maximus6949
02-18-2006, 10:28 PM
Anyone know when the Treo 700 is expected to be available for sprint customers? Cant stand the 6700 anymore!
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Malatesta
02-18-2006, 11:07 PM
Anyone know when the Treo 700 is expected to be available for sprint customers? Cant stand the 6700 anymore!
Search the threads and you'll find a couple of 'em discussing this topic.
In short, there is no date known. Since the 700P has not even been officially announced by Sprint (though a test model has been evaluated) it's anyone's guess. Could be a few weeks (some sources) could be July+ (other sources).
For a pretty heavy traffic discussion on this you can try TreoCentral as well as Treonauts and PalmInsider. But take everything there with a grain of salt...there's lots of speculation but very little facts at this time.
Search the threads and you'll find a couple of 'em discussing this topic.
In short, there is no date known. Since the 700P has not even been officially announced by Sprint (though a test model has been evaluated) it's anyone's guess. Could be a few weeks (some sources) could be July+ (other sources).
For a pretty heavy traffic discussion on this you can try TreoCentral as well as Treonauts and PalmInsider. But take everything there with a grain of salt...there's lots of speculation but very little facts at this time.
karenct
02-19-2006, 07:02 AM
Anyone know when the Treo 700 is expected to be available for sprint customers? Cant stand the 6700 anymore!
I love my Treo 650 but am so ready for the Palm OS 700 -- EVDO sounds awesome. :tu: I'd love to see Sprint roll out the 700 in late April, but we'll see!!
I love my Treo 650 but am so ready for the Palm OS 700 -- EVDO sounds awesome. :tu: I'd love to see Sprint roll out the 700 in late April, but we'll see!!
Gibsohnn
02-19-2006, 01:42 PM
Yea, I agree. Need to get this palm version out and fast. We're not even hearing anything about it at Sprint, so who knows at this point. I do use my internet a lot tho and would love to get bb speeds instead of the 650's crawling speed.
karenct
02-20-2006, 06:08 AM
Thanks, btrav, for your input!! If Sprint folks aren't hearing anything yet about the Palm OS 700, maybe I'd better rethink my (hoped for) late April release date.
Malatesta
02-20-2006, 10:23 AM
Thanks, btrav, for your input!! If Sprint folks aren't hearing anything yet about the Palm OS 700, maybe I'd better rethink my (hoped for) late April release date.
Just FYI, people who work for Sprint...usually the last to hear of any phone coming out...lol. I mean, it's been confirmed that it's in limited testing at this point on Sprint's network(the 700P).
Just FYI, people who work for Sprint...usually the last to hear of any phone coming out...lol. I mean, it's been confirmed that it's in limited testing at this point on Sprint's network(the 700P).
karenct
02-20-2006, 06:17 PM
So there's still hope for a 4/30 release date?!!!! :tu:
Dragonman
02-20-2006, 11:00 PM
Wirelessly posted (Treo 650: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; PalmSource/hspr-H102; Blazer/4.0) 16;320x320)
Sprint will probably get a windows version if the 700 before the Palm version. I'm hearing April or May for the 700W and nothing about the 700P. I'm guessing July or August for the Palm version.
Sprint will probably get a windows version if the 700 before the Palm version. I'm hearing April or May for the 700W and nothing about the 700P. I'm guessing July or August for the Palm version.
Malatesta
02-21-2006, 12:39 AM
Wirelessly posted (Treo 650: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; PalmSource/hspr-H102; Blazer/4.0) 16;320x320)
Sprint will probably get a windows version if the 700 before the Palm version. I'm hearing April or May for the 700W and nothing about the 700P. I'm guessing July or August for the Palm version.
Yet according to Shadowmite (http://www.shadowmite.com/) Sprint is currently testing the 700P (and we all saw (http://discussion.treocentral.com/showthread.php?t=106268) that a couple of weeks ago) and there is currently no testing of the 700W (and yes, Sprint would test that on their network. Just b/c Verizion has it is not a rubber stamp for Sprint). Going further, someone at the 3GSM conference reported to Palminsider (http://palminsider.blogspirit.com/archive/2006/02/17/so-what-is-the-roadmap-this-year.html) that nothing new from Palm/Treo till July...
Then there is the issue of Treo 650 stock at Sprint, which reportedly is still pretty high. I'd imagine that they'd want to dwindle that down a bit before any new Treo comes out.
All that is known so far is a Sprint-branded 700P exists but no evidence for the 700W, but that could be just circumstance at this point...
So who knows? :indiff:
Sprint will probably get a windows version if the 700 before the Palm version. I'm hearing April or May for the 700W and nothing about the 700P. I'm guessing July or August for the Palm version.
