Typical price: £220
What is it: An email-centric phone with a Qwerty keypad
What we think: Palm has improved the menu interface but the keypad is too squashed
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 September 2007
Tags: palm, emails, clicking, megapixel
We like:
3G; easy email setup
We don't like:
Cramped keypad; lacklustre design
CNET UK judgement:
We like the fact the the 500v is smaller than previous Treos, the proprietary menu interface and how easy it is to setup of email accounts, such as Gmail or Yahoo. We can't help feeling the 500v lacks a wow-factor in its design -- particularly the cramped keypad
Palm Treo 500v History
13 Sep 2007 in Crave
Hands-on with the skinny new Palm Treo 500v
We managed to get our sticky hands on Palm's latest Treo, the 500v, that Palm are hoping will appeal to consumers and business people alike
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