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Palm Treo 500v review

Fast, easy to use, good battery life but design lets it down

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Last reviewed: September 27th 2007

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It's smaller than previous Palm offerings but still feels clunkier than some of its rivals

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(Reviewed by Anna Lagerkvist - tech.co.uk )
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Product Summary

Treo 500V

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Key specs


Expansion Slots: Micro SD |

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3G connectivity

Simple to use

Familiar Windows Mobile interface

Good battery life

Pre-installed applications

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Cramped keyboard

Boring design

Poor camera

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