1st Paneuropian HTC CRUISE Released in Greece

[Minotavrs]

Hi all,

I just picked up my Touch Cruise from ezshop.gr – the online shop of ACE-Hellas – distributor of HTC in Greece.
Yes Cruise is available in limited quantities as they say and you can see the photos as proof.
It seems that Cruise belongs to Greece as ACE-Hellas announced it in public 3 days before HTC officially announced it to the press, in the local DTE exhibition show.
Now

The first Photos of the HTC Cruise in Europe only for XDA users

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/5113/dscn1881es1.jpg


more photos soon.....

[Minotavrs]

Marry Xmas ..Santa Comes today !!:D

http://i19.tinypic.com/8bf30ow.jpg

http://i15.tinypic.com/6lnchtl.jpg

[bencassie]

still no sign of it in the UK.

english santa sux0rs

[Minotavrs]

http://i18.tinypic.com/7y3zpfq.jpg

more photos soon

[Minotavrs]

still no sign of it in the UK.

english santa sux0rs

Fresh News from ezshop.gr !!

Cruise sold out already !!

[Minotavrs]

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4452/dscn1886rw1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jgermuga]

Nice, can you provide details on what's in the box? MobilePlant/Expansys doesn't say.

[brrrt]

If I look correctly, is the screen black?
There have been a lot of doubts about the screen, if they only have a "silver" version or also the "black" version:

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/3395/imagegv8.jpg <-- the black version

http://www.pocketinfo.nl/contentimages/htcCruise_frontLeft_hi_2.jpg <-- the silver version
Is this really a difference, or is it just the light?

And how does the screen reflect? Is it too much?

[mastelos]

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7783/dscn1891di3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6210/dscn1890vu3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


in the box there ac/dc socket, usb cable, ear phones, stylus,protection sheath,cd manual.

[turcomora]

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7783/dscn1891di3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6210/dscn1890vu3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


in the box there ac/dc socket, usb cable, ear phones, stylus,protection sheath,cd manual.

Wow you are so lucky. Can you please post more pictures if you have time?

Thanks,
turcomora

[Minotavrs]

Wow you are so lucky. Can you please post more pictures if you have time?

Thanks,
turcomora

Ok bro..


Compare With Artemis

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9021/dscn1903wu4.jpg

[turcomora]

Ok bro..


Compare With Artemis

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9021/dscn1903wu4.jpg

Thanks man. Look great. Enjoy your new device.

[jgermuga]

Awesome. They make quite a pair. Both sharp looking devices. Looks like you might be able to tell us if accessories are compatible too. :)

One HUGE question I think everyone is wanting feedback on is video playback. Since you have an Artemis, this should also be a good comparison. Do you use the Artemis for Vids? If so, what codecs and rates do you use, and does the Polaris do a better or worse job with the same file encoding(s). I think there is a suspician that the Polaris will be similar to the Kaiser (since it uses the same chipset) and the video playback will be poor.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=351986

This will likely be a make or break issue for me, so any advice would be very welcome.

[rickgillyon]

You have any Artemis cradles or holders? If so does it fit?

[Minotavrs]

Yes the assessories of Artemis are FULL compatible with Polaris we have a brando Car holder and fits exactly..

The first impressions of vids are Perfect, Artemis lag not appears with Polaris we continue the tests and we inform u, The tube also is too fast no cracking like Artemis.

[jgermuga]

Yes the assessories of Artemis are FULL compatible with Polaris we have a brando Car holder and fits exactly..

The first impressions of vids are Perfect, Artemis lag not appears with Polaris we continue the tests and we inform u, The tube also is too fast no cracking like Artemis.

Sweet! Specifics on file encodings would be very helpful and enlightening.

Apparently the issue also affects game play. Not much for games on myself, but I know many others are very interested.

[MasK]

Awesome! I love the black colour that ya got. I wonder if they come in white as well.
Do let us know if you happen to try out stereo BT, and to see whether the music skips while playing high quality stereo. Most PPCs sucked in that...

Thanks!

[Minotavrs]

Awesome! I love the black colour that ya got. I wonder if they come in white as well.
Do let us know if you happen to try out stereo BT, and to see whether the music skips while playing high quality stereo. Most PPCs sucked in that...

Thanks!

I don't have Stereo BT yet ..:(

[Minotavrs]

Sweet! Specifics on file encodings would be very helpful and enlightening.

Apparently the issue also affects game play. Not much for games on myself, but I know many others are very interested.

