HTC to Slide out a Touch revamp?

Looks like HTC's been listening to all those Apple fans who wish the iPhone had a keypad. It's rumoured to be about to release a version of its iPhone-rivalling Touch, with proper slide-down keys.

Looking like a regular Touch (pictured) but in slider form, it gets an N95-sized, 2.6in touchscreen and looks to have similar overall dimensions to the Nokia smartphone.

Windows Mobile 6.0 is on-board and we wait to see whether the TouchFLO interface has been better plumbed-in than the veneer-like integration of the original.

HSDPA and Wi-Fi are also reportedly both inside, along with a microSD slot and a modest 2MP camera.

It's expected to be revealed Monday. Within touching distance, you might say.

Essentials
HTC Touch Slide
Price: £TBA
On sale: TBA
Contact: HTC

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