HTC announces first WiMAX handset
John Chan | Nov 13, 2008
Pictured is the new HTC Max 4G. It may look like the Touch HD, but there is a huge difference--instead of HSDPA, it comes with WiMAX instead. Also known as IEEE 802.16e, this wireless standard is touted to be a fourth-generation (4G) wireless technology. Because of its relative infancy (compared to 3.5G), it still has not been deployed in many countries.
Russia is one of the countries adopting the standard and that's where the HTC Max 4G is headed. Yota will be the operator selling it and it has the device's list of specifications up on its Web site. Aside from looking a bit more angular, another key difference from the Touch HD is that it doesn't appear to have a dedicated 3.5mm audio jack. Some of its other features include a 3.8-inch WVGA display, 8GB of built-in memory, GPS and runs Windows Mobile 6.1 OS.
Will it be coming to Asia? That really depends on your country's adoption of WiMAX. So for most of us, the answer is no, for now.
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Via ZDNet | Image credit: Yota
Talkback
jhei says...
Any idea on the maximum camera resolution?
Nov 13, 2008 21:17
Any idea on the maximum camera resolution?
Nov 13, 2008 21:17
goutbox says...
Coming to Malaysia, JB ? Maybe just around the corner
www.p1.com.my
Nov 14, 2008 00:52
Coming to Malaysia, JB ? Maybe just around the corner
www.p1.com.my
Nov 14, 2008 00:52
Devlin says...
Would be great save for my aversion to Windows. HTC, please build something running Android other than the G1/Dream.
Nov 14, 2008 05:17
Would be great save for my aversion to Windows. HTC, please build something running Android other than the G1/Dream.
Nov 14, 2008 05:17
isaac976 says...
wimax yota ? seen this last month but didnt knwo it would be out so fast, no wonder the pics of the phoen were in some funny language.. ok hands off to russia for a great mobile experience. while the rest got to wait in agony !
Nov 14, 2008 13:22
wimax yota ? seen this last month but didnt knwo it would be out so fast, no wonder the pics of the phoen were in some funny language.. ok hands off to russia for a great mobile experience. while the rest got to wait in agony !
Nov 14, 2008 13:22
mrpanand says...
Looks cool in appearance. Hope it performs upto expectations..
Nov 14, 2008 14:41
Looks cool in appearance. Hope it performs upto expectations..
Nov 14, 2008 14:41
wimaxed says...
This is great for the WiMAX in general but looks like us in US might have to wait a while or maybe wait for other WiMAX handsets from other manufacturers.
--- www.WiMAXED.com
Nov 15, 2008 05:13
This is great for the WiMAX in general but looks like us in US might have to wait a while or maybe wait for other WiMAX handsets from other manufacturers.
--- www.WiMAXED.com
Nov 15, 2008 05:13
irfanarif says...
Pakistan has a couple of WiMax services but both are point to point services. Can the set be configured for a point to point connection?
Nov 16, 2008 23:34
Pakistan has a couple of WiMax services but both are point to point services. Can the set be configured for a point to point connection?
Nov 16, 2008 23:34
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Guwahati
Ah, its sad to see where technology stands back home. While 4G technology is up and ready for use in Russia, Indian Government is yet to decide on when to float a global tender for 3G spectrum sale.
Its pathetic. I think by the time 3G starts in India, there will be 5G up and running elsewhere.
Nov 13, 2008 14:08