Palm OS Based Treo with Built-in Direct Push Technology for E-mail and
Integrated Google Maps for Mobile at Broadband-like Speeds
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ --
Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and
data network, and Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) today announced the immediate
availability of the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 755p smartphone in exclusive deep
blue- green. Beginning today, customers may purchase the Treo 755p online
at http://www.verizonwireless.com, by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN or by contacting
their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative. The device will be in
Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Jan. 7.
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Compared to its Treo 700p predecessor, the Treo 755p has a sleeker
design with an internal antenna and a soft-touch feel. Featuring a large,
high-resolution, color touch-screen for quick stylus access to
applications, the Treo 755p offers a full QWERTY keyboard for easy e-mail
creation, Web browsing and text messaging. It also includes features such
as a 1.3 megapixel camera and built-in support for Microsoft(R) Word(R),
Excel(R), and PowerPoint(R) documents and PDF documents. Customers can view
and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files, and view PowerPoint and Adobe PDF
files. Running the Palm OS(R), the new Palm Treo 755p from Verizon Wireless
gives mobile professionals the tools they need to help maximize
productivity.
Built-in Support for Direct Push Technology for E-mail
The Treo 755p offers VersaMail(R) 3.5.45 with built-in Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync(R) support for Microsoft Direct Push Technology that
delivers e-mail and calendar updates from a home or office PC using
Outlook(R). Businesses connected to a Microsoft Exchange Server get fast,
automatic wireless updates of e-mail, calendar and contact information with
added IT security and remote manageability.
Treo 755p users also have the option of using Verizon Wireless'
Wireless Sync for quick and easy access to personal or corporate e-mail,
contacts, calendar, and tasks from their home or office PC. Customers can
sync up to 10 POP3 or IMAP e-mail accounts, including AOL(R), Yahoo!(R)
Premium and more with their Treo 755p. Wireless Sync supports Microsoft
Exchange, IBM Lotus Notes(R) and IBM Lotus Domino(R).
Fast Speeds with Verizon Wireless' Broadband Network
Verizon Wireless customers using the Treo 755p have the benefit of
Verizon Wireless' EV-DO high-speed network to send and receive data.
Verizon Wireless' broadband network is the most reliable national wireless
broadband network in the country and available from coast to coast.
For customers interested in using their Treo 755p smartphones as modems
with a Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess Connect service plan to send and
receive data from notebook PCs, the Treo 755p can easily take advantage of
the 600 kbps to 1.4 mbps typical download speeds of the Verizon Wireless
EV-DO network. The Treo 755p comes with built-in 60 MB of user-available
memory and can be enhanced by using the miniSD(TM) slot to add separately
purchased memory cards of up to 4 GB for storing data, photos, music, and
video.
Integrated Google Maps for Mobile
With Google Maps(TM) installed right out of the box, Verizon Wireless
customers using the Treo 755p can get directions; perform local searches;
and view moveable/scalable maps, satellite imagery, and traffic updates
while on-the-go. Customers can also map a contact's address directly from
the contact listing simply by selecting the "maps" button.
Pricing
The Palm Treo 755p from Verizon Wireless is available for $399.99 after
a $50 mail-in rebate and new two-year customer agreement. Customers who
purchase a qualified voice plan along with a data plan may be eligible for
an additional $100 credit making the Treo 755p $299.99 for those customers.
Verizon Wireless Nationwide E-mail plans for the Treo 755p begin at
$79.99 for 450 anytime voice minutes and unlimited e-mail. For more
information on any Verizon Wireless product or service, visit
http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and
data network, serving 63.7 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless
company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon
Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 68,000 employees
nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:
VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at
http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video
footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on
to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc. is a global leader and innovator of easy-to-use mobile
products that simplify people's lives and help them stay connected on the
go. The company offers a range of products -- including Palm(R) Treo(TM)
and Centro(TM) smartphones, Palm handhelds, services and accessories -- to
meet the needs of consumers, mobile professionals and businesses.
Palm products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and
wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at Palm Retail Stores
and Palm online stores (http://www.palm.com/store).
More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com.
Palm and Treo are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned
by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may
be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their
respective owners.
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