News
Issue #2002 - 42 (November 2002)
(Updated Nov. 5, 2002)

DEVICES

Handspring Cuts Treo 180 Price

Handspring trimmed the price of its grayscale Treo 180 and 180g communicators. Treo 180 combines a GSM mobile phone, a Palm OS organizer, wireless e-mail, Internet access and text messaging all in one device. It has a relatively large screen and comes with a built-in QWERTY keyboard that enables people to use the device with one hand while also providing faster and more familiar data entry and navigation. The 180g has a Graffiti writing area that appeals to many Palm OS customers. Features include instant lookup of phone numbers and contacts, 50 speed dials, a traditional dial pad on the keyboard, call log, easy three-way calling, caller ID and speakerphone. It is a dual-band GSM world phone that can roam internationally. Treo has 16MB of memory and also includes Handspring's Blazer Web browser, a rechargeable lithium ion battery, a travel charger with HotSync cable, and a headset for hands-free phone use. The Treo 180 an d 180g can also be purchased for an unsubsidized price of $449 without service activation. (Source: CNET News.com) 

For more information: http://www.handspring.com

MobileInfo Comments and Advisory: Handspring had to move in view of the new challenge from Palm (Tungsten and Zire brands) and Pocket PC vendors continuing to make headway in the enterprise. It is too early and not responsible for anybody to say that Handspring may not be around in 24 months. We need somebody to put competitive pressure on Palm. 

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