Comments on: HTC Athena launches in Europe; will it fly in the States?

The HTC Athena is launched in Europe, but Crave wonders if we're ready for it in the U.S.

[seamonkey420]

if its under 1k and unlocked, i'd get one!

i know i would definitely consider this device if it does make it to the usa or is available unlocked. i've had a few chances to use a sony vaio ultra portable laptop from work and must say i love the smaller form factor. i had a MDA but sold it because it was too slow and wasn't quite as good as a surfing device as i had thought..

however the athena looks sweet! size is of no concern for me, i'm looking to replace a laptop for when i go places on the weekends and phone calls would be its secondary function (i prefer email or txting). so HTC bring it on! even better if tmobile usa picks it up (get a better deal by selling my soul for an extra 2 years)

peace

btw, how does one make a call on it? bt headset?

[dsafety]

What about GPS?

The one thing that appears to be missing on this and other similar devices is built-in GPS maping. Add this capability and the product could be a home run.

[clumpkin]

Why is there so little coverage of the OQO?

I keep seeing articles about the next WIZ-BANG gizmo that does the latest and greatest thing and I keep scratching my head thinking "The OQO (http://www.oqo.com) has done that for over two years and this device is news because?". Granted the OQO has a starting price of $1,400 but seeing as it is a full blown PC that masquerades as a UMPC the price is very reasonable. Add to that it has Bluetooth 2.0, WIFI, Sprint or Verizon mobile broadband and you can use it as your "Every Device" device.