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Just how much is the promise of anywhere, anytime cellphone reception
worth to you? If you answered "one thousand, one hundred and fifty
dollars," well... your time has finally come. After initially
launching through business channels alone for $800, TerreStar's unique
GSM / HSPA Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone for AT&T with satellite
connectivity is now available to consumers from all walks of life, as
long as you've got $1,149.99 lying around. The Genus features
Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, a 2 megapixel camera, and pretty much every
other amenity you'd expect form a WinMo 6.5 smartphone with circa-2008
hardware specs, with the obvious exception that it can be used
anywhere you can see TerreStar's satellite pretty much anywhere in
North America. Of course, we'd be a little hesitant about buying a
four-figure phone that operates on a bankrupt service, but if you need
coverage in the boondocks, your options are pretty limited. Follow the
break for TerreStar's demo video and full press release.
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