Helio's Mysto: A Samsung U600 with EV-DO

Ok, here you go, the first rendering of Helio's new Mysto -- AKA, the Samsung SPH-A523. Looking every bit as fine as Samsung's U600 Ultra Edition slider (on the right), the Mysto busts EV-DO data, GPS, stereo Bluetooth, and a 3.2 megapixel camera up under that QVGA display while maintaining the U600's 10.9-mm thin profile. Date and price? In time friends, in time.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 25th 2007 9:09AM]

I don't like to say this, but please, can Helio do any better? They're supposed to have SK Telecom behind them, but it sure doesn't seem that way. They only sell Samsung- can't they get SKY, Moto, or LG in their line-up?

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 25th 2007 9:29AM]

Hmm... Does this phone give me a good reason to stay with Helio ... Does it play doom?

No?

Man I can't wait till my contract expires.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 25th 2007 9:55AM]

don't know why the reaction seems negative here, looks like a great looking phone to me. seems like a good fit for their younger target market. if i wasn't a smartphone type of guy, id probably want something thin and sleek like this.

[amorde Posted Oct 25th 2007 9:52AM]

Helio can't help it. They're running on the Sprint network, which limits them to CDMA phones. All the cool phones run on the GSM network, which is more prevalent worldwide. Guess they couldn't get access to AT&T or T-Mobile.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 25th 2007 10:21AM]

Actually, there are phones that are cooler still on CDMA in Korea. Problem is that they're on 800MHz/1700MHz, while Sprint is 1900MHz only. I imagine after Sprint migrates everything to 800MHz (so I've heard) Helio will be able to directly bring in phones from Korea and just add Helio firmware rather than using the American-market phones.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 25th 2007 12:46PM]

I seriously can't wait for this. I was interested in the Heat but wanted a slider with a full HTML browser. With luck, this will be the Fin in slider form. My contract with AT&T is up on Nov. 4, and I hope they get this out by then.

[letstakeawalk Posted Oct 25th 2007 9:20PM]

If you need to port over before your AT&T contract re-ups, Helio has a 30 day "Happiness Guarantee" where you can return your phone for a different one or cancel the plan entirely. This might buy you some time until the Mysto is available.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 25th 2007 2:46PM]

dear helio,

why must u rub in my face all the awesome phones u bring out while im stuck with sprint and the now crappy samsung a900? why?

Sincerely,
Max

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 15th 2007 5:32PM]

ok listen queeer faces. i have had helio for about 7 months now. i have had cingular before and i think helio is on top. i currently have the helio ocean. one of the greatest peices of technology out there. i have used the iphone and i highly reccomend the HELIO OCEAN over the APPLE IPHONE. another thing this service is a lil expensive. your bill will never come lower than $70.00...

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 28th 2007 1:38PM]

Haha, does for me. I work at Fry's and get 50% off the monthly bill. =P

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 5th 2008 3:06PM]

Uncool opening, beaner face.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 5th 2008 5:37PM]

Many of our Helio dealers offer the Helio Mysto for up to 60% off the retail price. Buy your Helio Mysto from a confirmed Authorized Helio Dealer www.AuthorizedMerchants.com

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 6th 2008 1:49AM]

Just visit www.helio.com to see other promotion going on. Heat just like for free.