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Les Echos - actualité high tech  -
23 hours and 51 minutes ago
L'équipementier télécoms suédois et le fabricant de semi-conducteurs
franco-italien créent une coentreprise dans les puces pour mobiles, un marché
largement dominé par les américains Qualcomm et Texas Instruments.
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Les Echos - actualité sur les sociétés du cac 40 -
23 hours and 51 minutes ago
L'équipementier télécoms suédois et le fabricant de semi-conducteurs
franco-italien créent une coentreprise dans les puces pour mobiles, un marché
largement dominé par les américains Qualcomm et Texas Instruments.
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InfoWorld: Top News -
1 days and 4 hours ago
Palm unveiled on Wednesday the Treo Pro, a keyboard-enabled smartphone that will contend for a
piece of the mobile market against such superstar players as Apple, Google, and Linux OS.
What the Pro lacks in glitz and glamour ? it looks a lot like a RIM BlackBerry ? it makes up for
by using a tried-and-true operating system, Windows Mobile 6.1. Windows Mobile boasts hundreds of
thousands of developers, both corporate and third party, who are familiar and comfortable with
the Windows platform.
?The Windows OS and device makers are enjoying expanded adoption in the enterprise,? said Gerry
Purdy, vice president and chief mobile analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
Windows Mobile has sold 20 million units in the past year and still growing, said Purdy, who
predicts Windows Mobile will increase its presence in the enterprise even more in 2009.
While the form factor may not be significantly new, said Pete Daily, Integrated Program Manager
at Frost & Sullivan, the fact that it uses Exchange also means that the device should
integrate seamlessly with other core enterprise applications like Microsoft Office. But Daily
considers the $549 retail price a bit steep.??
?There are no carrier partners in the U.S., which is why there are no subsidies but that also
means there is no distribution channel,? said Daily.
Without carrier support, business users will have to rely on their own IT departments; IT, in
turn, will have to rely on Palm itself to provide enterprise-level support, something Michael
Akamine, senior product manager at Palm said the company is prepared to do.
?We have a team of enterprise sales engagements and tech systems engineers that work with
enterprise customers,? said Akamine.
In the United States, the tri-band Treo Pro will be sold unlocked, allowing users to choose any
GSM operator by simply installing a new SIM chip. At this point, Palm does not have a CDMA
version, which rules out companies using Sprint or Verizon.
Nevertheless, the Treo?s success may come more from the business market. An unlocked version will
give IT departments that deploy GSM cell phones the flexibility to choose a device that works
with the company?s short list of approved carriers.
The Microsoft partnership will also give IT Microsoft Direct Push Technology, a direct link to
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 or 2007 for e-mail, contacts, and calendars.
Palm will also leverage Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 for security such as
enforced password use, remote lockdown, updates, and access to the corporate network.
In addition, according to Akamine, partnering with Microsoft gives IT managers the ability to
keep all data inside their own NOC (network operating center) rather than going out to a third
party for a piece of the infrastructure.?
Other Treo features include IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, a 400MHz Qualcomm processor, Bluetooth, IR,
256MB of storage, and 128MB of RAM.
But the Palm also gives Microsoft something they needed, according to Ken Dulaney, chief mobile
analyst with Gartner.
?Microsoft has had a shortage of good hardware to compete against BlackBerry. They upgraded to
6.1, which is a competitive platform but lacked the hardware,? said Dulaney.
The Treo fixes that problem and smoothes out some of Microsoft?s traditional rough edges when it
comes to installation and networking, Dulaney said.
The unit also has a 2-megapixel camera, a microSDHC expansion slot, and USB.
The Treo measures 2.36 inches wide by 4.49 inches long and 0.53 inch deep, and it weighs 4.69
ounces. Units will ship in the fall.
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Xataka -
1 days and 10 hours ago
Finalmente Palm ya dado los datos oficiales del que va a ser su próximo
teléfono para trabajadores en movilidad. La Palm Treo Pro tendrá
un precio libre de 500 euros, que bajará hasta los 119 con Vodafone, la operadora que lo
traerá a España.
El smartphone Palm Treo Pro llega con la aspiración de plantar cara a
otros terminales que funcionan con Windows Mobile 6 Profesional. Para ello echa mano de una serie
de buenas especificaciones, con un diseño que llama la atención (no nos gusta el
teclado) y bastante compacto. Sus medidas son de 60 x 114 x 13.5, con un peso de 133 gramos.
