HTC Universal sucessor?

[bitbonk]

Are there any rumors on when we will se a sucessor to he HTC Universal? How it will look like and what features it will have?

[nuclear]

Are there any rumors on when we will se a sucessor to he HTC Universal? How it will look like and what features it will have?
The HTC Universal is the most expensive in all phones. It has the best hardware compared to other phones. Looking at the current price a $1500 or more wouldnt be much appreciated. Plus all additional upgrades would result to a bulkier successor which is also not appreciated. The length of the Universal was good but it is too bulky in width. Sharp and Sanyo are known to make very slim devices, i wouldnt be surprised if they came up with something.
I never checked the dimensions of this device when i bought it. Even if i knew the bad dimensions of this device i wouldnt have given it up. XDA FLAME is really good but HTC Universal is way better. I have never gone back on my laptop after i got this phone. Its so mobile.... i dont think a sucessor can be expected unless you are willing to pay 700-800 pounds for the new one which i am making.
A HTC sucessor to HTC Universal is most likely expected by late 2007 - early 2008. Plus check other threads on the forum. A lot of discussion is going on about this already.

[AlanJC]

HTC Athena is the next logical successor.

Yes it's bigger, but only if you use the case with the detachable keyboard. If you carry the device alone, it's about the same size as the Universal.

Estimated SIM free price is $1500, but considering the Universal is still $1000 after a year, that's not too bad.

It will likely be released as the flagship model running Crossbow, as the Universal was with WM5. So that puts it sometime at the middle of 2007 probably.

[nuclear]

HTC Athena is the next logical successor.

Yes it's bigger, but only if you use the case with the detachable keyboard. If you carry the device alone, it's about the same size as the Universal.

Estimated SIM free price is $1500, but considering the Universal is still $1000 after a year, that's not too bad.

It will likely be released as the flagship model running Crossbow, as the Universal was with WM5. So that puts it sometime at the middle of 2007 probably.
omg... thats too bulky... crazy... keyboard is a must... wait..its like those slate tablet pc's .. actually this might be a rip off. hows the hardware on HTC Athena...err Athena just sounds wrong by the name of it GODDESS lol. Will the phone be white like the ipod - because white/skyblue colours = athena background. Alright so the keyboard isnt that much of a necessity but its still bulky considering its only a slate, see the MotionComputing LE1600 Tablet PC. I want something like that. Its so unique and its features cannot be slightly accused of. Even the Universal is perfect, I expect a successor to look like the IPOD! With a bigger screen , slim and really stainless steel metallic ooh sexy! Oh ya a big camera at the back with autofocus lenses black! I wouldnt mind to buy it from i-mate or htc directly... i hope orange or t-mobile dont touch it! Now i would even pay $2000 for this phone!

Still the HTC Universal is topping the market. I dont think the HTC Athena will be able to compete for long ;)

[nuclear]

Here. Something that looks like that madness HTC Athena.
http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/articles/htc-athena-en.shtml <--- lol i would never buy that junk because i already have experience with something like that.

That actually looks like my slate Tablet PC. See this PDF document.
http://www.motioncomputing.com/resources/LE_convert_key_pics.pdf
Now do you believe me? Oh ya i spent $5000 on my tablet PC. It was worth it.

[AlanJC]

It's still roughly the same size as the Universal. Same length and thickness, just a bit wider, but the screen is bigger and brighter VGA display instead so that's understandable.

I really don't understand why people are making such a big deal about the Athena being so huge.

Anyone that is prepared to carry a Universal around with them will not mind that little extra width for everything extra they will get.

[nuclear]

It's still roughly the same size as the Universal. Same length and thickness, just a bit wider, but the screen is bigger and brighter VGA display instead so that's understandable.

I really don't understand why people are making such a big deal about the Athena being so huge.

Anyone that is prepared to carry a Universal around with them will not mind that little extra width for everything extra they will get.
Like i said thats more of a tablet pc than a phone. Its losing the essence of a phone. lol

[corleno]

Like i said thats more of a tablet pc than a phone. Its losing the essence of a phone. lol

the universal is more sexier anyday

iv looked at it longer than i would hav seen a hot chic :D at a stretch

[nuclear]

the universal is more sexier anyday

iv looked at it longer than i would hav seen a hot chic :D at a stretch
See Alan i have someone who agrees to me.. the HTC Universal is way too sexy. Maybe Asukal/Akula whatever that guys name was .... that is hot too. Good job Corleno I am glad that you love your universal. Keep it as a gem and dont expect anything better for another year!

