AT&T's HTC Touch Pro2 hits the FCC

It looks like that slightly-tweaked version of the HTC Touch Pro2 codenamed "Fortress" and destined for AT&T is winding its way closer to store shelves -- a listing for a Rhodium 300 just popped up in the FCC database, complete with test results on all the necessary bands. So that's Rhodium 100 for T-Mobile, 400/500 for Sprint and Verizon (or vice-versa) and 300 for AT&T -- any questions?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2009 2:20PM]

So if they're all "Rhodium," what does the number beside them represent?

I suspect the baseband in all of them are identical, so what's the true difference?

[PhoenixFox Posted Jun 4th 2009 2:29PM]

differently branded versions for different networks is the normal thing...

[Toleraen Posted Jun 4th 2009 3:06PM]

HTC does this with all their phones. Either support for different frequencies, slightly different button layouts, etc.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2009 2:26PM]

So does this signify approval from the FCC? Anyone know the typical timeline between FCC approval and launch?

[kjb434 Posted Jun 4th 2009 2:31PM]

That's what i would like to know.

I still have my heavily modded ATT Tilt and will be ready for a new phone at the end of July (when contract is out). I would much rather the Touch Pro2 vs the current TouchPro (Fuze), but was waiting on confirmation from ATT.

I guess there is know exclusivity if they are all getting it.

[KAL326 Posted Jun 4th 2009 3:33PM]

I almost got a Fuze, looks like patience is going to pay off. Also coming from a Tilt and didn't like the loss of the direct access buttons on the Fuze versus a Tilt.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2009 2:27PM]

*Puts envelope to forehead*

Arizona State, Terminator Salvation, and your post.

*opens envelope*

Things that will all be lowly ranked by this evening.

[HAZE Posted Jun 4th 2009 2:30PM]

I am patiently waiting for this baby to come to ATT.

I wonder if they'll call it the "Tilt 2" since the Fuze didn't have the tilt feature.

Hmm...

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2009 2:30PM]

As much as I love my Fuze, the keyboard is not great for prolong use. Can't wait to get the Touch Pro 2.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2009 2:43PM]

Looks like 850 and 1900 bands only. I guess no 3G with this when I go to Europe, huh. Also, couldn't find any pictures of the keyboard. Anyone know if it'll be normal, or the weird setup from the recently leaked ones? (with # keys on the side)

[barry99705 Posted Jun 4th 2009 3:09PM]

Depends on where you are. The EU version will most likely have a normal keyboard with the numbers along the top, like a real keyboard. The US att version will most likely be screwed up like the Tilt's keyboard, with the keys being a secondary function key.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2009 7:56PM]

I can't wait until the baby is available.

[Region2 Posted Jun 4th 2009 2:54PM]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

I've been waiting to hear the good news on this phone! I thought about settling for a Samsung Jack, but realized I would be unhappy with it and I decided I liked the Touch Pro 2 more than I wanted the Nokia N97. I hope they offer a decent price point for upgrades =D

[iroq d mullet Posted Jun 4th 2009 3:09PM]

great, now where's verizon's!?!?!?

[slamEVIL Posted Jun 4th 2009 3:16PM]

i thought salvation kicked ass. o.O

[slamEVIL Posted Jun 4th 2009 3:20PM]

this really isn't helping. i want to be a good boy and wait for this, the tg01, omnia hd, "superstar" and "firestone" all to come out so i can compare them. but when i see this and start to think that it will be out in about a month, it makes me want to jump the gun.

good thing i have two contracts XD

[Raziel66 Posted Jun 4th 2009 3:27PM]

Salvation wasn't the best (nor the laser gun filled future we'd been promised previously), but it wasn't THAT bad :(

[Raziel66 Posted Jun 4th 2009 3:28PM]

I don't see much to sway me from the Touch Pro. I admit the tilting screen is something the Fuze desperately needed but still...

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2009 4:23PM]

If history repeats itself, it will still be at least a couple of months before AT&T releases the Fortress:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/08/atandt-fuze-gets-fcc-approval/

http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/10/fuze-rears-its-glossy-head-in-some-atandt-stores/

[whoster69 Posted Jun 5th 2009 10:52AM]

Excellent point.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2009 4:23PM]

I can't believe no one has asked this: who gets the 200?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 4th 2009 5:59PM]

Looks like the release date is going to be closer to September 30th,
2009..

According to the Confidentiality Letter, they are requesting a
short-term confidentiality request on the External Photos, Internal Photos,
Test Setup Photos, and the User Manual until that date.

[slamEVIL Posted Jun 4th 2009 6:32PM]

well that's good! we should know the rest of the phones in htc"s line-up by then.

[the steven Posted Jun 5th 2009 12:11AM]

WANT.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 5th 2009 9:15AM]

I cant believe how fugly these red keyboard units are. If this is what AT&T actually offer I'm going to have to look elsewhere which is amazing considering i've been hanging out for this handset for at least 6 months.

Fortress can F off if this is considered 'an enhancement'.


Dean

[alohad Posted Jun 30th 2009 5:21PM]

So can anyone confirm that this will have the same 528 processor that the FUZE has?