Ever wonder if all Carriers 3G networks perform the same? Well if you have, you can get some pretty good information about 3G networks and how three US Carriers Stack up in performance against each other. ComputerWorld.com has put together a really nice article breaking down the differences between the three carriers: AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless. So who wins? You won’t be disappointed! AT&T won out in almost every category.

The ComputerWorld Article is a good read and worth your time, especially if you are new to mobility and want to get more familiar with 3G. To read the article CLICK HERE.

I couldn’t help but post the results! I am traveling for the next several weeks and will very much enjoy the speed of the AT&T 3G network. I am stuck with Edge where I live now.

Source Engadgetmobile.com Via ComputerWorld.com

Posted by Doug Smith | Filed under: AT&T | 1 Comment

Being that we, AT&T Tilt & HTC TyTN II owners have arguably the nicest slide out keyboards in all of Mobility, you probably spend a lot of time in landscape mode like I do. With that being the case, this application probably will not be that useful. However, I thought it was pretty innovative and worth mention. It looks like the folks over at Empower Mobility are working on a prototype for a vertical keyboard that would take up less real estate in landscape mode and allow you to view the whole screen, instead of burying it behind the keyboard. They are asking for your thoughts in a brief survey so if you want more information, head on over there and have a look.

For more info CLICK HERE

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Celio has announced that the Redfly is now compatible with Windows Mobile 6.1 and 12 other devices. The more I read about the Celio Redfly the more I like the idea of having a small laptop clone that is an extension of my Tilt. Web surfing is awesome as it shows full screen instead of having to zoom in and out. And with the power of the Tilt/TyTN II, you won’t be hurting to get your work done on the road either. I would love to see how excel works on the Redfly as I use excel almost daily on my Laptop. My only problem is the 500 dollar price tag. What do you think about the Redfly? Is there anyone out there using one or planning on buying one?

For more information on the Celio Redfly CLICK HERE

For Jack Cook’s review from MobilitySite.com CLICK HERE

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Well, to be more accurate, it’s already here! Check it out:

http://www.tiltsite.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

There is only one problem, there’s nothing on it! This is something I have been thinking about for a long time. I would like to build a Wiki that would contain everything someone would want to know about the AT&T Tilt & TyTN II in a easy to use format. A “one stop shop” so to speak. I get so many emails from frustrated Tilt/TyTN II owners who are fed up with their devices and either don’t know where to go for answers, afraid to ask questions, or are too over whelmed with information to understand the answer to their question. It is my hope that the TiltSite Wiki will provide useful information in an easy to read format. There is only one problem, I have never set up a Wiki before. So I am going to need some help! Is there anyone out there who has some experience setting up Wiki’s? Please contact me right away if you can volunteer a little of your help. We are also going to need a lot of help submitting information to post on the Wiki. So I am calling on anyone who can lend a hand to please volunteer to help. Please contact me if you are interested in helping out on the TiltSite Wiki.

We are also looking for more writers! If you have a passion for our Device, and helping provide others with relevant information about our AT&T Tilt and TyTN II, please contact me.

Lastly, I just purchased my new Canon ZR950 Camcorder! I will now be able to post videos on “How To’s” instead of always writing them. I really like videos because there is so much more content you can cram into them. So look for my first TiltSite Video coming soon!

EDIT: Just started a youtube account under TiltSite!

Thanks again for your support, and I look forward to working with our community on providing a resource for all to share and enjoy!

Email me at dsmithz28@mobilitysite.com

Posted by Doug Smith | Filed under: TiltSite Wiki, TiltSite.com News | 2 Comments

Well, in less than a week, a user over at XDA Devs has already hacked the Diamond’s rom and extracted the new soft keyboard. This one is somewhat iPhone-ish and there are others out there that are available as well, but if you want the hacked one strait from the HTC Diamond, you’ll have to head over to XDA Devs.

I have not tried this, nor do I think I will, but apparently Malatesta at WM Experts has and he offers a couple tips…

• install is a bit slow, but normal
• default language is Italian (change to English in settings)

Here is a cab I created and AllTheWay just tested. It should work fine. It will ask you to reset your device and then it will give you 3 new KB layouts. Touch Diamond Keyborad, Touch Diamond Keypad and Touch Diamond Qwerty. Hope you guys like it.

Link

Posted by Chris | Filed under: Software | 4 Comments

I have been using another browser as of late, but I know a lot of people use and like Opera, and especially Opera Mini because it’s free! Now Opera has released version 4.1 Mini out of it’s Beta Testing and is now available for download. Check it out:

• Opera Mini 4.1 is up to 50% faster than Opera Mini 4.0
• The new Opera Mini will automatically suggest URL completions, making address input easy and intuitive
• Web pages can be saved for later off-line viewing
• Opera Mini 4.1 gives you quick access to the word or phrase you want in Web pages
• Images, ringtones and other content can be downloaded without leaving Opera Mini.

Click after the break for the complete Opera Press release and more information on Opera 4.1 Mini.

