Verizon Wireless has officially launched its version of the HTC Touch Pro2 business smartphone, a device that has recently been unveiled for T-Mobile USA and Sprint. The Verizon version is a world-roaming capable device that works on both Verizon's 3G CDMA based network as well as on the GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz) and 2100MHz UMTS 3G networks used throughout the world. The device's signature features are its large slide-out QWERTY keyboard and its 3.6-inch, tilting WVGA (800 x 480 pixel) resistive touchscreen display - all of which are put to good use by Microsoft's Windows Mobile operating system.
Like most recent HTC touchscreen smartphones, the Touch Pro2 features the company's TouchFLO 3D user interface extensions for Windows Mobile, which make the OS much more intuitive to use and easier to control with a finger - instead of relying on a stylus. The Touch Pro2 also comes equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, built-in WiFi capabilities, and an advanced speakerphone system with noise canceling technology.
As is standard for Windows Mobile these days, the Touch Pro2 supports a lot of high-end messaging functionality. Threaded SMS is built into the OS, as is full support for Microsoft Exchange push email, contacts, appointments, and tasks. HTC has added more than a few updates to the OS, however. The contacts system, for example, now provides a single screen access point to not only a contact's call history, but also to messages and email, Facebook status, and Flickr photos.
The Touch Pro2 for Verizon comes equipped with full Bluetooth wireless support - including stereo headphones - and is said to get up to 5.3 hours of CDMA talk time, or 13.5 days of CDMA standby time, from its massive 1500mAh battery. Its microSDHC(INFO) card slot allows users to add up to 16GB of additional storage to the phone (card not included). All of that potential storage goes nicely with the built-in music player and the Touch Pro2's 3.5mm stereo headphone port.
Verizon is offering the HTC Touch Pro2 for US$199 with a new 2 year agreement, after a $100 rebate that comes in the form of a debit card. The smartphone will be available for purchase online starting Friday, September 11.
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