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Manufacturer: Palm Part number: 2807627
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- With EV-DO support, increased memory, and enhanced multimedia capabilities, the Palm Treo 700p makes a powerful smart phone even better. Sure, it's not perfect, but the solid performance and new features make it worth the upgrade.
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CNET editors' review
Palm Treo 700p - silver (Sprint) price range: $149.99
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Edited by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 05/17/2006
The good: The Palm Treo 700p boasts EV-DO support, a 1.3-megapixel camera, increased memory, a sharp display, and Bluetooth 1.2. The smart phone can also be used as a wireless modem and has solid call quality.
The bad: The Palm Treo 700p lacks integrated Wi-Fi and runs the stale Palm OS 5.4.9. Also, Sprint has no plans to offer a cameraless version at this time.
The bottom line: With EV-DO support, increased memory, and enhanced multimedia capabilities, the Palm Treo 700p makes a powerful smart phone even better. Sure, it's not perfect, but the solid performance and new features make it worth the upgrade.
User reviews
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A few corrections...
by Tinmania on May 18, 2006
Pros: Additional memory, EV-DO
Cons: Lack of Wi-Fi, miniscule OS "upgrade," same CPU as last two predecessors.
Summary: As of this writing, 1:30 AM 5/18/06, the CNET review contains a few errors that pertain to comparisons to other devices.
"Windows-based devices support only up to ...Summary: As of this writing, 1:30 AM 5/18/06, the CNET review contains a few errors that pertain to comparisons to other devices.
"Windows-based devices support only up to 320x240 pixels."
The above statement is false. Windows Mobile devices support far more than "320x240 pixels" (e.g., there are 480x640 WM devices). What they do not support is 320x320 resolution, thus the decision to go with 240x240, which is supported by WM.
"Yet another distinction is that the Palm Treo 700p is the first Treo to offer built-in dial-up networking capabilities (DUN)."
The above, too, is false. The Treo 650 was designed to support DUN via Bluetooth. Sprint's initial ROM didn't enable this feature, but a subsequent ROM upgrade--nearly a year ago--certainly did. As of this writing, the manual that ships with current Sprint Treo 650s explicitly detail how to do it. That same manual, again, as of this writing, is available on Sprint's Website as a PDF.
It bears mentioning, since this review is centered around Sprint's version of the Treo 700p, that users under older Vision plans (CDMA 1x) will be forced to move up to a "Power Vision" plan--even if they don't live in an EV-DO coverage area. Since Sprint did not overlay EV-DO in approximately 66% of its CDMA 1x coverage areas, many people will be affected by this.
Moreover, as many old--and plenty of not-so-old--Vision plans included such items as Picture Mail and text messaging, upgrading to a Power Vision device, including the Treo 700p, may end up costing the customer significantly more each month. In my case it would mean at least a $35 monthly increase (plus those never-ending taxes), though I cannot receive an EV-DO signal in my area. Even if I did live in an EV-DO coverage area, I'm not sure it would justify an additional $500 per year.
So, though I have tested a 700p, and indeed wouldn't mind upgrading from my current 650, I cannot see paying the extra monthly charges in order to do so.
Wake up Sprint: You can only nickel-and-dime customers up to a certain point. And penalizing loyal customers by forcing an unwanted, and in many cases unusable, Power Vision plan on them is not wise (the 700p is perfectly capable of being used in non EV-DO areas, it will merely use the CDMA 1x signal instead).
As far as Palm goes, they probably did the best they could with the current state of the Palm OS, which is now owned by the company Access. Adding Wi-Fi to the current version of Garnet (Palm OS 5), on a *phone* device, has proven to be quirky and unreliable. I see no reason why a ..1 OS version increase (it went from version 5.4.8 to version 5.4.9) would change that.
In addition no Palm OS 6 (Cobalt) device has ever been released, and it's quite likely that none will. So Palm cannot be faulted for not including it on the 700p. Access has already announced the direction they are taking the Palm OS, and Cobalt is not apart it. ALP is where it's headed (Access Linux Platform).63 out of 67 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Treo 700p needs no WiFi.
by ispsec on May 18, 2006
Pros: Everything the Treo 650 is and EVDO
Cons: Not the new Linux based Palm OS.