Upload to rapidshare an already testing by u vid to test with polaris ;) And off course describe the problem to see if it happens ;)

[mastelos]

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/828/cpubk1.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/8425/graphcl4.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9789/alliu2.png (http://imageshack.us)


the tests is with the original rom plus greek custom rom from ACE HELLAS

[victoradjei]

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/828/cpubk1.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/8425/graphcl4.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9789/alliu2.png (http://imageshack.us)


the tests is with the original rom plus greek custom rom from ACE HELLAS

Thanks bro. 'Am going to pick mine up now. Will see if the Kaizer extended battery fits by chance, as I have a new one never used at hand. :confused:

[mastelos]

amateur video so do not blame me i just make a simple video to see:cool:

you can listen also greek music...:D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gfQOj2GHwc

[Minotavrs]

amateur video so do not blame me i just make a simple video to see:cool:

you can listen also greek music...:D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gfQOj2GHwc
Thanks m8 !!

[badaccent]

amateur video so do not blame me i just make a simple video to see:cool:

you can listen also greek music...:D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gfQOj2GHwc
Very nice! Could you by any chance show the use of the improved HTC touch keyboard? That would be great!

[MasK]

Thanks for the video dude!

Now that ya got both the Artemis and Polaris, do you feel that there's significant improvement in speed?
Where can I view more spb benchmarks?

Also, I feel that the Polaris speaker is smaller than the Artemis. How would you compare the sound levels?

Thanks!

[Abbsta]

in the box there ac/dc socket, usb cable, ear phones, stylus,protection sheath,cd manual.

No tomtom CD I take it.

amateur video so do not blame me i just make a simple video to see:cool:

you can listen also greek music...:D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gfQOj2GHwc

Cheers for the vid mate.

How do the buttons feel to press? e.g the travel on the action button, the volume key etc.

Cheers.

[mastelos]

another video with keyboard T9 plus fm radio

is 100% better sound than artemis

i miss the extra buttons of artemis but i can solve this with hbutton

the button feel is great,it has tom-tom cd in the box....

gps is like kaizer not so good as artemis but without have any problem.

enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gwqTRhxWf8

[bluebee]

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7783/dscn1891di3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6210/dscn1890vu3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


in the box there ac/dc socket, usb cable, ear phones, stylus,protection sheath,cd manual.


Hi, Can you post some more pictures of TC. Also can you clear doubts we all have, is it a black version or silver version you are having...

[Abbsta]

Also can you clear doubts we all have, is it a black version or silver version you are having...

He's got a black/grey version. You can see it clearly in the second video.

[Abbsta]

another video with keyboard T9 plus fm radio

is 100% better sound than artemis

i miss the extra buttons of artemis but i can solve this with hbutton

the button feel is great,it has tom-tom cd in the box....

gps is like kaizer not so good as artemis but without have any problem.

enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gwqTRhxWf8

Cheers for the info fella and for the videos.

[bluebee]

amateur video so do not blame me i just make a simple video to see:cool:

you can listen also greek music...:D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gfQOj2GHwc


Thanks Man.. One question. Is it full black version or cilver.. Couldn't see much due to darkness.... :)

[Pawel062]

Thanks Man.. One question. Is it full black version or cilver.. Couldn't see much due to darkness.... :)

check end of page 3. someone wrote how it actually is.

[bluebee]

check end of page 3. someone wrote how it actually is.

ok... its looks like black / gray version... is there any full black version available in UK / US market.. thanks a lot for the videos. I love Greek Music...

[bluebee]

ok... its looks like black / gray version... is there any full black version available in UK / US market.. thanks a lot for the videos. I love Greek Music...

Is there any way that notification LED's in the top of TC can be switched off.

[rickgillyon]

Is there any way that notification LED's in the top of TC can be switched off.
Yeah, you just need to power off the unit... ;)

[bluebee]

Yeah, you just need to power off the unit... ;)

good joke....:D

[kirileman]

Is there any way that notification LED's in the top of TC can be switched off.
Try this.
Hkey_Local_Machine/Drivers/Builtin/AllLEDMgr
Change "index" from 1 to 0

[bluebee]

Try this.
Hkey_Local_Machine/Drivers/Builtin/AllLEDMgr
Change "index" from 1 to 0

thanks will try and let u know

[mastelos]

radio receiver is a lot better than τηε 3300 also the rds works great.

with my Artemis:D
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/842/dipladiplaaw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[badaccent]

Awesome Video! Thanks!

[joeyyoung]

Marry Xmas ..Santa Comes today !!:D

http://i19.tinypic.com/8bf30ow.jpg

http://i15.tinypic.com/6lnchtl.jpg

Another lucky owner - :)

USA should be getting them next week but of course the holidays will slow arrival times.

[bluebee]

Another lucky owner - :)

USA should be getting them next week but of course the holidays will slow arrival times.

Where did u order???? I don't think Mobile planet is shipping efore jan21st.

[aela11]

i order mine from ellite electronics usa they say just after the first week of 2008

[jgermuga]

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/828/cpubk1.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/8425/graphcl4.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9789/alliu2.png (http://imageshack.us)


the tests is with the original rom plus greek custom rom from ACE HELLAS

So this is saying the video is equivalent to the Kaiser.. meaning, leaves a lot to be desired? I am not sure how the benchmarks could be the same but the video playback could be much better.

