Palm announced the Palm Treo 750 smartphone in Australia, the first Treo smartphone to take advantage of Telstra's Next G network. The Treo 750 offers the world-class Palm experience on Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 and includes High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) capability.
The Treo 750 combines the hallmark Palm experience of a multifeatured mobile phone with email, messaging, web browsing and organisation software all in a new compact design. The new smartphone is HSDPA ready and 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.
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Treo smartphone on Windows Mobile 5.0 provides mobile workers with a unique productivity and multimedia experience while away from their PCs. Delivering a suite of software enhancements developed by Palm for the Windows Mobile environment, the Treo 750 provides people with fast access to information, ease of use and simplicity on their mobile device. Features include the following:
Today Screen enhancements, which offer the ability to "dial by name" with a few keystrokes on the keyboard, perform a web search directly from the Today Screen and perform one-touch dialling with personalized photo speed dials;
Ability to manage a call directly from the Today Screen and stay on top of voicemail with on-screen, VCR-like icons, such as rewind, delete and fast-forward controls for easy navigation;
Ability to ignore a call and quickly compose a text message, such as "In a meeting" or "Can't talk"; and Dedicated messaging application for SMS/MMS that is organized in a "chat thread" so users can reference prior messages and use emoticons for a personal touch.
"We're excited to work with Palm and Telstra to launch a new Windows Mobile-based Treo smartphone in Australia. The Windows Mobile platform is seeing significant adoption among business users, and the Treo smartphone provides another attractive proposition for organisations considering mobile deployments," said Grace Kerrison, director Mobile and Embedded Devices, Microsoft Australia. "The Treo 750 builds on the power and flexibility of Microsoft Windows Mobile, Palm's unique design and user experience, and service through Australia's leading mobile operator, to deliver a winning solution that connects professionals to their business-critical information while on the go."
Treo 750
Important Features
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All-in-one phone with email, organiser, and web browser
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 with Palm enhancements
- Mobile access to multiple business and personal email accounts1
- SMS/MMS with chat view and dedicated inbox
- 1.3 megapixel camera
- Intuitive 5-way navigation for single-handed control
- Integrated, backlit QWERTY keyboard
- One-touch access to your most frequently used applications
- 60MB of dedicated user storage
For a full list of specification and features follow the link: Treo 750.
Treo 750
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