Helio (News - Alert) has announced the launch of the Mysto device, which the company boasts, can offer a whole new wireless experience.

 

The device is a combination of beauty and function. It is brought out exclusively for the U.S market by Samsung (News - Alert) and is based on the model U600. A large hit in Europe and Korea, Mysto is an ultra-thin slider featuring a large, reflective mirror-like screen, a svelte, sapphire blue body and electrostatic keys that make the device shiver when pressed.

 

Featuring some of the desired services like GPS-enabled Google (News - Alert) Maps, Buddy Beacon, the Ultimate Inbox, H.O.T. with RSS, MySpace Mobile, music, videos and so on, the mobile is sure to create great demand.

 

Mysto also supports TellMe, a GPS-based search application with voice recognition and Garmin Mobile, with turn-by-turn voice navigation. Additionaly it supports WHERE which has customized location-based widgets. TellMe is available on Mysto for $2.99 per month. WHERE is absolutely free of charge.

 

Other features include, 2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, night mode and built-in Photo Studio for high quality photos and video, a large mirror-like 2.2 inch QVGA display, 100MB of available internal memory expandable via microSD to 4GB, an HTML browser, stereo Bluetooth and support for an array of audio and video formats including MP3 and AAC audio, and MPEG-4 and H.264 video.

 

Combined with nationwide 3G access and Helio's acclaimed user interface and suite of communications services, Mysto is an ultimate mix of good looks and intelligence.

 

Sky Dayton, CEO of Helio commented, "Mysto is a startling combination of beauty and brains. We packed our best communications services and some amazing new GPS features into one of the thinnest sliders available. Mysto feels like a finely tuned machine in your hand."

 

Mysto is available now for $149.