Este equipo Treo Pro cuenta con prácticamente todo lo que le podemos
pedir sobre el papel a un teléfono actual en características, siempre pensando en
su uso profesional.
De entrada un teléfono cuatribanda que se conecta a Internet mediante
HSDPA y cuenta también con conectividad Bluetooth y WiFi
b/g. Se incluye también un chip GPS que puede actuar de forma autónoma o asistida
(AGPS).
El procesador es un Qualcomm a 400 MGz, con 128 MB de RAM y 256 MB de memoria interna que podemos
ampliar con tarjetas microSD. La cámara de fotos, que también lleva, es de
solamente 2 megapíxeles, pero es más que suficiente para los destinatarios de este
terminal de Palm, que recordemos viene con Windows Mobile 6 Pro.
La pantalla no es muy grande, eso sí, adopta la tecnología
táctil y nos ofrece una resolución de 320x320 píxeles. En
cuanto a los conectores, se adoptan los ya habituales USB para la recarga y conexión al
ordenador, y la conexión jack de 3.5 mm para los auriculares.
La batería, vital en estos teléfonos, es de 1500 mAh, que parece más que
suficiente. En teoría nos da hasta 5 horas en conversación.
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Pocket PC Thoughts -
1 days and 13 hours ago
http://www.palm.com/us/products/sma...phones/treopro/
iPAQ 910, look out! Palm's worst kept secret has finally arrived. You'd be hard pressed talking the Treo Pro down. It
looks good (well, we think so, anyway), and has a great set of specs: Qualcomm MSM7201 400MHz
processor, 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM, quad-band GSM/EDGE, tri-band (850/1900/2100MHz) UMTS/HSDPA,
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a 320 x 320 touch screen, a 2.0-megapixel camera, and a microSDHC slot
supporting up to 32GB. There's also a 3.5mm headphone jack built just for your favourite cans.
The Treo Pro runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, comes in black (Palm prefers to call it
'obsidian'), and will be available unlocked for $549 as early as September. If you prefer the
carrier route, Telstra (Australia), Vodafone (Europe), and O2 (Europe) will be selling it for the
low, low price of 'free'.
Press release and images after the break. Now, who wants one?
"SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) today
introduced Treo(TM) Pro, an effortlessly usable smartphone for businesses that want to simplify
their IT infrastructures and lower costs, and for users who want to stay on top of their
professional and personal lives. With its streamlined design and Palm(R) shortcuts layered on
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, Treo Pro is a unique combination of sleek simplicity and robust
productivity -- including email, Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities(1) -- that meets the needs of
businesses and end users alike. Treo Pro, which will be available from Vodafone and O2 in
Europe(2) and from Telstra in Australia, also will be available in an unlocked version in the
United States, Europe and Asia Pacific.
"Businesses want the control and savings that Windows Mobile affords, in an innovative and
elegant package that keeps their users happy. That's where Palm comes in," said Ed Colligan,
president and chief executive officer, Palm, Inc. "Everything about Treo Pro -- from the hardware
design to the packaging and accessories -- embodies the elegant and simplified end-to-end
experience that our customers expect from Palm."
The Treo Pro smartphone lets IT managers support an increasingly mobile work force with the ease
of use and robust feature set business professionals demand. Besides the benefits of lower costs
and increased productivity, Treo Pro can deliver the increased security, easier device management
and access to information on the corporate network that Windows Mobile 6.1 provides.
Users can quickly respond to business and personal email, access the web, stay on top of
appointments and contacts, and use Wi-Fi or GPS on the go.(1) Treo Pro's thin design blends a
flush, high-resolution color touch screen and a full QWERTY keyboard with a removable battery
that packs up to five hours of talk time and enough strength for the business user's needs,
offering a powerful yet effortless mobile experience.
"I'm really happy with Treo Pro -- it's a technology leap from a device design and capability
standpoint, enhancing Palm's presence in the Windows Mobile realm," said Wasif Malik, senior
systems consultant, Student Educational Services & Mobile Solutions, Ohio State University
Medical Center. "It's cleverly designed for Windows Mobile, with a large touch screen, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth and all the productivity applications for Windows Mobile 6 in a much thinner
design."
Palm Experience on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
The Treo Pro smartphone, based on the popular Windows Mobile platform, helps optimize business
processes by effortlessly mobilizing users with enhancements to the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform,
including:
-- One-touch Wi-Fi button -- Easy, fast Wi-Fi connection experience (802.11b/g).(1)
-- Today screen enhancements -- Web search directly from the Today screen.
-- Ringer switch -- Silences the device immediately.
