Powered by Windows Mobile 6.5, the HP iPAQ Glisten is designed specifically for the mobile professional looking for a solid, reliable mobile device with a simple user interface and the flexibility of a touch screen and QWERTY keyboard. The jewel-like front includes a 2.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen display that offers vivid clarity from any angle, fast response time and better battery performance. Letters won't rub off from the keyboard, which has a balanced weight to offer a comfortable grip. And the soft touch, self-healing finish doesn't show scratches.

The Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system includes a revamped Internet Explorer Mobile Web browser and a customizable Today screen that enables you to access the features and apps you use the most. You'll stay easily connected to your business and personal data on the go with support for a wide variety of e-mail accounts as well as the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents. And with the new Microsoft My Phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile services, you can easily back up your data to the web and download great apps respectively.

This phone can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can listen to a conference call on a headset while sending and receiving e-mail attachments, picture messages or Web pages at the same time. This GPS-enabled phone can also access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions.

Turn on Wi-Fi quickly with one touch of the Wi-Fi on/off button, and enjoy clear conversations thanks to the noise cancellation sensor. Voice Commander, JetCet Print and HP PhotoSmart Mobile compliment the suite of productivity applications such as Office Mobile, e-mail and calendar pre-loaded on this smartphone. Other features include a 3.1-megapixel fixed focus camera, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for stereo music streaming and PC tethering, memory expansion via optional microSD memory cards (up to 32 GB in size),

Key Features

Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network as well as compatibility with foreign 3G networks while roaming (850/1900/2100 MHz bands; 3.6 Mbps speeds with network availability).
Simultaneous voice and data with multi-tasking
Quad-band GSM phone for good global voice connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands)
GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system provides enhancements such as a touch-friendly user interface and improved browser with Flash support. Content and applications are just a fingertip away on the redesigned Start Menu and Internet Explorer Mobile supports the rich experiences you find on Web pages viewed on your PC. (Learn more)
Expanded hands-free control with Voice Commander (listen to e-mail and begin messages with voice prompts)
Print to local, network and Bluetooth printers with JetCet Print
Edit photos and upload to Snapfish with HP PhotoSmart Mobile
2.5-inch diagonal AMOLED resistive touchscreen (320 x 240 pixels, 65K color depth)
Proximity sensor for touchscreen control while on a call.
Light sensor for display brightness control.
Full QWERTY keyboard with 5-way directional pad
3.1-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities and up to 5x digital zoom
Web browsing via Internet Explorer Mobile
Windows Media Player for digital audio and video playback
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g; WPA2 security) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots on the go.
Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send e-mail, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN).
Conversation view messaging displays messages in time-order from a contact.
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
3.5mm headset jack
Speakerphone for conference calling with microphones on the bottom and back for phone conversations and voice recording
Applications include Microsoft Office Mobile, Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile 6, Windows Media Player Mobile, Microsoft Internet Sharing, MSN Money, MSN Weather, Facebook, and more
Processor: Qualcomm 528 MHz ARM

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If you need to stay on top of your text, email and instant messaging as well as your social networks, the next-generation LG Rumor2 for Virgin Mobile makes it easy to quickly communicate thanks to its slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Perfect for those who want an affordable phone that keeps them connected just about anywhere they go at a great value, this new version of the popular Rumor features an expanded QWERTY keyboard with an additional row for easier typing, increased screen resolution to QVGA clarity, and Bluetooth stereo music streaming.

With Virgin Mobile, you can choose a pay-as-you-go plan where you pay for just the minutes you use, or select from one of several monthly plans--including an unlimited option. The LG Rumor2 supports Virgin Mobile's Ultimate Inbox solution for e-mail and instant messaging, enabling you to stay connected through Yahoo!, AOL, Windows Live/Hotmail and Gmail/Google Talk, as well as with IMAP and POP3 e-mail support.

Other features include GPS turn-by-turn directions via Google Maps or Virgin Mobile Navigator, a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, multi-format digital audio player, microSD memory expansion to 16 GB, and up to 5.5 hours of talk time.

Key Features

GPS enabled with optional Virgin Mobile Navigator application, providing turn-by-turn voice directions and location-based search features to find nearby restaurants and bars, ATMs, gas stations, and many more local points of interest.

Google Maps allows you to get directions, search for businesses, and see real-time traffic information.

Buddy Beacon lets you broadcast your location to friends and family and you can turn it on when you're feeling sociable or turn it off when you're not.