Summary: I am tired of hearing reviews that people say, "No WiFi built-in".
Built in WiFi is for people that have not a clue, I say.
About to yell:
THIS IS ...Summary: I am tired of hearing reviews that people say, "No WiFi built-in".
Built in WiFi is for people that have not a clue, I say.
About to yell:
THIS IS A PHONE ON A PHONE SERVICE. HOW COULD THEY MAKE MONEY WITH WI-FI BUILT IN. THAT WOULD DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF HAVING A BUSINESS.
Okay done.
EVDO is a great added feature to this already packed phone. With the new keyboard layout and feature set I will upgrade from my Treo 650 just for the EVDO. Speed baby.. It's all about the speed.
With PDANET this phone will be a very fast portable cable modem when attached to my laptop. Can you say Internet anywhere?
I give this 9 out of 10 just because it does not have the Linux based Palm OS that we are all waiting for in the future.
[Edited by: admin]26 out of 35 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Still has stability issues
by jmanstarr on June 6, 2006
Pros: Better sound quality than 650; Better initial software than 650; EVDO capable; Custom ring tones for each contact
Cons: Prone to crashing; Issues with GoodLink
Summary: As an early adopter of both the Treo 600 and 650, and I purchased the 700p with the same enthusiasm (all with Sprint). I liked my 650, but I was ...
Summary: As an early adopter of both the Treo 600 and 650, and I purchased the 700p with the same enthusiasm (all with Sprint). I liked my 650, but I was unhappy with the lack of stability in the operating system.
Well, after 2 days I can't give the 700p much love. While surfing the web to download ring tones, the OS crashed and rebooted six times in 20 minutes. And I have noticed that, overall, there are frequent "hangs" ... while playing solitaire or bejeweled, navigating the menus, web browsing, or accessing contacts or GoodLink apps, the system will hang from 1 to 6 seconds before an action is completed. This becomes rather annoying in short order.
GoodLink has its own story. After getting version 4.8 or higher, I have learned that it interferes with picture ID and the custom ring tones. This was not the case with my 650, and I find this to be highly annoying as I love those two features.
I plan on submitting some inquiries to Plam, Sprint, and Good to see if these are known problems, unique to my device, or unreported. If they can't fix these I am going to regress back to my 650. Hard to justify the $$$ for the 700p until some of these issues have a resolution.12 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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AMAZING PHONE BUT MAY NOT BE WORTH IT TO UPGRADE
by dsm51182 on June 7, 2006
Pros: LARGE DISPLAY, BLUETOOTH, EV-DO, CAMERA, CALL HISTORY, KEYBOARD, TOUCH SCREEN, SMALL SIZE, STRONG RECEPTION, PALM OS, MP3 PLAYER, SPEAKERPHONE, LONG BATTERY LIFE
Cons: HIGH PRICE, NO MIDNIGHT COLOR THEME
Summary: I gave this phone a 10 out of 10 because the phone itself is an amazing phone and there is NO other phone out there right now that can compete ...
Summary: I gave this phone a 10 out of 10 because the phone itself is an amazing phone and there is NO other phone out there right now that can compete with the features and design. However if you are a current treo 650 owner an upgrade may not be worth it for the price. The phone has EV-DO which is nice if you surf the net, but if you do not use the internet there are really not many plus'. The camera seems pretty much the same in quality, the speakerphone on the 650 is actually louder than the 700p. AND NO MIDNIGHT COLOR THEME? Whats up with that, I liked that on the 650. The phones interface is pretty much the same as the 650 except for some button lay outs on the phone itself. The phone is a great all around phone and anyone looking to get a new phone this would be the top of the line, I love mine because I use the internet all days for business and E-mails. I also loved my 650 just as much...
8 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Almost Perfect
by smiffsmack on June 21, 2006
Pros: Graphics, Broadband, Bluetooth, better Camera
Cons: Personal Navigation issues; lack of software available
Summary: Just to start out, I would like to give out a little background info on myself. I started out with the Treo 300(sprint) a few years back, and have ...
