The HTC Touch Pro 2 is without a doubt one of the most anticipated mobile phones for 2009. THis Windows Mobile smartphone will enter the US market today with T-Mobile but it expected to be offered by multiple carriers including Sprint.

However, information on the HTC Touch Pro 2 Sprint release has been sparse. As a result, Sprint subscribers are beginning to doubt the rumors of the device coming to their service provider. Fortunately, recent information on the possibility of this smartphone coming to Sprint has surfaced.

The HTC Touch Pro 2 Sprint release information came from a portal for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile application. The portal reveals that the HTC Rhodium is a "compatible phone" that supports full audio and video content for the app. The HTC Rhodium is the early name of the the highly touted Touch Pro 2.

This information indicates that the HTC Touch Pro 2 Sprint release may be imminent. However, this is not official so I would advise Sprint subscribers not to get their hopes to high.

But why is their a great demand for this HTC smartphone. Well, reviews indicate that the HTC Touch Pro 2 has been hailed by some experts as the best Windows Mobile device in the world. That's a great honor considering there are a lot of Windows Mobile devices in the market.

This handset has a great design and combined with a wide range of features, it's definitely a winner.

We hope that Sprint will make this phone official. The carrier's line-up will definitely improve if it include this wonderful piece of equipment.

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I thought it would be interesting to look at one of the best smartphones in the market today. I have been posting about new phone lately so i thought it would be a nice change to look at an established device. Let's get close and personal with the BlackBerry Pearl 8130.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is a CDMA update to the original Pearl. It has upgraded features and some new ones as well. The Pearl 8130 has a slim traditional BlackBerry form factor. It's slim and light enough to fit in a user's pocket.

This high powered device also offers a large display that can handle all the advanced features. The Pearl 8130 has a 2.25-inch high resolution display with a light-sensing technology. This neat feature automatically adjust the backlighting of the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in relation to the environment.

The Pearl 8130's navigation array and SureType keyboard are located below its large main display. It also has a pearl-like trackball navigator that defined RIM's BlackBerry Pearl series. however, many users have reported that the takes some getting used to and the trackball on many devices are prone to malfunctioning.

The highlight features of this Smartphone are the built-in GPS, EV-DO support, and its improved camera. The handsets built-in GPS transforms the device into a reliable handheld navigation device. The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 also comes preloaded with BlackBerry maps application that you can use to get text-based driving directions. it can also be used to locate local businesses. You may also install other location based programs if you want to get more navigational features.

The Pearl 8130 also offers great online experience with EVDO support. Users will get speeds of around 300Kbps to 600Kbps with a maximum of 2.4Mbps. This BlackBerry Pearl version also offers an improved browser that compliments the EVDO speed.

If you want a decent camera with video recording capabilities in a smartphone then the 8130 is a good choice. It's 2 megapixel camera with video capture will give you a tool for capturing those special moments. However, some observers say that video playback on this device is not exceptional.

Here are the rest of the key features of this impressive smartphone:

stereo Bluetooth,
push email
speakerphone
memory card slot
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)
Music Player
Streaming Video


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Here's some interesting info for BlackBerry fans. RIM or Research In Motion has just officially released it's first clamshell of flip device. This device will be offered exclusively by T-Mobile in the US and will hit the stores this fall. Let's check out the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220.

Before the release of this device, rumors and information leaks have been circulating the mobile scene for months. It was originally called the BlackBerry KickStart but it seems tjhat RIM has decided to go with Flip 8220.

RIM is known for its traditional candybar smartphones. But the company has decided to release a clamshell phone perhaps to reach out to flip phone fans. The clamshell design is a favorite for fashion conscious users who want to have an elegant and slim handset. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 is a powerful smartphone housed in a clamshell design that will appeal to many customers.

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 is a a quad-band GSM/EDGE phone. Like most clamshells it has with dual color displays. Users will be able to view previews of incoming emails and text messages on the external display. The QVGA main display shows messages, videos and web pages in great quality.

The Pearl Flip 8220 also sports a SureType text keypad a trademark of RIM's devices. This special keyboard makes the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 822 a power house among clamshell devices. Users will find it easy and fast to compose messages with help of the Flip's SureType text keypad.

Since the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 is a powerful smartphone, it's probably the most feature packed clamshell in the market. This device offers features that provide entertainment, business tools, and messaging. This smartphone offers phone, email, messaging, organizer, browser and multimedia applications in its compact clamshell body.

