Trio of vendors tout Windows-based Treo

摘要

The new Treo smart phone running Windows Mobile 5.0 over Verizon's wireless network will help both Palm and Microsoft persuade more large companies to purchase mobile devices for their employees, according to executives from the vendors. Officially unveiled last week, the device is expected to be available in the U.S. early next year. Treos combine the functionality of a PDA with the ability to make phone calls and browse the Internet. Palm CEO Ed Colligan was joined on stage at last week's press conference by Microsoft Chief Software Architect Bill Gates and Verizon Wireless CEO Denny Strigl, whose company will be the exclusive provider of the Windows Treo for several months.