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Image Gallery: First impressions of the AT&T Tilt Windows Mobile 6 Professional device

The AT&T Tilt (aka TyTN II/HTC Kaiser) is a new Windows Mobile 6 Professional device that runs on a fast 400 MHz processor with 3.5G support, integrated WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The display tilts up so you can put it into "laptop" mode.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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The AT&T Tilt (aka TyTN II/HTC Kaiser) is a new Windows Mobile 6 Professional device that runs on a fast 400 MHz processor with 3.5G support, integrated WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The display tilts up so you can put it into "laptop" mode.

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The back of the box lists the device features and more.

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Rumors of the device have swirled around for a long time and it was nice to finally see the Tilt name on the box.

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Opening the top flap reveals the protected Tilt and Getting Started guide. The Tilt is very well packaged and unboxing it was enjoyable.

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You will find a Getting Started Guide, a Quick Start Guide, Getting Started Disc, and flyers from AT&T Mobile Music (branded emusic store) and Napster for music content.

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The rest of the box contents include the li-ion polymer battery, AC charger, mini-USB cable, and spare stylus.

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The device has a 1350 mAh battery that provides for a full day of usage.

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The battery is accessed by removing the entire back cover. You can see some of the other internals when you remove the back too.

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A rubber cover is labeled GPS on the back of the device. Adjacent to this is the 3 megapixel digital camera and mono speaker.

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The Tilt looks like a fairly standard Phone Edition device in this mode. It is sleek and very professional.

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The Tilt makes a great media viewing device with the unique flip hinge.

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The number keypad keys have a white background instead of black so they stand out on the device. The keys are rubberized and quite flat on the device.

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There is a FN key (in blue), shift, Start, and OK keys in the bottom left corner.

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The power button is recessed enough to prevent accidental pressing when you are using it.

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A microSD card slot, lanyard loop, HTC usb connector and soft reset button are found on the bottom.

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There is a Push to Talk button, scroll wheel, and OK button on the upper left side.

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On the lower right you will find the camera button and stylus silo.

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The device is a bit hefty, but feels quite solid in your hand.

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Unlike most devices where the SIM card is located close to the battery, the SIM card is under the display and accessed when you slide it open.

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There are two stout hinges on the back of the device that feel quite durable and well constructed.

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Hopefully, the tilt hinge stays solid after extended usage.

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The display tilts to about 50 degrees.

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As you can see it appears to be a mini-laptop when tilted.

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You can also use the Tilt in the traditional flat mode, which may be better for thumb keyboard usage and text entry.

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The front buttons below the display are all well backlit.

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The keyboard backlighting is a bright white and there are blue alternative colored keys.

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As pointed out by a buddy, the 3G icons are not very professional and look like an amateur graphics artist created them.

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Several utilities and programs from AT&T are included on the Tilt.

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I haven't seen this many game and application demos preloaded on a device before. Most of these applications have to be purchased to continue using.

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You can see how much smaller the Tilt display is when compared to the Advantage.

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Another view showing the Tilt sitting on the Advantage.

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The two are in laptop mode.

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