Windows Phone Thoughts: HTC Opal: The New Touch?

"Lookie what we have here... The little the phone that never goes away quits. The less than impressive HTC Opal landed in the hands of the FCC this week showing off its 850/1900 GSM support and not so blazing EDGE capabilities. After the HTC Touch HD was canceled for North America, we were hoping to see something a bit more exciting than the underpowered HTC Opal but it looks like we have to take what we can get. We're still not sure who fell asleep at the wheel on this one - are any of you guys looking forward to it?"

HTC's low-end Opal has apparently made it's way through the FCC testing. There is some speculation that the Opal will replace the very similar basic Touch model in HTC's offering lineup. Not exactly the Touch HD many were hoping for, but should fit the bill for an entry-level smartphone. There have been no carrier or cost annoucements yet.