In our forums, Surur finds some specs and a new photo of the HTC Raphael [from GSM Help Desk]. It's due to be released as the T-Mobile MDA Vario IV in Europe, sometime during “2nd quarter 2008”.
Size:103 x 52 x 18 millimeters
Weight:158 grams
Maximum talk time:300 minutes / Maximum standby time:320 hours
Display resolution: 480 x 640 pixels
Network support: GSM 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
Speed processor: 528 MHz
Internal memory: 256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM mem.
Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, FM Radio
Camera 3.2 megapixel
Since this is Tri-Band GSM, it's not going to be a US Release. We're actually expecting that, like with the original HTC Touch, the Raphael / Touch Pro is going to be making its first appearance stateside in a CDMA flavor on Sprint. Still - it won't be long now!
Thanks, Surur! Update: And POW, it's been announced.

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HTC Raphael New Picture and Specs!
It seems the HTC Raphael will soon by announced by T-Mobile Germany as the MDA Vario IV.

Tiny picture and details here:
http://www.gsmhelpdesk.nl/en/specs.php?id=2522
Release date:2nd quarter 2008
Availability:Soon
Size:103 x 52 x 18 millimeters
Weight:158 grams
Maximum talk time:300 minutes
Maximum standby time:320 hours
Design: Slider
Display
Number of colours: 65.536 colours
Display type: TFT
Display resolution: 480 x 640 pixels
Backlight: White
Network support
Band: Triple-band
Network support: GSM 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
GPRS HSCSD EDGE UMTS HSDPA
Brand processor: Qualcomm
Speed processor: 528 MHz
Internal memory: 256 MB RAM mem.512 MB ROM mem.
Expandable memory:
Expandable memory: Micro SD (Secure Digital) Trans Flash
Synchronization: Active Sync
Bluetooth
RS232
USB
Wifi
WiFi: WiFi b/g
Video out
GPS receiver
Type camera 3.2 megapixel
Max. size photo: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Type camera VGA (0.3 megapixel)
Max. size photo: 640 x 480 pixels
MP3 player:
FM radio: FM Stereo
Not as thin as hoped, but hopefully this means it has a chunky battery and good keyboard. 256 MB RAM tells me this device is set and ready for WM7.
Isn't Q2 2008 nearly finished?
Surur