To download Opera 4.1 Mini CLICK HERE

Read more…

Posted by Doug Smith | Filed under: Software | 10 Comments

LOL, this title probably won’t sound so witty in a few hours when I wake up here on a Monday morning! Anyway, Orange will be getting a new ROM update for their TyTN II (Kaiser) from HTC that will be sporting Windows Mobile 6.1! According to Cellfanatic.com Orange users should see this roll out happen sometime this week. This directly aligns with the post I had last week that HTC would in fact be releasing a New ROM update for TyTN II users that would contain new drivers. So it could be possible then that we could be seeing these drivers after all! This newest information does however raise my  hope level from 5% positive that we will see drivers from HTC to about 15% sure we will see them. Keep in mind all of you fellow Tilt users that according to all of the sources about the ROM update with Drivers, we (AT&T Tilt owners) WILL NOT SEE THIS UPDATE. I will bet that AT&T is not wanting to pay for this update. Which, I can assure you, after their STELLAR sales and profit as of late:

http://tiltsite.com/2008/04/att-printing-money-first-quarter-2008/

Will be met with severe hostility from US AT&T Tilt Owners. If this holds true, you can always count on that the Chefs will have already cooked us up something special for our AT&T Tilts.

We’ll keep you posted with more information as it becomes available.

For the HTC Orange Update (CLICK HERE)

Source: Cellfanatic.com

Posted by Doug Smith | Filed under: AT&T, HTC, ROMs, Windows Mobile 6.1 | 8 Comments

The Third and Final winner of the Ilium Software contest is: Geoff “crazy 8″!

Geoff is the the last winner and has his choice of any Ilium Software Application which includes the Professional Series! This is a value of $29.95! I can’t thank Ilium Software enough for their generosity. Not only do they make great software, they are a great company as well. So if you didn’t win and have found out how cool Ilium Software’s titles like eWallet, ListPro, and many others are, head on over to the MobilitySite Store and get yours today!

Geoff “crazy 8″ says:

im all about the lists and ListPro, looks to be the bomb!

keep up the great site and the occasional cool contest, im so glad i stumbled upon this place, have gained a ton of info from it…Thanks!

Thanks again to everyone who posted a comment. Another Contest is coming together and should be ready next or two. this time I thought we would try some Accessories! Stay tuned!

Geoff, an email will be heading your way shortly!

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Two sources are now confirming that HTC will be releasing a ROM update that will include drivers for the Qualcomm Chip.

Source one: allaboutphones.com (Dutch Website)

A source close to All About Phones and close to HTC has indicated that HTC shortly with a ROM will come in which drivers sit on the hardware support.

Our source is one and the same as those of our Route 66 Mobile 8 scoop and money so as very reliable.According to the source will HTC at the end of this month with a ROM update, covering the drivers for the Qualcomm chips. He claims that the HTC license has surrendered to the Qualcomm MSM7200 and it finally can fully support. Through a ROM update the drivers will be installed and it needs the device works smoothly.

It is not yet known whether HTC also for the the other devices a ROM update will spend with the drivers.

Here is the link for the allaboutphones.com article (CLICK HERE)

Source two: msmobiles.com

HTC to release ROM update for HTC TyTN II with improved graphics drivers
May 07, 2008 [Pocket PC phone] | By Edward J. R.
When? Keep reading…
We know it from good source that this month, possibly already next week, HTC will release ROM update for HTC TyTN II that will ship with improved graphics drivers and will offer improved performance. It will be ROM update for HTC TyTN II but not for other versions (branding) of this phone like AT&T Tilt, etc.
We are not sure whether the issue with opening of the QWERTY-keyboard is resolved with this update however. This issue is annoying for some (not all!) users of HTC TyTN II, who wish to write quickly some text (like SMS, email, etc) but must wait several seconds until the orientation switches.
While it is true that we have not asked HTC about the need to release new graphics drivers for old phones, we have done it on purpose: not to spoil the party that HTC had due to the launch of their new breakthrough product (i.e. HTC Touch Diamond) but also because we knew the answer: “no comment”.
Note that apart from the imminent, graphic performance related, ROM upgrade for HTC TyTN II, HTC is not not (!) preparing in near future updates for any other phones that might have these graphic issues.

Here is the msmobiles.com article (CLICK HERE)

MSMobiles.com has got a pretty good reputation for being a credible source of information. I read a lot of people defending them in the forums. This would be awesome if it proves to be true. Even though the AT&T Tilt is not included with the ROM update, I would be willing to bet that it will be a matter of hours before it is cooked into a ROM that we all can use and flash to our devices. So hope continues for us. I’ll keep a watchful eye and keep everyone up to speed!

Thanks to TiltSite tipster David B earlier this morning!

Posted by Doug Smith | Filed under: HTC, ROMs | 10 Comments

Three O’ Clock has once again come and gone and the Second Winner of the TiltSite Ilium Software Contest is: Fr. Ignatius!

I am interested in the eWallet software. The reason that I entered was because I saw it on MobilitySite. Now that I know that this site exists, I may frequent it more often. Thanks for the opportunity to win this software.

Unworthy Servant of God,

Ignatius - priestmonk

Fr. Ignatius is the Second winner out of three in our Ilium Software Contest. I absolutely did not pick Fr. Ignatius to gain favor with the Lord! This was 100% random! (But I will take any extra blessings!) So don’t get mad, you still have ONE more chance to win! The LAST drawing will be on FRIDAY at 3:00pm Central Standard Time!

So get yourself registered now by posting a comment in this article:

http://tiltsite.com/2008/05/ilium-software-contest-on-tiltsitecom-three-chances-to-win/

Post what Ilium Software you would like to have and WHY! Please no duplicate posts, duplicate posts will disqualify the contestant.

Click Here to check out all the great titles by Ilium Software: CLICK HERE

Fr. Ignatius, an email (To the email address you provided) will be coming at you shortly with instructions on how to claim your prize!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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