Treo 800w Release Date and Further Details Surface

Humberto Saabedra

Windows Mobile enthusiast site WMExperts has revealed new details and confirmed others regarding the upcoming Palm Treo 800w for Sprint.

The release date for the device has been tentatively set for July 22nd which corroborates the information on the prior leaked roadmap as well as now featuring a built-in GPS transceiver, larger keyboard with internal lighting, threaded SMS functionality, and will launch in a color known as Charcoal Black.

Windows Mobile 6.1 has been confirmed as well as EVDO Rev. A access, though there will be no QChat access built into the device, and it will lack a hardware switch for the WiFi radio.

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