'Big Surprises In Small Packages!' Well, that's what communication gadget companies are emphasising upon while coming up with their latest offerings.

Nowadays, there are many people who need to travel frequently on business tours. 'Communication' and 'connectivity' are perhaps the life and soul for such people. Demand is increasing day by day for communication gadgets that not only rank high on communication and connectivity but also are easy to carry along.

For a long time, laptops had been favourite among the business people as a tool to exchange information with customers and colleagues. However, the bulkiness of a laptop had always been troublesome. Moreover, won't it be great if there was some gizmo that can be used for information exchange as well as for talking??

Well, your dream can now come true with the latest product from HTC, the HTC X7500 (also known as HTC Athena) communication device. X7500 is an intelligent combination of a UMPC (Ultra-mobile PC), a Smartphone and a laptop...yes, all rolled into one!

HTC X7500 is being pitched as a rival to laptops. However, it is much more than a laptop. This device is perhaps the most feature-packed communicator to date. X7500 is a powerful mobile office device. It has a detachable QWERTY keyboard.

This model runs off Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC. This enables you to view and edit documents, e-mails and messages. There is a good chance that HTC may update HTC X7500 to Windows Mobile 6.0 for Pocket PC soon.

Some of the unique features of HTC X7500 are

• 5” Samsung's VGA touch-sensitive screen display (touch input)...this is the biggest matrix ever used in communicators

• 10 GB built-in hard drive with 'G' sensor; the storage space can be expanded with mini-SD memory cards

• VGA/TV-out feature that enables the user to display the screen contents onto an external display, such as projector or TV

The GPS module in X7500 allows satellite navigation. The business-users who spend much of their time within their cars can make the best use of this device.

So, if you are looking for a 'complete package deal' and 'maximum value for money', this latest communication gizmo from HTC will surely please you.