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Handspring Treo 180 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	69x18x110 mm
Weight:	147 g
Built-in devices:	keyboard, phone

OS & software
Operating system:	Palm OS 3.5.x
Software included:	PhoneBook, Instant Lookup Date Book Plus, SMS Messages, Blazer, To Do List, Memo Pad, Advanced Calculator, City Time, Blazer, Pocket Mirror, Expense, Wireless setup/installer, One-Touch Mail
Synchronisation software:	HotSync Manager
Desktop software:	Palm Desktop
Host PC system requirements:	Windows 95, NT 4.0 (serial cable); 98, ME, 2000, XP (USB cable); Mac OS 7.5.3 or later (serial cable); Mac OS 8.5 or later (USB cable)

Processor
Processor:	Motorola Dragonball VZ
Clock speed:	33 MHz

Display
Display type:	passive-matrix LCD
Display size:	3.3 in
Native resolution:	160x160 pixels
Colour depth:	4 bits

Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle:	No
Wired connections:	serial
Wireless PAN:	infrared
Wireless WAN:	GSM 900, GSM 1800

Memory
Installed RAM:	16 MB

Power
Battery type:	Li-ion
Number of batteries:	1
Claimed battery life:	3 h

Input devices
Touchscreen:	Yes
Stylus:	Yes
Navigation button/wheel:	Yes
Keyboard:	Yes

Audio
Audio input:	microphone
Audio output:	speaker, headphone jack

Overview

Handspring Treo 180

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Editors rating: 7.2

Verdict

Handspring's Palm OS-based Treo 180, which will be available in February, is a combined mono-screen handheld and mobile phone that delivers the key benefits of both devices.

Typical price

£ 299

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