Palm Treo Pro
Encyclopedia
The Palm Treo Pro is a combination PDA/cell phone offered in both GSM and CDMA. It is Palm's fourth Windows Mobile
Treo. It replaced the short-lived Sprint Treo 800w.
format. The updated release of the phone for CDMA networks featured new hardware specifications including a more powerful processor, more storage, and less user-available RAM.
The touchscreen is flush with the surface of the phone, a first in the Palm line of products. The full QWERTY
keyboard is in the same style as that of the Palm Centro
, with a textured, rubberized feel. It is roughly 10% wider than the Centro's keyboard.
The familiar sounds on/off switch is located, as expected, on the top of the device. It switches the phone from having sounds on to a vibrate only mode instantly.
(UK) was the first carrier to officially use the Treo Pro. Also: Telstra
(Australia) & Telecom NZ (from May 2009) although the phone is available unlocked as well. M1 (Singapore) began selling the Treo Pro in 2010.
& Telus
in Canada, and Alltel
and Sprint Nextel
in the US, picked up the Treo Pro in March 2009. The device could also be purchased at list price (about $450) and used on Verizon's network in the US.
Windows Mobile
Windows Mobile is a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft that was used in smartphones and Pocket PCs, but by 2011 was rarely supplied on new phones. The last version is "Windows Mobile 6.5.5"; it is superseded by Windows Phone, which does not run Windows Mobile software.Windows Mobile is...
Treo. It replaced the short-lived Sprint Treo 800w.
Specifications
The phone originally was released in an unlocked GSMSIM lock
A SIM lock, simlock, network lock or subsidy lock is a capability built into GSM phones by mobile phone manufacturers. Network providers use this capability to restrict the use of these phones to specific countries and network providers...
format. The updated release of the phone for CDMA networks featured new hardware specifications including a more powerful processor, more storage, and less user-available RAM.
- Mobile phone, CDMACode division multiple accessCode division multiple access is a channel access method used by various radio communication technologies. It should not be confused with the mobile phone standards called cdmaOne, CDMA2000 and WCDMA , which are often referred to as simply CDMA, and use CDMA as an underlying channel access...
model with 800/1900-MHz bands, with EV-DO Rev.A data. Unlocked GSM model also available - Built-in GPS with both AssistedAssisted GPSAssisted GPS, generally abbreviated as A-GPS or aGPS, is a system which can, under certain conditions, improve the startup performance, or time-to-first-fix of a GPS satellite-based positioning system. It is used extensively with GPS-capable cellular phones as its development was accelerated by...
and Standalone modes - Qualcomm Dual-Core MSM7501A at 528MHz processor (400 MHz Qualcomm on GSM networks)
- 300 MB user-available non-volatile storage (105 MB on GSM networks)
- 128 MB DDR RAM (approximately 65 MB user-available on GSM, 45 MB user-available on CDMA)
- Windows MobileWindows MobileWindows Mobile is a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft that was used in smartphones and Pocket PCs, but by 2011 was rarely supplied on new phones. The last version is "Windows Mobile 6.5.5"; it is superseded by Windows Phone, which does not run Windows Mobile software.Windows Mobile is...
6.1 Professional - 2.36 in (W) x 4.49 in (L) x 0.53 in (D)
- 4.69 ounces
- 320x320 TFT flush touchscreen display
- Supports MicroSD and MicroSDHC cards up to 32 GB
- Built-In BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
2.0 EDR with stereo support - 2 Megapixel digital camera
- Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
- 1500mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery.
- Infrared port
- Current CDMA Firmware: Version 1.04
Features
The Treo Pro supports A2DP, which allows the user to stream music to a supported device wirelessly over Bluetooth. In addition the device comes with a 3.5mm standard headphone jack. The GSM version of the phone comes packed with a stereo-headset, while the CDMA phone does not. The battery is removable.The touchscreen is flush with the surface of the phone, a first in the Palm line of products. The full QWERTY
QWERTY
QWERTY is the most common modern-day keyboard layout. The name comes from the first six letters appearing in the topleft letter row of the keyboard, read left to right: Q-W-E-R-T-Y. The QWERTY design is based on a layout created for the Sholes and Glidden typewriter and sold to Remington in the...
keyboard is in the same style as that of the Palm Centro
Palm Centro
The Palm Centro smartphone has been marketed by Palm, Inc. since its release on October 14, 2007 — offering the functionality of the larger Treo 755p in a smaller size....
, with a textured, rubberized feel. It is roughly 10% wider than the Centro's keyboard.
The familiar sounds on/off switch is located, as expected, on the top of the device. It switches the phone from having sounds on to a vibrate only mode instantly.
GSM: Vodafone (UK), Telstra (Australia)
VodafoneVodafone
Vodafone Group Plc is a global telecommunications company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest mobile telecommunications company measured by revenues and the world's second-largest measured by subscribers , with around 341 million proportionate subscribers as of...
(UK) was the first carrier to officially use the Treo Pro. Also: Telstra
Telstra
Telstra Corporation Limited is an Australian telecommunications and media company, building and operating telecommunications networks and marketing voice, mobile, internet access and pay television products and services....
(Australia) & Telecom NZ (from May 2009) although the phone is available unlocked as well. M1 (Singapore) began selling the Treo Pro in 2010.
CDMA: Bell Mobility & Telus (Canada), Alltel, Sprint Nextel (US)
Bell MobilityBell Mobility
Bell Mobility is a CDMA and HSPA+ based wireless network and the division of Bell Canada which sells wireless services in Canada...
& Telus
TELUS
Telus is a national telecommunications company in Canada that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, video, and satellite television. The company is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, part of Greater Vancouver...
in Canada, and Alltel
Alltel
Alltel Corporation is a wireless service provider, primarily based in the United States. Before an acquisition by Verizon Wireless, it served 34 states. After the merger, Alltel continues to serve six states, mostly in rural areas...
and Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel Corporation is an American telecommunications company based in Overland Park, Kansas. The company owns and operates Sprint, the third largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, with 53.4 million customers, behind Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility...
in the US, picked up the Treo Pro in March 2009. The device could also be purchased at list price (about $450) and used on Verizon's network in the US.