14th January - Alltel has announced that it is now shipping its own version of the HTC Touch. According to the company, the features are the same except that it’s adding its own forth panel to the touch-screen “cube” interface.

The Alltel-exclusive panel features quick access to Alltel’s applications, including Voice2TXT, more than 100 mobile games from Magmic, themes from Magmic, Shop Now with Digby, which lets users instantly buy from premier retailers, Handmark Pocket Express, Axcess Shop, Sharpcast Photos, Ringtones from Magmic, and Office Sync.

Product Description: HTC Touch™
A new way to keep in touch.
Stylish, versatile, and smart, the HTC Touch™ opens up a new world of communication, media and social interaction. With an easy-to-use touch screen user interface, TouchFLO™ technology gives you an unprecedented touch panel experience. Smaller than a business card holder, lightweight and smooth, this smartphone is easy to slip into your pocket and go. Optimized for entertainment, you can enjoy your favorite music, photos, videos and games. The HTC Touch™ keeps you connected to friends and family giving you instant access to contacts, text messages, e-mail and the Internet. It's time to discover a new way to keep in touch.
Premier phone features
TouchFLO™ technology
Easy-to-use touch panel experience
Small and light-weight
2 MP camera with picture and video messaging
Windows media player lets you bring your music & videos with you
MicroSD memory card slot
Stereo Bluetooth® capable
Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Tools and Gadgets

Microsoft Mobile Office includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, which includes calendar, notes, tasks and integrated address book.

AxcessSM Features

Text, Video, Picture, Instant Messaging capable

Included Accessories

USB Stereo headset
USB Cable for easy transfers or modem use
Standard carrying case, battery & travel charger
3.5mm/Charger adapter
USB/Charger adapter
Extra Stylus

The Alltel-branded HTC Touch is available immediately for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate for new and existing customers who sign-up for a two-year service agreement and Smartchoice rate plan.