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From Mark C] Sammy thanks for a invaluable resource I'd like to chime in on the debate on older Palm devices, I use a Treo 650 it looks rather battered but it's well loved, and used all the time. My favorite app is Google Maps it's so useful and of course free of charge. No need to trade to a Palm Pre j...
From Rick DesBrisay] I’ve been a Palm user since the Palm 5000. I have had about 6 different models and have used many 3rd party apps. I wanted to move on to a device that had WiFi (my Palm TC still works) so with a lot of reluctance to leave the trusted Palm OS, I moved to the Win Mobile OS with the Tre...
From Mark Adaski] Hi Sammy, I don't read that much about the Treo Pro, I think it's a phone that doesn't get much credit. Look at the design, it's a great shape, slim as many of the phones on the market today and Windows Mobile is a great operating system. Palm have done a great job in making it thei...
Make the jump to Holidays & Holidates for Palm (Treo,Centro,Palm Pre) It's coming up to the end of the year and with that in mind have you seen Holidays & Holidates for Palm (Treo,Centro,Palm Pre)? - Holidays and Holidates from 2006 to 2015. - Christian, Islamic, Jewish. - 72 countr...
From Mike Cleaver, NJ] I have been weighing up either the BB Tour or the Palm Pre and my decision is made, I'm going with the Pre. I've used Palm devices for the last 10 years so I was biased but I needed something fresh, my Treo Pro won't last forever. So I'm hitting the Sprint store tomorrow morni...
From Micaiah Carter, CA] The way that I use my Palm Treo 650 is quite different from most young adults, I have a laptop but I seem to write all my papers on Documents to Go. I also do my research and printing with my Palm Treo 650. I also love to listen to music on my Palm. It is so easy to, access everyth...
From Neil Snowdon] Sammy I enjoy reading other peoples user experiences, I am the proud owner of a Treo 680 which still runs the Palm operating system. I absolutely love my phone, it comes everywhere with me, in fact I would be lost without it. It's great to see people still using the older devi...
From Jonathan Tsang] It is great to read stories about how people use their gadgets. Work has just given me a Blackberry Bold, I'm completely alienated with Blackberry devices, never used them before but I look forward to seeing what all the fuss is about. Everyone at work is on a BB and they ra...
From Bill Quinlan Evanston IL] Steve Jobs proclaimed the death of the stylus with the announcement of the iPhone and all the smartphone manufacturers have joined the bandwagon including Palm. I am still using a Palm TX and a Treo 650 and am here to tell you that I still believe in the stylus es...
1 HTC Touch Pro with QWERTY keyboard running Windows Mobile 1 16GB MicroSD Card [NEW] 1 Black unlocked Palm Centro [used but working fine, all accessories and a case included] 1 Unlocked Treo 750v [used but working fine, no CD's but cables are included]
From Ged] Sammy thank you for a great site, I've kept up with your posts since 2001 and check in daily. I'm still using my Treo 680, I don't need anything fancy I just want a phone that works and the ability to play games, check email and read ebooks on my way to work. There is nothing wrong with the 6...
From Josh House] I see everybody talking about the Palm Pre as if it was the best creation to have come from Palm and I'd have to say the Treo Pro to me is their best smartphone. It was the first Palm phone to include Wi-Fi something which we wanted for some time. Windows Mobile is great, tons of tes...
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From Bill in Nicaragua] Sammy, it is with deep sadness that I report the death of my Treo 650. This GSM 650 had been my friend from it's birth in 2003 until now. It helped me daily with my ministry, holding all my contacts and keeping up with my calling. On it I read many a great book, and played for ho...
So some differences... well really there is not much difference. Feature wise, they both work great, the biggest difference is related to the device itself. They both had syncing abilities, but the Treo650 required you to use a USB cable, but with the built-in WiFi on the G1, well no more cables...
I also tried to load things on my Treo 755p and listen to that as an mp3 player but the truth can now be told --- the Treo 755p is a lousy Mp3 player --- to much skipping due to background activity and interrupts. The Garnet OS is simply not designed for multitasking.
