Palm Treo 500v review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Price:TBA

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... Read Full Review.

Pros

3G connectivity
Slick new user interface for Windows Mobile
Neater design than previous Palm Treo devices

Cons

Modified interface may take some getting used to
No Wi-Fi
No HSDPA
No front facing camera

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D):	61.5x16.5x110 mm
Weight:	120 g
Built-in devices:	camera
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
2G:	GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G:	GPRS
3G:	3G
Memory expansion:	MicroSD
On-board memory:	256 MB
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Camera resolution:	2 megapixels

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