Yet according to Shadowmite (http://www.shadowmite.com/) Sprint is currently testing the 700P (and we all saw (http://discussion.treocentral.com/showthread.php?t=106268) that a couple of weeks ago) and there is currently no testing of the 700W (and yes, Sprint would test that on their network. Just b/c Verizion has it is not a rubber stamp for Sprint). Going further, someone at the 3GSM conference reported to Palminsider (http://palminsider.blogspirit.com/archive/2006/02/17/so-what-is-the-roadmap-this-year.html) that nothing new from Palm/Treo till July...
Then there is the issue of Treo 650 stock at Sprint, which reportedly is still pretty high. I'd imagine that they'd want to dwindle that down a bit before any new Treo comes out.
All that is known so far is a Sprint-branded 700P exists but no evidence for the 700W, but that could be just circumstance at this point...
So who knows? :indiff:
Gibsohnn
02-21-2006, 07:49 AM
Yep. And as of now, we've still heard nothing. And I mean NOTHING. A friend of mine went to VZ and played with a 700W and said it's much more user friendly than the 6700, which is good as I'm no fan of that phone at all. Windows mobile just feels and responds complicated.
eman
02-21-2006, 08:11 AM
Yep. And as of now, we've still heard nothing. And I mean NOTHING. A friend of mine went to VZ and played with a 700W and said it's much more user friendly than the 6700, which is good as I'm no fan of that phone at all. Windows mobile just feels and responds complicated.
Windows mobile is exactly what is on Verizons 700W. So if your no fan of windows why would you be a fan of it on the Treo? How much user friendly can it be? I haven't played with it but I am sure it has to be similar. That's like saying Windows XP is easier to use on a dell then a gateway. Windows mobile is not complicated at all. It just gives you more freedom to really dig into it and change things around. I feel like the Treo 700w is a downgrade to the 6700 when looking at the specs. If they beefed it up a bit I would have checked it out. Another thing I can't understand is why they are still using square screens.
Windows mobile is exactly what is on Verizons 700W. So if your no fan of windows why would you be a fan of it on the Treo? How much user friendly can it be? I haven't played with it but I am sure it has to be similar. That's like saying Windows XP is easier to use on a dell then a gateway. Windows mobile is not complicated at all. It just gives you more freedom to really dig into it and change things around. I feel like the Treo 700w is a downgrade to the 6700 when looking at the specs. If they beefed it up a bit I would have checked it out. Another thing I can't understand is why they are still using square screens.
bjork_rules
02-21-2006, 08:34 AM
Square screens = external keyboard. Not hard to understand. This way, those who want an external keyboard for one-handed use can go with a 700w and those who want a larger keyboard for two-handed use can choose the vx6700.
eman
02-21-2006, 09:00 AM
Square screens = external keyboard. Not hard to understand. This way, those who want an external keyboard for one-handed use can go with a 700w and those who want a larger keyboard for two-handed use can choose the vx6700.
Thank you Genius. What would I do without you. With all your smart power, why can't you figure out how to use your 6700?
For people who want to text there friends while driving 65mph on the highway because they have to tell them about a new shirt they bought and it just can't wait. Then yes, the treo is the way to go.
For people who want the most powerful, full featured pda/phone on the market then go with the 6700. I have chosen the latter because I am a little bit more responsible then texting and driving at the same time. In every other instance I have been fortunate enough to have both my hands available when I needed them. I also have insane magic powers that allows me to navigate through everything with one hand if I really must. Unfortunate not everyone has been blessed with these powers.
Thank you Genius. What would I do without you. With all your smart power, why can't you figure out how to use your 6700?
For people who want to text there friends while driving 65mph on the highway because they have to tell them about a new shirt they bought and it just can't wait. Then yes, the treo is the way to go.
For people who want the most powerful, full featured pda/phone on the market then go with the 6700. I have chosen the latter because I am a little bit more responsible then texting and driving at the same time. In every other instance I have been fortunate enough to have both my hands available when I needed them. I also have insane magic powers that allows me to navigate through everything with one hand if I really must. Unfortunate not everyone has been blessed with these powers.
hizd4life
02-21-2006, 09:32 AM
Thank you Genius. What would I do without you. With all your smart power, why can't you figure out how to use your 6700?
For people who want to text there friends while driving 65mph on the highway because they have to tell them about a new shirt they bought and it just can't wait. Then yes, the treo is the way to go.
