Palm announces the Palm Treo Pro

Palm today introduced Treo(TM) Pro a smartphone for businesses that want to simplify their IT infrastructures and lower costs, and for users who want to stay on top of their professional and personal lives.



Treo Pro, which will be available from Vodafone and O2 in Europe(2) and from Telstra in Australia, also will be available in an unlocked version in the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Palm Experience on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

The Treo Pro smartphone, based on the popular Windows Mobile platform, helps optimize business processes by effortlessly mobilizing users with enhancements to the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform, including:
-- One-touch Wi-Fi button -- Easy, fast Wi-Fi connection experience (802.11b/g).
-- Today screen enhancements -- Web search directly from the Today screen.
-- Ringer switch -- Silences the device immediately.
-- Screen saver -- Lets users know at a glance -- without turning on the device -- what time it is and whether they've missed a call or have a new SMS/MMS message.
-- New voicemail indicator -- The center button flashes to let users know that a voicemail is waiting.
-- Dedicated email and calendar buttons -- Fast one-button access.
-- Microsoft Direct Push Technology -- Direct connection to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 or 2007 gives users up-to-date email, contacts and calendars.
-- Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 -- With the deployment of Mobile Device Manager, the Treo Pro can deliver increased security, easier smartphone management, and access to information on the corporate network. IT professionals can confidently manage large Treo Pro deployments.
-- Thousands of applications available for Windows Mobile -- Businesses can extend mobility beyond email to optimize business processes.
-- World phone -- With high-speed UMTS/HSDPA network capabilities(5), Treo Pro is a sleek world phone that's ideal for companies with an international work force.
-- Integrated GPS -- Users can access maps, turn-by-turn directions and point-of-interest (POI) searches.
-- Support and training -- Palm shortcuts make Treo Pro so easy to use, businesses can spend less on training and support for their users. End-to-end enterprise support means companies can expand the scope of their mobile deployments without putting a strain on internal support personnel.
-- Familiar Windows experience -- Users can browse the web with built-in Internet Explorer Mobile; open, view, and edit Word and Excel compatible files; review PowerPoint presentations and PDF files; and open ZIP files remotely.
-- The Treo Pro smartphone comes with an international power charger, microUSB cable and a stereo headset (3.5mm). Other accessories designed exclusively for Treo Pro (sold separately) include a vehicle power charger, leather side case, travel microUSB cable, cradle, extra battery, TTY audio adapter, and replacement styli.

Pricing and Availability:
Treo Pro will be available in September
-- in Europe through:
Vodafone (from free to EUR 399 with contract)
O2 (pricing is available from O2 direct sales and online business stores)
-- in Australia through:
Telstra (from free with contract).
-- in the United States in the fall through:
the Palm online 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.

Additional Treo Pro availability is scheduled to follow worldwide.

Source: Palm press release