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My current handset is Palm Treo 700P. Yes thats rights it's Palm OS, not window mobile aka Micro-shaft!. Nothing wrong with windows mobile I'm actually impresses with the newest version 6.1. But enough of that for now I'm here to talk about my device the Treo 700P.
It's a CDMA device with Sprint EVDO service. I tell you it's fast, especially with the new ROM update and um *cough* 755 ROM update *cough* it's even better.
Here are the eact Specs:
Modes CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900
Weight 6.4 oz (181 g)
Dimensions 4.4" x 2.3" x 0.9" (112 x
58 x 22.9 mm)
Form Factor Bar
Stub Antenna
Battery
Talk: 4.5 hours max. (270 minutes)
Standby: 300 hours max. (12.5
days)
LiIon
Display Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)
Resolution: 320 x 320 pixels
Colors: 65,536 (16-bit)
Platform / OS Palm OS
version 5.4.9
Processor 312 MHz Intel
XScale
Memory 60 MB (built-in, flash shared memory)
Phone
Book Capacity shared memory
FCC ID O8F93001 ยป (Approved May 17,
2006)
And Features:
GPS / Location Type: A-GPS
Accessibility
Digital TTY/TDD Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible
Rating: M3 (mostly compatible)
Alerts
Vibrate Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth Supported Profiles: HFP, HSP, DUN, OPP
version 1.2
Infrared (IR) Yes
PC Sync supports ActiveSync
SDIO does not support Wi-Fi
USB Yes
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name Yes
Picture ID Yes
Ringer ID Yes
Customization
Custom Graphics Yes
Custom Ringtones
supports MIDI, QCP, WAV formats
Real-Music Ringers Supported
Formats: WAV, QCP
Data & Network
Data-Capable Yes
External Antenna Jack Yes
Packet Data Technology: 1xEV-DO r0
WAP / Web Browser Browser Software: Blazer 4.5
Input
Side
Keys volume keys on left
Text Keyboard Layout: QWERTY
Touch
Screen Yes
Memory
Memory Card Slot Card Type: SD / MMC
Messaging
Email Client Protocols Supported: Exchange, Yahoo!,
AOL, GMail
MMS Yes
Text Messaging 2-Way: Yes
Text
Messaging Templates Yes
Music
Music Player Pocket Tunes
Photo & Video
Camera Some versions only
Resolution: 1+
megapixel
Streaming Video Yes
Video Capture Max. Length: up
to available memory
CIF resolution (352 x 288 pixels)
Productivity
Alarm Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
To-Do List Yes
Voice Memo Yes
Software
Games Yes
Voice
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) Yes
Speaker Phone Yes
Not that impressed yet hun? But what makes this device interesting is the numerous 3rd party software you can load on it. Personally I believe there should be essential software you should have if your to use such a device. Volume Care, this one can crank your volume to 120%, because natively it's not that loud. Opera 4.1, though Blazeris ok, it does not pack that punch. Tryda, which used to be directory assitant, I tell you this is a life saver, in conjunction with google maps 2.02.0 you can't go wrong. Docs to Go, the newest one can open any Office 2007 document, be it word, excel, Power point, access etc.. All in one, no need for pocket word, pocket excel etc. File Z, oh my goodness! I tell you this is a file manager to die for. Kinoma, you can watch youtube vids, stream radio and movies. TCPMP, another application to watch videos of different format. As I list all of these application I forgot to mention that they are FREE! Majority already come with the device and they continue to improve with updates and patches. Thats the thing I love about this device not only are there so many free appz, but it's makes you day to day activity much more easier. Spart phones are slowly replacing our conventional Desktops/laptops. No need to bootup a machine, to do online backing, send/receive email (sprint mobile email), chat on your favorite IM (mundu IM). It's like have a computer in the "Palm" on your hand, no pun inteaded.
The only think I would say I dislike is the form factor somewhat. I'm definitely a fan of QWERTY Keyboards so thats what the Touch Pro is just a beautiful device to me. The Treo stays true to the keyboard interface and doesnt succomb to the iPhone virtual keyboard that I can never get used to. Ok I lost my train of though for a moment back to form factor. The device is heavy, me in particular it's the extended batter that makes it feel like a dumbell. The it's the stub they call an antenna. Such old technology, no need for that nonsense. Memory, internal in particular, not enough, though there is a way to hack the firmware for you to be able to read 32GB of SD Memory, I need more RAM and internal memory, thats just the movement and Palm has always been slow at that.
The Palm OS is very easy to use, and very stable I might say. It's just that it gets very little support, but there are talks of a re-emergance. I hear google is in talks to lend an open hand with their OS, and Linux as another possible OS, so I'm excited to see what becomes of it. But in the mean time HTC has become bar none pimps of the industries device makers. The Touch Pro, everytime I see it I want to cry, it's it truely a work of art.
Hi there,
I'd like to contribute a review on my HTC Touch Enhanced (ELFin). Watch this space.
Looking forward to it! The true question is...will it be quite as
epic as
leke's? Hope so!
Well, I've written my review first and now posting this reply. So, here's the link to the review:
http://www.omio.com/phones/palm/treo-750/reviews/22/a-very-functional-treo
Nice review maceyr! Cheers, and good luck! What's with all the Palm loving going on? I know that leke is a huge fan, but 4 and a half stars is pretty positive too!
Here's my review of the G1:
http://www.omio.com/phones/t-mobile/g1/reviews/23/good-start-for-googles-android
Enjoy!
T.
Great review, tasi!
@ernest, well, considering I did come over to Windows Mobile from a Palm OS device, it shouldn't be too surprising. I have been trying out other smartphones and really enjoy and love how easy it is to type on the keyboard of the Treo (750 and 650). Even the E71 which I'm trying out now isn't nearly as nice, although it's a great smartphone.
I'm thinking a Blackberry with the trackball would be really great and I hope that I can get the wonderful opportunity (one day) to try it out.
Here's my review for my MDA Compact IV:
http://www.omio.com/phones/t-mobile/mda-compact-iv/reviews/24/a-month-with-the-mda-compact-iv
Hope you enjoy it! :)
