Palm Teams With Microsoft for Smart Phone

By David Ciccone, posted Friday, Sep. 23rd, 2005
Reader Comments: 6

Palm Inc. is teaming up with Microsoft Corp. to launch a Windows-based version of the Treo smart phone, marking the first time that the pioneer of handheld computers is making one with software other than its beloved Palm platform.

The new 700 Treo will be offered through Verizon Wireless, according to industry sources we have spoken with.

The three companies have scheduled a press conference for Monday. Representatives for Palm and Verizon Wireless declined to comment.

The new device will run on the Windows Mobile operating system, the long-time chief rival to the Palm operating system in the handheld computer market.

Tune in on Monday at 9am PST to see what Palm has in store

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Read the official Press Release from Palm!

If I find WM5 a REAL need then I could always get the Treo 700w when it his GSM. But so far I don't need WM5.

Posted by PPCMD, Saturday, Sep. 24th, 2005

I LOVE EVDO ;) FINALLY !!!! YIPEEE

Posted by David Ciccone, Friday, Sep. 23rd, 2005

A very slick looking device. I think I like it!

Posted by Jack Cook, Friday, Sep. 23rd, 2005

I used to be a Verizon customer before I switched to the wonderful world of GSM and SIM cards. I have to guess a GSM Version will be Some months away.

Anyways, this is good news on so many fronts.

Posted by JNGold, Friday, Sep. 23rd, 2005

Well, the one good thing that will come of it, is that more software should be getting in line with the square screen format.

Posted by Physboy, Friday, Sep. 23rd, 2005

I am so excited about this announcement!! Welcome to the Windows Mobile arena Palm (OPEN ARMS)

Posted by David Ciccone, Friday, Sep. 23rd, 2005

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