Today Telstra confirmed our earlier reports that the Treo Pro would be launching on the carrier’s website with a mid-September release date. The other big news is that the Treo Pro will be the first device from Telstra on the Next G network to be accredited with Telstra’s Blue Tick of approval showing that it is recommended for handheld use in metro, rural and regional areas. While the Apple iPhone 3G currently suffers from widespread reception problems it seems that Palm’s new Treo Pro delivers the best in reception and 3G data.
The Treo Pro combines the benefits of wider coverage on the Next G™ network with the added functionality of a smartphone. Customers will be able to stay connected to their work and personal lives with access to email, calendar, contacts and the web in more places across Australia.
With a thin design, 2MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS and a flush screen, the Treo Pro should do well on Telstra’s network where it will be available for as little as $0 on the Telstra Business phone plan for 24 months ($929 retail, ouch). What we found most interesting about the news is that reception and Windows Mobile devices have always seemed to fall second place to any BlackBerry device we have used, but it looks like HTC has come through in the clutch for Palm this time around.
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