BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhuanet) -- Palm Inc. on Monday introduced its first major new model since last year. The new Treo 800w model has WiFi and GPS capabilities.
Sprint Nextel Corp. is the first carrier to sell the Treo 800w. The phone can take advantage of Sprint's mobile broadband network with a so-called EV-DO Rev. A chip, for faster uploads.
The Treo 800w runs the latest version of Microsoft Corp. Windows Mobile software and has a sharper screen resolution than previous Treos with that operating system.
It's also the first Treo that can connect to Wi-Fi hotspots, a common feature on competing smart phones for the corporate market. The Global Positioning System chip, a first for Treos, is also becoming standard.
The Treo 800w costs 250 U.S. dollars after discounts and rebates with a two-year contract. It requires a Sprint service plan for at least 70 dollars a month, plus taxes and fees.
The Treo 800w launch comes three days after Apple Inc.introduced a new version of its iPhone. Apple has surpassed Palm and become No. 2 in the U.S. smart phone market, though both are well behind BlackBerry phones from Research In Motion Ltd.
(Agencies)
