Helio's triple stack slider.

[TheZodiac]

This is a true dual slider. Slide it one way, (upper portion of the stack) and you get your number pad. Turn it sideways, and slide it, get yoru QWERTY.


Helio has a few cool things about them.

Prices are simple, they include alloted minutes and the data is unlimited and included in all plans (but if you prefer alacarte for some silly reason, go nuts).

$65 a month gets you 500 minutes and unlimited 3G, plus IM mail, MMS messaging picture messaging etc. $85 gets you 1000 minutes, etc, etc.

All their phones have a GPS, so you can track your buddies with the same survice... or, your uug, GF.
Google maps, dosnt hurt either!

A new dual-slider with Helio branding on it was seen on the FCC web site today. Internally called the Pantech PN-810, the phone features a three-layer design. The top layer holds the main screen and function buttons. If the top is slid up, the middle layer reveals a standard number pad, and if the phone is slid sideways, it reveals the bottom layer's full qwerty keyboard for messaging. The keyboard includes a dedicated emoticon key, but no direct access to numbers. It is equipped with an EV-DO radio, Bluetooth, 2.1 megapixel camera with flash, and a 260k TFT LCD. Another model that appears to be bound for Helio, the Samsung A303, is also waiting in the FCC's wings. It looks to be a variant on the U510 for Brazil - a slim slider with touch sensitive keys on the front, Bluetooth and 2 MP camera.

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VIA phonescoop.com and gizmodo.com

[Trs2009]

it looks to me like a modified sony mylo

[TheZodiac]

That is an interesting point, TRS - I agree. Only the sony mylo has no cell options. Though it does have WiFi, its not the beast this thing is. I bet the Mylo's screen is better though. IN any event, I may try this for the 14 days alloted for a return, just to compare its features with my SidekickII. I consider this a unique product, and the fact that its got AGPS functions, and 3G with simple unlimited price plans makes me want to check it out.

[666joe]

[quote=TheZodiac;151101] I may try this for the 14 days alloted for a return, QUOTE]

Gotta love the 14 day ruling !!! best way to try all the phones you want just gotta keep em clean and scratch free..