According to reader reports, Palm has just begun shipping its first set of Treo Pro smartphones to pre-order customers in the US. This device is being sold unlocked and directly to U.S. consumers, rather than through a wireless carrier, for $550. It is now in stock at Palm’s web store, and customers who pre-ordered one should soon receive a notice that it has shipped.
The device is is a candybar cell phone with a full QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen display. The Palm Treo Pro noted for featuring Windows Mobile 6.1, GPS support, quadband GSM/EDGE/triband HSDPA, Wi-Fi radio, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 3.5mm headphone jack, microUSB port, and voice control.Customers in the UK have also seen units start to arrive. The Treo Pro is also readily available in many retail outlets in Europe. It is being offered by Vodafone and O2, and European customers can also order a sim-free version direct from Palm.
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