Treo 700w

Michael · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 2:23 pm Post subject: Treo 700w

Engadget is showing the unreleased Treo 700w, features include:

Michael · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:12 pm Post subject:

Looks like this is being announced Monday @ 9am PST:

http://news.vzw.com/news/2005/09/pr2005-09-23.html

Watch the Webcast at:

http://metahost.savvislive.com/microsoft/20050926/%20sfo_press_conference_20050926_300.asx
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tprit · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 12

Any conjecture as to whether the new 700w will be a useful alternative to a PC card with a Powerbook? Will Bluetooth be a throttle to throughput, and would one therefore need to use a wired tethered solution with the Treo?

Michael · Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:38 am Post subject:

We will have to wait and see.

Bluetooth 1.0 (in most phones), cannot keep up with EVDO, you will get a maximum of around 140K when going through Bluetooth, even if you are in a 400K - 700K area.

BlueTooth 2.0 does have the bandwidth to handle EVDO, but I am not aware if any phones have this yet.
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Chuck · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Posts: 149

Is this the first Treo with windows? It didn't hit me until I saw the press release of Verizon, Palm and Microsoft making an announcement together.

xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 2001

Yes, it is the first Treo with Windows Mobile. I think they were forced into an early announcement. Strange that they would announce something that can't be obtainable until next year. I suspect there will be several more PPC EVDO phones released before 2006.

educationk12 · EVDO User Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 43

Okay, I am confused. I have read that the 700W has been released and now I read it isnt out until 2006. Can I buy this retail this month outside of verizon?

SL10 · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 6:37 am Post subject:

xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 2001

Officially released...

http://www.palm.com/us/products/smartphones/treo700w/specs.epl

operating system
Windows Mobile® 5.0.2.0
Pocket PC Phone Edition

memory
128MB (60MB user accessible) non-volatile

processor
Intel® XScale™ 312MHz processor

screen
240 x 240 color TFT touchscreen display
16-bit color displays over 65,000 colors

wireless
800/1900MHz nationwide digital phone
CDMA2000 EvDO network—backwards compatible with 1xRTT, IS98 and IS95 networks
Bluetooth® 1.2 wireless support

digital camera
1.3 megapixels with 1280x1024 resolution
Automatic light balancing
2x digital zoom
Integrated self-portrait mirror
Video capture

audio
2.5mm headset jack is stereo headset compatible—requires a stereo headset adapter, sold separately, for use with standard stereo headphones

Speaker

Windows Media® Player 10 included on CD-ROM

Polyphonic MIDI, MP3, WAV & video ringtones

External ringer on/off switch w/ vibrate mode

keyboard
Full QWERTY key layout with backlighting
Integrated number dial pad
Keyguard feature

expansion slot
Support for MultiMediaCard, SD & SDIO cards

battery
Removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Talk time: up to 4.7 hours
Standby time: up to 15 days

power/sync
Multi-connector on device
USB sync cable
AC adapter (108-132 VAC/60Hz)

size
2.3" W x 4.4" H (excluding antenna) x 0.9" D
58mm W x 113mm H x 23mm D

weight
6.4 ounces
180 grams

xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 2001

^Bummer about the 240x240 display. The standard is 240x320 for PPC and the Treo 650 is 320x320.

Also, will Verizon allow tethering as USB modem?

Three more PalmOS-based Treos expected this year as well with EVDO.

This person claims to have a 700w...
http://discussion.treocentral.com/showthread.php?t=103226

Michael · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject:

Treo 700w announced today.

DJ · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject: Treo 700W...tether

Visited my Verizon store today and reviewed the 700w. Great unit with everyting I want...EXCEPT...apparently if a user wants to tether this device to a laptop you are out of luck. Cannot use this as a Modem. With a data/voice plan at $109.00/month (1350 minutes unlimited data) they also require you to purchas a separate data card AND another data plan to use in the Laptop. WOW...not a good deal!!
Looking for a Windows 5 device with EVDO that can tether...any ideas?? Don't like the Sprint 6700 device.

HillCountryHero · EVDO User Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 66

Walt Mossberg gave the 700 a pretty poor review, saying it has a washed out screen among other things.
He likes his 650 better than the 700.

http://ptech.wsj.com/ptech.html

The Motorola Q will be a great competitor.

http://www.Qusers.com
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WPSANTENNAS-MATT · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject:

I received my Treo 700 this afternoon (ordered it immediately when it was released).

First experience that I was not impressed with is that when accessing web or email, any phone call that comes in is routed to voicemail. This is something that I was not used to as the GSM version of the Treo 650 will let calls come in at all times. In the event you were doing some extended web surfing or answering several emails and a call came in, you could answer the call, hang up and pick up right where you left off.

The antenna adapter Wilson part number 358502 that fits the Treo 650 works, however it is just a little bit too small, so the adapter will fall out easier than the snug fit it has with the 650. The adapter will be fine until one is made for the phone specifically.

The jury is still out at this time, but I can tell you that I miss the resolution of the 650 and noticed the difference right away.