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, Palm Treo 500v, Wi-Fi, 3G, lacklustre
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
Full review:
After Palm announced the death of the Foleo, we were extremely interested to see what it was going to come up with next. Continue Reading...
Palm Treo 500v History
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