HTC Iolite

HTC Iolite looks like its the new device from HTC, from the specks below its dosent look like its going to make an impact like its successful cousins Touch Diamond, HD.

Specs:
• Processor :  Qualcomm® MSM7225™, 528 MHz
• Operating System : Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
• Memory : ROM: 512 MB / RAM: 288 MB
• Display : 2.8-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with QWVGA resolution ( FAIL )
• Network : 3G HSDPA/HSUPA: Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz , Up to 384 Kbs up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds, Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, (Band frequency, HSUPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent)
• Device Control : HTC TouchFLO™ 3D Touch-sensitive front panel buttons, HTC Footprints™ button ???
• GPS : GPS and A-GPS ready
• Connectivity : Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets, Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g, HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0)
• Camera : 3.2 megapixel camera ( could do better )
• Expansion Slot : microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
• Battery : Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, Capacity: 1100 mAh, Talk time: Up to 375 minutes for WCDMA / Up to 400 minutes for GSM, Standby time: Up to 400 hours for WCDMA / Up to 330 hours for GSM
• Dimensions : 102 mm x 53.5 mm x 14.5 mm
• Weight : 103 grams with battery

WQVGA Screen, why?? anything below VGA is an instant FAIL. with variety of options with better screen resolution I dont see this device succeeding in the market. Does anyone have any theory on what the HTC Footprints™ button is ? My take is its the navigational ring below the screen.

[ via pocketpc.ch ]

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