Sprint's Treo Pro in the wild, now with more box

Yo, Sprint, Palm, guys... seriously, give it up. We all know this thing's coming, so can we at least get an announcement or something? We've seen the CDMA-flavored Treo Pro in Sprint livery in the wild already, and now we're seeing the box, which -- no surprise -- bears a strong resemblance to its GSM bedfellow. As far as we can tell, this sucker is still on track for release before the end of the month, and with retail packaging floating around, it seems at least plausible -- so here's hoping, eh?

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Sprint's Treo Pro in the wild, now with more box

[apeguero Posted Jan 20th 2009 2:20AM]

Nothing from Palm will ever be the same now that the Pre has been made public. Definitely not a WinMo device.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 9:15AM]

I will be buying two since our account is up. Several things are being missed here.
If you don't like this keyboard you wont like the Pre keyboards since they are identical. Everyone prefers their last "keyboard."
A person said Palm's new OS is more stable. Fascinating. This is based on tests you conducted over a few months with webOS? Or reading Palm' press hype?
If Pre comes in March or April, we will have a good idea of its stability with the type of powerful programs WM can handle, in late summer.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 12:17PM]

@Pascal

WebOS has been in development for over 2 years, the lucky few from the media who got to see a completed version of the Pre have said the OS is not only stable, it is very fluid and fast.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 21st 2009 4:12PM]

@p3t3b2

The fact that webOS has been in development and weathered many delays for four years (not two) does not mean it is going to work with no problems. The type of public testing of it that the "lucky few" got, amounts to a cursory test with a limited number of apps, many third party aps that are supposed to be include on the final device not included, etc.
webOS may turn out to be the best thing ever (until a new best thing comes along), but there is no evidence that it any more or less buggy than winmob.
I donn't love winmob, but many power users and institutional accounts are not going to pick webOS up until it has been out for a couple of quarters.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 2:21AM]

is it kinda bad that i prefer this over the pre?

[Chuuchdizzle Posted Jan 20th 2009 2:22AM]

It's bad and you should feel bad.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 2:25AM]

but i love the design and winmo :(

i wonder if someone will get webos on this thing whenever it is released

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 2:28AM]

Your head needs to be checked.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 2:33AM]

No, but it means that you're finally "Pre"-mature: mature enough to prefer others over the pre.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 5:09AM]

Yea, there is something horribly wrong with your brain... How could anyone on earth actually "love" windows mobile? Its just terrible... Palm's new OS, iPhone OS, Android, Symbian, even Blackberry OS are all much more usable and stable..

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 7:43PM]

I think it's a good looking fone, but if you prefer Windows Mobile over WebOS than you sir, are an asshole.

[sabowtage13 Posted Jan 20th 2009 2:38AM]

It could tide you over until the Pre is out in market w/ kinks worked out and first month pricing reduced.

[Yoshi Posted Jan 20th 2009 2:42AM]

I was an owner (however brief) of the unlocked GSM version of this phone. I couldn't bear it after two weeks of use. As with all Palms, the keyboard is ridiculously small for even someone with the smallest hands. Second, this is an absolute fingerprint magnet like none other. Third, I had the problem like so many others have had before me, the body began to crack. I suppose other than that it was alright?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 3:39AM]

Strange

I own this phone for like 2 months already ... (in Belgium that is)

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 4:03AM]

Had the "advocate" phone at my sprint store for almost a week now.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 21st 2009 3:56PM]

Where have you seen this in the store?
I will go there now and get one.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 6:54AM]

Yea! I don't have to learn WinMo! Long live the Pre!

[stridermt2k Posted Jan 20th 2009 7:46AM]

Since the Pre announcement this looks like exactly what it is: another Treo retread.

Folks, it was last gen before they produced it, seriously.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 9:35AM]

I see this phone as a welcome addition to Sprint's line up. If you like the candy bar form factor with full QWERTY keyboard and TOUCH SCREEN then this is pretty much the only phone out that has all of these options.

I also personally like Windows Mobile... I know its not perfect but there are tons of free apps out for it. Plus with PDANet I can get free tethering. Im excited to start seeing some new details for Windows Mobile 6.5 and 7.

[Look Posted Jan 20th 2009 10:30AM]

iPhone box killer:) pathetic!!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2009 9:12PM]

People need to stop hating Windows Mobile. The OS is stellar especially 6.1. HAvent had any problems with it whatsover. Copy and Paste is such an amazing function. This phone will be a great buy for those who dont like the Treo Pro or wont be able to afford it. Not to mention it looks sexy as hell and has expandable memory. When you phones die and you have important information that you cant get off of it Those with Treo Pros will be laughing.