HP iPAQ Glisten 3G World Phone Gets Official

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Just when I asked for more Windows Mobile 6.5 phones, AT&T went ahead and announced one. The HP iPAQ Glisten is a 3G World Phone that happens to run Windows Mobile 6.5 in the background.

If Dell is just about to get its feet wet when it comes to launching smartphones, HP has plenty of experience in the business. Its iPAQ line has just received a new member, the Glisten, which could be a nice alternative to current BlackBerry handsets.

So why should one purchase the HP iPAQ Glisten? Let’s take a look at some features, shall we? The iPAQ is AT&T’s first phone that’s going to offer you an AMOLED screen which is something to appreciate. The phone also comes with worldwide 3G support, Wi-Fi, GPS, a full QWERTY keyboard a five way directional pad and a 3.1-megapixel camera.

As you can see, the phone is clearly a useful tool that can be employed no matter where you are in the world. The Glisten will help you write fast messages and emails but it will also let you browse the Internet, enjoy your favorite multimedia files and get GPS directions. Since it comes with Windows Mobile 6.5 on board, the phone gives you access to all the extra apps you need from the Marketplace in order to improve your mobile experience

The HP iPAQ Glisten will be available for $229.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a new two-year agreement from AT&T. The phone won’t be available immediately as it’s supposed to come in the following weeks. Hopefully Santa will be able to grab one for you in time for Christmas. Here’s what Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets said about the smartphone:

iPAQ Glisten adds to our innovative Windows Phone portfolio. It meets the demands of our business customers while boasting a beautiful AMOLED touch screen and a full package of multimedia features.

What will consumer have to say? Will they choose the HP iPAQ Glisten or the BlackBerry Bold 9700?