Summary: Just to start out, I would like to give out a little background info on myself. I started out with the Treo 300(sprint) a few years back, and have had the Treo 600(sprint) for 2 straight years. I bought my wife the sprintTreo 650 a couple of months ago (she loves it). Altogether, I have been very happy with my Treos. They have gotten me out of trouble more than once. Initially I had some issues with navigation. But I think much of this was due to the habits formed from my other Treos. Now into my second day with the Treo 700P, I have gotten the hang of it I would say 85%. Folks need to realize that there is a learning curve with equipment like this. You should not expect to jump right into this phone and think you will be able to master it in an hour or so. Part of the reason that they call us techies is that we love to discover and tinker with our new toys. Features: I really like the speed of the Sprint Power Vision ($5 more per month for me. Sprint Tv was not the greatest, but is somewhat entertaining. The Bluetooth was figured out very easily. The camera and video camera look very nice for a phone. The hotsync cord charges your phone when plugged in, through your PC. It did not sync my old Treo 600 contacts and info at all though
, so I had to beam everything via IR port. I downloaded some games (Pacman, Atari Retro, Madden NFL) and they look REALLY nice. You can download, save and play MPEG's fairly easily with good sound just by clicking. It comes with stereo headphones (for music) that have a microphone attached that can be used to answer calls with as well. It has a handy little button on the side that lets you easily input voice memos (that can be later used as ringers). The calendar feature is the same one that has been sufficient since using it on my Treo 600. Being able to open Microsoft Office documents is a great feature (though I personally don't need it).
All in all, this device is darn near perfect. But I hesitate in giving anything a 10 usually. But at least I own this device and actually am familiar with most of the applications. I am irritated by folks who give gear a rating of 2 because they tried it for a second or saw it in a mall and think that they know what they are talking about. For all you Treo haters out there...... this phone will only fuel your fire....it's that good.6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Went to a 700P from a PPC6700
by joshuasws6 on June 25, 2006
Pros: EVDO, qwerty kb along with touchscreen, very bright screen, MSOffice compatibility built in, sync with outlook, loud speaker, full size SD card, tons of 3rd party software.
Cons: No multitasking, No wifi (although EVDO or SDIO resolve this)
Summary: I actually had a PPC6700 for only a few months. I loved that phone, but dropped it and damaged it by accident. My insurance would have only given me a ...
Summary: I actually had a PPC6700 for only a few months. I loved that phone, but dropped it and damaged it by accident. My insurance would have only given me a refurbished so I decided to try something different since I was going to end up spending a bit of money anyways.
Other than wifi, this phone does everything my 6700 did. The response is also much faster. I though the smaller keyboard would be difficult to use, but I am texting just as fast as I was on the 6700. The gui is very intuitive and responds with no lag whatsoever. The screen is very bright and very crisp. The 5 way jog / center button works perfectly.
Those who have used the 6700 know that one problem was the phone activating upon a call while in your pocket / holster and the jog stick / touch screen would hang up or initiate a call without your knowledge. This cannot happen on the 700P. The end/off automatically locks the screen and buttons. Very nice feature.
I was initially concerned about synchronization since I had a ton of contacts in my 6700 via outlook. No issues. The contacts synced from Outlook perfectly, as did my calendar and tasks!!
I even had E-wallet on my 6700 and was concerned about having to re-enter literally hundreds of passwords, logins, credit cards, ID's, etc... No problem again. I purchased E-wallet for palm. Copied the .wlt file from the 6700 to my desktop and synced that file to the palm. Bingo - ALL of my data transferred in seconds.
I use the included versa-mail for email. I have 4 accounts setup and all work very well. Transfer speeds with EVDO are very quick. Verizon charges a pretty penny for unlimited (45.00 / month) but its worth it.
As for the PHONE functions - phone works better than my 6700. Nearly as clear and loud as my 815 was (which was, hands down, the best phone I ever owned as far as speaker volume and clarity). I can navigate ANY phone function without having to use the touchscreen. The jog button is very intuitive.
I also like the full size SD card. My 6700 had a mini-sd. I am using a 4GB SD and it was immediately recognized and works flawlessly. I also have an extended battery which has yet to drop below 60% after a full 10-12 hour day use including checking email, phone, texting and conservative surfing.
Bluetooth works very well. I paired it to a motorola headset with no issues.
