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(More customer reviews)HP Glisten
I have been using a Motorola Q9 for some time and thinking about moving to an iPhone or an Android phone. A good friend recommended I should get an HP Glisten, which I started using about a month ago.
The bad: Windows Mobile 6.5 can be quirky sometimes for people who have never used and I had not been a fan of touch screen WinMo devices personally because in the past you had to take out the stulus all the time.
The good: After a day of use, I learned the quirks and got used to the touch screen interface, which is pretty cool actually: I can use the keyboard, my finger or a stylus. Scrolling on a web page or an email with your finger is quite nice. For things like playing solitaire you may want to use the stylus. Days go by now without ever taking the stylus out.
I really like physical QWERTY keyboards, one of the two main reasons I did not get an iPhone (the other one is that I don't want to use the phone everyone else is using - too much for think different). The keyboard in the Glisten is one of the best, probably as good as the Q9.
The AMOLED screen is bright, but not very large - reasonable for this form factor. I have found it quite adequate for email and even for web browsing.
I installed the Bing application and it works very nicely. The GPS works great - I don't want to pay $10 a month for AT&T Navigator.
Adding my Hotmail, POP and Exchange accounts was a snap. Say what you want, but there is no better OS to connect to exchange than WinMo (OK I am biased, I worked at Microsoft until two years ago). You can do all sorts of interesting stuff like sorting your inbox, flagging messages and changing out of the office settings.
The form factor is really attractive for me. It is smaller than the Q9 but very usable. I think this phone looks professional and the build quality feels excellent. Looks a lot like a Blackberry bold.
WiFi is one of the big features. I have poor reception in a few meeting rooms in the office, which was not a problem as the Glisten has a physical button to turn WiFi on and off. It connected to the company WiFi network using WPA2 security and I was online in no time.
Battery life is OK. After a day of use I am at about 50%. The hexagonal-icon menu is OK, navigation is fine with your fingers. The Today screen is great for what I need - it is quite customizable.
Because it is powered by the newer WinMo 6.5 it has the full desktop IE experience, which means you can browse any normal site (as opposed to the mobile version). Zooming and panning works well.
I added a 256Mb MicroSD card with music and additional storage (i.e. caching maps for the Bing app). A really nice feature is a standard audio jack on the side, meaning I can use standard earphones. The camera is good but nothing out of the ordinary.
So far, the phone has been responsive and I have not experienced any lock-ups. Call quality and reception have been good as well.
Overall, I am very happy with this phone and would recommend it. In fact, it is becoming the primary reason I might stay with AT&T.
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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
Vital Statistics The HP iPAQ Glisten weighs 4.66 ounces and measures 4.45 x 2.48 x 0.52 inches. Its 1590 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS). This phone is also compatible with 2100 MHz 3G networks (HSDPA) in foreign territories.
What's in the Box HP iPAQ Glisten handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual
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