HTC Opal looks to be the real thing.

This is the first live shot of the upcoming HTC Opal – the phone we all hoped was killed on the drawing board. Carrying specs that are basically identical to the HTC Touch, the Opal is basically the exact opposite of the other leaked HTC handset making the rounds right now, the HTC Touch HD. The only real difference seems to be rubber edges around the perimeter, the new d-pad and the high gloss metallic sparkle finish. We should have some more news on this phone soon, so stay tuned.