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Palm Treo 500v review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 61.5x16.5x110 mm
Weight: 120 g
Built-in devices: camera
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.0
Software included: Alarm Clock, Bluetooth, Bubble Breaker, Calculator, Camera, eBay, File Explorer, Google Maps, Internet Connect Sharing, Internet Explorer® Mobile, Messaging, Microsoft Notes, Microsoft Office (including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), Phone, Picture and Video, Solitaire, Task Manager, Vodafone live!, Windows Media Player Mobile
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Networks
2G: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G: GPRS
3G: 3G
Memory
Memory expansion: MicroSD
On-board memory: 256 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Native resolution: 320x240 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Messaging & data
Messaging services supported: SMS, MMS
Internet browser: Yes
Email client: Yes
Email protocols supported: POP3, SMTP, IMAP4
Java: Yes
Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections: mini-USB
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Expansion slot: microSD
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Talk time: 4.5 h
Standby time: 240 h
Miscellaneous
Accessories: European power adapters, USB cable, stereo headset, quick-start guide, printed manual, application CD
Phone
Ringtones: real music
Vibrating alert: Yes
Built-in phonebook: yes
Calendar: Yes
Alarm clock: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Voice dialling: Yes
Voice recording: Yes
Camera
Camera resolution: 2 megapixels
Zoom: 2.5 x
Flash: No
Video recording: Yes
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Overview

Palm Treo 500v

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

The Treo 500v reworks the Windows Mobile user interface to generally good effect, but the absence of HSDPA, Wi-Fi and a front-facing camera may prove to be serious shortcomings. Overall though, it's a creditable addition both to the Windows Mobile ecosystem and to Palm’s stable.

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