For people who want the most powerful, full featured pda/phone on the market then go with the 6700. I have chosen the latter because I am a little bit more responsible then texting and driving at the same time. In every other instance I have been fortunate enough to have both my hands available when I needed them. I also have insane magic powers that allows me to navigate through everything with one hand if I really must. Unfortunate not everyone has been blessed with these powers.
:haha: Dude people don't always text when they are driving. Wouldn't it be easier if you were walking down the street, you get a text message and all you ahve to do is pull it out and start typing? Instead of pulling it out, open it up and then start typing. Also I've tried the vx6700 and was not that impressed with the so called "power." Windows were made to be on laptops, desktops.. Not for smartphones. I usually keep my phones in my front pocket and there is a huge diff having my treo in my pocket and having the vx6700 in my poocket. Now I'm just waiting for the 700p. :fingers:
For people who want to text there friends while driving 65mph on the highway because they have to tell them about a new shirt they bought and it just can't wait. Then yes, the treo is the way to go.
For people who want the most powerful, full featured pda/phone on the market then go with the 6700. I have chosen the latter because I am a little bit more responsible then texting and driving at the same time. In every other instance I have been fortunate enough to have both my hands available when I needed them. I also have insane magic powers that allows me to navigate through everything with one hand if I really must. Unfortunate not everyone has been blessed with these powers.
:haha: Dude people don't always text when they are driving. Wouldn't it be easier if you were walking down the street, you get a text message and all you ahve to do is pull it out and start typing? Instead of pulling it out, open it up and then start typing. Also I've tried the vx6700 and was not that impressed with the so called "power." Windows were made to be on laptops, desktops.. Not for smartphones. I usually keep my phones in my front pocket and there is a huge diff having my treo in my pocket and having the vx6700 in my poocket. Now I'm just waiting for the 700p. :fingers:
eman
02-21-2006, 10:22 AM
:haha: Dude people don't always text when they are driving. Wouldn't it be easier if you were walking down the street, you get a text message and all you ahve to do is pull it out and start typing? Instead of pulling it out, open it up and then start typing. Also I've tried the vx6700 and was not that impressed with the so called "power." Windows were made to be on laptops, desktops.. Not for smartphones. I usually keep my phones in my front pocket and there is a huge diff having my treo in my pocket and having the vx6700 in my poocket. Now I'm just waiting for the 700p. :fingers:
I respect that answer. But for the record. I have been using a windows based os on my devices for over a year now and have not had any issues. Still wondering why we are seeing a treo with windows if the palm OS is so inferior. Guess some people think that WM5 is a good OS. Pretty funny its the company that makes palm treos.
I respect that answer. But for the record. I have been using a windows based os on my devices for over a year now and have not had any issues. Still wondering why we are seeing a treo with windows if the palm OS is so inferior. Guess some people think that WM5 is a good OS. Pretty funny its the company that makes palm treos.
hizd4life
02-21-2006, 10:28 AM
I respect that answer. But for the record. I have been using a windows based os on my devices for over a year now and have not had any issues. Still wondering why we are seeing a treo with windows if the palm OS is so inferior. Guess some people think that WM5 is a good OS. Pretty funny its the company that makes palm treos.
To be honest with you I think I would have gone w/ the 6700 if I had to choose between the 6700 or the 700W. I think the 700W was pushed out early just to satisfy Mr. Gates. I don't see much of a diff between the 650 and 700. It doesn't justify the $500 upgrade. At least the 6700 has WiFi capabilities.
To be honest with you I think I would have gone w/ the 6700 if I had to choose between the 6700 or the 700W. I think the 700W was pushed out early just to satisfy Mr. Gates. I don't see much of a diff between the 650 and 700. It doesn't justify the $500 upgrade. At least the 6700 has WiFi capabilities.
Malatesta
02-21-2006, 10:43 AM
Here's a nice simple comparision between the 6700 and 700W (http://chris.pirillo.com/blog/_archives/2006/2/8/1751879.html). Pretty much shows the strength/weakenss of each device and I think the reviewer has it right...it just depends on your needs.
As far as the screen issue on the 700W, MS actually has an explanation why they didn't go with 320x320 right here. (http://blogs.msdn.com/windowsmobile/archive/2006/02/14/531972.aspx) It will be nice to see hi-res displays in the future on these type of devices.
There are some differences between the two OS's two on each device, mostly due to Palm including all that Today screen enahancement for easier dialing (I actually think it's a nice feature). Although someone has come out with SearchToday (http://www.cs.pitt.edu/~jmisurda/ppc/#SearchToday) which is a pretty sweet program to emulate one function for the 6700.
As far as the screen issue on the 700W, MS actually has an explanation why they didn't go with 320x320 right here. (http://blogs.msdn.com/windowsmobile/archive/2006/02/14/531972.aspx) It will be nice to see hi-res displays in the future on these type of devices.
