The Treo™ Pro smartphone by Palm Announced
After several pictures leaked to the Web, Palm finally announces the latest Treo running Windows Mobile 6.1. While it is well known and still be a business focused smartphone device, the emphasis will be more on the entertainment valued proposition to target iPhone potential users. The message that Palm conveys is “WORK. LIFE. PERFECTLY BALANCED.”
An intriguing remark: The company shows YouTube viewing with Windows Mobile Player.
Another newsworthy note is in the US, Palm pro will be sold as unlocked – bon-subsidy GSM smartphone priced at $549.
In other countries UK, Autralia, users can get contracts with Vodafone, O2 and Telstra.
Treo Pro will be available in September in Europe(2) through Vodafone (from free to €399 with contract) and O2 (pricing is available from O2 direct sales and online business stores), and in Australia through Telstra (from free with contract). It will be available in the United States in the fall through the Palm online store (http://www.palm.com/store) as well as select Internet, retail and enterprise resellers for a suggested retail price of $549. The U.S. version is unlocked and unsubsidized, giving end users the flexibility to simply insert their existing active SIM card and immediately start using their Treo Pro without a new contract.
Specs
Platform
Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional Edition
Processor
Qualcomm® MSM7201 400MHz
Display
320×320 transflective color TFT flush touchscreen
Radio
HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM radio
Tri-band UMTS – 850MHz, 1900MHz, 2100MHz
Quad-band GSM – 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g with WPA, WPA2, and 801.1x authentication
GPS
Built-in GPS
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology
Version: 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate
Memory
256MB (100MB user available), 128MB RAM
Camera
2.0 megapixels with up to 8x digital zoom and video capture
Battery
Removable, rechargeable 1500mAh lithium-ion; Up to 5.0 hours talk time and up to 250 hours standby
Expansion
microSDHC cards (up to 32GB supported)1
Connector
MicroUSB™ 2.0 for synchronization and charging
Audio
3.5mm stereo headset jack
Dimensions
Length: 4.49", Width: 2.36", Depth: 0.53", Weight: 4.69 oz
Color
Obsidian
System Requirements
Windows® XP, Windows Vista™
Software on device
ActiveSync®; Adobe Reader LE; Bluetooth®; Bubble Breaker; Calculator; Calendar; Communications Manager; Contacts; File Explorer; Get WorldMate; GoogleMaps; Internet Explorer® Mobile; Messaging; Microsoft® Office Mobile including Excel® Mobile, OneNote Mobile, PowerPoint® Mobile, and Word Mobile; My Treo; Notes; Pics & Videos; QuickGPS; Quick Tour; SIM Manager; Solitaire; Sprite Backup; Streaming Media; Tasks; Telenav; Voice Command; Windows Live™; Windows Live™ Messenger; Windows Media® Player Mobile
Courtesy of SlashGear
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