From HobbyistSoftware] Firstly thanks to all the old Treo & Centro crowd who have been asking me to develop for the Pre. I have kept quiet as I wanted to launch with the new App Store. From HobbyistSoftware] Firstly thanks to all the old Treo & Centro crowd who have been asking me to dev...
Some of us are still hanging onto our Palm OS devices, for various reasons, but mostly due to the fact that they work for us on a daily basis. So if you are still using your Palm OS connected device, 2TwitMe is highly recommended. Get it here:
From eXpansys] eXpansys dropped us a note to say that they are selling some multi-lingual Palm Treo 500s with QWERTZ keyboards (OS initially in German but eXpansys have written a simple guide on how to convert the OS to English). They are available at only £89.99. More deets after the jump. [Fr...
Of course, these are just the first versions and I'm sure that the Palm community will help me to improve them over time. One of the things that looks like it should really set WebOS apart from the iPhone world is that Palm have now announced that I'll be able to distribute versions directly wi...
If you have not read May at PalmDiscovery's review of the Palm Pre well it makes for a good read. "he next generation smartphone device from Palm, the Palm Pre has certainly lived up to the hype. Unlike previous attempts and models that failed to excite and garner attention, I think the Pre sho...
From Eric Mann] Gone are the days of the smartphone according to SFGate. "Gone are the days that smartphones -- the BlackBerry, for all intents and purposes -- were a mark of the user being an executive or business traveler. Today, smartphones are now bought mainly by individual consumers a...
From Eric Mann] Strategy Eye reports that 90% of US iPhones users love their phones. "About 92% of US iPhone users say the device is their ideal smartphone, and 90% would recommend it to others, according to CFI Group. In a survey of 1,000 smartphone users, the iPhone scored an average of 83 on...
From Dale R. Doty, Oklahoma] How I use my smartphone: I used to have problems with staying awake during meetings such as seminars or church. Several years ago I discovered that if I keep good notes during these meetings, I could sustain enough stimlation to stay awake.
From Hans] Hans dropped this one into my inbox this morning, My Pre flirts with the Treo Pro for Sprint. "So I received the Treo Pro from Sprint this morning to review on PhoneMag.com. I know My Pre is suppose to be all about Pre so why I am I writing about the Treo Pro? I’d like to briefly talk about a...
is a wrapper for the Palm OS address book application, designed to enhance and simplify the most common tasks -- finding phone numbers and creating/editing contacts. These tasks can be done without the use of a stylus, with just a few taps on the screen.
which looks useful. "Right off the bat, I don't do a LOT of texting. But, there are times when I receive texts and I'm busy or just don't wish to read text messages at the moment. Then there's times when I'm using another phone and friends text my Centro while I'm carrying my Treo 750. With txtForwa...
From Palm PR] Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and Alltel Wireless today announced that the Treo(TM) Pro smartphone is available today at Alltel Wireless retail stores and online at alltel.com. Treo Pro is a sleek, full-function smartphone that offers business users the...
From Dave Snyder Sidney OH] Sammy I am a long time user of the Treo 600, for the last 2 years the 680, and looking forward to Pre. I have employed tons of 3rd party apps over the years including Snapper, KeySuite and many others. The TealOS is quite impressive on two counts: 1)that the TealPoint f...
I guess if the Pre has any chance of being an iPhone killer, it comes from the sliding keyboard, which to me at least is a huge plus. I'm also super happy about the reguarly-sized headphone jack. And as a long-time, happy Sprint customer and Palm user, I'm pleased to know I can continue with that...
High-speed connectivity (EVDO Rev. A or UMTS HSDPA) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g(6) Integrated GPS(7) Slide-out QWERTY keyboard Bluetooth(R) 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support USB mass storage mode Removable, rechargeable battery
2009 has arrived what it seems like a long wait has finally comes to an end. Palm CES will unveil the NOVA as the savior to the ailing brand which we all love. When Palm has scrapped the development of Cobalt in 2005, Palm has extended the life of Garnet as its mainstay operating system... in Early 20...
