I read from a mobile phone site blog yesterday that the new Palm Treo 800W is now being offered by Sprint. I have been waiting for this phone since I've tried the Palm Centro.

Let's go over the details of this new Sprint smartphone. First let's look at Sprint's offer to customers. The Palm Treo 800W is being offered at $250 after rebates and new 2 year agreement. I think it's only currently online but will be available on retails stores in the near future. The full price for the Palm Treo 800W is $599.00.

If you want to get the mail in rebate worth $100, then you have to sign up for a data plan of $25 or more or a Simply Everything^SM plan. Sprint is also offering free shipping and free activation for customers who purchase a phone with a new line of service online.

The highlight features of Sprint's new Palm Treo 800W includes the Mobile versions of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet Explorer. These features allow users to edit Word and Excel documents on the 800W. This Sprint smartphone is also touted for being able to offer Wireless Email, both Corporate and Personal emails.

I also surfed around for early reviews of the Palm Treo 800W and the critics were quite impressed with this new Sprint Smartphone. One of the reviews I've read describe the device as "a pretty good one" when it comes to Windows Mobile phones. Another review also credited the handset as "undoubtedly the best Palm Treo on the market". Those quotes should stimulate keep you interested on the Treo 800W.

Here are the specs and features of this device:

• Size: 4.41 x 2.28 x 0.73 inches
• Weight: 5 ounces
• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• EV-DO Rev. A CDMA network support
• 128MB RAM and 256MB flash ROM
• TI OMAP 2430 333 MHz processor
• 110MB internal dynamic memory
• 1.74 inch square 320×320 high resolution display
• Integrated 802.11 b/g WiFi radio
• Integrated Bluetooth 2.0 radio with A2DP
• Infrared port (Hmm, another device like the Nokia E71 with IR)
• Integrated A-GPS receiver
• 1150 mAh Lithium ion battery with reported 4 hours of talk time
• microSD card slot with microSDHC support
• 2 megapixel camera
• micro USB port for syncing/charging/wired headset

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There has been a lot of recent rumors concerning Sprint Nextel. For example, there were rumors that Deutsche Telekom may make a bid for Sprint Nextel. There was also some buzz that the mobile phone service provider will give up Nextel. Sprint CEO Dan Hesse also said that "nothing is off the table" even though a separation of the Sprint and Nextel networks would be complex.

It would be easy to believe to all these rumors because it's evident that Sprint is still struggling. The company recently announced that it may seek changes to its credit agreements. The announcement raised concerns about the length of time it will take for the carrier to recover.

The company claims to have enough funds to devote for operations and repayments of maturing debts through the end of 2009. However, discussions with creditors to obtain waivers or amendments on credit facilities may be necessary.

The mobile phone carrier lost 1 million customers in the first quarter and Hesse expects many quarters will pass before his company can successfully reduce customer cancellations and return to profit.

Let's break down the numbers. Sprint reported a first quarter net loss of $505 million, or 18 cents a share. A year earlier, the mobile phone carrier suffered a loss of $211 million, or 7 cents a share. The company's revenue decreased by 7.9 percent or around $9.3 billion.

Fortunately, all is not lost for Sprint. The company is expecting that customer cancellations, and net post-paid subscriber losses will decrease because the carrier has worked hard to provide better customer service. The season's trend could also be a factor in the expected improvement. The company is planning to update shareholders in August. They will provide an assessment of the carriers' business model, its sale and marketing plans and its financial outlook.

According to some analysts, Sprint's rivals, AT&T Inc and Verizon Wireless benefited heavily from Sprint's problems. These companies reported significant customer growth in the first quarter suggesting that they took market share from Sprint.

Sprint Nextel recently announced a WiMax venture with Clearwire Corp and expects that the deal will help in the recovery. However, iPCS Inc., Sprint's biggest affiliate announced that was suing Sprint over the Clearwire deal. The affiliate claims that the WiMax venture would breach the exclusivity agreement between both parties.

I think it remains to be seen whether Sprint will be able to get out of this slump. If things continue to look bleak at the next quarters, then the rumors of a merge with Deutsche Telekom may become a reality.

Sprint Nextel is currently facing a lot of problems. The mobile phone carrier is losing customers, profits and is facing several class action suits. In order to recover from this setbacks, the company has turned to its experienced CEO. CEO Dan Hesse is willing to make sacrifices to help his suffering company flourished even if it means exposing himself to television.

There is no doubt that Sprint Nextel has taken a beating in 2007 and things have not started well for the company. The network is losing customers because the quality of service and customer satisfaction did not satisfy them. Sprint is not among the leaders on surveys concerning customer satisfaction and quality of service.

Several class action suits have also been filed against the struggling mobile phone service provider. The latest suit alleges that the company failed to adequately inform consumers about data fees that go with picture mail service subscriptions. If this allegation is true, then the company has violated federal anti-racketeering laws. There is no doubt that this complaint will add to the company's woes.

This plan to use the CEO to represent the company in commercials can be seen as a move towards helping the company to recover. But the commercials are not only centered on Dan Hesse. The commercials also heralds the release of Sprint Nextel's unlimited mobile phone plan.

Named the "Simply Everything" plans, these offers are currently among the best in the market. These plans are also a big factor in helping the company recover because their plans will keep customers from migrating to other networks. These plans were released after most other carriers have released their unlimited plans and so they have to offer unique and generous bonuses.

I think this move will help Sprint Nextel's cause. A good leader or figure can be a factor in making a company look strong. Dan Hesse's appearance in these commercials shows that the CEO is truly committed to bringing his company to the top of the industry.