Looks like Sprint may have slightly delayed the launch everybody, to May 28th, according to what appears to be an internal launch calendar that was leaked to TreoCentral's discussion boards. It pretty much clearly outlines the
Treo 700p getting launched alongside the
Blackberry 7130i and
LG LX550 -- which seems a little odd that they'd cloud the launch of a new flagship smartphone with two slightly less buzzworthy devices. That is unless they want these phones to ride the Treo's coattails. Either way, guess now we'll know what's up if and when mid-May passes without word about the phone.
P.S. - Did you know it's Sprint's five-star service month? All other months are apparently four or less stars. So be warned, if you have to call for support, contract issues, service changes, or anything else that might require you speaking to a
Sprint rep, do it in May.
[Via
Gadgets on the Go]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Craig @ May 10th 2006 1:32AM
Note that it's listed as the Palm 700 and not the 700p. I spoke with a Sprint technical support person on the phone last week regarding an issue I was having with email on my 650. After solving my reason for the call I just asked about the rumored release of a 700 in May. The technical support confirmed they were in final phase of testing but that it looked like the release would be late May... "in fact May 28" was the answer. My next question, "Will it be a 700p or 700w?" To which she decisively responded it will be a windows mobile OS device.
Hence, I'm putting my bid in that the "Palm" on that calendar refers to the "Palm" as the manufacturer and not the OS. Even on the Verizon 700w there is the word Palm in the upper left hand corner of the device. and the Verizon logo on upper left.
dave sommers @ May 11th 2006 4:01PM
The 700w for Sprint is what I'm hearing (from CompUSA) is still planned to release as soon as mid to late May 2006. I don't think Wifi is a part of the package, but increased memory (128 MB) and 1.3 pix camera is. I haven't heard if EVDO high speed connection is a part.
I have found informant of HP's Ipac MSm 2003 one of the most powerful programs I have ever used in a mobile device. I hope the Treo 700w can come somewhat close to what this calendaring/contacts/alarms/notes/tasks program offers.
Making Palm more compatible with MS programs sounds like a smart move to me.
soms