Sprint Commits to Releasing iPhone-Like Windows Mobile Smartphone

Sprint's roster of upcoming devices contains a model code-named the HTC Vogue, a smartphone that invites comparison with Apple's iPhone.

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This device will have a great deal in common with the HTC Touch. Externally the two devices will be identical, and both will include a new fingertip-oriented control system for Windows Mobile 6 Professional.

Internally, there will be a number of differences. Naturally, the Vogue will run on CDMA networks, and it will offer support for EV-DO, a form of 3G cellular-wireless networking. Later an upgrade to EV-DO Rev.A will be released. The Touch is a GSM device, and the fastest standard it supports is EDGE, a 2.5G standard.

In addition, the upcoming model will have a 400 MHz processor and 128 MB of RAM, doubling what's in its predecessor in both these categories.

The Vogue will also include GPS-A and be able to use the TeleNav navigation service.

More Details on the HTC Vogue

This smartphone's all-important touchscreen will be 2.8 inches and have a 320-by-240-pixel (QVGA) resolution.

In addition to its 3G capabilities, the Vogue will have Wi-Fi b/g and Bluetooth 2.0.

A 2.0 megapixel camera and a slot for microSD cards will be part of this device.

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