Available Date: End October 2008
Launch Price: RM2,199
Fresh Gear rating: 8/10
Specifications:
- 400MHz Qualcomm MSM7201
- 114 x 60 x 13.5mm (133g with battery)
- ROM: 256MB RAM:128MB (MicroSD Slot)
- 320×320 pixel; 65k-color; transflective back-lit touchscreen
- Quad-band, WiFi, Bluetooth and A-GPS.
Un-boxing the Palm Treo Pro
The Palm Treo Pro comes with a rather interesting retail packing. First of all, the retail box is small and with a “cut” at an angle at the bottom making it slanted while standing. This also makes it stand out from other display in the shop.
Open up the cover reveals the Palm Treo Pro (very much like Apple iPhone packaging). Inside the box shows the accessories neatly packed (divided by recycled cardboard).
Inside the box comprises the following accessories.
- Wired headset
- USB AC with 3 different adapters
- Sync Cable
- 2GB Memory card
- 1500 mAh Battery
- Manuals
There is no CD, pouch or extra stylus inside the packaging.
Package Content
USB AC Adapter
Treo Pro Battery
First Impression
When we first saw the Palm Treo Pro, we were very impressed with the design. It is currently the thinnest Palm Treo series with so much features built-in. The design of the phone is modern with curve at the right places. Glossy Obsidian black gives it a classy feel but it is very prone to finger print and scratches.
Palm Treo Pro
Back Cover
Screen comes flat without edge is a great design as it minimizes dust built-up. Just like previous Treo series, there are many useful buttons on the PDA. E.g. 5 Way Navigator button, Windows button, OK button, Calendar & Email/SMS button, Call and Hang-up button.
Treo Pro Keyboard
On the top of the phones is the ON/OFF button, Silent/Mute Slider button.
ON/OFF and Mute Button
Not many PDA nowadays comes with IR (Infra Red) transmission. Located on the right side is the Wireless button with the IR port.
IR Port and Wireless Button
On the left side sits the UP/Down button and Camera button. You can also change the button mapping.
Up/Down and Camera Button
At the bottom is the headphone jack and also the sync cable jack. Do note the sync cable on the Treo Pro is different from other Palm Treo series.
Audio Jack and Sync Cable connector
Inside Palm Treo Pro
Using the Palm Treo Pro
Some of the key difference Palm did to this PDA is the main screen google search button, screen saver with time/miss call notification and also the auto key lock function.
Palm Treo Pro main screen
Since this device is manufactured by HTC, Palm have also license some useful software/utilities and included them into the Palm Treo Pro.
- HTC Task Manager
- HTC Communication Manager
- HTC Camera Software
HTC Communication Manager
Since Palm Treo Pro does not comes with CD, it comes pre-loaded with the required Windows Active Sync desktop software in the device itself. The first time you connect it to your computer it will run and install automatically.
Size Comparison
Palm Treo Pro & HTC Touch Pro
Palm Treo Pro & HTC Touch Pro
Palm Treo Pro & HTC Touch Pro
Palm Treo Pro & HTC Touch Pro
Camera Shots
Picture taken using Palm Treo Pro
Picture taken using Palm Treo Pro
Picture taken using Palm Treo Pro
Conclusion
Pros
- Nice modern and sleek design
- High capacity battery
- Palm customized software (E.g. quick search, screen saver and auto key-lock
- QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- Pricey compared to Samsung i780
- Some software might not run properly on a 320X320 screen
- No 3G video call camera
- No VGA Screen
- Finger print magnet, constant wiping needed.
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