- Windows Mobile 6.5-powered smartphone with AMOLED touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard; durable, scratch-resistant body
- Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 3G connectivity (850/1900/2100 MHz) for global roaming; compatible with optional AT&T Navigator turn-by-turn GPS, AT&T Mobile Music
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); 3.1-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth PC tethering and stereo music; microSD expansion to 32 GB
- Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time
- What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual
Amazon.com Product Description
Powered by Windows Mobile 6.5, the HP iPAQ Glisten is designed specifically for the mobile professional looking for a solid, reliable mobile device with a simple user interface and the flexibility of a touch screen and QWERTY keyboard. The jewel-like front includes a 2.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen display that offers vivid clarity from any angle, fast response time and better battery performance. Letters won’t rub off from the keyboard, which has a balanced weight to offer a comfortable grip. And the soft touch, self-healing finish doesn’t show scratches.
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The Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system includes a revamped Internet Explorer Mobile Web browser and a customizable Today screen that enables you to access the features and apps you use the most. You’ll stay easily connected to your business and personal data on the go with support for a wide variety of e-mail accounts as well as the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents. And with the new Microsoft My Phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile services, you can easily back up your data to the web and download great apps respectively.
This phone can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T’s lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, with AT&T’s 3G network, you can listen to a conference call on a headset while sending and receiving e-mail attachments, picture messages or Web pages at the same time. This GPS-enabled phone can also access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions.
Turn on Wi-Fi quickly with one touch of the Wi-Fi on/off button, and enjoy clear conversations thanks to the noise cancellation sensor. Voice Commander, JetCet Print and HP PhotoSmart Mobile compliment the suite of productivity applications such as Office Mobile, e-mail and calendar pre-loaded on this smartphone. Other features include a 3.1-megapixel fixed focus camera, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for stereo music streaming and PC tethering, memory expansion via optional microSD memory cards (up to 32 GB in size),
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Key Features
- Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T’s HSDPA/UMTS network as well as compatibility with foreign 3G networks while roaming (850/1900/2100 MHz bands; 3.6 Mbps speeds with network availability).
- Simultaneous voice and data with multi-tasking
- Quad-band GSM phone for good global voice connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands)
- GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
- Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system provides enhancements such as a touch-friendly user interface and improved browser with Flash support. Content and applications are just a fingertip away on the redesigned Start Menu and Internet Explorer Mobile supports the rich experiences you find on Web pages viewed on your PC. (Learn more)
- Expanded hands-free control with Voice Commander (listen to e-mail and begin messages with voice prompts)
- Print to local, network and Bluetooth printers with JetCet Print
- Edit photos and upload to Snapfish with HP PhotoSmart Mobile
- 2.5-inch diagonal AMOLED resistive touchscreen (320 x 240 pixels, 65K color depth)
- Proximity sensor for touchscreen control while on a call.
- Light sensor for display brightness control.
- Full QWERTY keyboard with 5-way directional pad
- 3.1-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities and up to 5x digital zoom
- Web browsing via Internet Explorer Mobile
- Windows Media Player for digital audio and video playback
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g; WPA2 security) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots on the go.
- Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking–surf the Internet, send e-mail, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
- Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
- Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN).
- Conversation view messaging displays messages in time-order from a contact.
- Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
- 3.5mm headset jack
- Speakerphone for conference calling with microphones on the bottom and back for phone conversations and voice recording
- Applications include Microsoft Office Mobile, Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile 6, Windows Media Player Mobile, Microsoft Internet Sharing, MSN Money, MSN Weather, Facebook, and more
- Processor: Qualcomm 528 MHz ARM
Vital Statistics
The HP iPAQ Glisten weighs 4.66 ounces and measures 4.45 x 2.48 x 0.52 inches. Its 1590 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T’s dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS). This phone is also compatible with 2100 MHz 3G networks (HSDPA) in foreign territories.
What’s in the Box
HP iPAQ Glisten handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual
AT&T Services
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High-speed data connectivity via AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband data network: The dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network provides up to 3.6/7.2 Mbps of download speed, making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.
