First Look: Palm Treo Pro
The Palm Treo Pro is a device that I have been waiting to get my hands on ever since it was leaked a couple of months ago. I have been a fan phones with a front-facing QWERTY keyboard and the Treo line has always been one of my favorites. I used the Treo 600 and 650 when I was on Sprint and loved them both. I was happy to hear that Palm licensed Windows Mobile for future Treos, but by the time they came out, I was already using devices with sliding keyboards like the Cingular 8125. I have used multiple Windows Mobile devices in all different form factors since then, but this will be the first time I have used a Treo since the Tro 650 all those years ago.
Read on for the pictures and more info…
The first thing you notice is the elegant packaging. I really do like how Palm chose to do this even if it is very iPhone-esque. It keeps the materials used for packaging to a minimum. It makes me wonder if AT&T ever does pick the Treo Pro up, will they ruin the box experience with their typical boring orange/blue colors in an oversized box?
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The designers over at Palm decided to make the box so that it sits at an angle facing the front of the box out. I bet this helps the Treo Pro stand out if you ever see it in a glass case at a store.
While the picture of the front and back of the Treo Pro are printed onto the box, the rest of the details are all on a plastic sleeve that helps keep the box together.
When you open the box, you are greeted with the Treo Pro itself.
The Treo Pro comes with headphones, a USB connector that also connects to the AC plug to power it from the wall. The tip on the AC plug is removable and you can purchase international plugs.
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And here are a couple of shots of the Treo Pro just waiting for me to use it. I am very pleased by my initial use of the Treo Pro. I have been using the Samsung Epix since it was released, so it is hard not to compare the two phones. Which one do I prefer? Keep watching for more on the Treo Pro and how it stacks up against the Samsung Epix.
If you have any questions about the device and things you would like to know, just leave a comment and I will try to get it in the review.
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I’ve used the Treo Pro ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/l-mo/3003191948/ ) and wrote a internal review for it. I’m wondering what you think about the glass keys, the size of the function keys, the distance from keys to screen, screen size, keys on the side, lack of profiles, max volume, and overall size.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/l-mo/3003191948/
I will definitely be commenting on the size and use of the keyboard and keys. I am still testing out the volume, so I will try to use it in a louder area to really test out the max volume.
As to the lack of profiles, this is not a Treo Pro issue. Windows Mobile Professional does not have built in profiles. I have often wondered why this was included in Windows Mobile Standard, but not in Professional.
Since the 800W is fairly well known, at least in this venue, a quickie comparision of differences between 800w and Treo Pro might be nice in the review.
CAN NOT wait for the non-recessed (resistant to face-glue collection) screen!
And BTW, has anyone seen any sort of estimated Sprint availability date.
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