Vodafone's Treo 750v gets an actual launch date
By Evan Blass 
posted Sep 25th 2006 8:00PM
posted Sep 25th 2006 8:00PM
Now that we know the Treo 750 is poised for a Cingular release here in the US, we're kind of over Vodafone's version of this Windows Mobile 5 smartphone, but because we've got mad love for our European audience, we'll keep covering it until they pry us kicking and screaming from our keyboards. Following numerous spy shots, reviews, and announcements regarding this device, there's pretty much nothing that we don't know about its feature set -- quad-band GSM with UMTS, 300MHz CPU, 240 x 240 pixel screen, Bluetooth 1.2, miniSD expansion, 1.3 megapixel camera, and of course, still no WiFi -- but despite all the interest, a solid release date has yet to be announced. Well, until now that is, as Vodafone has finally updated its UK site to list an October 2nd launch (why do we feel like this thing has been "launched" like ten times already?), with that same vague pricing window of "free to £127.66 ($242.90)." So, congratulations dear friends across the pond, you'll have your gadget-loving hands all over the 750v in a few short days; us Americans, meanwhile, are just preparing ourselves to go through the whole dog-and-pony show of leaks, rumors, and false starts all over again.[Thanks, Nirav M.]
they can make a lot more money on a product if it actually gets released. I sure hope this doesnt go the way of the HP 6900 series. I waited so long on that one that i lost interest.
Can someone explain to me exactly why it is that there is still no wifi?? I don't understand it.
Theres no WiFi because they dont want us to use Skype or any other VOIP service on the handset!
Very Simple!
For the last time, the US carriers don't want nothing to do with wifi! Well, I take that back, T-mobe seems to be only one, but they have that wireless Hotspot thing goin.
Woops, ignore that above comment. I was talkin about the US, and this is the Vodafone version.
Drinking does this to you=)
What is wrong with those manufacturers, why they had to go and change card format from SD to miniSD, it's a like a conspiarcy to limit us to those pesky 2 gb *pissed*!
Will there be a GSM Treo 750p? Ever?
ya its called the Treo 680. btw is it unlocked?
But I want too!!! :D
Try to keep up with the news!
The UK launch date of 2 october is already kwown since 12 september.
The Treo 750v is already on sale in Spain. It was launched at a joint Vodafone - Palm -Microsoft press conference on 20 september.
http://palmaddict.typepad.com/palmaddicts/2006/09/treo_750v_press.html
Tarifs are:
New business customers can buy it for 229 or 329 euro depending on the dataplan.
Existing customers can upgrade for 379 euro and switching from operator is possible for 349 euro.
During the three month exclusivity period for Vodafone, new subscribers get the first two months of their 'Prefesional Data' (25 euro/250Mb) and the Professional RealMail service for free.
You can buy it also with a prepaid SIM card for 599 euro. Included is 24 euro voice and 25 Mb data (+/- 100 sessions). At first reload of 20 euro, you get an additional 200 Mb data for free.
It's expected that after the exclusivity period of three months, the device become available for other operators.
I've been asking in vodafone stores, and looking online for a while, and this is first time I've seen a confirmed release date mentioned. So I'm more than happy to see this post! I've ordered mine already :D