I cannot comment much on the camera as I rarely, if ever have need for the camera on any of my phones that had them. I did use it a few times to take pictures of contacts to associate them to my contacts list. Kind of a neat feature that my 6700 had as well.
Another neat feature is the vibrate slider button on top. Much easier to place the phone on vibrate at a theatre instead of having to navigate on the screen.
Finally - as other 6700 users will appreciate - THE STYLUS STAYS IN THE PHONE TIGHT AND DOES NOT FALL OUT ON ITS OWN!!!!! I went through 3 stylus with my previous!4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Treo 700p (Verdict: Solid)
by Spungle on June 7, 2006
Pros: More stable, it doesn’t reboot all the time, it has a cleaner feel, it supports 2gb
Cons: Processor, Battery Power, and the "hum"
Summary: You can read our review in detail at: http://spungle.blogspot.com/2006/05/treo-700p-verdict-solid.html
...We love the fact that you can assign ringtones to groups of contacts as ...Summary: You can read our review in detail at: http://spungle.blogspot.com/2006/05/treo-700p-verdict-solid.html
...We love the fact that you can assign ringtones to groups of contacts as well as individual contacts, allowing you to have you’re coworkers ring in to the theme song of He-Man and for family members to ring-in to the theme of Facts of Life. Versamail 3.5 is awesome with preset setting for GMail and memory of recently used addresses. We didn’t get a chance to use any streaming video applications, but we expect to have an in-depth review of MobiTV in the near future.
We weren’t too impressed with the battery power. We found that screen brightness was most definitely the limiting factor in the longevity of the battery power, and that using the EvDO did not significantly change the power usage when compared to the 650. We also were a little annoyed gentle hum that was present when the screen brightness was on the second to lowest setting. We’re not sure what that’s about, but if it’s anything like the MacBook hum, someone will probably post about it and you’ll be thrilled to death with everyone’s story about a humming 700p.
Other than that, it’s a solid device. More memory is always a plus, Palm OS 5.4.9 is a must, 1.3 mega pixel camera is cute, and the not so fast, yet to be updated 312mhz processor is a disappointment when coupled with EvDO.3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Superb enahncements from Treo 600
by coors1 on June 5, 2006
Pros: Speed upgrade
Cons: No Games, storage could be larger.
Summary: Have been awaiting the 700P for some time and decisioned to not seek a 700w due to hearing from users of the many windows problems occuring. Even a Sprint Tech ...
Summary: Have been awaiting the 700P for some time and decisioned to not seek a 700w due to hearing from users of the many windows problems occuring. Even a Sprint Tech advised that the 700p was far better then the 700w version.
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GREAT DEVICE!!!!!!
by Aquil33 on January 12, 2007
Pros: Can do everything!!
Cons: WHO NEEDS WIFI when you have EVDO on the phone!
Summary: This is my 5th type of smart phone in the last 6 years (Kyocera 6035,Treo 300,600, and 650) and I have no complaints. The Treo 700p allows me ...
Summary: This is my 5th type of smart phone in the last 6 years (Kyocera 6035,Treo 300,600, and 650) and I have no complaints. The Treo 700p allows me to access my work email, personal email, datebook, contact list, todos, documents, Bluetooth, Bible, MP3's, TV (Sprint), Pictures, Camera/Videos, and the list goes on and on. I see people with Blackberry's, Blackjacks, Sidekicks, etc. that don't even come close to the functionality and expandability (GPS System, Medical Applications, etc.). The upgraded internal memory is great 64MB and I use a 2GB card. The 1.3 mega pixel camera is great upgrade as well as the Pocket Tunes. The EVDO Internet is supr fast and I look forward to using the phone as modem option. There is no other device that can do more than the Treo 700p. That is why Bill Gates had to put his Windows platform on it (new Treo 700w/wx and 750w). Documents ToGo covers the MS Office Suite so there is no excuse to use teh Windows OS. Palm also has 30,000 more 3rd party apps you can use that aren't expensive. I have used the Palm OS for 7 years so I feel that the Palm OS has proven its stability over the past 10 years. Sprint also has the cheapest data plan $15-$20 when compared $50 that other carriers charge for data.
