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Old 12-08-2009, 03:00 PM
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Default HP Lets iPAQ Glisten Out of the Box

http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/...out-of-the-box/

"The AT&T-bound iPAQ Glisten from HP has been unboxed for our viewing pleasure, video of which can be found immediately after the break. If you're not in such a hurry though, you'll want to know it's an AMOLED-fronted, Qualcomm-powered (533MHz) WinMo 6.5 device, which brings the BlackBerry form factor sans the RIM user experience, but plus a touchscreen. Another thing to note is that AT&T's online store will be the only place to get it, at the already announced $179.99 after rebates on a two-year deal. The video does a good job of comparing HP's return to the mobile space with a pair of similar devices, and we're left with the impression that it's a pretty chunky machine, but as usual we recommend seeing it for yourself -- and you already know where to find it."

I wonder how well the Glisten will do? Looks a ton like the Curve but I'm not sure if that's enough to convince people to buy it. Blackberry lovers seem to like their Blackberries because well - because they're Blackberries. Is a look alike with Windows Mobile 6.5 enough to perk interest? Will the touch screen on this form factor as well as beautiful screen be enough to shell out $180 for? My thought is that I probably won't be seeing these in the hands of most. What do you all think? Does it stand a chance or is it already on its way out the door?

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Old 12-08-2009, 04:41 PM
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I don't know, with palm dropping WM this might be a winner with those business users fond of the front qwerty with a touch screen.
 
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Old 12-08-2009, 11:58 PM
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With all the focus on touch-based devices in the slab form-factor, I think it's great to see an OEM not forgetting about the QWERTY keyboard users.
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