• But the software can only be as good as the hardware it runs on... So I see 2 new Treos at least - one a follow-up to the Treo Pro - but with a 480x480 or 640x480 pixel screen and 2 softkey buttons. • And the best of all? The new Treos can dualboot between WinMob and Palm OS... And Palm might hopefully even p...
From AT] GadgetNutz gives a good review to the Treo Pro. "With so many devices running Windows Mobile 6.1, there is no need to go into the features, instead the focus of this will be on the Treo itself and seamlessly integrating it into your life. The main selling point of the Treo is it is availab...
Overall I have to say that I have no problem selecting this Seidio InnoCase II as my Editor’s Choice for Best Treo Pro Hard Case – it’s extremely well built and designed, easy to use, feels great in your hands and its ultraslim body protects while not adding any really noticeable bulk." Treon...
From Andrew Goldstein] I spend a lot of time--well, ok, entirely too much time--reading forums and websites related to mobile phones and PDAs. I've been doing this for about 6 years. During that time I've probably gone through 9 PDAs or smartphones. Dell Axims, a Palm Treo 700P, and a Sprint M...
So far, mobile manufacturers have include the 802.11b/g into their newest handsets. In fact, the lack of WiFi in modern smartphones is often ridiculed as "not so smart". Take Palm's old Treo line-up for example, like my Treo 750v, Palm has taken some heat from fans & non-fans about not in...
Form Factor I believed that the Palm Bluetooth Keyboard is a good investment considering for the amount that I paid for (C$ 79.00), I can consider it as a good investment. The versatility of this keyboard is very nice and it has a good battery life. It can be used as a standard HID devices in both M...
After work I head to the gym. Of course I launch my media player listening to any of several hundred tunes with the added on 8GB Micro SD card, but also enter the stats of my workout and how my diet was today so I can track my progress. Near the end of the workout my calendar sounds off reminding me to...
While I love my Treo 750 and its QWERTY keyboard, I have rather large hands - and sometimes have a bit of trouble hitting the key I want to when typing an instant message to someone or otherwise entering text. I noticed that Spb had updated their Spb Keyboard to version 4.0.1 and decided now was th...
The latest version avaible is 2.2, and it's still compatible for old Windows Mobile 2002 & 2003. But you got to download the right CAB file, or get the desktop installer if you're not sure which version is your Windows Mobile device.
To put inside a Treo into the Seidio Spring-Clip Holster, the user must placed the bottom of Treo first and then only with a gentle push is enough to snap in the Treo under the spring-clip. The holster has a cut-in hole, specially for easy access to the Treo's connectors (battery & headph...
And lastly, many thanks to Palm for the remarkable Treo smartphone. Oh, and of course thank you to my Treo for becoming such a trusty companion when I needed it the most, and for being there to cheer me up when I'm feeling down and lonely. I can't imagine my life for the past one year without you. ;-...
Why did a BlackBerry dedicated site review the Palm Treo Pro? That might be the first thing that comes into our thought when we heard it, well it's because the Smartphone Round Robin program is on & up running again; and CrackBerry is part of it.
How to get the news is a piece of cake to do for a mobile addict like yourself, that smartphone which is strapped around your waist or which is inside your pocket or purse, is more than capable to bring RSS news for you anytime anywhere. The biggest challenge is with which app will your smartpho...
Treo Pro is an easy-to-use smartphone for businesses that want to simplify their IT infrastructures and lower costs, and for users who want to stay on top of their professional and personal lives. With its streamlined design and Palm(R) innovations layered on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professi...
The battery life issues, while still there, are being addressed by third-party add-on batteries. The lack of 3G coverage hasn't been as much of a problem as it has been. One of these days, the DtG port will be on the market, and I've been slowly but surely using the iPod Touch as a testbed for fin...
