It has a 2.8-inch screen; 3.2 megapixel camera that can make video calls and 4 gigs of internal storage.

Microsoft's got to be happy about the interface showcasing the capabilities of Windows Mobile 6.1.

But speed may be where the Touch Diamond really shines. The HSDPA device can download at up to 7.2 Mbps, which is faster than most residential broadband subscriptions in the U.S.

The Touch Diamond goes on sale in Europe in June, then Asia and the Middle East and finally the Americas in the second half of the year.

I wonder if this is one of the devices that T-Mobile referred to Monday, when it said faster devices would be available later this year to start really taking advantage of its new 3G network.

Here are the stats from HTC's announcement:

-- Connectivity: WCDMA / HSPA: 900/2100MHz. HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA
-- Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
-- Display: 2.8-inch VGA touch screen
-- Camera: 3.2 megapixels, with video calling
-- Internal memory: 4 GB internal storage, 256 MB flash, 192 MB RAM,
-- Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
-- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
-- GPS: GPS/AGPS
-- Interface: HTC ExtUSB (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed)
-- Battery: 900 mAh
-- Talk time: GSM: up to 4 hours
-- Standby time: GSM: up to 300 hours/100 hours with push e-mail
-- Chipset: Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528MHz