Along with the new webOS-powered HP TouchPad, HP today unveiled two new webOS smartphones at its ‘Think Beyond’ press event: The HP Pre 3 will be HP’s premier phone, “designed for the speed of business” and the tiny HP Veer (no taller than a credit card).
HP Pre 3 specifications:
- Processor: 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM 8×55
- Operating system: HP webOS
- Connectivity: HSPA+ or EVDO rev.A World Edition
- Other connectivity: GPS/A-GPS, 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Input: Slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard
- Display: 3.58-inch WVGA touchscreen
- Memory: 512MB RAM
- Storage: 8 or 16GB onboard
- Camera: Rear-facing auto-focus 5MP with LED flash and HD 720p video recording / Front-facing VGA
- Battery: 1230mAh
- Connectors: Charger/microUSB, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dimensions: 111 by 64 by 16 millimeters (4.37 by 2.52 by 0.63-inches) / 156 grams (5.5 ounces)
- Other: Mobile hotspot, proximity sensor, light sensor, accelerometer and compass
HP Veer specifications:
- Processor: 800MHz Snapdragon 7230
- Operating system: HP webOS
- Connectivity: Quad-band GSM/EDGE / HSDPA 7.2/HSUPA 5.76
- Other connectivity: GPS/A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- Input: Slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard
- Display: 2.57-inch with 320 by 400 resolution
- Memory: 512MB RAM
- Storage: 8GB
- Camera: 5MP with video capture
- Battery: Non-removable 910mAh
- Connectors:
- Dimensions: 84.0 by 54.5 by 15.1 millimeters (84 by 54.5 by 15.1 millimeters) / 103 grams (3.63 ounces)
- Other: Mobile hotspot
The HP Pre 3 will be available this summer. The HP Veer will be available a bit sooner in early spring. There is no word yet on pricing or carriers.