http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/ Engadget Comments for Vodafone to launch HTC Tattoo in October http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Sep 22nd 2009 10:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Sep 22nd 2009 10:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Sep 22nd 2009 11:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Sep 22nd 2009 3:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Sep 22nd 2009 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Sep 22nd 2009 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/
I had it on the Touch Pro 1 and I hated it. Completely and absolutely. So much in fact that after trying out a friends iPhone I switched to AT&T within 2 weeks and I haven't looked back at Sprint once.

The only way I'm going back to Sprint despite their lower cost plans is if the iPhone or a phone of equal capability is on it. And no the Pre doesn't count. ]]>Sep 22nd 2009 10:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/
As far as the device goes, I'm going to wait and either get this SIM-free or a PAYG T-Mo Pulse, depending on which one has the more effective touchscreen and feels less crappy in the hand. The Pulse is sure to be shoddier, and it's a bit of a brick, but on the other hand there aren't any QVGA compatability questions.

I'm not sure why Voda are pimping an exclusive colour on a device with interchangable faceplates. ;)]]>Sep 22nd 2009 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/
WinMo and S60 was the only other flexible mobile OS that did that before.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 10:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Sep 22nd 2009 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/
Most people don't need a super fast phone. I think next year we'll see android pop up on a lot of lower powered devices along with Tegra/Snapdragon devices.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 10:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/
In fact, you even get this issue with BlackBerry devices. How many devices has RIM put out with different screen shapes and sizes, causing you to get apps specific for that model?

Suffice to say, I'm an Apple fanboy by design now. I used to be that WinMo boy that just dealt with all these issues described earlier. Granted, there are a few different models of iPhone and iPod touch now, but the compatibility of an app written just once is more guaranteed when the hardware is very similar across the board and the API's are well-designed so it can talk to the GPS or the camera, or the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, etc.

I can't say for sure about Android, as I never delved into the SDK, but if a developer can write the app just once and have it work on all Android devices, they may have the upper-hand, at least over Windows Mobile.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/
Many application in WinMo is compatible with newer versions. Hardware specific operations such as cameras don't use WinMo software. It's usually device designed. HTC has their own camera app for the specific device. WinMo doesn't have any camera applications. Pretty much the same thing with GPS. There is a generic GPS driver that apps like GoogleMaps and LiveSearch can easily operate.

Having had four WinMo phones over the last 7 years, I've quite enjoyed the experience. A true tinkerers paradise. Android and potentially WebOS will offer the same fun. Iphone doesn't give that much control to the user unless they jailbreak.......]]>Sep 22nd 2009 11:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Background Applications....and thats it....]]>Sep 22nd 2009 11:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Sep 22nd 2009 12:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/
Oh well...they get the bad ass phones overseas. Guess we really can't do anything about that.

Anyone know though if this phone would work on AT&T 3G network?]]>Sep 22nd 2009 10:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/
Ah, capitalism, heads or tails, you spend.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 11:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Sep 22nd 2009 11:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/"It delivers lots of the features of the enormously successful HTC Magic"
"Tattoo's high resolution screen"
" thousands more applications and widgets available for download in the simple to use Android Market"

But do not forget its main "weakness" : Tattoo's screen has got half the resolution of the Magic (and other current android phones).
And (for this reason) most current applications won't be available. (Android Market will even automatically filter out them till they are adapted).]]>Sep 22nd 2009 11:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/Sep 22nd 2009 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/
Well that's shit... :(]]>Sep 22nd 2009 6:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/vodafone-to-launch-htc-tattoo-in-october/
https://forum.vodafone.ie/index.php?/topic/1065-win-a-htc-tattoo/]]>Oct 27th 2009 8:28AM