Robert M. wrote:

>> A lot of people eexpect to take photo quality shots with their camera
>> phones, but it won't happen without something like PhotoShop to back
>> you up. The resolution is 640X480.
>>
>> You will not get the same quality that you do in your average 1-3
>> Megapixel digital camera.
>
> The Treo also has no Flash, and gives poor results even taking into
> account its resolution.

The Treo's camera is just as good as any other phone camera -- which is
to say that it's a waste of space, money, and weight.

You want a camera? Buy a camera!

I love my Treo 600, but that camera was just a stupid gimmick.

> For many people its a wonderful device. No one should buy it because of
> the camera.
>
> And you left out its biggest flaw. It has no analog capability. One gets
> off the beaten path, you have no Analog capability to roam with in case
> of an emergency.

True -- so don't turn in your old analog phone when you buy the Treo.
Throw it in your glove compartment, and give it a charge every once in a
while. 911 service should be available without activation.

I also would have preferred to have the analog capability, but then I
realized that in 6 years of having a cell phone, I had *NEVER* used it
in analog mode.

RonInCal wrote:

> You will not go wrong with Treo 600. Reception is outstanding - it's Dual
> band digital 800/1900.
> The speakerphone feature is very good as well. The phone/palm integration is
> superb.
>
> The small qwerty keyboard will need a little getting used to but overall you
> will not go wrong with this investment.

....and if you can get used to Graffiti 2 (i.e., Jot!), install Graffiti
Anywhere and you can skip the keyboard. (Look it up on Google)

In article <35bjc.7262$4D1.47@twister.socal.rr.com>,
"rlsusenet@NOSPAMPUHLEEZschnapp.org" <NoSuchPerson@bigfoot.com> wrote:

> I love my Treo 600, but that camera was just a stupid gimmick.
>
> > For many people its a wonderful device. No one should buy it because of
> > the camera.
> >
> > And you left out its biggest flaw. It has no analog capability. One gets
> > off the beaten path, you have no Analog capability to roam with in case
> > of an emergency.
>
> True -- so don't turn in your old analog phone when you buy the Treo.
> Throw it in your glove compartment, and give it a charge every once in a
> while. 911 service should be available without activation.

A possible work around for some.

>
> I also would have preferred to have the analog capability, but then I
> realized that in 6 years of having a cell phone, I had *NEVER* used it
> in analog mode.

>I love my Treo 600, but that camera was just a stupid gimmick.

Question....

Do you really feel that combining a PDA and a cell phone into ONE
device is a good idea?

Ive been looking at the HP Ipaq 4355 stand alone PDA.....and thinking
on keeping a simple single purpose cell phone to use with it.

But.... then on other days I think Ive decided on a combo device like
the Treo 600

Bottom line I change my mind daily! HAHA

Soo..... what's your opinion?

<me6@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:ueoq8093i3e262heb54tssm07e12ku1lrp@4ax.com...
> >I love my Treo 600, but that camera was just a stupid gimmick.
>
> Question....
>
> Do you really feel that combining a PDA and a cell phone into ONE
> device is a good idea?
>
> Ive been looking at the HP Ipaq 4355 stand alone PDA.....and thinking
> on keeping a simple single purpose cell phone to use with it.
>
> But.... then on other days I think Ive decided on a combo device like
> the Treo 600
>
> Bottom line I change my mind daily! HAHA
>
> Soo..... what's your opinion?

All that counts is how do much you want to carry and whether one device will
fit your needs better than two.

