Based on Windows Mobile 6, Treo500v has a full keyboard, large screen, video streaming capability and a comprehensive multi-messaging functionality covering Instant Messaging, SMS, email and phone. Also, the compact phone offers redesigned information management software.

In addition users can share the Treo 500v smartphone’s data access with a laptop, so they can stay connected anywhere within wireless coverage.

According to Vodafone the Treo 500v, which is available in two colours - glacier white and charcoal grey - will be introduced inGermany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK.
The Palm Treo 500v smartphone offers also a 2.0 megapixel camera, which captures video too and 150MB of memory, expandable with microSD expansion card.

 “We are pleased to be one of the first partners to provide an internet ready Vodafone live! smartphone. The Treo 500v is priced to enable a broader audience to experience the internet and email on the go. Today’s generation has really embraced the internet as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family, seeking out entertainment and managing their day to day lives. We can offer users the choice to do what they want, how they want, when they want.”, said John Hartnett, Senior Vice President, Global Markets and Windows Business Unit, Palm Inc.