ITG xpPhone

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So how would you like to have your very own smartphone running Windows XP? And I’m not talking about some diluted version of the real deal, I’m talking about a full-fledged all the bells and whistles (and bugs) version of Windows XP on a device that’s just about the size of a large-screen smartphone. I’m pretty sure that China’s ITG is betting that you’ll want one as bad as they want to make them. ITG has just started taking pre-orders for their xpPhone, which they are claiming is the world’s first conversion device that combines a full-function PC, smartphone, GPS, and Internet terminal into a handheld unit.

The xpPhone is the branchild of a little-known Chinese manufacturer called the In Technology Group, and it really does seem too good to be true. From what can be gathered from the company’s new English-friendly website it appears to be a truly pimped-out Windows XP communications and mobile computing device. According to the specs, the xpPhone is powered by an AMD Super Mobile CPU and comes standard with 512MB of memory (apparently upgradeable to 1GB). The display is a 4.8-in TFT touchscreen that offers 800×480 resolution and on-board storage includes both HDD (30G/60G/80G/120G) and SSD (8G/16G/32G/64G) together in the same unit.

Completing the package are pretty robust network compatibility with support for GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA (HSDPA/HSUPA), CDMA/CDMA2000 1X/CDMA1X EVDO,TD-SCDMA, and TD-HSDPA. As for its wireless connectivity, the xpPhone comes with integrated 802.11b/g, Bluetooth and optional WiMax. It also supports stand-alone GPS and has a less-than-impressive 1.3MP camera.

As of now there is no pricing information to be seen. ITG is taking pre-orders on their website for AT&T, Vodaphone, and Orange so it appears as if they are gauging external interest before opening the throttle. We’ll wait and see on this one, folks. Let’s just say we aren’t holding our breath. You can check out the whole story at www.xpphone.com.