But what I really like about Brett's review on Treo Pro, is because he also pay attention to the little things. If you wanted to know what about the Treo Pro that made Brett said: "Sometimes it’s the small things that make a great phone," then head on to the above link to find out.
Since the day it was born, the Palm Treo Pro has been top of its class. It allows the user to read personal and professional emails, watch You Tube videos, surf the net and listen to songs. It also features a great design as well as Wi-Fi and GPS… Business on the move.
From Chris2.0] Seeing that Palm stock has downgraded (twice), is the end of our once-favourite PDA & Smartphone company in sight? Things are not looking good for Palm - it does look like it has lost its way... No Palm OS 7 (yet), no Centro 2 or Foleo 2 , and no Palm OS Treo Pro. Don't even get me sta...
From Steve T. Peoria, IL] My Treo 755p is my mobile companion of choice. I used to carry a Palm TX and a regular cell phone, but now all I need is my Treo. The "Contacts" phone book, and "DateBk5" calendar are just a couple of the applications that I can't live without. I'd tried the Treo 700w for a cou...
The only down side so far has been the battery life, but then again I have been working it pretty hard surfing the internet and playing a couple games I downloaded off the Market. With the WiFi enabled, surfing is lighting quick, but the battery drain extremely quick. Bluetooth also takes a bi...
Is a touch-screen mobile phone with a body of a slider, meaning it'll host a full QWERT keyboad underneath. Here's the quick run-down list of the specs inside: Quad-band GSM, up to HSDPA (7.2Mbps)Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 Mhz processorMicrosoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional128MB SDRAM, 2...
From Hans] InfoWorld has posted a review of the TreoPro and it is complimentary. "The Palm Treo Pro -- an unlocked, quad-band, Windows Mobile 6.1 device with a physical QWERTY keyboard and 2.5-inch, 320-by-320-pixel display -- isn't the first Windows Mobile handset by Palm. Some models in t...
I've tried other systems, but nothing has fit the bill. I tried DocsToGo to keep my notes as .doc files, but the program didn't play well with the Bluetooth keyboard (lots of crashes). I tried SplashNotes since it uses outline format and syncs nicely with the desktop, but its navigation contr...
Treo Pro balances simplicity and productivity -- including email, Wi-Fi, GPS, web and UMTS/HSDPA network capabilities(1) -- to meet the needs of businesses and end users alike. Its thin design blends a flush, high-resolution color touch screen, one-touch buttons and a full QWERTY key...
Since I spend a good deal of time on the water for both work and pleasure, I have accumulated a number of vinyl bag-like cases for waterproofing my electronic devices. I have to say the BeachBuoy is a cut above everything else I have tried. Make no mistake, this is not a custom-fitted case, but e...
Stability is an issue with all iPhone apps right now (even Apple's own Mobile Safari web browser). There is another more stable version of the operating system currently being tested. Did SplashShopper crash on me? Only once or twice, but I can't really fault it for that right now given the s...
Palm has been having a re-emergence of sorts these past few weeks with the release of the new Palm Treo Pro. It represents a lot of the things that many Treo users have been clamoring for - Wifi, GPS, Thinner, Sleek Form Factor, Flush touchscreen, 3.5-mm headset jack. And it has garnered prett...
For me - having an all in one device like the Palm is a huge advantage, and it would take a great deal (still) for me to switch to iPhone. [From Guido] I use my Palm Treo 700p as my mobile computing platform. It performs a high number of functions at a low cost, it's always reliable, and the instant o...
For you who (may) have missed the official announcement of Treo Pro by Sammy here at PalmAddict, especially about the availability & pricing then here's a little reminder: the U.S. will get unlocked version at $549 price tag, while others can get it through Vodafone & O2 at 399 Euro...
Second, the battery life is um.... lacking. I know that it still does better than a lot of 3G phones and I know that there is a lot of battery-sucking hardware in the IPhone, however, the best way to conserve power/get through a day is to kill all the new hardware/software (3G/Location Services/P...