Additionally, this phone is also compatible with 2100 MHz 3G networks found in international territories. (For use outside the United States, an AT&T international data plan is recommended.) When traveling outside the U.S., you can enjoy wireless voice coverage in more than 215 countries and wireless data coverage in more than 185 countries–as well as access ultra-fast 3G mobile broadband services in more than 100 countries. In areas where the 3G network is not available, you’ll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it’s fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go. |
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The full-featured, premium AT&T Navigator GPS navigation application includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search. |
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AT&T Mobile Music enables you to buy tracks while on the go, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what’s playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what’s hot with The Buzz music news portal. |
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Top Features in Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Windows Mobile 6.5 combines entirely new features with many enhancements to help you stay connected and manage your busy life. From a more intuitive gesture-driven interface (you can tap, drag, click, and pan) to a revamped Start screen, access and navigation are fast and easy. And with the new Microsoft My Phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile services you can easily back up your data to the web and download great apps. With Windows Mobile 6.5, you can see alerts even if you’re on a call or have password-protected your phone. You’ll see new e-mail and text messages, missed calls and voice-mail notifications, and the date, time, and next calendar appointment. Other enhancements include:
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HP Glisten
I have been using a Motorola Q9 for some time and thinking about moving to an iPhone or an Android phone. A good friend recommended I should get an HP Glisten, which I started using about a month ago.
The bad: Windows Mobile 6.5 can be quirky sometimes for people who have never used and I had not been a fan of touch screen WinMo devices personally because in the past you had to take out the stulus all the time.
The good: After a day of use, I learned the quirks and got used to the touch screen interface, which is pretty cool actually: I can use the keyboard, my finger or a stylus. Scrolling on a web page or an email with your finger is quite nice. For things like playing solitaire you may want to use the stylus. Days go by now without ever taking the stylus out.
I really like physical QWERTY keyboards, one of the two main reasons I did not get an iPhone (the other one is that I don’t want to use the phone everyone else is using – too much for think different). The keyboard in the Glisten is one of the best, probably as good as the Q9.
The AMOLED screen is bright, but not very large – reasonable for this form factor. I have found it quite adequate for email and even for web browsing.
I installed the Bing application and it works very nicely. The GPS works great – I don’t want to pay $10 a month for AT&T Navigator.
Adding my Hotmail, POP and Exchange accounts was a snap. Say what you want, but there is no better OS to connect to exchange than WinMo (OK I am biased, I worked at Microsoft until two years ago). You can do all sorts of interesting stuff like sorting your inbox, flagging messages and changing out of the office settings.
The form factor is really attractive for me. It is smaller than the Q9 but very usable. I think this phone looks professional and the build quality feels excellent. Looks a lot like a Blackberry bold.
WiFi is one of the big features. I have poor reception in a few meeting rooms in the office, which was not a problem as the Glisten has a physical button to turn WiFi on and off. It connected to the company WiFi network using WPA2 security and I was online in no time.
Battery life is OK. After a day of use I am at about 50%. The hexagonal-icon menu is OK, navigation is fine with your fingers. The Today screen is great for what I need – it is quite customizable.
Because it is powered by the newer WinMo 6.5 it has the full desktop IE experience, which means you can browse any normal site (as opposed to the mobile version). Zooming and panning works well.
I added a 256Mb MicroSD card with music and additional storage (i.e. caching maps for the Bing app). A really nice feature is a standard audio jack on the side, meaning I can use standard earphones. The camera is good but nothing out of the ordinary.
So far, the phone has been responsive and I have not experienced any lock-ups. Call quality and reception have been good as well.
Overall, I am very happy with this phone and would recommend it. In fact, it is becoming the primary reason I might stay with AT&T.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a great one handed device with touchscreen and keyboard. Battery life with moderate talk and internet lasts 2 days for me, solid reception and voice quality including speakerphone. There are no weird quirks compared to samsung’s windows phones such as annoying ascending ringtones, I am permanently off samsung. Bluetooth works perfectly with my 06 acura, samsung did not. Reception is accurate on HP, samsung showed reception when I had none. Overall well built, quality device.
Rating: 5 / 5
Phone: excellent, access contacts easily
Keyboard: Good enough keyboard -most mobile keyboards really aren’t
Screen: Utilitarian touch functionality, it’s not a touch-toy in any way though, not with the standard software
Features: Media player works -runs in background nicely, etc; if stripped-down, today screen is informative; assignable shortcut buttons make operation smooth. Media management is way awkward with WinMo, you have to sort through file folders is all.
Bad calendar is a headache, but like I found for the horrible alarm (with G-Alarm), there are usually workarounds.
All in all, very good for the seasoned user
Rating: 4 / 5