The Gadget: The Treo Pro is a 3G-equipped, Windows Mobile 6.1-running, touchscreen smartphone that’s just a sliver bigger than the iPhone 3G. Absolutely redesigned, it’s Palm’s best looking phone in years. (Although it runs Windows Mobile. Bleh.)
The Price: $550 (Unlocked, no contract)
The Verdict: In terms of design, performance and non-OS features, this is the ideal hardware Palm has ever made. Though my personal dislike of WinMo has me wishing it ran the PalmOS, the truth is that this is a phone for the corporate crowd, and WinMo 6.1 can do things and reach audiences the PalmOS never could. That it is aimed towards a business crowd also justifies the $550 unlocked price tag. People in the corporate world travel to other countries, and need to switch SIM cards quickly and effortlessly.
The feature that deserves the most mention is the redesign—because it’s beautiful. Not only is the phone comparable in size and weight to the iPhone 3G (just a bit wider and thicker), but it’s visually appealing. The shiny black case, and jewel-style Centro keyboard gives it a look that is appealing and eye-catching without being gaudy. Rounded edges prevent it from feeling too sterile, and the flush screen marks the first time a Palm touchscreen hasn’t been sunken in.
Like the Palm 800w the Treo Pro it has been given many of the same key features. The 320
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