I used to be a long-time PC user, so my Treo 750 had little problem syncing with all my stuff on my PC via ActiveSync. Although not always a perfect world, I was quite satisfied with the ease of syncing my Treo with my PC. A little over a year ago, I switched from PC to a MacBook Pro. At first I thought I...
Having two mobile devices can be cumbersome at times, but it makes sense for me. [From Brandie Lee] I started my mobile device journey with Treo smartphones for work, first with the Palm OS, and then with the Mobile Windows OS. I loved the touchscreen on both devices, but I had trouble warming...
Thirdly, there was the "cool" factor. Until I saw the iPhone, I thought the Treo and Palm OS was the best on the market. But Palm has been sitting around and not innovating any more. Other companies were pushing past Palm with all sorts of cool OSes. Now, I was not going to purchase a Windows Mobile...
amp;otThis review was composed and written on my Palm Centro Centro compared to a Treo 680 Centro, Treo 680 and Treo 650 Infrared port on the Centro Bottom of the Centro Bonus software screen on the Centro The support program on the Centro
I have always been a fan of GX-5 products. I have bought Dial By Photo, Treo memo, Treo Weather and the now defunct Pocket Tunes Superpass. Their Apps look great and work great, more Apple-like than Palm-like IMHO, which is a plus to me. However, I had a bad surprise last week with their latest v...
Proporta have a great line up of cases, however the one they asked me to review is the Alu-leather flip case for the Treo 680. Since I moved form a PDA to a smartphone I have not bothered with a case as my phone is in and out of my pocket so often and I am not a fan of bluetooth headsets.
gt;Also this week, Show 47 of the Smartphone Show was made available for your viewing pleasure. "hands on review of the Nokia E51 smartphone, plus a feature on qwerty keyboard input on mobile devices and a walkthrough of upgrading a Windows Mobile 5 device to Windows Mobile 6"
gt;Also this week, the Sprint / Palm advertising campaign for the Centro kicks off. gt;Microsoft launched a new online marketing campaign showing you what you can achieve from your Windows Mobile devices - Start Doing More gt;Morning Paper reviews the Centro
gt;Additionally the Treo 750 landed in Equador. "Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and PORTA today announced the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 750 smartphone in Ecuador, the first Windows Mobile based Treo smartphone to take advantage of PORTA's network.(1) The Treo 750 offers the world-class Palm experie...
gt;Palm launched the Treo 500v in Australia. Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) today announced the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 500v smartphone on the Vodafone network in Australia. The new smartphone combines multiple forms of communication and multimedia capabilities with high-speed 3G mobile Intern...
I kind of like the unlocked Sprint Blackberry 8800-series. It works on both EvDO, and has a SIM card. I have also heard rumors that Sprint and Verizon are going to move away from CDMA/ EvDO, and to the G4 international standard. Now, there's a direction I can lock onto!
3. Calendar and Contacts: I use a Mac and the ability of the iPhone to sync flawlessly through iTunes is very important to me. The Missing Sync is nice for the Treo, but I have never gotten it to work reliably for the Palm, and it is even more flaky for Windows Mobile machines.
Well I decided to leave my Blackberry and get back into step so to speak. My debate was whether to stay with Cingular or to pick up the Treo 755p. Hmmm... that was a difficult decision. You see as it... So I do like this phone after a few days. Hopefully I won't have any Sprint-related issues; if I do PJ I'm co...
And then there's WM, the Elephant in the Palm bedroom. A very discreet subliminal message was sent to us Palm/Treo users the day the WM platform was announced for Palm. Time, and probably a short amount of time, will tell us exactly what that message was/is. But out of nowhere we had to get used t...
So in conclusion and in conclusion of my customization review series, IconPlus is yet another tool that makes owning a Treo fun. If you enjoy changing your Palms icons to suit your moods or taste, give it a try, it's a great app for your Palming pleasure. And more to the point, a Palm device runn...