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User Submitted palm Treo 700wx Smartphone (Sprint) Reviews (cont...)Date: 2007-08-30 No probelms, great smartphone I've read some horrible reviews of this. Perhaps if I had read these before I got this it would have set me off. Thankfully, I didn't. This phone has been great for me and great to me. I've never had a problem with it and it's been dropped about 10 times. I blame that on my case. ==The phone== At first I was skeptical about how well the phone could work. It doesn't look that functional. The Treo 700wx is easily more functional than my last cellphone. Voices are clear and crisp and I don't have to yell to be heard. ==Windows Mobile 5.0== Great system. I've never used the Palm equivalent. I've had no crashes or problems. The included software includes Pocket Office and some games. The calendar and the contacts sync with Outlook or a similar program, keeping a backup of both your events and your contacts on your PC, or on your treo, however you want to look at it. I would recommend getting something like Sprite Backup anyway. It also comes packed with Pocket MSN.There are also lots of games that take advantage of Windows Mobile 5.0. The Today screen is helpful, although sometimes I wish I could turn it off. Touch dialing is a great feature, so is the automatic number or contact search once you start dialing. The only downfall here is that if you don't put your phone in standby you might accidentally call someone. I've done that several times and can't help but wonder if that's what the other people's random call were. Also, screen protectors are a must. ==Keyboard== Having a full QWERTY keyboard is nice, but this is not a viable option for something more than a paragraph or two. You also have to push down the function button to use the keypad. Not a big deal for me. I usually just start typing their name. The two buttons on either side of the navigational pad are one of the things that make the treo great, in my opinion. These in combination with the navigation pad make it so that the treo can be used in one hand without the stylus. If you want to do more than text messaging and the occasional email, though, you need to get a pda keyboard. ==Connectivity== I have had no problems with bluetooth. I have a headset that I have yet to have a problem with and recently purchaesd Think Outside SBT5ER Stowaway Sierra Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard and iGo MSBTUE Stowaway Bluetooth Mouse. Both of them work great at the same time via bluetooth. The expanded functionality is nothing short of amazing. It basically makes it a miniature laptop. Pocket Office isn't a joke anymore. I can actually type up documents on my treo, save them to my SD card and transfer them to my PC. I could even email them if I felt so inclined. With an SDIO (this IS SDIO compatible, by the way)Wi-Fi card, this is indeed a possibility. Find a hotspot and get connected to the web. No more paying for virtual dialup. Use a wireless connection for free. Make sure your phone is turned off when you do though, or you might use your dialup anyway. You can also connect to your computer through bluetooth if your computer is bluetooth compatible. Eliminates the need for a cable sync, but uses batteries. ==Battery Life== I have had no problem with the battery life. It lasts a long time. I've gone a couple weeks without charging, only taking it with me when I go out somewhere. Keep in mind that the treo is never really turned off. The only way you can completely turn it off is to take the battery out. Things like bluetooth drain the battery quicker. I haven't used bluetooth that much, usually misplacing my headset, so my battery lasts longer than someone who keeps better track of their headset. There are also extended batteries for those who need it. ==Screen== It's a decent screen. Crisp colors. It can display digital pictures great, especially the 2 megapixel photos it takes. It can get pretty bright when you have it turned all the way up. It is hard to see in the sun though, but not enough for me to take the score down. ==Camera== The camera is a cellphone camera. What else is there to say? It's no substitute for an actual camera, digital or no. There is no flash, so make sure there is decent lighting. But you can use the pictures you take and assign them to your contacts then put them on speed dial on your today screen. Touch their picture to dial. Their picture also comes up whenever they call you. Standard feature for a phone with a camera though. ==Overall== A great device. I would recommend this to anyone. Very easy to get used to. A little on the bulky side, but it more than makes up for it with performance. It's durable as well. Like I said, I've dropped it plenty of times. A little cosmetic damage, but nothing that affects performance at all. Although I now make sure he's strapped into his case securely whenever I put him back in. ==Things to be wary of== -Incompatible devices - nothing sucks more than buying something then finding out it doesn't work. -Screen protectors - I know I told you to get some, just make sure they don't get under the edge of of the case on the side of the screen. This will disable the touchscreen functionality. -Cases Depending on your needs you will need specific things from a case. Make sure it protects your screen WITHOUT impeding your use of it. If you're clumsy like me, make sure it will absorb shock from a drop, not just look pretty and keep it attached to you. And make sure it will keep it attached to you if that's what it's supposed to do. -Your service plan - Make sure you won't get charged extra before you use the built in modem. It's good in a pinch though. I hope this helps you. And if you decide to buy a treo, be sure to check out some of the treo sites out there and get advice on what accessories to buy, because with a phone like this, accessories can make your experience SO much better! Date: 2007-08-10 Anyone who rated this poorly is most likely... technology illiterate. The 700wx is incredible. I have had ZERO problems with it. There are no problems texting people on Verizion or T-Mobile. Mine has never crashed once. I've installed some incredible 3rd party software with no problems. People complain about the screen resolution, but trust me it looks fine. People hate what they can't understand. Date: 2007-07-28 Not as advertised I've had good luck with Palm products in the past, but this is a huge disappointment. I have had problems with every aspect of this phone/PDA. I've had it for 3 months and it still won't sync reliably with my computer. The internet (Verizon) was unreliable and the phone would never work as a modem. I have spent many hours with tech support from Palm, HP and Verizon; and as I expected they all blame the problems on the other guys. In the end this device is a bitter disappointment and I won't be buying Palm again in the future. Date: 2007-07-28 MS Mobile is the Problem Bought this as an upgrade from the 650. It is actually a downgrade though, the software from Microsoft is horrible compared to the Palm, so the 700 with Palm might be better. When on the phone the software will 'go places', i.e. it will open up programs, when the messages or phone rings it will open the volume control, and will not close it. Date: 2007-07-07 Phone doesn't matter if carrier's service is atrocious It doesn't matter how many bells and whistles come on a particular phone - it's only as good as the carrier. With Sprint, you will be headed for disappointment and frustration. Customer service, when you can actually get through to them, is incompetent. Prepare to have hours of your time stolen from you when you deal with a billing problem with Sprint. After switching credit cards, I've spent days trying to give them the new number to bill to, with no luck. I've had charges for services I never ordered nor authorized appear on my bill, and then spent literally hours of time e-mailing, trying to access their website and calling, with no resolution. Find a phone and a plan you can like with another carrier.
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