[ronnieho]

Hi guys,
all major gadget web site touted upcoming HTC Omni as the successor to Universal, UMPC is entirely different category that Sony & Samsung Q1 had launched repesentative product; UMPC is not successor to Universal. Do a serach at google you will find HTC Omni.

[ajong]

http://www.hpc.ru/lib/arts/2258/

[AlanJC]

I really don't see the Omni being much of an *upgrade* from the Universal. HSDPA and size seem to be the only real benefits unless you want the video output. I had that with the backpack on my Himalaya, and only used it twice.

I still think the Athena looks like a fantastic device, but then I have never used a PPC phone as a phone for longer than a few days, I prefer them as mobile data devices, and keep a normal phone for SMS and calls.

[cktlcmd]

One thing that deters me from accepting the HTC Athena is the detachable keyboard.

[bitbonk]

Can we collect all facts (and likely rumors) about the htc universal sucessor "htc omni" here? What specs will it have ? What OS will run on it ? aku 3.0 ? wm6 ? when can we buy it? will the consumer electronics show bring more facts?

[nuclear]

Here. I really like the processor on this one. No good on RAM and ROM. Excellent device. Way better than Universal and cheaper!
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=682
Let me know what you think.
I would like to buy this one and say this device is the true successor of the Universal. I have hopes of a better device though....
Asukal is designing the Anti-Universal for now which might well become the successor to all pocket-pc's. Once he is done I will post its pictures here and the hardware config.

[danielherrero]

Here. I really like the processor on this one. No good on RAM and ROM. Excellent device. Way better than Universal and cheaper!
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=682
Let me know what you think.
I would like to buy this one and say this device is the true successor of the Universal. I have hopes of a better device though....
Asukal is designing the Anti-Universal for now which might well become the successor to all pocket-pc's. Once he is done I will post its pictures here and the hardware config.
No GSM-UMTS
No keyboard....

[nuclear]

No GSM-UMTS
No keyboard....
Well thats not good. How about this phone then?
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=668
It has okay RAM and ROM. Not a great display. How are those Texas Intrument processors? Are they any good?

[cktlcmd]

Double post, sorry.

[cktlcmd]

To me to be a legitimate replacement for the Universal, it has to have the following:

1. Clam Shell Design. This is one of the main reason I bought the Universal which I don't think I would be willing to part with.

2. Faster Processor. Our current Universal performs OK especially with the modified ROMs and simply increasing the page pool for the Official ROMs. But they do need to increase it's processor speed.

3. MORE MEMORY. To me this is the most important thing. I find it limiting sometimes that after installing all my apps, I have to be content with about 15-20 MB of memory left.

4. VGA Screen and support.

5. Camera with at least 2MB resolution. As for the location, I prefer the rotating camera placed at the hinge similar to the Sony UX Series (Palm). This way we have the option of using it flat on the table or in clam shell mode taking pictures, even tablet mode is also possible.

6. Full USB support, similar to computers.


Some members might mention "SMALL SIZE", after getting used to my Universal, I don't mind the size any more. I'd rather have a decent size clam shell keyboard to type with.

"INCREASED BATTERY CAPACITY" again, not important to me because many manufacturers create a bigger capacity battery anyway, so they basically have to concentrate on these 6 request.

[nuclear]

Regarding the battery. I like the Mugen 4800mAh battery. The thing i like the most about the 4800mAh Mugen battery is that it has a nice battery housing. I found it to be at an average price of $200 USD. Does anyone know a place where i can get it cheaper? $100-$150 is nice.
Also I was looking for an O2 XDA Exec Housing. I found it for $60 lowest price. Anyone know where i can get it for cheaper? Or would anyone like to trade me their O2 XDA Exec Housing for the Orange SPV M5000 Housing

[srmz]

I absolutely agree with Cktlcmd regarding the size. I have never found it big so as not to be pocketable, though I agree that this is probably the upper limit in size that I would be willing to go with.

And with your permission @Cktlcmd I would like to add an external display for caller ID to your perfect list.

Regards