Today Palm introduced its new smartphone for some European countries. This is Treo 500v, which will be available from Vodafone next month. The smartphone is powered by Windows Mobile 6 standard, features relatively compact size (for a candy bar type with the QWERTY-keyboard) and 3G networks support.

The short technical specs of Palm Treo 500v:

• Networks: UMTS 2100 MHz, GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
• Platform: Windows Mobile 6 Standard
• Display: 320×240 pixels, transflective color display, 65K colors
• Bluetooth technology: v2.0 + EDR, (profiles - Headset, handsfree, EDR, serial and OBEX); mono and stereo headsets
• Memory: 256 MB (150 MB available for the user)
• Camera: 2-megapixel with video capture
• Battery: 1200 mAh
• Slot for microSD cards
• Preinstalled applications: ActiveSync, Alarm Clock, Bluetooth, Bubble Breaker, Calculator, Camera, eBay, File Explorer, Google Maps, Internet Connect Sharing, Internet Explorer Mobile, Messaging, Microsoft Notes, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word), Phone, Picture and Video, Solitaire, Task Manager, Vodafone Mobile Windows Live, Windows Media Player Mobile
• Dimensions: 16.5×61.5×110 mm
• Weight: 120 g