PDA/Smartphone
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PDA/Smartphone
I'm looking for a windows based PDA/smartphone. I'm interested in the Treo 700W. If I get the Treo 700 with Verizon's unlimited data plan, can I surf the net like how I can with my Dell Axim through wifi? I don't really need the wifi. I want to be able to check my emails, AIM, read and post on Acurazine.
I currently have Tmobile and can only view WAP sites with my W800i.
How is Verizon's EV DO in the NYC area? How is the speed. Does Cingular or Tmobile have better? GSM is Edge right?
Should I wait till Cingular or Tmobile carries it?
Also, Buy.com is offering rebates on the Treo 700. I can get it cheaper there. Will it better to get from a Verizon store?
Any other PDA/smarthphones to consider?
I currently have Tmobile and can only view WAP sites with my W800i.
How is Verizon's EV DO in the NYC area? How is the speed. Does Cingular or Tmobile have better? GSM is Edge right?
Should I wait till Cingular or Tmobile carries it?
Also, Buy.com is offering rebates on the Treo 700. I can get it cheaper there. Will it better to get from a Verizon store?
Any other PDA/smarthphones to consider?
Last edited by 6mtV6; Feb 9, 2006 at 09:58 PM.
It will be similar to your axim, but not as fast.
Tmobile doesnt offer anything as fast as Verizon. All they have is Edge, which is a fast version of GSM and you have to have a Edge enabled phone.
Tmobile will be coming out with two smartphone in a few days:
www.tmobile.com/bethefirst
Tmobile doesnt offer anything as fast as Verizon. All they have is Edge, which is a fast version of GSM and you have to have a Edge enabled phone.
Tmobile will be coming out with two smartphone in a few days:
www.tmobile.com/bethefirst
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I'm using my Treo 700 right now to reply... while I've been totally satisfied... I wouldn't exactly call it "broad band speed" like they claim in the ads... but don't get me wrong... itls a lot faster than Samsung's i700 (not EV DO). Before buying the Treo 700 I was using my Dell Axim v50x with wifi... I have wireless internet at home and believe it or not... at times... the Treo 700's faster! Just keep in mind... there are limitations to what you can download... I do miss the big 3.75" screen on the Axim... but otherwise I love it... now... I, actually don't mind the lines at the bank or grocery stores...
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Originally Posted by 6mtV6
I'm looking for a windows based PDA/smartphone. I'm interested in the Treo 700W. If I get the Treo 700 with Verizon's unlimited data plan, can I surf the net like how I can with my Dell Axim through wifi? I don't really need the wifi. I want to be able to check my emails, AIM, read and post on Acurazine.
Anyway, I was to buy a smartphone but just bought an Axim instead. There are not mature enough products to my taste. See you in 2 yrs.
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Originally Posted by 6mtV6
Have you used the XV6700 before? How is it compared to the Treo 700?
Originally Posted by mantis23
6700 vs 700w discussion
http://www.howardforums.com/archive/topic/809596-1.html
http://www.howardforums.com/archive/topic/809596-1.html
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heres a 6700 review
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/Sprint-PPC-6700.htm
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/Sprint-PPC-6700.htm
Originally Posted by is300eater
I'm using my Treo 700 right now to reply... while I've been totally satisfied... I wouldn't exactly call it "broad band speed" like they claim in the ads... but don't get me wrong... itls a lot faster than Samsung's i700 (not EV DO). Before buying the Treo 700 I was using my Dell Axim v50x with wifi... I have wireless internet at home and believe it or not... at times... the Treo 700's faster! Just keep in mind... there are limitations to what you can download... I do miss the big 3.75" screen on the Axim... but otherwise I love it... now... I, actually don't mind the lines at the bank or grocery stores...
is this phone for work or home, cause i was looking at verizons data plan and i would be paying like $110/mo for phone and data
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Originally Posted by virus7
is this phone for work or home, cause i was looking at verizons data plan and i would be paying like $110/mo for phone and data
For those who have the option to switch providers, Sprint's unlimited data plan costs about half of Verizon's unlimited data plan.
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i have the xv6700 with the unlimited data plan (verizon). I couldn't be happier.
It was between the 700w and the xv6700 for me.
Wifi
Bigger Screen
ease of typing in crap were the sellers for me on the xv6700.
different strokes for different folks though.
It was between the 700w and the xv6700 for me.
Wifi
Bigger Screen
ease of typing in crap were the sellers for me on the xv6700.
different strokes for different folks though.
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Originally Posted by virus7
is this phone for work or home, cause i was looking at verizons data plan and i would be paying like $110/mo for phone and data
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Originally Posted by mantis23
i have the xv6700 with the unlimited data plan (verizon). I couldn't be happier.
It was between the 700w and the xv6700 for me.
Wifi
Bigger Screen
ease of typing in crap were the sellers for me on the xv6700.
different strokes for different folks though.
It was between the 700w and the xv6700 for me.
Wifi
Bigger Screen
ease of typing in crap were the sellers for me on the xv6700.
different strokes for different folks though.
...ya know what? actually if I had known about the 6700 before buying the Treo... I probably would've gotten it instead (6700)... but don't get me wrong... I don't regret buying the Treo
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Any differences between getting it at a Verizon store or online from Palm.com, Amazon, or Buy.com? Besides getting it faster.
If I get online and there are problems, can I go to a Verizon store to exchange?
If I get online and there are problems, can I go to a Verizon store to exchange?
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[QUOTE=6mtV6]Any differences between getting it at a Verizon store or online from Palm.com, Amazon, or Buy.com? Besides getting it faster.
If I get online and there are problems, can I go to a Verizon store to exchange?[/QUOTE]
....I remember one time I bought a Sprint phone from Circuit City (back when they were carrying all carriers), I had problems with a phone... well... a month later... they C.C. decided to drop everybody, but Verizon... so I had no choice but to go to a Sprint store... they were able to figure out that I didn't buy it from them... so they didn't do anything about my problem... so, Verizon may pull the same thing on you if you have problems...
...on that note, I do pay the extra... I think it's like $5 or $6 a month for insurance... I'm thinking that'll cover any problems...
If I get online and there are problems, can I go to a Verizon store to exchange?[/QUOTE]
....I remember one time I bought a Sprint phone from Circuit City (back when they were carrying all carriers), I had problems with a phone... well... a month later... they C.C. decided to drop everybody, but Verizon... so I had no choice but to go to a Sprint store... they were able to figure out that I didn't buy it from them... so they didn't do anything about my problem... so, Verizon may pull the same thing on you if you have problems...
...on that note, I do pay the extra... I think it's like $5 or $6 a month for insurance... I'm thinking that'll cover any problems...
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Originally Posted by is300eater
...ya know what? actually if I had known about the 6700 before buying the Treo... I probably would've gotten it instead (6700)... but don't get me wrong... I don't regret buying the Treo
You really cant go wrong with either one.
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