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.

Specifications

The phone originally was released in an unlocked GSM 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, CDMA model with 800/1900MHz bands, with EV-DO Rev.A data. Unlocked GSM model also available

• Built-in GPS with both Assisted and Standalone modes

• Qualcomm Dual-Core MSM7501A at 528MHz processor (400MHz Qualcomm on GSM networks)

• 300 MB user-available non-volatile storage (105 MB on GSM networks)

• 128 MB DDR RAM (approximately 65MB user-available on GSM, 45MB user-available on CDMA)

• Windows Mobile 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 32GB

• Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 EDR with stereo support

• 2-megapixel digital camera

• Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi

• 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 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 ringer 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.

Carriers

GSM: Vodafone (UK), Telstra (Australia)

Vodafone (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.

CDMA: Bell Mobility & Telus (Canada), Alltel, Sprint Nextel (US)

Bell Mobility & 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.

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