In a bid to deal itself back into the business–smart phone market, Palm has released the Windows Mobile–powered Treo 800w. This feature-packed update to the Treo 700wx is lighter and thinner than its predecessor, adds Wi-Fi and GPS, and boasts a higher-resolution touchscreen. Palm continues to innovate on top of the Exchange-friendly Windows Mobile with such perks as time-saving Today screen shortcuts and a dedicated Wi-Fi button. We wish the Treo 800w lasted longer on a charge, but its call quality and ease of use make it a good BlackBerry alternative. Design Just looking at the Treo 800w reminded us of the smooth edges and straight lines of the Centro. The old Treo had a nice shape, but the protrusion of its blocky antenna and awkward curves made it a clunky fit for pockets. The Treo 800w forgoes the old gawky shape for a device that measures 4.4 x 2.3 x 0.7 inches, weighs 5 ounces, and is designed with strong, straight lines along the sides and subtle curves along the top and bottom. The phone felt light in our hands and, thanks to its smooth slip-proof rubber backing, we didn’t worry about dropping it at all. However, the BlackBerry Curve 8330
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