HTC today unveiled the HTC TyTN II. HTC TyTN II will be launched in partnership with leading operator partners across Europe, as well as direct under the HTC brand. Featuring global high speed HSDPA connectivity, in-built GPS for personal navigation and an innovative adjustable screen angle, this device is the ultimate mobile companion.

The HTC TyTN II packs all the power of Windows Mobile 6 into a unique new form factor. The 2.8-inch colour screen slides back to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, then tilts up to position the screen perfectly for reading and creating emails, using applications, or even just playing videos and games.

The HTC TyTN II allows users to get connected in any country with tri-band UMTS and quad-band EDGE. It boasts unrivalled worldwide 3.5G high speed internet - HSDPA and WiFi 802.11b/g to ensure users can enjoy high-speed surfing, uploading and downloading while roaming anywhere in the world.

HTC Home, HTC's new homescreen will offers easy access to photo dialing, text messages, calendar entries, emails and contacts, as well as one touch access to live weather conditions plus four-day forecasts.

Leveraging the functionality of Windows Mobile 6, the HTC TyTN II provides a complete suite of business applications including Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, contacts, calendar, push e-mail, notes, tasks, PDF viewer and more. In addition, HTC has included further applications such as a business card scanner and TomTom Navigator 6 (Taster edition) to complement the in-built GPS.

The HTC TyTN II will be launched in partnership with leading operators across Europe from September, including Orange (end September), T-Mobile (from October), Telefonica Group and Vodafone, as well as direct, under the HTC brand.

Orange's version of the device will feature the unique Signature Series homescreen, which provides personalised, one-click access to business applications. Orange will first launch the device in the UK, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands, followed by Spain, Poland, Romania and Slovakia in early October.

HTC TyTN II key features

• Adjustable screen angle and slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• 2.8-inch 240 x 320 QVGA touch screen
• Tri-band UMTS & Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• 3.5G high speed internet
• Live HTC Home screen
• Windows Mobile 6 Professional with Direct Push Email
• Internal GPS antenna, TomTom Navigator 6 Taster Edition
• Business Card Scanner
• 3 mega-pixel auto focus camera
• Wireless LAN - WiFi 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth 2.0
• ROM 256MB and RAM 128MB
• Easy scrolling with touch scrolling or jog wheel
• microSD card slot
• Dimensions - 112mm (L) x 59mm (W) x 19mm (T)
• Weight - 190g with battery
• Battery: 1,350 mAh rechargeable Li-polymer battery
• Standby time: Up to 350 hours for UMTS, Up to 365 hours for GSM
• Talk time: Up to 264 minutes for UMTS, Up to 420 minutes for GSM, Up to 120 minutes for video call