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Sprint wants to charge you $50 per month to use your phone as a modem for your laptop. You can buy PDA Net for $35, which is a 1 time fee and use all the wireles internet your want for life, with a USB (Hotsync cable) or Bluetooth.Updated
Sprint wants to charge you $50 per month to use your phone as a modem for your laptop. You can buy PDA Net for $35, which is a 1 time fee and use all the wireles internet your want for life, with a USB (Hotsync cable) or Bluetooth.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome! Multi task Machine
by curtgvl on June 13, 2006
Pros: One Stop Shop For all you Do
Cons: Bluetooth reset
Summary: I made my sales calls with the wireless headset with voice command calls while I drove. Later took notes on the palm. Photographed ideas for work emailed them across country. ...
Summary: I made my sales calls with the wireless headset with voice command calls while I drove. Later took notes on the palm. Photographed ideas for work emailed them across country. Watched TV while I waited for a slow customer.. checking out the tropical storm updates on the internet. Got an email updates via my stock alerts. Video taped a customers tour and sent a thank you video back to customer via email. Listen to Siruis radio by the pool. Access to all three different email companies at the touch of one key. Text my kids when I was picking them up.. Merged my excel and word documents that I needed for reference. Read the NY Times. This was just in the first week of use! Great upgrade from the 600 palm.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Palm
- Part number: 2807627
- Description: The Palm Treo 700p smartphone delivers everything you need in one go-anywhere, Palm OS device. It combines a smarter phone with wireless email and messaging, built-in web browser, and rich media capabilities - all at blazing fast broadband-like speeds. Be productive even while you're away from your desk. Work on important files with built-in support for native Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, a PDF viewer, and 60MB of dedicated user storage. Download any of the thousands of Palm OS applications available. Or, relax and play your favorite music and videos right on your device. With this user-friendly solution in hand, you can stay connected and productive on your terms.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Full keyboard - Touch screen
- Phone Design Candy Bar
- Integrated Components Digital camera,
Digital player - Width 2.3 in
- Depth 2.3 in
- Height 5.1 in
- Weight 6.3 oz
- Body Color Silver
- Available Body Colors Silver/Gray
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Service Provider Sprint Nextel
- Operating System Palm OS 5.4.9
- Application Software Messaging,
Palm VersaMail,
Calendar,
Contacts,
Blazer,
Calculator,
Voice Memo,
Tasks,
Camera,
Bluetooth,
World clock,
Quick Tour,
Palm Desktop Software,
Memos,
HotSync Manager,
Security,
DataViz Documents To Go,
Camcorder,
Phone,
PocketTunes - Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen,
Keyboard - Phone Navigation Buttons Navigation button
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services SMS,
MMS - Supported Email Protocols POP3,
IMAP4 Communications
- Data Transmission EV-DO
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth,
Infrared (IrDA) - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Conference call,
Vibrating alert Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3,
MIDI,
WAV Processor
- Type Intel XScale
- Clock Speed 312 MHz
Memory
- ROM 128 MB - Flash
- User Memory 60 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards MultiMediaCard,
SD Memory Card Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 megapixels
- Still Image Resolutions 1280 x 1024
- Digital Zoom 2
- White Balance Automatic
- Video Recorder Resolutions 352 x 288 (CIF)
- Features Self-portrait mirror
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT
- Display Resolution 320 x 320 pixels
- Color Depth 16-bit (65000 colors)
Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Sub-mini-phone 2.5 mm
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Run Time Details Talk - up to 270 min,
Standby - up to 300 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter,
USB cable,
Stylus,
Headset
Product series
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Palm Treo 700w - gray (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Palm
Specs: Not specified,
CDMA2000 1X,
282 min,
6.40 oz,
1.3 megapixels -
Palm Treo 700p - silver (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Palm
Specs: Sprint Nextel,
CDMA2000 1X,
Up to 270 min,
With digital camera,
6.3 oz,
1.3 megapixels -
Palm Treo 700wx - black (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Palm
Specs: Sprint Nextel,
CDMA,
Up to 300 min,
With digital camera,
6.3 oz,
1.3 megapixels -
Palm Treo 700wx - black (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Palm
Specs: Sprint PCS,
CDMA2000 1X,
Up to 270 min,
6.3 oz,
1.3 megapixels
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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- Fax: 1-408-617-0100
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