MWg Zinc II 2.8” TFT QVGA/Win Smartphone QWERTY keypad $287.44

[riskit]

Zinc II features include WiFi, Bluetooth, HSDPA 3.5G (3.6Mbps) for AT&T, integrated GPS. Plus, the Zinc II will be the first MWg device to feature the much awaited Windows Mobile® 6.1 Software. Additionally, the Zinc II offers the added benefit of a semi-automatic sliding QWERTY keypad, ideal for those who use their phone to stay in touch via email or SMS. Even with the full keypad, the Zinc II offers a slim 18mm profile.

Features:

• Operating System Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• Processor Samsung 500MHz Processor
• Memory 256MB Flash ROM; 64MB RAM
• Cellular Data UMTS Tri-band, GSM Quad-band, HSDPA 3.6 Mbps
• Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth v2.0, 802.11b/g WLAN
• Display 2.8” TFT QVGA (Touch Screen)
• Camera 2MP (rear)
• GPS SirFstarIII
• Dimensions 109.5 x 59 x 18 mm

Box Contents:
- Zinc II
- AC multi-head adapter for multiple countries
- MiniUSB sync cable
- Battery
- Stylus
- Stereo headphones
- Manual
- Companion CD

[madeals]

I would rather buy a HTC Tilt from e-bay for ~US$200.

MWg has zero customer service. You may never see any firmware update. With high failure rate, I consider it as an expensive paper weight.

[Sash[DSL]]

Sadly, what isajoo says is true. It is too bad because Wmobile has had so much more time to develop and because there are MOUNTAINS of applications/games of all kinds available for it. Fact is, Wmobile phones fail compared to Blackberry,Symbian OS smartphones and Iphone because of glitchiness/instability of the system and very poor integration. For instance, it is nearly impossible to operate a WM smartphone to full capacity with one hand. You need both, which is impractical when you need one of your hands to carry something.
I would not call 2.8" screen a con. It is standard for wmobile smartphones, though it severly limits the functionality of the device.