Is the Shadow set to be T-Mobile's new hot brand?
by Sean Cooper 
posted Oct 17th 2007 at 1:55PM
While we're waiting for the Shadow's official unofficial launch date of October 31st, BGR has served up a couple other sweet little morsels on this lovely little device. The specs are looking decent with Windows Mobile 6 -- sporting some exclusive interface -- WiFi, 2 megapixel camera, OMAP CPU at 201 MHz, 128 MB RAM, and a QVGA screen. According to rumor, the Shadow is set to become T-Mob's next hot brand for those that no longer -- and really, did anybody ever? -- see the Sidekick as chic. Pricing has apparently been set at $149 after $50 rebate on a two year commitment with whispers of an exclusive $9.99 unlimited email plan in the works. The Boy Genius also reports that we could well see a Shadow II in the future, but we'd be happy to simply get our hands on this one first.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
narutouzumaki16 @ Mar 4th 2008 7:53PM
seems im a bit late in responding... anyway what HTC model it the shadow, or is it one of those "carrier-dependent" models(aka no HTC branded version).
L'Emmerdeur @ Oct 17th 2007 2:26PM
WM6 + 201MHz CPU + VGA screen = these molasses move ssssllllloooooowwwww, I'll bet.
JAmerican @ Oct 17th 2007 2:46PM
WOW! VGA is wrong. Definitely wrong. Its QVGA. Windows Mobile Smartphone aka Standard does not support VGA only Professional and Classic (?).
But yes. I don't get why T-Mobile always ends up with the devices that have the OMAP 200MHz processor that clocks to 186 MHz. They are slow. Unless your using the Rogers ROM with the Dash ;). Then its fast due to no MyFaves bloat.
JAmerican
Duey Cheatham & Howe @ Oct 17th 2007 3:00PM
Damn JA, you're all over the place.
T_Webb - HoFo
yoaliens @ Oct 17th 2007 4:57PM
The extra ram is what really is going to help it. I am glad its a smart phone.
On a side note. Any word on UMA?
JAmerican @ Oct 17th 2007 6:32PM
I try T_Webb. LOL. I used to be a Sony CLIE fanboy. When Sony closed shop, I jumped on the Palm OS Band wagon. That didn't last long because my next device was the Dash (first WM device). I'm pretty much a WM enthusiast now until Google releases their OS. I hope for big things :).
henry @ Oct 17th 2007 3:15PM
wow. asides from WM6 and an extra 64MB RAM, it's exactly the same as my two year old SDA. what a joke.
get with it t-mob....
Ashraf @ Oct 17th 2007 5:06PM
i would get that if i can get on to my favorite instant messenger.
much better specs than Sidek!ck LX/Sidek!ck Slide "SLidek!ck"
blitzkrieg999 @ Oct 17th 2007 7:09PM
I'm definitely ready for this phone to come out so I can give it a test-drive. Really not sure what the hell I'll get if this thing sucks though :(
Shawn @ Oct 17th 2007 7:45PM
www.t-mobilesignal.com confirms the VGA screen resolution, it wont be QVGA, sorry JAmerican
Brad M. @ Oct 29th 2007 10:54AM
The display is listed as QVGA officially on T-Mobile's website:
http://www.t-mobileregistration.com/shadow/details.asp
frank @ Oct 18th 2007 5:07PM
They can't possibly be serious with the 200 MHz processor. This thing is gonna be slower than shit, especially if it turns out to actually have a VGA screen. OMAP processors are *supposed* to excel in the area of video but this sounds like an awfully underpowered rig for a VGA screen. More RAM isn't going to make the already painfully slow screen redraws in WM6 any faster.
discount bob @ Oct 29th 2007 1:14AM
The $9.99 email plan isn't exclusive; it's for any Windows Mobile device.