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8.2
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This is a kickass phone. I went ahead & bought the CDMA version & couldn't be happier. I was going to wait for the GSM version but I just couldn't wait, and now I'm glad b/c Sprint's data is much faster & they doon't have near as many problems as Cingular does. The GSM model IS buggy & has a lot of problems. It was rushed out before it was thoroughly tested & I know many people who are on their 3rd & 4th Treos b/c of all the problems. So even though this is GSMarena, I suggest the CDMA Treo. I've had some bugs & random resets, but most problems are due to software incompatibility. Some software doesn't mesh well with the new filing system this phone implements. Oh- for previous Palm users- DO NOT sync your old Palm's data on to the Treo, it will crash hard & fast. Install programs one by one to ensure compatibility. Nothing's worse than getting stuck in a reset loop b/c of bad software & having to hard reset.
Anyway- this phone has the best web browsing capabilities I've ever seen. It's fast & thorough. Call quality is superb, I've had only ONE dropped call in the entire MONTH that I've had it!!! Earpiece volume is loud enough that I have to turn it down most of the time(a first for me), and the speakerphone works great & is plenty loud. I havent really used any headsets so I can't comment on that yet. SMS is really neat- the Treo turns your msgs into a sort of chat window where you can view what the other person says & then what you say just like in a chatroom. There's really too many great features to describe so I'll just say it does just about everything awesomely.
Bottom line- this phone gets a 98% on the phone test. It's lacking in some areas(NEEDS MORE MEMORY!!! 32megs, WTF?) but for the most part it's a serious winner. A sheer delight to use for both businessfolk & simple gadget geeks like me.
If you get this phone- be sure to buy a case for it. It is small & slippery & if you are the slightest bit butterfingered you WILL drop it. I bought a pink silicone skin off eBay & I have not dropped mine since.
One last thing, a tip- many people complain about the keyboard & the keys being too small. I found that even though I have petite feminine hands, typing was a big problem for me since I type with my thumbnails. The keys are hard plastic & have no 'grip' to them, making it very easy to slip & hit two keys at once. If you have this same problem, do what I did- Go to WalMart & buy 1/8 yard of clear upholestery plastic(usually 98 cents a yard). Cut it to fit over the keyboard & tape it on so that it is stretched over the keyboard(make sure the tape doesn't extend over the battery cover). This will protect your keyboard from renegade droplets of liquid & also give the keys some grip. I type twice as fast now. BTW only do this if you have a case that covers up the tape, or else you'll look stupid with tape & plastic all over your phone.
Hope you enjoyed reading yet another of my long-winded reviews, and if anyone has any questions about this phone, feel free to ask me!
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- 2005-02-27 02:45
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BrEakStUfF,
Seen any vga 500mhz PDA/Phones around? Have you actually tried using a Treo 650 for sometime before posting your comments? I had mine for a month now and its been rock solid
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- 2005-02-26 08:52
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this phone is very bugy and it will die like palm one around Q4 of 2006 when people realize that THERE IS a big difference between 300 Mhz and 500 Mhz and 320 x 320 QVGA and REAL VGA
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- 2005-02-26 00:28
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- moming
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Does anyone know when GPRS is in use in the GSM version, say, surfing the web, will phone calls still come through?
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- 2005-02-25 17:42
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It has arrived for cingular!! This is a excellent upgrade from the Treo 600. All of the minor issues of 600, addressed...
The Keyboard take 2 days to get used to, then it is perfect!!!
Love it! Thanks Palm! Works with my Linux Desktop!!
PS. don't get a carkit... use a bluetooth headset!
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- 2005-02-20 19:42
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Good afternoon, would Like to know Palm Treo 650 it can be used in Brazil,
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- 2005-02-19 19:50
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It has arrived for cingular!! This is a excellent upgrade from the Treo 600. All of the minor issues of 600, addressed...
The Keyboard take 2 days to get used to, then it is perfect!!!
Love it! Thanks Palm! Works with my Linux Desktop!!
PS. don't get a carkit... use a bluetooth headset!
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- 2005-02-19 19:07
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The Treo is the most mature smart phone, get it if you want the least problems.
Also it's the most cross platform smart phone.. supports both MACs and PCs. Mac users... don't even blink.. better interface than wondows mobile, can isync. Unfortunately not all Symbian phones do not support isync. Check apple.com/isync for a list of devices.
If you want to use the Treo as a Bluetooth Dial Up Modem for your Mac portable, wait for the TMobile Treo650. The Cingular Treo 650 is crippled and cannot act as a Bluetooth DialUp Modem without purchaSing $pecific extra data plan$$$.
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- 2005-02-18 17:26
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guys, i suggest you wait for XDA IIi. if the qwerty keyboard is not a factor for you, then go for the XDA IIi. it's better than treo 650.
Ahh...don't buy the erickson P910
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- 2005-02-18 17:04
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- Lee
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can someone help me decide betw. the Treo 650 and Sony P910?...which one is better for using with a Mac?....thks
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- 2005-02-18 14:45
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im having a very hard decision, which HTML browser is easier,usefull and better
P910 or treo650...
Thank you.
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- 2005-02-18 04:43
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i'm having a hard time choosing between treo 650 or xda 02 mini,can anyone advice me on this dilema?
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- 2005-02-17 09:15
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WOW! WOW! WOW! What a wonderful phone!! Give me one! Give me one, please.....
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- 2005-02-15 15:24
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Hello to all
I'm having the change to test this device before it's launched in Europe. I've never seen a high res. screen like this before! UNBELIEVEABLE !!!!
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- 2005-02-08 12:52
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When will Pda makers start to realise that a QWERTY keyboard sucks on PDA's . Its a mobile and PDA so the keyboerd should be mobile version, at least we can use it effectively for sms or even Email. Trying typing on a small QWERTY keyboard like this one. Sending sms using qwerty sucks.
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- 2005-02-07 03:37
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