Palm Treo 755p
(Credit: Verizon Wireless)Sure, it's been available through Sprint for about eight months now, but hey, if you still want it, Verizon Wireless customers can now finally get their hands on the Palm Treo 755p. It replaces Verizon's aging Palm Treo 700p and aside from a new teal green color, there isn't much difference between the physical characteristics and core features of the Sprint version and the Verizon model. The Palm-based smartphone offers built-in support for Microsoft Direct Push Technology and Exchange ActiveSync; EV-DO; and Bluetooth 1.2. The Treo 755p is currently available online for $299.99 with a two-year contract and after rebates and discounts; in-store availability starts on January 7.
Palm Treo 755p
(Credit: Engadget Mobile)Compared to the other cell phone carriers, Verizon Wireless has been a bit of a Johnny-come-lately as far as updating its smart phone lineup. Sure, it got the RIM BlackBerry 8830 not too long ago, but we're still waiting for the upgrades to the Verizon Wireless XV6700 and Palm Treo 700p, both of which are more than a year old. Not ancient by any means, but take into account that Sprint has already released updated versions of their equivalents: the Sprint Mogul and Treo 755p.
Well, don't cry, dear Verizon customer, there seems to be hope in sight. First, there was news of the Samsung SCH-i760, and now Engadget Mobile has some snapshots of a Verizon-branded Palm Treo 755p. I know, nothing too earth-shattering, but at least you get the trimmer (and I use that term loosely) size. Err, that's something, right? There's no official confirmation from Palm or Verizon, and no details of release date or pricing, but you'll know when we do.
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(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks)We can finally put all the rumors to rest--the Palm Treo 755p is real, and it's officially arrived on Sprint's doorstep, looking all dapper in burgundy or midnight blue, might we add. The 755p will be available starting May 14 and replaces the older Treo 700p. The Palm-based smart phone not only sports a more compact form factor similar to that of its GSM cousin, the Treo 680, but it also brings a collection of small but notable enhancements--instant messaging and Google Maps for Mobile, just to name two. But are the extras enough to warrant the expensive $280 price tag? Read our full review to find out, and click on the image to the left to view our photo gallery.
Is Sprint getting ready to slap its logo on this puppy?
(Credit: Palm)So, there I was, on the phone with a Sprint rep, chatting about my cell phone bill and the possibility of signing a new, two-year contract, when something funny happened: I got to hear about a couple of rumored new phones that hadn't been officially announced. The rep suggested I apply my $150 signing bonus to the new Treo 750, which was, "just days away."
I have the Sprint PPC 6700, an HTC device, and have been eagerly anticipating its successor, which is supposed to be slimmer and offer better battery life. So, I asked, "Any idea when the new model of my phone is coming?" A few keystrokes on his computer later, I heard, "Yep, here it is. The PPC 6800. May 1." Psych.
Rumor has it that this is what the Sprint PPC 6800 will look like.
(Credit: AOL's Engadget Mobile)Rumors of a Sprint version of the Treo 750 have been making the rounds on the blogs for a while, including here at Crave, with a report from Bonnie Cha on a blurry photo that had been circulating of a Treo, referred to as the 755p, with the Palm operating system. In my conversation with the Sprint rep, he referred to the device as the Treo 750, not the 755p, which probably means this is a Sprint version of the Cingular Treo 750, which runs Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC Phone Edition. However, additional rumors indicate that this model may come with Windows Mobile 6 installed. It would also be natural to presume it would support Sprint's high-speed EV-DO data network.
The long and short of it is that if you're a Sprint subscriber, it looks like a good time to collect your $150 hardware subsidy (plus $50 off your monthly bill) and get roped into a new two-year agreement. The Sprint rep said several new models would be available in the near future, so stay tuned, looks like May and June will be big months for Sprint phones.
Is this the Palm Treo 755p for Sprint?
(Credit: Engadget Mobile)About a month ago, we told you of some rumors about the Palm Treo 755p headed for Sprint. Neither Palm nor Sprint unveiled such a device at CTIA 2007, but if we're to believe the latest pictures that have surfaced on the Web, the Treo 755p is alive and kicking. Engadget Mobile has posted several images of the supposed Treo 755p, sporting the same slim and external-antenna-free body style as the Palm Treo 680 and the Treo 750. Also like the latter, the Treo 755p appears to have a dark-blue casing, though Palm Infocenter claims Sprint will offer a burgundy version as well. Some believe that image to be suspect, but Palm did release a crimson Treo 680, so it's not out of the question.
As far as features, details are pretty sparse, but we don't think it will flaunt any dazzling new capabilities. Word is the 755p will have a 1.3-megapixel camera and EV-DO support, and there is also talk of a new instant-messaging app. The Treo 755p is expected to drop sometime in June, so we'll just have to wait and see.
What's going on at Palm?
(Credit: Palm )Now, we're not ones to gossip (OK, yes we are) but there are a ton of rumors floating around the Internet about the future of Palm. Frankly, the stories have been so fast and furious over the past several days, it's all a bit dizzying. Kind of like whether Britney is in or out of rehab, but I digress. Getting back to the topic at hand, here's what we've heard so far, and remember these are just rumors at this point.
Is Palm for sale?: Speculation has started to grow that Palm is looking for potential buyers as there are reports that the company has enlisted the help of Morgan Stanley to advise the company on its options. Furthermore, Unstrung says Nokia is a front-runner for acquiring the company, while Motorola's name has also come up. I've got to admit, I feel kind of bad for Palm. I mean, just a couple of years ago, it was sitting on top of the smart phone world with its Treo devices and now, it's looking like an aged, also-ran among the sleek smart phones coming out of HTC, Samsung, Motorola, and Nokia. Of course, Palm has to own up to its faults. The company hasn't produced any cutting-edge products to compete with the likes of a Samsung BlackJack or a Cingular 8525--and no, integrating the antenna into the Treo doesn't count. How many times have we asked for integrated Wi-Fi in a Treo and never got it? Yes, the Treo was innovative at the time and sure, the Palm operating system continues to offer ease of use, but that's just not enough anymore. If Palm's going to make it, they're going to have to step up to the plate with something new and exciting. Speaking of which...
Palm's mystery product to debut in May?: The fact that Palm is working on a third product category is no secret, but everything else is pretty much a mystery. Perhaps we'll find out in May, though. In an interview with Palm Addicts, Palm co-founder Jeff Hawkins said, "We're going to be announcing something...but I won't tell you what it is...we will be launching this year, not in the distant future. I'll give you a much bigger hint: I'm going to be speaking at Walt Mossberg's D Conference in May. It's a high-end industry conference. Anyway, I'm going to be giving a talk there, and that would be something for the Palm fans to keep a close watch on." Ohhh rrrreeallly? Could it be the next item on the list?
Palm prepping an ultrathin WiMAX smart phone?: So as Engadget Mobile states from the get-go, this is a purely unsubstantiated story, but heck, it's a fun one. According to an anonymous tipster, Palm is working on an ultrathin smart phone that will work on Sprint's WiMax network when it's rolled out later this year. October-ish? Not much else is known with regard to specs, and again this could all be fluff but if you want something a little more concrete...
Sprint to get Treo 755p: There are several leaks--from Sprint, Good Technology, and otherwise--that suggest Sprint will get a device called the Treo 755p in mid-May. It's supposed to be the upgrade to the Treo 700p and will feature the Garnet operating system, EV-DO support, a slimmer form, and an integrated antenna like the Treo 680 has. Yawn.
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