Brightly colorful 2-inch LCD screen (240 x 320 pixels, 262K color depth) with auto rotation

Slide-out full QWERTY keyboard

1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder features up to a 15x digital zoom, brightness and white balance controls, self-timer, and in-phone image enhancement.

Digital audio player supports MP3 files (sideload files from PC to memory card only)

Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.

Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.

Full messaging suite including SMS text, MMS picture, instant messaging (IM), and personal e-mail.

Opera Mini web browser lets you surf the Internet from your phone, with Mobile Search right on your home screen.

Link to your favorite social networking sites including Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, and YouTube.

Organizer tools including alarm clock, scheduler, notepad, calculator, and unit converter.

Phonebook stores up to 600 contacts with each providing space for seven phone numbers, three email addresses, one Web address, and one IM address. You can also assign a photo ID to a contact entry, as well as assign it to a group as well as to a specific ringtone.

Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off

Downloadable games, ringtones, graphics and more

Bi-lingual interface (English and Spanish)

Vital Statistics

The LG Rumor2 weighs 4.2 ounces and measures 4.4 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.5 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA frequencies; 1xRTT voice and data capable

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Equipped with a sleek, slide-out QWERTY keyboard that's perfect for text fanatics, the Kyocera X-tc phone from Virgin Mobile keeps you connected with full messaging capabilities including IM and e-mail support. It also boasts Web browsing capabilities with direct links to key social networking sites, a digital music player with dedicated music keys and playlist management, and a large 2.4-inch screen.

With Virgin Mobile, you can choose a pay-as-you-go plan where you pay for just the minutes you use, or select from one of several monthly plans. Those who love to talk can choose the Totally Unlimited Calling for $49.99 per month, while messaging fanatics can choose monthly no-annual-contract plans that combine talk minutes and unlimited messaging--or just choose unlimited messaging with voice calls charged at 10¢ per minute.

Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera for still photos, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 8 GB), speakerphone, and up to 4.15 hours (250 minutes) of talk time.

Key Features

Full messaging suite including SMS text, MMS picture, instant messaging (IM), and personal e-mail.

Link to your favorite social networking sites including Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, and YouTube.

Buddy Beacon lets you broadcast your location to friends and family and you can turn it on when you're feeling sociable or turn it off when you're not.

2.4-inch display (240 x 320 pixels, 262K color depth) with accelerometer for automatic switching between portrait and landscape display.

Slide-out full QWERTY keyboard

1.3-megapixel camera for still photos with dedicated key, digital zoom and photo editing

MP3 music player with dedicated keys and playlist management

Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.

Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 8 GB.

Opera Mini web browser lets you surf the Internet from your phone, with Mobile Search right on your home screen.

Organizer tools including scheduler, calculator, alarm clock, stopwatch, tip calculator, countdown timer, and voice memos

Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off

Phonebook stores up to 500 contacts

Voice recognition capabilities include voice tags, voice digit-dialing, and voice response

Downloadable games, ringtones, graphics and more

Predicative text-input software for rapid text entry

HAC compliant

TTY/TDD support for the hearing impaired

Bi-lingual interface (English and Spanish)

Vital Statistics

The Kyocera X-tc weighs 4.2 ounces and measures 4.4 x 2.0 x 0.7 inches. Its 790 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.15 hours of talk time, and up to 200 hours (8.3 days) of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA frequencies; 1xRTT voice and data capable.

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Adding a fashionable touch to Research in Motion's formidable arsenal of telephonic, PIM, and media tools, the BlackBerry 8330 Curve for Sprint is also the smallest, lightest BlackBerry phone that includes a full QWERTY keyboard. This amalgam of the svelte BlackBerry Pearl and the more business-oriented 8800 combines RIM's long-valued corporate email and messaging platform with a host of advanced multimedia features, including a 2-megapixel camera and stereo Bluetooth (for listening to music via wireless headphones). It also offers GPS navigation capabilities for accessing the optional Sprint Navigation turn-by-turn direction service. Compatible with MicroSD memory cards for expansion, this package includes a 1 GB MicroSD card to give you the room you need for larger work files, presentations, reports, documents or fun files like photos and music.

