Comments on: Smartphone choices

By: K.G. Schneider

K.G. Schneider — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:14:48 +0000

Have you looked at the Treo 750?Also, it's weird to hear people say Palm is dead… when the alternative is that creepy Windows interface. Palm works fine for what it does; it integrates really well on a handheld device for your, you know, palm. I'd say there's a pretty big installed base for Palm so that whether Palm is dead or not by any industry standard is immaterial.

By: Chad

Chad — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:48:27 +0000

Jason, As a Treo 700p owner, I can strongly recommend the Palm. I’ve been a Palm user since 2000, and I have loved their devices. The Palm OS has been criticized as being dated, but there are tons of 3rd party apps for the OS. I too, initially wanted something with WiFi, but with Sprint’s unlimited data plan (~$15/month), I don’t really need the wifi. I use my Treo for it’s calendar, contacts, and the usual stuff, including phone. I also have an IM client installed (mundu) which works really well. Chatteremail is an excellent app that connects to our campus imap server quite nicely. I was taken out of town unexpectedly all last week, and my Treo allowed me to check email, text, use IM, all from places where there was no wi-fi. When I get around to it, I’ll try to post something more substantial about the Treo on my blog.

By: david lee king

david lee king — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:59:12 +0000

Cool – I’m doing the very same thing. I’ve been holding out on a decision so I can see the “real” iphone pricing!

By: Jackson Fox

Jackson Fox — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:56:46 +0000

Well, I can’t help you on the wifi front, but I’m a fan of Symbian and the Nokia smart phones. Cingular/AT&T has two right now if I recall (E62 and N75 I think). Tons of app support, good sync capabilities on Windows and Mac (don’t know about Linux), has Quickoffice, runs the Gmail mobile app. The built-in email program is only OK, but I think there are better ones out there.

By: Jason Griffey

Jason Griffey — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 22:57:32 +0000

Ha! I specifically didn’t mention the Treo 750 because it runs MS Windows Mobile 5…if I’m going with a windows machine, might as well go all the way with the 8125. Plus, for some crazy reason the 750 is like $299 WITH a 2 year contract. Might as well go with the iPhone at that point.

By: K.G. Schneider

K.G. Schneider — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 22:41:38 +0000

Have you looked at the Treo 750?

Also, it’s weird to hear people say Palm is dead… when the alternative is that creepy Windows interface. Palm works fine for what it does; it integrates really well on a handheld device for your, you know, palm. I’d say there’s a pretty big installed base for Palm so that whether Palm is dead or not by any industry standard is immaterial.

By: Jenica

Jenica — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 21:23:39 +0000

I have nothing to offer you other than to request a review of whatever you buy — I’ll be looking for a new smartphone, with similar requirements, in July…