Primarily, we think it's lack of serious newsdraw. Last year's highlights were mid-level at best: iRobot's Looj gutter cleaner, Palm's Centro and Gateway's One. September is already late for companies introducing stuff for Christmas, and two big electronics shows—IFA and CEDIA—already provide far too much expo space just before it.

It may even be that trade shows are no longer that big a deal: A combination of the internet and FedEx is all that online pubs really need to bring you a nonstop stream of gadget news and in-person impressions throughout the year.

I for one will miss seeing all the company reps and catching up, but I won't miss the vast tradeshow floors, booth after booth after booth of stuff we already covered. [DigitalLife]

Key features of TrafficEdge Mobile include:

+ Real-Time access to the updated traffic maps & cameras worldwide
+ Customizable list of cameras can be saved in favorites for frequently used roads.
+ History saves links to last 10 Cameras and Maps viewed
+ Automatic Camera Updates ensure your TrafficEdge has the most up-to-date list of Traffic Cameras and Maps.
+Auto-Refresh allows you to refresh camera images automatically every 1 to 20 minutes
+ Keypad shortcuts make it convenient to zoom in and zoom out images, reset view, and jump to different parts of images

Visit traffic.edgeq.com to download a free trial of TrafficEdge for Windows Mobile, Symbian, Blackberry or Palm.

Palm puts down rumors to rest and officially announces Treo Pro. The existence of this device was already known due to leaked PR material and live images published by other sites. The phone as expected, comes with a Qualcomm 400MHz processor which is more than enough to pull WinMo 6.1 Professional OS. Features include a 320X320 pixels TFT touchscreen, tri-band HSDPA, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0. microSDHC compatibility and 2 megapixel camera also make the cut in the device.

Unlocked Treo Pro will hit the US retail shelves at a list price of $550.

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Palm Treo Pro

I guess it’s to be expected, what with the number of leaks that came out recently. Probably the sleekest phone Palm’s ever come out with to date, the Palm Treo Pro has just been officially announced. While it’ll be released unlocked in the USA, in Australia, it’ll be available through Telstra.

As you might know by now, the Palm Treo Pro is a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional smartphone. It has GPS capability and a one-touch WiFi button connection. According to the press release, it also has a ringer switch which silences the device immediately, a screen saver, voicemail indicator, and dedicated email and calendar buttons. The Palm Treo Pro will sell for US$549 unlocked in the USA, and could be acquired free from Telstra depending on the contract involved.

Check out Palm Treo Pro’s official product page.

via Palm Press Release

Ok, so you will probably have heard of this device already, but have you heard that Clove Technology is already taking advanced orders?

Plam Treo Pro

Well, we can confirm that the Palm Treo Pro is, as of today available for pre-order.
 
The price and availability is still to be confirmed but we believe that the first units should begin shipping in early September, at a cost of just £329+VAT.
 
If you have not seen the amazing specification of this Palm (Running Windows) device then take a look at the specification sheet.
 
Want to be one of the first to own this machine?
 
Place your order today at www.clove.co.uk   or CLICK HERE to be taken directly to the product page!

Palm Treo Pro specification:

• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• 400MHz Qualcomm CPU
• 320x320 touchscreen display
• Quad Band
• WiFi
• GPS
• 256MB ROM / 128MB RAM
• 2.0MP Camera
• Bluetooth 2.0
• MicroSDHC memory card slot (Up to 32GB)
• 60 x 114 x 13.3mm
• 1500mAh battery

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Just tap the back of your hand to receive calls. Comes complete with charger included and it will give you 12 hours on standby/ 4 hours talk time. The speaker and mic are located in the palm and the thumb so you might look a little silly as you literally talk to the hand. Available this holiday season for $495. They might just be the most expensive glove ever.

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The Treo Pro smartphone, based on the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform with:

* One-touch Wi-Fi button—Easy, fast Wi-Fi connection experience (802.11b/g).(1)
* Today screen enhancements—Web search directly from the Today screen.
* Ringer switch—Silences the device immediately.
* Screen saver—Lets users know at a glance - without turning on the device - what time it is and whether you’ve missed a call or have a new SMS/MMS message.
* New voicemail indicator—The center button flashes to let users know that a voicemail is waiting.
* Dedicated email and calendar buttons—Fast one-button access.
* World phone—With high-speed UMTS/HSDPA network capabilities.
* Integrated GPS—Users can access maps, turn-by-turn directions and point-of-interest (POI) searches.

It will be available in the United States in the fall through the Palm online store (http://www.palm.com/store) as well as select Internet, retail and enterprise resellers for a suggested retail price of $549. The U.S. version is unlocked and unsubsidized, simply insert your existing active SIM card and immediately start using their Treo Pro without a new contract.

AOL launched this morning a Flash-based Web version of its instant messaging AIM service. It is called AIM Express and you need not install any software to make it run.

AIM Express includes as features tabbed IM conversations, status message indicator, text messages to cell phones, rollovers of friend names to see status and compatibility with most popular browsers. The company also unveiled AIM for Windows Mobile, offering functions for phones like the Motorola Q, Samsung BlackJack and many Palm Treos such as status messages, buddy icons and text messaging. It works with devices using the Windows Mobile 5 and 6 operating systems.

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After pretty much everything had leaked on the web, Palm is finally launching the Treo Pro, yes, it’s official! The moto for this phone is “work. Life. Perfectly balanced”. If you missed it, the Treo Pro is a touch-screen Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone that has 3.5G, GPS+WIFI. The new design has been improved as well. The 320×320 resolution is also much appreciated and a good differentiation from similar windows mobile devices. It will cost $549 without a carrier contract, but is expected to cost much less with one

Palm Treo pro homepage, video in the full post

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