Bob

"Bob Smith" <usirsclt_No_Way_Spam_@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:Yqdjc.10388$eZ5.4253@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net...
>
> <me6@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:ueoq8093i3e262heb54tssm07e12ku1lrp@4ax.com...
> > >I love my Treo 600, but that camera was just a stupid gimmick.
> >
> > Question....
> >
> > Do you really feel that combining a PDA and a cell phone into ONE
> > device is a good idea?
> >
> > Ive been looking at the HP Ipaq 4355 stand alone PDA.....and thinking
> > on keeping a simple single purpose cell phone to use with it.
> >
> > But.... then on other days I think Ive decided on a combo device like
> > the Treo 600
> >
> > Bottom line I change my mind daily! HAHA
> >
> > Soo..... what's your opinion?
>
> All that counts is how do much you want to carry and whether one device
will
> fit your needs better than two.
>
> Bob

Remind me never to type and be on a speakerphone at the same time ... Hit
the send key before reading what I said ... LOL .... That line of mine
should read, "All that counts is how much do you want to carry ..."

Bob

me6@privacy.net wrote:
>
> >I love my Treo 600, but that camera was just a stupid gimmick.
>
> Question....
>
> Do you really feel that combining a PDA and a cell phone into ONE
> device is a good idea?

If someone would come out with a small-form (e.g., the Samsung i500)
phone, *and* an up-to-date OS, I'd buy one in a heart beat!

Larry

me6@privacy.net wrote:

>>I love my Treo 600, but that camera was just a stupid gimmick.
>
> Question....
>
> Do you really feel that combining a PDA and a cell phone into ONE
> device is a good idea?

For me, the answer is an absolute, enthusiastic YES!

I can maintain almost complete communication without my laptop. I can
surf and google whenever I need to, without watching the clock. I can
retrieve and install applications and documents via the web.

If I weren't concerned about security, I could probably even synch with
my desktop remotely.

I can store dozens of novels on my SD memory card. I use iSilo -- if you
want to catch up on the classics, the Gutenberg project will keep you
busy as long as you like. There's nothing preventing anyone from
putting up a website with pre-iSilo'ed books to download directly from
the web. Hmmmm... I oughta look into that!

You can even stream radio stations, I understand.


No, there's no question about it -- for me. I rarely use the voice part
of the Treo, but when I do, the integration with the address book makes
things VERY handy. (True for email, as well.)

> Ive been looking at the HP Ipaq 4355 stand alone PDA.....and thinking
> on keeping a simple single purpose cell phone to use with it.
>
> But.... then on other days I think Ive decided on a combo device like
> the Treo 600
>
> Bottom line I change my mind daily! HAHA
>
> Soo..... what's your opinion?

I'm less than impressed with the technical aspects of the WinCE (now
called Pocket PC) O.S. I have my doubts about its reliability, but
you'd have to talk with someone who has used it.

"The Magnificent Bastard" <magnif_bastard@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> My new job will entail fairly extensive travel in the northeastern part
> of the US. NY, NJ, PA, MA, etc. I currently use Sprint as a wireless
> provider and am thinking about getting a Smart Device (phone). Anyone
> use these -
>
> http://tinyurl.com/38rm9
>
> http://tinyurl.com/22kqj
>
> I am leaning towards the Treo 600, I know a couple of people who have
> one and they like it. I sort of would like one that uses Win CE, but
> don't know anyone who's tried a Smart Device that uses that OS.
>
> My PDA uses the Palm OS so I am equally familiar with both operating
> systems. Most important to me is ease of use, ease of sync'ing it to my
> laptop and call quality/clarity. I also don't want to have to carry a
> PDA *and* a cell phone anymore.
>
> All opinions welcomed. Would like to hear pros/cons and experiences
> people have had with Smart Devices.
>
> --
> Magnificent Bastard Productions 2004 ©
>
> http://www.magnificentbastardproductions.com

What's the name of this NG? alt.cellphones.tech?

Kill file --> "The Magnificent Bastard"

"Robert M." <rmarkoff@msn.com> wrote in message news:<rmarkoff-2972A7.08420826042004@news05.east.earthlink.net>.. .
>
> And you left out its biggest flaw. It has no analog capability. One gets
> off the beaten path, you have no Analog capability to roam with in case
> of an emergency.

How is something that is stated in the specs a flaw?

Everything says it's 800MHZ CDMA and 1900MHZ CDMA.

No one is denying it does, or ever had analog capabilities, which was
done to reduce size.

How is that a flaw?