Here's alist of the top features found in the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220:

• 2 megapixel camera with flash
• 240 x 320 internal LCD
• SureType^® QWERTY(i) keyboard
• Bluetooth 2.0
• WiFi
• memory card slot supporting cards up to 16 GB
• Speaker Independent Voice Recognition
• support for mp3 ring tones
• smart dialing
• conference calling
• speed dialing
• call forwarding
• voicemail attachment playback
• enhanced background noise cancellation

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Here's a new device for smartphone fans. The new HTC S740 has been officially announced by its manufacturer. The new HTC S740 is designed to deliver enjoyable and intuitive writing experience to users by offering usability and simple key-control. This device is expected to start sihpping on September.


This Windows Mobile Standard device is nearly similar with the popular HTC Touch Diamond in terms of style and features. This new HTC smartphone comes in a standard candy bar form and sports a numeric keypad. It also features a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out from its side. The main difference is that the HTC S740 is a non touchscreen device because its designed to offer usability and simple key-control.

Let's look at the highlights of this new HTC smartphone.

First, let's begin with the HTC S740's elegant display. This smartphone sports a 2.4-inch TFT-LCD screen. Now, it's important for a device designed for usability to have a large screen. Let's face it a tiny screen will only impede a user's work. The screen also has backlight LEDs and QVGA resolution to offer a clear and vibrant display.

The HTC S740 also offers a powerful 3.2 megapixel camera for users who want to get quality stills and video. This camera also has fixed focus to ensure that users will get clear images.

This Windows Mobile Standard handsets is also a great device for web surfing. It offers HSDPA and Wi-Fi for online connectivity. Users will enjoy great online experience with the broadband speed offered by this smartphone. The HTC S740 also has a built-in RSS hub that alert s users of the latest in news, entertainment and content.

Here are the basic info and a list of the key features and info of the HTC S740:

• Dimensions: 116.3 mm (L) X 43.4 mm (W) X 16.3 mm (T)
• Weight: 140g with battery
• Processor: Qualcomm® MSM7225™, 528MHz
• Memory ROM: 256MB, RAM: 256MB SDRAM
• 3.2 megapixel color camera with fixed focus
• Standalone GPS / AGPS
• Bluetooth® 2.0
• Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• memory card slot
• FM radio
• quick messaging tools

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I read from a mobile phone site blog yesterday that the new Palm Treo 800W is now being offered by Sprint. I have been waiting for this phone since I've tried the Palm Centro.

Let's go over the details of this new Sprint smartphone. First let's look at Sprint's offer to customers. The Palm Treo 800W is being offered at $250 after rebates and new 2 year agreement. I think it's only currently online but will be available on retails stores in the near future. The full price for the Palm Treo 800W is $599.00.

If you want to get the mail in rebate worth $100, then you have to sign up for a data plan of $25 or more or a Simply Everything^SM plan. Sprint is also offering free shipping and free activation for customers who purchase a phone with a new line of service online.

The highlight features of Sprint's new Palm Treo 800W includes the Mobile versions of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet Explorer. These features allow users to edit Word and Excel documents on the 800W. This Sprint smartphone is also touted for being able to offer Wireless Email, both Corporate and Personal emails.

I also surfed around for early reviews of the Palm Treo 800W and the critics were quite impressed with this new Sprint Smartphone. One of the reviews I've read describe the device as "a pretty good one" when it comes to Windows Mobile phones. Another review also credited the handset as "undoubtedly the best Palm Treo on the market". Those quotes should stimulate keep you interested on the Treo 800W.

Here are the specs and features of this device:

• Size: 4.41 x 2.28 x 0.73 inches
• Weight: 5 ounces
• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• EV-DO Rev. A CDMA network support
• 128MB RAM and 256MB flash ROM
• TI OMAP 2430 333 MHz processor
• 110MB internal dynamic memory
• 1.74 inch square 320×320 high resolution display
• Integrated 802.11 b/g WiFi radio
• Integrated Bluetooth 2.0 radio with A2DP
• Infrared port (Hmm, another device like the Nokia E71 with IR)
• Integrated A-GPS receiver
• 1150 mAh Lithium ion battery with reported 4 hours of talk time
• microSD card slot with microSDHC support
• 2 megapixel camera
• micro USB port for syncing/charging/wired headset

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