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Guys, if you trail through the 'other manufacturers' forums on esato, you'll see that HTC is actually 'driven' by Microsoft, but they have a certain level of autonomy as regards handset development, using of course Microsoft's Windows Mobile operating system.
The R & D, specs, designs and component sourcing and manufacturing are shared/distributed amongst a network of peripheral, related companies. These are i-mate, qtek, etc. Thes companies in turn have specific business agreements with the big networks, and as such you'll find the same handsets sold as eg. T-Mobile's Vario 2, O2 MDA's, Orange SPV's etc.
Do a google or two, or visit
http://www.gsmarena.com , and you'll see how the plot thickens...
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[ This Message was edited by: amawanqa on 2006-12-04 10:45 ]
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Posted: 2006-12-04 11:39:26
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On 2006-12-04 11:29:50, -Kitsune- wrote:
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On 2006-12-04 11:02:34, 786KBR wrote:
I think HTC is the new name for Imate.
Dont think so, I've just checked and they're 2 seperate companies.
But it's weird, the phones are very similar, and all out of my price range.
Damn, it's 12:30, I've done nothing all day and I'm bored out of my mind.
[ This Message was edited by: -kitsune- on 2006-12-04 10:33 ]
Leaf wireless owns both but, and yip u right they not simallar they exactly the same!
Eg: the Jasjam and Tytn same features simalar buttons exact same size!!
then the HTC Mteor compared with a SP5 exactly the same features although it looks like a SP6.
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Posted: 2006-12-04 11:41:49
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HTC is owned by Microsoft hence their use of Windows Mobile in their phones.
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Posted: 2006-12-04 11:52:17
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On 2006-12-04 11:52:17, brix25 wrote:
HTC is owned by Microsoft hence their use of Windows Mobile in their phones.
Really?? And Imate and Moto and Samsung??
Just asking, Im not sure myself.
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About HTC
MissionOur mission is to become the innovative supplier of mobile information and communication devices by providing value-added design, world-class manufacturing, and logistic and service capabilities.
About HTCHTC designs, manufactures and markets innovative, feature rich Smartphone and PDA Phone devices. These are available as HTC-branded devices and as products individually customized for operator and device partners.
Founded in 1997, High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) is a technology innovator specializing in cutting-edge converged mobile devices. Since its establishment, the company has developed strong R&D capabilities, pioneered many new designs and product innovations, and launched state-of-the-art PDA Phones and Smartphones for operators and distributors in the global telecommunications industry.
HTC has established very unique partnerships with key mobile operators, including the leading five European mobile operators, the top five US operators, and many fast-growing Asian operators. Its leading R&D capabilities also attract the most advanced technology developers to work with HTC to facilitate the best applications and to introduce and promote mobile data services universally.
HTC is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile device market. The company is listed on The Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit
www.htc.com.
[ This Message was edited by: 786KBR on 2006-12-04 10:58 ]
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Posted: 2006-12-04 11:55:55
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My friend Wikipedia says the following:
The company's growth has accelerated dramatically after being chosen by Microsoft as a hardware platform development partner for the Windows Mobile operating system (based on Windows CE).
HTC products are sold under several brand names, some of which include major telecommunication carriers, such as Orange, T-Mobile, Cingular, O2 and Vodafone.
HTC is the ODM for the following IT companies that retail Windows Mobile based PDAs: Dell, Fujitsu-Siemens, HP/Compaq, i-mate, Krome, Sharp Corporation, Dopod (HTC's subsidiary company) and Qtek (HTC's subsidiary company).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Tech_Computer_Corporation
It also mentions Qtek
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From the beginning of its existence until Fall of 2006, i-mate sold branded versions of Pocket PCs, PPC phones, and smartphones manufactured by Taiwanese mobile device giant HTC. In September 2006, HTC ended this relationship with i-mate (at the same time it cut ties with O2). This was announced soon after HTC started selling devices under its own brand name in Europe and purchased the PPC/smartphone distributor Dopod which serves Asia and Australia. Since the end of its relationship with HTC, i-mate has begun carrying devices from other manufacturers, including Inventec and TechFaith.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-mate[ This Message was edited by: -kitsune- on 2006-12-04 11:18 ]
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Posted: 2006-12-04 12:04:47
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Thanks for verifying and clarifying my rather clumsy explanation, Kitsune.
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Posted: 2006-12-04 12:26:59
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@Kitsune: Very thorough indeed!
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Posted: 2006-12-04 12:29:33
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You just gotsta love Wikipedia!
You can see I'm bored...
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Posted: 2006-12-04 12:41:03
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On 2006-12-04 12:04:47, -Kitsune- wrote:
My friend Wikipedia says the following:
The company's growth has accelerated dramatically after being chosen by Microsoft as a hardware platform development partner for the Windows Mobile operating system (based on Windows CE).
HTC products are sold under several brand names, some of which include major telecommunication carriers, such as Orange, T-Mobile, Cingular, O2 and Vodafone.
HTC is the ODM for the following IT companies that retail Windows Mobile based PDAs: Dell, Fujitsu-Siemens, HP/Compaq, i-mate, Krome, Sharp Corporation, Dopod (HTC's subsidiary company) and Qtek (HTC's subsidiary company).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Tech_Computer_Corporation
It also mentions Qtek
And even more interestingly:
From the beginning of its existence until Fall of 2006, i-mate sold branded versions of Pocket PCs, PPC phones, and smartphones manufactured by Taiwanese mobile device giant HTC. In September 2006, HTC ended this relationship with i-mate (at the same time it cut ties with O2). This was announced soon after HTC started selling devices under its own brand name in Europe and purchased the PPC/smartphone distributor Dopod which serves Asia and Australia. Since the end of its relationship with HTC, i-mate has begun carrying devices from other manufacturers, including Inventec and TechFaith.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-mate
[ This Message was edited by: -kitsune- on 2006-12-04 11:18 ]
Nice and did you know a lady owns HTC... not bad.
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Posted: 2006-12-04 13:16:48
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I got addicted to it this year and and it's absolutely brilliant although there are some inaccuracies with contentious articles.
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Posted: 2006-12-04 13:23:22
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