For instance, using TCMPM I have an mp4 encoded at 320x240, 30fps and 300kbps and it will not play on my Kaiser. I get one frame of video every few seconds. I have also tried some equivalent AVI file encodings, and while the results are much better, it is still pretty jumpy and blurry.

[Fidalgos]

Sorry by the question... The CD have the TomTom software with a free city?

Thanks and a Merry Christmas

[bluebee]

Sorry by the question... The CD have the TomTom software with a free city?

Thanks and a Merry Christmas

Hello Everyone, can any one tell how to lock the screen of HTC touch, so that icons doesnt get accidfently tapped while it is on the pocket...

[Minotavrs]

Tom Tom Included ;)

I think yes only one city..

[akuma7703]

Hello Minotavrs, I have a quick question or two:

Does it ship with a screen protector? I'm curious to know how that would work since the screen is flush to the device.
If not, how well does the screen handle scratches and smudges?
Does anyone know if the original Touch or Dual are screen-protector "friendly" (ie: do the flush-screens impede the use of a screen protector)?

[Minotavrs]

Hello Minotavrs, I have a quick question or two:

Does it ship with a screen protector? I'm curious to know how that would work since the screen is flush to the device.
If not, how well does the screen handle scratches and smudges?


Yes a screen protector included to the basic equipment



Does anyone know if the original Touch or Dual are screen-protector "friendly" (ie: do the flush-screens impede the use of a screen protector)?

nope..

[rickgillyon]

Yes a screen protector included to the basic equipment
Does that fit over the whole top section of the machine, or just over the screen area?

Seems like it would peel off in use, but I guess time will tell...

[Minotavrs]

Does that fit over the whole top section of the machine, or just over the screen area?

Seems like it would peel off in use, but I guess time will tell...

It covers whole the top section not only the screen :cool:

[akuma7703]

Seems like it would peel off in use, but I guess time will tell...

That's my main concern, that it will peel off or at the very least move around with frequent use (eg: gaming or graphic creation).

Thanks for the wealth of information Minotavrs.

[ctibor]

Just another question:

Does it run the new, 4-slide version of Cube (that has two sides for launcher) or it's the well-known three-sided Cube?

Thanks,

[athanaso77]

Just another question:

Does it run the new, 4-slide version of Cube (that has two sides for launcher) or it's the well-known three-sided Cube?

Thanks,

It's the well-known three-sided Cube.

[Pawel062]

It's the well-known three-sided Cube.

actually the rom i have has the customap launcher meaning 4 sides.

[bluebee]

actually the rom i have has the customap launcher meaning 4 sides.

Hello All, I am newbie in windows mobile and i am having touch cruise now. I installed couple of programs in the memory card and the program is working fine now. But now i want to unistall the programs i installed. Can any one suggest me how to do it?:confused:

[JulianL]

Thanks for all this great info. I have an HTC 3300 at the moment (well, the O2 re-branded O2 XDA Orbit) and will almost certainly upgrade to the native HTC Touch Cruise (I use T-Mobile not O2 as my UK network provider) but I have a few questions.

1) Looking at the pictures here I don't see an obvious button 6 which I have on the top left side of my O2 XDA Orbit (the voice-dial/memo-record button by default). Did I just miss it on the photos or is that button not on the Touch Cruise?

2) Buttons again. I keep my device in my pocket and one problem I have with my O2 XDA Orbit is that the power-on button is very sensitive and easy to press so it sometimes gets switched on in my pocket when I'm sitting down. I did plan to stick a couple of pieces of thin foam rubber above and below the power button to recess it slightly and prevent this but if I'm weeks away from UK availability of the Touch Cruise then I probably won't bother. My question of course is, is the power button on the Touch Cruise as easy to accidentally press when in a pocket? Is it any more recessed than on the HTC 3300/O2 Orbit and/or is it any firmer to the touch (for instance on my O2 XDA Orbit the camera button is far, far harder to press than the power button)?

3) Finally (for now), performance. Thanks for the great benchmarks but the key data point for me is how much faster is this likely to be in day-to-day operation than my O2 XDA Orbit and this (or the HTC 3300) aren't devices that are compared against on the benchmark slides in this thread. Are there any benchmarks of the Touch Cruise vs the HTC 3300 or, if not, then of the other devices shown on the benchmarks slides in this thread, which one is the closest to the current performance of my O2 XDA Orbit? What sort of speedup might I expect? I don't play videos so I'm more concerned to get some idea of application startup times so if, for instance, I launch a particular app and get the wait cursor for 5 seconds while it starts up, what sort of wait is that likely to translate into on the Touch Cruise?

- Julian

[SabbeRubbish]

Unless earlier news from HTC prevents it, my one should arrive Wednesday. I bought it at http://www.sergevandermaesen.be/, low prices and VERY good service. Only for Belgian (well, actually Flemish) customers.