Local Handspring distributor, Rectron, has launched the new Treo 90, a sleek, slim and super-lightweight handheld computer/organiser with a QWERTY keyboard and full-colour display.
The Treo 90, which features the latest Palm OS with Handspring enhancements and 16MB of memory, also comes with Secure Digital and Multimedia Card expansion capabilities and a long-lasting rechargeable battery.
"The Treo 90 is targeted at business professionals and consumers who are looking for a small, stylish organiser with a crisp, colour screen at an affordable price," says Rectron Handheld Computer divisional manager, Mike Cassidy.
"We`re also finding that the integrated keyboard is a faster, easier and more familiar method of input," he says.
PIM applications on Treo 90 have been optimised for thumb keyboard navigation. With Instant Lookup, for example, users are able to look up any name in the Contacts List in three keystrokes or fewer.
Using the keyboard and scroll bars, users can also complete such tasks as selecting and opening an application from the Launcher or checking off To Do items, without using the included stylus.
Treo 90, available in bronze, weighs around 250g, has a rechargeable lithium ion battery that lasts 10 days on a full charge and quickly recharges and synchronises with a desktop computer while connected to the USB HotSync cable.
Treo 90 has a transflective, colour STN display, a touch-screen that is backlit and offers greater readability for viewing text and graphics in a variety of lighting conditions.
Treo 90 also has a removable flip cover with a clear window that protects the screen and keyboard without adding size. The clear window offers a view of the entire screen, so that users can check the calendar and other PIM applications without lifting the lid.
Treo 90 offers expansion capabilities without compromising the size or thickness of the organiser via a Secure Digital (SD)/ MultimediaCard (MMC) slot at the top of the device.
This slot lets users backup their data or add memory and content, including games, photographs, books and databases.
Treo 90 comes with WordSmith on the desktop CD. WordSmith, from Blue Nomad, is a full-featured word processing application, electronic book reader, document viewer and enhanced memo pad for Palm OS devices.
It synchronises and seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Word, so that documents can be easily transferred from the desktop to a handheld. Users can view, edit and create full text documents with WordSmith, and it also offers rich modification and formatting capabilities.
Additionally, Treo 90 has a key lock feature, which saves battery power by ensuring that the organiser does not accidentally turn on when it is in a pocket, bag or briefcase.
Treo 90 has the same form factor as the rest of the Treo family and is compatible with most of the same Treo accessories currently available, including the USB Charging Cradle, USB HotSync Cable, Serial HotSync Cable, Car Lighter Adapter, Travel Charger Kit, Stylus 3-pack and Action Pack Case.
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