Treo 800w spec sheets and training materials reveal details, lack of MMS
[Thanks, brian]
[Thanks, brian]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
d3finit @ Jun 28th 2008 5:25PM
Why "micro" usb, and not the industry standard "mini" usb?!
Roger @ Jun 28th 2008 5:32PM
I got to handle a working 800w on Thursday of last week. I am generally not a Palm fan at all, but this is a pretty slick device. I stacked this device with a Centro that the palm rep had also brought... and the shape, and size were VERY similar. Its no I-Phone, or no BB Bold, but a HUGE improvement from the Treos of years past.
TheGasMan @ Jun 28th 2008 5:47PM
To irritate us for no good reason!
Jeff @ Jun 28th 2008 11:37PM
Ummmm... Micro USB was agreed to last year to become the industry standard... according to my count, Moto, LG, Sanyo and others have gotten on board, with Samsung to follow up later this year.
John @ Jun 28th 2008 6:29PM
I am glad I jump Shipped to Windows Mobile instead.
If this thing ran Windows mobile palm would have a chance. Too bad they are stuck with Palm OS and don't consider using a modern os like Windows Mobile 6.1
yode @ Jun 28th 2008 9:44PM
this IS windows mobile you fucking retard. ARE YOU BLIND? LOOK AT THE PICTURES!
NuShrike @ Jun 30th 2008 4:58PM
How's that knee of yours? Still jerking?
NuShrike @ Jun 30th 2008 5:00PM
How's that knee of yours? Still jerking?
John Humphrey @ Jul 11th 2008 8:11AM
What's with the F-bomb, Yode? More offensive is the "retard". THere are some folks out there with (kids that have) Down syndrome. It's like the n- word.
dave @ Jun 28th 2008 6:42PM
John, it is Windows Mobile 6.1, thats why this is such a big deal. Wifi and Windows Mobile
backbeat @ Jun 28th 2008 6:42PM
Palm's ability to keep pace with itself is the very reason why it lost $43.3M in the most recent quarter report and has sales volume 25% BELOW that of 1 year ago.
As any athlete knows, you only improve by being trained by those better than yourself.
Cycomachead @ Jun 29th 2008 1:01AM
But why does it say SD/SDHC vs just SDHC. Being that the SDHC is backwards compatible with SD (though not the other way around) then shouldn't SDHC be sufficient?
ThePengwin @ Jun 29th 2008 10:35PM
Believe me, some people don't make that connection.
kookoobirdz @ Jun 29th 2008 11:47AM
Still kind of fat compared to competitor models that have been out for a couple of years. Jeez. It beats the original chubby Treos by a little, but it's like it lost motivation halfway through its diet. I think it looks fine from the front, at least.
Back when they announced the new OS, they said they'd start developing new hardware that could work with either the current or forthcoming OS (in addition to some kind of merging of support for the two, if I understood correctly). And we've had the centro and this thing since then. Do we know if these are in that hardware category? I wouldn't want either for other reasons, but I'm wondering about people who buy just before the new OS, assuming the rollout date doesn't slide right out of the decade. Seems like it would be safest to wait until the new OS comes out before considering any new purchase. I guess people do go through phones more quickly these days, though.
Ahura Mazda @ Jun 29th 2008 4:54PM
Heh, I took that training just yesterday. You can tell Palm wrote it, rather than Sprint.
NuShrike @ Jun 30th 2008 5:02PM
Looks like the Palm from 2 years ago is still kicking. Too bad it's two years ago specs too.
T @ Jun 30th 2008 11:54PM
This could be such a fantastic platform if they did two things: 1.) flush capacitive touchscreen, 2.) keep the HW keyboard, lose all the buttons above it. (Replace them with soft-keys if you must, but a gesture-driven interface would be better.) Now you're left with room for a 320x480 screen like the you-know-what. This gives you the advantage of the HW keyboard, and you don't lose half the screen when you need to type.
As sexy/tempting as the you-know-what 3G is, I think I'm getting one of these for two reasons: keyboard & multitasking 3'rd party apps.
Allen @ Jul 1st 2008 8:55AM
I have been using the Palm OS for a long time and have the Treo 755P is it time to switch to windows? if so...are there ways to download all my addresses, calender , memos etc. I am sure most of my software will not work...thanks
utdmatt @ Jul 1st 2008 1:19PM
At last! As rediculous as it seems, I have been waiting for this phone for a year now! It was a bit frustrating because rumors had it coming out at the beginning of the year. Many have said that this thing is behind the times, but non of Sprint's other devices put it all together quite as well as the 800w. A one handed full qwerty keyboard is essential. Other phones sacrifice function for aesthetic appeal. I prefer the 800w because it will get the job done. The only show-stopper is that it must fit slimly in the pocket, and while this device isn't the thinnest, it appears thin enough. It's slightly thicker than others, but that should hopefully give it much better battery life than my current phone which dies within an hour.
Brad @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:02AM
Well im pretty excited for this phone, Ive been a fan of ANY palm phone for a while now . First started with my 700wx, then a 755p, and now Im on my Centro. When this releases, I'll definitely be looking into this one, even though I LOVE the performance of PALM OS much better than WM, WM does have some nice exclusive apps and personally I like the way it integrates with my PC a little easier. So I'll be down for trying this one out, until something new comes out a couple months later in which I'll grab that one !
digitalgranpa @ Jul 2nd 2008 10:27AM
It would be nice if you could keep the profanity out.
brian @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:00PM
Its pretty obvious where he got this tip sheet from. Like me...he works for sprint. We have access to this for a few weeks now. BUT i do rememeber signing a waiver not to release any information on ANY new product untill sprint does. Good job jackass...hope your 2 minutes of fame as a spy is worth the unemployment check
Michael @ Jul 3rd 2008 10:53AM
Again, NO BIG CLOCK ON THE HOME SCREEN?!!! Come on guys! I guess I am one of the few that actually likes Sprint Treos, but the main complaint that I have is no large clock on the home screen. Gimme a break!
kookoobirdz @ Jul 4th 2008 5:38PM
Hey Michael, I wonder if you could get a different launcher that gave you the ability to have your big clock. I remember there being different third party launchers/desktops for Palm that replaced or masked the built-in one. Maybe the same is available for WinMo?
John Humphrey @ Jul 11th 2008 8:11AM
Dude, search for "Palm Big CLock" and relax. You seem a bit neurotic, although easily asuaged, .
Gio @ Jul 7th 2008 9:37PM
are they gonna make this damn thing mac compatible for a change or the usual b/s i have to deal with ?
Michael @ Jul 13th 2008 10:45AM
Kookoobirdz - There are programs like SPB Mobile Shell which I am now using. It doesn't work very well with the 800w (picked one up yesterday), but it works good enough until there is an update. I just didn't want to have to use third party if I didn't have to.
John - the word is assuaged - don't hurt yourself. And, all I want is a large clock on the Today screen. Being neurotic has nothing to do with anything.