HSDPA and Wi-Fi make the Pro a Web-friendly device and we didn't encounter any problems trying to connect to the Internet, nor did we have any problems while using the GPS to figure out our location. There's even a handy button on the side for quickly turning Wi-Fi on. Should you need to, you can also hook the Pro up to your laptop and use it as a modem, but make sure to check with your network first to ask about any additional data charges.
Performance
The Pro's 2-megapixel camera takes relatively good pictures in daylight but we would have liked to have seen a higher resolution camera and even more importantly a flash so that shots in low light came out better. We would also have liked to have seen a more finger-friendly music player or music hardware keys to go along with the headphone jack, making it a more media-friendly device.
Battery life is quoted at 5 hours talk time and up to 250 hours standby time. We found that with moderate use we got over two days from the battery, but this figure obviously decreased depending on how often we used features such as HSDPA and GPS.
Conclusion
This is without a doubt Palm's most complete phone to date and it handles itself well. While it doesn't feature a fancy 3D interface, the combination of hardware keys and touchscreen produces an enjoyable Windows Mobile experience. It doesn't have the finesse of the BlackBerry Bold or the allure of the iPhone 3G but it is a serious phone that provides the kind of support you'd need in the business world.
Edited by Marian Smith
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Nick Baldwin 4 December 2008
Good: Phone easily syncs with Outlook which make running my small business easy
Bad: Screen is a bit small and Palm online FAQ and support doesn't provide much help
Comment: This smartphone is just what I need to run my small business. It was easy to setup, syncs easily with Outlook and is small enough to fit into my jacket pocket without being bulky. Having previously had seperate phone and PDA life has certainly got easier. Already knowing Windows Mobile helped to make it easy to use. I've been add my familiar applications - Tube, Zagat, psb Weather and they all work well. It's not flashy, the screen is a bit small but it hasn't let me down. What more can you ask for?
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