-- Screen saver -- Lets users know at a glance -- without turning on the device -- what time it
is and whether they've missed a call or have a new SMS/MMS message.
-- New voicemail indicator -- The center button flashes to let users know that a voicemail is
waiting.(3)
-- Dedicated email and calendar buttons -- Fast one-button access.
"Windows Mobile is delivering mobile solutions that help businesses address the changing
competitive landscape," said Andrew Lees, senior vice president of Microsoft's Mobile
Communications Business. "The Treo Pro smartphone brings together a powerful combination of
Palm's feature innovations and Windows Mobile 6.1, providing access to the information people
need when away from the office."
Lower Costs, Increased Productivity
With Treo Pro, businesses can quickly and easily deploy a secure, low-cost and compatible
infrastructure for their mobile workforce by taking advantage of a tightly integrated Palm and
Windows Mobile 6.1 solution, including:
-- Microsoft Direct Push Technology(4) -- Direct connection to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2
or 2007 gives users up-to-date email, contacts and calendars.
-- Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 -- With the deployment of Mobile Device
Manager, the Treo Pro can deliver increased security, easier smartphone management, and access to
information on the corporate network. IT professionals can confidently manage large Treo Pro
deployments.
-- Thousands of applications available for Windows Mobile -- Businesses can extend mobility
beyond email to optimize business processes.
-- World phone -- With high-speed UMTS/HSDPA network capabilities(5), Treo Pro is a sleek world
phone that's ideal for companies with an international work force.
-- Integrated GPS -- Users can access maps, turn-by-turn directions and point-of-interest (POI)
searches.(1)
-- Support and training -- Palm shortcuts make Treo Pro so easy to use, businesses can spend less
on training and support for their users. End-to-end enterprise support means companies can expand
the scope of their mobile deployments without putting a strain on internal support personnel.
-- Familiar Windows experience -- Users can browse the web with built-in Internet Explorer
Mobile; open, view, and edit Word and Excel compatible files; review PowerPoint presentations and
PDF files; and open ZIP files remotely.
Pricing and Availability
Treo Pro will be available in September in Europe(2) through Vodafone (from free to EUR 399 with
contract) and O2 (pricing is available from O2 direct sales and online business stores), and in
Australia through Telstra (from free with contract). It will be available in the United States in
the fall through the Palm online store (http://www.palm.com/store) as well as select Internet,
retail and enterprise resellers for a suggested retail price of $549. The U.S. version is
unlocked and unsubsidized, giving end users the flexibility to simply insert their existing
active SIM card and immediately start using their Treo Pro without a new contract.
Detailed regional pricing is available from local resellers and distributors. Additional Treo Pro
availability is scheduled to follow worldwide.
The Treo Pro smartphone comes with an international power charger, microUSB cable and a stereo
headset (3.5mm). Other accessories designed exclusively for Treo Pro (sold separately) include a
vehicle power charger, leather side case, travel microUSB cable, cradle, extra battery, TTY audio
adapter, and replacement styli.
More information about the Treo Pro smartphone is available at www.palm.com/TreoPro
NOTE: Multimedia materials are available from Business Wire
(http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5758545) and Palm's Multimedia Library
(www.palm.com/mml).
About Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc. is a leading mobile products company, creating instinctive yet powerful mobile
products that enable people to better manage their lives on the go. The company's products for
consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) and Centro(TM)
smartphones and Palm handheld computers, as well as software, services and accessories.
Palm products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels
throughout the world, and at Palm online stores (http://www.palm.com/store).
More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com.
(1) Within wireless coverage area only. Wi-Fi within range of 802.11b/g Wi-Fi network. Some Wi-Fi
hotspots require fee for usage. Email, web, and GPS require an account and data services at
additional cost. GPS application not available from all carriers. Third-party software may be
required. GPS coverage not available in all areas at all times.
(2) Treo Pro will be available from Vodafone in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Italy and the
Netherlands, and from O2 in the UK and Ireland.
(3) Within wireless coverage area only. Not available by all mobile service providers.
(4) Microsoft Direct Push Technology requires Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 with SP2 or Exchange
Server 2007. Additional fees and software may be needed to comply with corporate IT policy. VPN
may be required.
(5) More than 860 GSM networks provide coverage in 220 regions worldwide. Within UMTS/HSDPA data
coverage area only. Actual data speeds vary based on network capacity and application design.
Requires data services at additional cost.
Palm, Treo and Centro are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to
Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to
identify products or services of, their respective owners."
  
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