Phone Features

The Curve 8330 is fashioned with subtly curving corners and chrome highlights. Measuring 4.2 x 2.4 inches, the Curve is just as slim as the Pearl (0.63 inches) and weighs in at 4 ounces. It features a bright 2.5-inch color TFT screen that provides 65,000 colors and a 320 x 240-pixel resolution, and it includes a light-sensing feature that automatically adjusts backlighting for indoor, outdoor and dark environments. Like the BlackBerry 8800, the Curve includes a trackball navigation system located on the top of the QWERTY keypad, and it also features an integrated spell checker with a customizable dictionary to help maintain accuracy while on the go. It has 96 MB of internal ROM memory, and is expandable using MicroSD/MicroSDHC memory cards (up to 8 GB in size).

You can snap vivid photos (though no video) using the 2-megapixel camera on the back of the Curve, which also features a 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder. It can capture images in up to three picture quality and size resolutions that can be shared instantly by email, MMS or BlackBerry Messenger, or even uploaded to your Flickr account with the Yahoo! Go service. Photos can also be immediately set as a unique caller ID or Home Screen image. You can edit photos and create albums within the Curve using the PhotoSuite application. Pictures can be cropped, rotated and straightened, and flaws can be fixed by removing redeye or changing the brightness, contrast, and saturation levels.

Listen to your favorite music and watch downloaded videos using the included stereo headset, or use an optional wireless headphone thanks to the Curve's support for the Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP). The Curve is compatible with MP3 and WMA audio files, and dedicated volume controls are conveniently located on the side of the handset.

With the Voice-Activated Dialing (VAD) feature, you can initiate a call just by telling the Curve who to call from your contact list--either via the integrated speakerphone or using an optional Bluetooth wireless headset. Other advanced phone features include advanced sound technology that cancels out background noise and echo, dedicated volume and mute keys, and the ability to customize the Curve with polyphonic and MP3 ringtones.

The BlackBerry Maps application enables you to view maps and driving directions as well as email maps to other BlackBerry users and launch maps from your address book. It also includes a local search capability that allows users to find local businesses, such as banks, hotels and restaurants, within a short driving distance.

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Simplify your communication and mobile Internet browsing while staying connected, informed and in control of both work and life with the HTC Touch Pro2 from T-Mobile. Enabled for T-Mobile's expanding high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), the Touch Pro2 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience that lets you connect to social networking sites and stream videos more quickly. And in addition to the high-resolution 3.6-inch widescreen WVGA touch-enabled display, the Touch Pro2 also offers a large finger-friendly QWERTY keyboard that slides out from the side.

HTC's latest TouchFLO 3D interface combines with the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system to make navigation easier and more intuitive. And you'll stay easily connected to your business and personal data on the go with support for a wide variety of email accounts as well as the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents.

With the integrated GPS, you can load optional navigation software or use Google Maps to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, receive detailed directions, or locate places of interest. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera with auto focus and video capture capabilities, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, Windows Media Player 10 for music and video playback, microSD memory expansion (up to 32 GB), easy synchronization with Microsoft Outlook, and up to 8.5 hours of talk time.

T-Mobile ServiceThe HTC Touch Pro2 operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and is compatible with T-Mobile's UMTS/HSDPA 3G network, which operates on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum. This phone is designed to automatically connect to the best available network (3G or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide faster data speeds when accessing the Web or downloading content from the T-Mobile Web2go content portal. T-Mobile is currently rolling out its 3G network, and it expects by year's end that its high-speed data network will be available in those cities where a majority of its subscribers currently use data services.

In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

While this phone is optimized for use with T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network, many of its functions will also work well on the moderate-speed EDGE network. If you plan to access the Internet extensively on your phone, 3G network coverage may serve you best.

Phone FeaturesThe HTC Touch Pro2 offers an efficient way for you to manage your daily life, whether at work or play. Featuring a 3.6-inch color WVGA touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels, 65K colors) that slides back and tilts up to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, the screen is perfectly positioned for reading and creating email, browsing the Web, using Mobile Office applications, and playing videos and games.

With the TouchFLO 3D interface deeply integrated into a customized version of Windows Mobile 6.1, Windows Mobile applications and menus are consistently intuitive throughout, making it easy to view, edit and update Microsoft documents as well as access calendars and manage to-do lists. The Microsoft Voice Command also simplifies locating contacts in the address book, making phone calls, getting calendar information, playing music and starting programs.

A single contact view displays the individual conversation history regardless of whether voice, text or email was used. The HTC Touch Pro2 also includes Straight Talk technology, an integrated email, voice and speakerphone experience that provides a simple way to respond to email via a call and allows organizing conference calls from group email.. Simply place the phone face down on the table, and the asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression with full-duplex acoustics makes it easy to turn any location into a conference room.

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