HTC Corporation formally announced the U.S. retail availability of their new HTC Advantage mobile computer. The HTC Advantage is designed to be a notebook replacement device capable of delivering all the capabilities a typical mobile professional will need including access to popular Office applications, and Wireless connectivity – all in a form factor small enough to fit inside a purse or jacket pocket. In many ways, the Advantage will compete directly with the likes of the soon to be released Palm Foleo Mobile Companion.

Features of the Advantage include:

• Microsoft® Windows Mobile 6 Professional Phone operating system
• 3G (HSDPA-ready) and Wi-Fi for global connectivity
• Direct Push to synchronize email, calendar and contacts
• Windows Media Player Mobile for up to 5 hours of video
• Bluetooth® 2.0 for wireless stereo audio
• Built-in GPS
• TV & VGA Out feature to send PowerPoint decks to external TV or projector
• 5″ screen and magnetically attached keyboard
• Up to 8 hours of battery life
• 3 megapixel camera shoots pictures and video
• MiniSD expansion slot

According to Crave, the HTC Advantage is now available at retailers such as Amazon.com and CompUSA. A quick price check shows the Advantage’s MSRP between $849.99 to $899.99. OK.. if people are hesitant at paying $499 for a Palm Foleo.. does anyone actually think the Advantage will sell??

[Check it out via Crave]

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