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Treo 650 available on Rogers
palmOne and Rogers Wireless today launched the Treo 650 smartphone in Canada, making the device the first all-in-one, quad-band smartphone to utilize the carrier's EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) network.
The Treo 650 smartphone is available immediately on the Rogers Wireless network from $549.99CAD when purchased with a three-year voice and data service agreement. The Treo 650 can be purchased online at www.rogers.com/treo650, and is available nationally at select Canadian retail stores and through corporate resellers.
"The appetite for all-in-one solutions continues to grow, and the Treo 650 will help satisfy Canadians' hunger for speedy, mobile access to their most coveted information and applications," said Michael Moskowitz, president, palmOne Canada. "In today's digital age, Treo smartphones are lifestyle extensions that offer a convenient, stylish way for Canadians to stay current and connected -- without carrying multiple devices. We're delighted to continue our work with Rogers Wireless and to introduce the latest member of the Treo family on its EDGE network -- one that will deliver the Treo 650's full potential."
The Treo 650 supports Rogers Wireless' MyMail wireless email service -- a new service launching in April that will be included at no charge for customers who subscribe to any of Rogers Wireless' Data Service Plans. This powerful solution will offer individuals a wireless real-time, non-browser based, and fully synchronized push email, calendar and contacts experience. A secure, behind the firewall, server-based solution also will be available for larger corporate customers.
"Rogers Wireless is committed to providing customers with access to the information that matters most to them, on the wireless device that best meets their needs," said John Demetris, vice president, Business Marketing, Rogers Wireless Inc. "This highly anticipated wireless voice and data device provides multimedia capabilities such as digital picture messaging and the new MyMail email solution from Rogers Wireless -- all on Canada's only high-speed EDGE network -- creating a versatile wireless solution for our customers."
The Treo 650 supports a broad range of wireless email solutions for personal, business or enterprisewide use. The out-of-the-box VersaMail email solution supports POP3 and IMAP accounts, and users can view photos, HTML, and even native Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint attachments. The Treo 650's built-in support for Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync now provides for direct corporate email and calendar synchronization with no additional software required.
Treo 650 customers can now maximize their wireless experience by leveraging the Rogers Wireless EDGE network, enabling wireless data speeds up to three times faster than those provided by GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). In addition, the device's quad-band capabilities and Rogers Wireless' international roaming agreements enable customers to use the Treo 650 to stay in touch with the information that matters most to them while traveling around the world.
"The converged mobile device or smartphone market continues to see tremendous growth in Canada," said Eddie Chan, research analyst, mobile/personal computing and technology, IDC Canada. "In 2004, we saw year- over-year shipment growth in excess of 200 percent that was driven largely by organizations mobilizing their operations to stay connected with colleagues, customers, and partners. As well, the adoption of smartphones by consumers continues to grow as a means of managing the convergence between their professional and personal lives."
About Rogers Wireless
Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. is Canada's largest wireless voice and data communications services provider with more than 5.5 million customers and offices in Canadian cities across the country.
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