HTC Desire Z - Official Specs, Full Press Release

Yesterday, in a London press event, HTC announced two new Desire variants -- one of which is the handsome HTC Desire Z full QWERTY slide phone;

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As expected, users get HTC Sense UI on HTC Desire Z

Android-2.2-Froyo-run HTC Desire Z dons a unique 'pop hinge' that reveals a QWERTY keyboard for convenient typing. This keyboard supports a variety shortcuts and has two customizable keys for instant access to your favorite apps or functions. HTC Desire Z packs a 5MP camera that also records 720p HD videos and is also the first phone to be powered by the new 800MHz Qualcomm 7230 chip for enhanced performance and greater battery life.

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Can't wait to get my hands on this bad boy! It looks absolutely svelte.

HTC Desire Z is set to land in major Asian and European markets this October before hitting NA later in 2010. The company's yet to announce its suggested retail price but off hand, we can expect Desire Z to be priced like any other flagship phone. TP will update this post as soon as more information on this handset surface.

In the meantime - if you will, together, let's read the official HTC Desire Z press release:
HTC Desire Z Press Release.docx