdas freeze up so often.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22966#review22966 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22966#review22966 Tue, 15 May 2007 00:51:27 GMT <p><i>Sir Stokes submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Phone would not perform as expected , had problems with on board software , <br /><br />Pros: Excellent features - wifi,bt,3G, full keyboard, great screen and it had a nice feel in your hand, easy sync.<br /><br />Cons: wifi had the range of bluetooth. <br />The phone had to be rebooted to get a signal several times.<br />On board software had issues<br /> wifi (limited range) I kept getting popups indicating my WEP key was invalid and had to reenter it. <br />Over all a big disappointment</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22916#review22916 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22916#review22916 Sat, 12 May 2007 01:11:43 GMT <p><i>pdm5 submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I sadly just returned my 8500 (no camera) after 3 days. I wanted it to work but the problems were abound. I considered trying a new one but thought if it happened to one it could happen to the next one - after the 30 day return policy.<br /><br />Pros: Excellent features - wifi,bt,3G, full keyboard, great screen and it had a nice feel in your hand, easy sync.<br /><br />Cons: wifi had the range of bluetooth. <br />The phone had to be rebooted to get a signal several times. When I had no phone signal my smt5600 had 4 bars. When I had full signal strenght, the people on the other end said my voiced sounded scratchy. I tried loading the latest ROM - no change. When using the wifi (limited range) I kept getting popups indicating my WEP key was invalid and had to reenter it. The wifi signal strength was erratic. I didn't even get the change to delve into the higher level functions as I spent all my time trying to get the basics to work.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22825#review22825 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22825#review22825 Mon, 07 May 2007 01:04:10 GMT <p><i>pepsijunky submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have come to the conclusion that this phone can only be described as "high maintenance." I started with cingular a month ago and on the last day of my 30 day trial I switched to a Pearl.<br /><br />PROS<br />-Wifi is pretty awesome, it runs really well in my house making the need for the PDA connect plan questionable will get to that later).<br /><br />-The versatility and wide range of programs, themes, and everything else is also very nice.<br /><br />-Reception is very good.<br /><br />CONS<br />-I installed the updated ROM and it stopped me from connecting to my isp. That is annoying.<br /><br />-Phone is slow, especially when a few programs get opened the darn thing slows way down.<br /><br />-In 30 days I had it freeze up on me 4 times, I had to hard reset 3 times and my SIM card somehow disconnected causing me hours of hassle last week.<br /><br />-Big phone, also the buttons and placement of buttons never really got comfortable.<br /><br />-connection to computer for activesync is far from flawless. That may or may not be my computer but apparently the two devices don't get a long.<br /><br />Overall I enjoyed the phone but the expense for data ($39.99) is overrated especially since we only have EDGE in my area for a while longer. The phone is high maintenance, simple as that, when I want to do simple things it is very difficult. I hope the crackberry pearl treats me well or else I might have to get the iphone!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22731#review22731 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22731#review22731 Tue, 01 May 2007 22:31:36 GMT <p><i>Talkabout-Allen submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This phone is great I've had it for about a month now, and it does all the great things that I loved the 8125 for plus.<br /><br />Pros: scroll wheel, touch screen, and keyboard.<br />Large screen and more internal memory than the predecessor 8125.<br />So easy to get free software and other software upgrades.<br /><br />Cons: Me nor an cingular agent can get this phone to bluetooth ring tones from a "standard phone" to it. I've tried three different phones other than mine and 2 different 8525. If anybody could help me with this, let me know.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22319#review22319 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22319#review22319 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:06:17 GMT <p><i>texishome submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I love this phone/PDA/Computer. It's has it all for a PDA phone. <br /><br />Pros - <br />1. It grabs a tower and hangs on for dear life<br />2. Good camera for a phone and the flash is nice <br />3. The keyboard is better than most for big hands and has a nice wide screen to work with.<br />4. It can be used to access the Internet from your Laptop (although it requires setting up not for a non tech) It works extremely well on the Cingular network. Just as fast as DSL and allows me to VPN to work on the road. Refer to the included CD for the procedures under OEM folder User manual chapter 6-6. <br />5. Looks great big screen and good sound<br />6. Email is easy to use <br />7. Wi-fi you can't go wrong but not going to use it much with a unlimited data plan<br />8. It works fast and is an all inclusive phone.<br />9. 3G <br /><br />Cons -<br />1. Not a one handed phone but we shouldn't dial and drive at the same time. I am bad about that so this will help. <br />2. It needs a bigger battery (Easily fixed by buying an after market)<br />3. All opened programs will stay running (Settings/System/Memory/Running Programs to stop all)<br />4. Does not automatically disconnect from the GPRS network. <br />5. Not very intuitive you need to be technologically advanced to really get the benefit of this phone. <br />6. You will have to protect it screen is exposed. <br /><br /><br />Overall for me this is the perfect phone.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22281#review22281 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=954&r=22281#review22281 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:46:20 GMT <p><i>xspeed9190 submitted this review of the HTC TyTN / 8525 / JasJam (Hermes):</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have used many pdas in my work for the wireless companies in the USA. And this is buy far the greatest phone ever made. <br />Once WM6 comes to the public people will be saying iwhat, this phone beats the iphone already and the iphone isnt even out. HSDPA says it all, wifi is good and great but if ur not in a wifi hot spot then are still safe with this great device, however iphone ur out of luck. Have fun loading news.com with EDGE.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=954