This is a first look at the much expected Helio Heat phone, which was initially supposed to have been a larger more robust type of device, yet now we see that this phone is neat and elegant with a touch of style and class.

This phone is sleek, shiny and slim, it comes it just two colors, black or gold and both are sumptuous in depth of color and glossy feel. As well as the normal standard buttons, there are dedicated music controls. There is a bit of disappointing news, the fact with all this gloss and expensive looking styling they only put a 1.3 mega pixel camera in the device, whereas most phones are equipped with cameras around the 2.0 mega pixel range.

Of course the main reason for having a Helio phone is not just the style factor, but what you get with it, and as expected the Helio Heat offers access to GPS enabled services such as Buddy Beacon - a friend finding service exclusive to Helio, Google Maps, My Space Mobile, Helio Music - for music downloads, and the usual video on demand.

Features include;

Innovative interface, touch control with electrostatic touch pad.

3G for fast downloading and messaging.

GPS, advanced satellite technology for directional and social eventing.

Bluetooth, for connectivity to wireless accessories.

Memory is only 136 MB, but this is a phone.

Camera, 1.3 mega pixel with flash, video and built in photo studio.

Entertainment, media player, music and video on demand.

Speaker Phone.

Calculator.

Address Book, 1,000 contacts - 5,000 numbers.

Alarm Clock.

Calendar.

Picture Caller ID.

Technical Specifications.

Talk Time, up to three hours.

Standby, up to eight hours.

Dimensions, 3.6” H x 1.8” W x 0.6” D.

Weight, 3.17 ounces.

Band, CDMA 1xEV-DO 800/1900 Mhz.

The Helio “Heat” phone should be available now, and will cost around the $180 US mark.

Product Page [Helio Heat]