Builtin CDMA WWAN radio, which lets you access Sprints data network when out of WiFi range. Microsoft Origami software offers a decent touchscreen experience.
Truly horrendous keyboard makes typing anything but short burst messages out of the question. Performance slower than a tortoise full of rigor mortis. No ethernet jack. One USB port. Wrapped in tacky leather. Way overpriced.
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Published: 2008-03-30, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
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