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Panasonic X700

Panasonic X700I think this might just be my next phone. I LOVE Series 60 and this is the first clamshell Series 60 phone. Ever since purchasing my Nokia 3650, I have been wondering about my need for a Palm OS device. Maybe my NX60 will be my last PDA. I don't really use it much anymore. I have all my contacts and calendar synced to my phone, and it actually does an even better job than my Palm. The new Cobalt OS will have better support for syncing more fields with MS Outlook, but Series 60 already does.
There isn't a whole lot of info out yet on the X700, but it does look nice and Jørgen Sundgot gave the physical characteristics such as the keypad and navigation keys a good review. That kind of stuff is important, especially since I already know the software inside is good. Sundgot is pretty accurate in reviews in my opinion so I would trust this device will be pretty nice. I am curious about the RAM though. Series 60 doesn't really have any high requirements, but a nice supply of RAM is good for multi-tasking. Opera really eats it up too when surfing the web. That's yet another reason I question the need for a Palm device. I would like the large screen to surf websites, and NetFront is a nice browser. But, Opera for Series 60 (for any device actually), just kicks the ass of NetFront. It's a full desktop browser with compliance to every standard, desktop and mobile.
Anyways, Series 60 is about the only way I will go with any future phone, the software library is already large and growing fast. Everything about the system is nice. I would also like a clamshell phone. I hate the screen getting scratched up, and the keylock is starting to drive me wacky.
Also, there is some more info, and a hi-res pic here.