iPhone step aside. Helio's Ocean does what you don't | ZDNet

Helio's Ocean has it all. It can play music and video, get your e-mail and do text messaging (or call Mom). It has Bluetooth stereo headset support. It runs over Sprint's 3G-rated EV-DO network (better for Web access). It supports storage expansion through a microSD slot. And use the video above to check out the physical keyboards (yes that's plural with an "s"). Through an innovative convertible design, it has both a QWERTY keyboard and a numeric keypad. It's batteries are replaceable. Best of all though? It's cost. $295. That's half of what the 8GB iPhone costs (so you can go out an buy lots of extra batteries). There's more (like its built-in GPS features). Here at Digital Experience, Helio spokesperson Courtney Carlisle gave me the lowdown. Check out the video and tell me what you think. For more info, visit: http://blogs.zdnet.com/Berlind/?p=587 FOLLOW US - Subscribe to ZDNet: http://bit.ly/2HzQmyf - Watch more ZDNet videos: http://zd.net/2Hzw9Zy - Follow ZDNet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZDNet - Follow ZDNet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZDNet - Follow ZDNet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ZDNet_CBSi - Follow ZDNet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ZDNet-com