Palm Treo 500 and Palm Centro Launched in Romania

I.R.I.S. S.A., the sole distributor for Palm products in Romania, recently announced the availability of Palm Treo 500 and Palm Centro smartphones in Romania.

Treo 500 smartphone combines multiple communication technologies that enables users to access the Internet through the high-speed 3G/UMTS data speed connectivity. Palm Centro is designed for individuals and traditional mobile phone users looking for a better way to manage their professional and social lives.

The Palm Treo 500 smartphone runs on a Windows Mobile 6 standard platform and has a full keyboard, large screen, video streaming capability and a comprehensive multi-messaging functionality covering Instant Messaging, SMS, email and phone and personal information management software in a new design.

With the Palm Treo 500 smartphone, customers can also manage documents using mobile versions of familiar Microsoft applications like Outlook, Office, and Windows Live for Windows Mobile. In addition, users can share the Treo 500 smartphone's data access with a laptop, so they can stay connected anywhere within wireless coverage.

With a fun, new compact design, Centro is the smallest and lightest Palm phone to date. Centro has a modern, stylish look that feels comfortable in the hand, pocket or evening purse. Centro was designed as a great phone, messaging, and organizational device, and is incredibly easy to use. It allows users to easily connect with friends, family and co-workers by voice, email or text. And with its full keyboard, Centro makes it easy to quickly and efficiently type text messages and respond to emails, communicating complete thoughts and ideas.

Since Centro comes with the Palm OS, it offers all of the great organizer functionality that Palm is renowned for, such as a detailed and integrated Contacts list. Also, the simple and handy calendar makes it easier to manage increasingly busy lives, whether it's juggling business meetings or keeping track of school activities.

Both devices will be available in Romania through I.R.I.S. S.A. sales network and can be acquired for 1,450 RON (600 USD) for Palm Treo and 1,199 RON (500 USD) for Palm Centro. The smartphones will hit the market in March and can be found at various handset distributors. More information about Palm Treo 500 smartphone and Palm Centro are available here.