Windows-based Treo smartphone arrives

Palm and Microsoft, until fairly recently, were bitter rivals for PDA operating system dominance. Then Palm decided if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Ergo today's debut of the Palm Treo 700w, the "w" moniker meaning Windows Mobile-based. By doing so, Palm makes its popular smartphone more competitive against existing Windows Mobile devices. However, early reviews of the 700w are mixed. (There are said to be more new Treos due soon, along with software updates for the Treo 650.)

For more on the latest super-gadget:
- check out this AP article
- see this New York Times review