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Palm Treo 500v smartphone on
M1 network
ConvergenceAsia staff
12/10/2007
Palm and MobileOne (M1)
have announced the new Palm Treo 500v smartphone on the MobileOne network in
Singapore. The new smartphone combines multiple forms of communication and
multimedia capabilities with high-speed 3G/UMTS mobile Internet
capabilities, allowing users to access popular websites, such as Facebook,
Windows Mobile Live Spaces and eBay, whilst on the move.
The Treo 500v, with Vodafone user interface on Windows Mobile 6 Standard
edition - a first in Asia - has a full keyboard, large screen, audio- and
video-streaming capabilities, comprehensive multimessaging functionality
(Instant Messaging, SMS and email), phone and
personal-information-management software in a new design.
The Treo 500v’s sleek design and social-centric functionality, combined with
M1’s high-speed 3G/UMTS network, deliver a compelling solution to a new
generation of customers that enhances their mobile experience, said P.
Subramaniam, director of Enterprise and Alliances, M1. “The Treo 500v on the
M1 network will appeal to a growing number of customers who are using their
mobile devices to keep them in touch on the go, and helps balance work and
leisure.”
With the Treo 500v smartphone, customers also can manage documents using
mobile versions of familiar Microsoft applications, such as Outlook, Word,
Excel and PowerPoint. In addition, users can use the Treo 500v as a modem
for a laptop, so that they can stay connected anywhere within wireless
coverage.
The Palm Treo 500v smartphone is available now from M1 shops and selected M1
dealers for S$498 on a two-year plan, inclusive of GST.
For a limited period, customers also will receive 6 months of free
subscription to M1’s 3G SunSurf 10 Plan/VAS (Value Added Service) which is
bundled with 5MB of free local data monthly and valued at S$10.70 per month.
The Treo 500v also will be available from major retail outlets in Singapore.
More information about the Palm Treo 500v smartphone can be found at
www.palm.com/sg. |
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