Dopod 838 Pro aka HTC Hermes

Dopod International (S) Corp. Pte Ltd, a leading PDA phone and Smartphone provider, turns its promise of delivering ultimate connectivity into reality with the launch of two 3G devices - the Dopod 838Pro and the Dopod 595. The Dopod 838Pro brings cutting edge technology into the hands of users. Packing 7 network bands into a slim package, together with WiFi 802.11g. The Dopod 838Pro is a the device for the modern executive.

The Dopod 838Pro is the first 3G PDA phone that comes with a sliding keypad while the Dopod 595 is the first Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 3G super-slim smartphone. Incorporating a full suite of value-added applications and contents, both phones fulfill and exceed consumers' demands for a 3G lifestyle. It also supports the latest WiFi 802.11g network, which means you can surf the Internet or download emails at speeds up to 54Mbps.

Dopod 838 Pro Features:

* OS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
* Frequency: GSM Quadband (850/900/1800/1900)+WCDMA Triband (850/1900/2100)
* Processor: Samsung 400MHz
* Memory: 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM (persistent storage)
* Size: 112.5 x 58 x 21.95 mm
* Weight: 176 grams w/battery
* Standby time: up to 220 hours
* Talk time: up to 5 hours
* Colour: Classic Black

Interface/messaging

* Messages: SMS; MMS (English; Chinese support via CE-Star)
* Email support: Outlook, multiple POP3, Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo mail
* Push mail (in conjunction with Exchange Server 2003 SP2)
* Recording: Unlimited (up to memory capacity)
* Voice tags: Yes
* Hands free: Yes

Communications

* Mobile data connectivity: EDGE/GPRS/UMTS
* Bluetooth: Yes, v2.0
* USB: Yes (Sync and charge)

Screen

* Main: 2.8" 240x320 resolution (QVGA)
* Colors : 65536 colors TFT screen (effective)

Multimedia

* Supported ring tones: 40 chord polyphonic, MIDI/SP-MIDI/WMA/WMV/MP3/AMR/SMF
* JAVA: Yes
* Multimedia player: Windows Media Player 10 Mobile
* MP3 player with music auto-detect and music alarm function

Camera

* Primary: 2.0 megapixel CMOS w/flash and mirror
* Secondary: 0.1 megapixel CMOS for video calls and self-portraits
* Focus : Yes
* Video Recording: Yes
* Memory slot: MicroSD (hot-swappable)

Others

* Supported languages: English (Chinese via CE-Star download)=
* Built-in Office Mobile and ClearVue Document Viewer (PDF)
* Others: PenPower's WorldCard Mobile business card recognition software

Dopod 838 Pro device will be priced around $890 USD.