Palm introduces new Treo 750v on European markets together with Vodafone
Palm introduces the new Treo 750v Windows Mobile smartphone for Vodafone customers. The new model offers several new possibilities and gives current Treo 650 users a new step forward.
The amount of devices with build-in QWERTY keyboard increases quite rapidly. Some weeks ago we already mentioned this in a complete story addressing all current keyboard devices such as the HTC S620, Motorola Q and Samsung i320. Now the new Palm Treo 750v is introduced within the European region; a new device and the successor of the old Treo 650.
The device offers all that is needed currently and was missed in a Palm device in the past period. First of all an integrated antenna is placed on the device. Next to that there is the support for Windows Mobile, a step forward in relation to the Palm platform which is end-of-life after the introduction of the new 750v. The operating system on board the Treo has got several Palm add-on applications which will give the current Palm user an easy step from the Treo 650 to the new Treo 750v.
All standard possibilities and options from the Windows Mobile platform are available in the new device. A 240 x 240 pixels 65.536 color TFT touchscreen display is used in the Treo 750v and can be controlled using a finger or a stylus.
3G/UMTS is also available for high speed connectivity, as is a 1.3 Mpixel camera for shooting pictures and videos, build-in Bluetooth stereo audio support (A2DP support), Mini-SD memory card slot and the possibility to open and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files. PowerPoint presentations and PDF files can also be viewed.
We expect that the device will hit the market within several months. Check out NewMobile in the upcoming days for a complete picture and video preview of the new Treo 750v.
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Official press release:
Palm Experience Delivered on Windows Mobile With Push Email, 3G/UMTS Speeds
Palm today announced the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 750v smartphone, the first Treo smartphone to take advantage of Vodafone's 3G/UMTS network. The Treo 750v brings the Palm experience on Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 to Europe for the first time. The new Treo 750v will be available first to Vodafone customers in the following countries: Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and other regions by the end of the calendar year.
"The new Treo 750v smartphone -- made available first in Europe -- on the Vodafone 3G/UMTS network is Palm's latest salvo to reach more customers in more regions with an ever-expanding line of compelling Treo smartphones," said Ed Colligan, president and chief executive officer from Palm. "Expanding the Treo footprint globally is a key focus for Palm, and with collaborative marketing investments in Europe from Palm, Vodafone and Microsoft, we are confident we can captivate mobile professionals and businesses and help them be more productive in the office and on the go."
The Treo 750v combines the hallmark Palm experience of a multifeatured mobile phone with email, messaging, web browsing and organization software all in a new compact design. The new smartphone comes with Microsoft's Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP) for Windows Mobile 5.0, which includes Direct Push Technology and enhanced security features free and out of the box. It is also fully compatible with Vodafone Business Email, giving remote access to enterprise and Internet-based email accounts. These business-ready solutions address the need for a robust push-email solution that can be deployed easily by small businesses to global enterprises.
Unique to the Treo smartphone on Windows Mobile 5.0 is a suite of software enhancements developed by Palm that underscores its brand promise of fast access, ease of use and simplicity. Examples include the following:
"The new Treo 750v smartphone, when combined with our high-speed 3G/UMTS network and push email, makes an invaluable tool for our business customers," said Oliver Mauss, global director of Business Marketing, Vodafone. "Our commitment to help customers increase their productivity and make the most of their business and personal time will be further enhanced by the addition of this new innovative device to our range of business solutions."
"We're excited to team up with Palm and Vodafone to launch a Windows Mobile-based Treo in Europe. We're seeing significant adoption of mobile applications among business users in the region, and the Treo is an attractive proposition for organizations considering mobile deployments," said Nick Barley, business and marketing officer, Microsoft U.K. Limited. "The Treo 750v builds on the power and flexibility of Windows Mobile, Palm's unique design and user experience, and service through one of the world's leading mobile operators to deliver a winning solution that connects professionals to their critical information while on the go."
For more information on the new Palm Treo 750v check out phone page.