There are some differences between the two OS's two on each device, mostly due to Palm including all that Today screen enahancement for easier dialing (I actually think it's a nice feature). Although someone has come out with SearchToday (http://www.cs.pitt.edu/~jmisurda/ppc/#SearchToday) which is a pretty sweet program to emulate one function for the 6700.
bjork_rules
02-21-2006, 12:05 PM
For people who want to text there friends while driving 65mph on the highway because they have to tell them about a new shirt they bought and it just can't wait.
there???? Looks like it's back to the Second Grade for you.
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http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=their
there???? Looks like it's back to the Second Grade for you.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=there
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=their
Malatesta
02-21-2006, 12:23 PM
there???? Looks like it's back to the Second Grade for you.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=there
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=their
(Sirens blarring in background)
Quick! Everyone run! The grammar police be...err..are here!!
(runs away, tripping on a conjunctive adverb)
:lol:
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=there
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=their
(Sirens blarring in background)
Quick! Everyone run! The grammar police be...err..are here!!
(runs away, tripping on a conjunctive adverb)
:lol:
mameroje
02-21-2006, 12:37 PM
Really folks, who cares what we think about each others phone. I love my 6700 but I don't think people that have Treo's are better or worse. To each their own. I also like the windows system since my first pda was a Dell not a palm. I never got used to the palm system so I stuck with Windows. Now being an avid electronic geek I read a lot and surf a lot and what I have seen and read is that it appears the palm os system is dying off. I not a professional, so don't quote me, but why would treo come out with a windows version?
Malatesta
02-21-2006, 12:49 PM
Now being an avid electronic geek I read a lot and surf a lot and what I have seen and read is that it appears the palm os system is dying off. I not a professional, so don't quote me, but why would treo come out with a windows version?
It's not so much that it's dying off. It has more to do with the whole Palm, Inc. versus PalmSource issue. They are two seperate compaines and Access (makers of Netfront) bought PalmSource. Palm Inc. is seem to be making themselves into a different company now...one that makes 'the whoe device come together' regardless of OS, instead of an 'Apple company' where they have proprierty hardware and software. I think it's more a long term goal of the company to be more stable and diversify themselves into different markets. Instead of directly competing with MS, why not sell a Palm device with their OS and bring in some revenue?
Plus with the ALP OS (http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/14/palm-os-5-rip-access-linux-platform-alp-hello-beautiful/) announced and demonstrated to replace Palm OS, all the compaines need some breathing room before those devices can be brought to market.
Some info. (http://www.palminfocenter.com/view_story.asp?ID=8090)
It's not so much that it's dying off. It has more to do with the whole Palm, Inc. versus PalmSource issue. They are two seperate compaines and Access (makers of Netfront) bought PalmSource. Palm Inc. is seem to be making themselves into a different company now...one that makes 'the whoe device come together' regardless of OS, instead of an 'Apple company' where they have proprierty hardware and software. I think it's more a long term goal of the company to be more stable and diversify themselves into different markets. Instead of directly competing with MS, why not sell a Palm device with their OS and bring in some revenue?
Plus with the ALP OS (http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/14/palm-os-5-rip-access-linux-platform-alp-hello-beautiful/) announced and demonstrated to replace Palm OS, all the compaines need some breathing room before those devices can be brought to market.
Some info. (http://www.palminfocenter.com/view_story.asp?ID=8090)
eman
02-21-2006, 01:31 PM
there???? Looks like it's back to the Second Grade for you.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=there
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=their
Pleese, git a lighf. i thinc KMART iss runing a sail un themm. yoo shuld sireusly thinc abowt piccing 1ne upp. I cood cend u somm monee iif yoo nede somm. lett mee no. orr iss it know?
Actually, your response fits exactley what I would expect. Treo users look at everything in a straight line. Someone who studies and learns there facts. Can name every president in alphabetical order. Name every city in every state. They just have a hard time thinking outside the box.
The 6700 user is more artitistic. A good problem solver. Doesn't care if he knows every state and every president because he knows how to find the answer. Doesn't really care if he uses the right there, or their. We think outside the box and this is the only conclusion I can think of as to why people jeep insisting the 6700 is buggy and doesn't work. Its because the treo uses no imagination power. It is what it is and only works like this. Either way is fine. I just like the customization level and not being squared in. If you like your Treo. That's great. Enjoy it. That's what makes us unique. Why don't you go back to a treo already. My job gives me a nextel. You can bet damn sure I have my own sprint acct. with a device I like. If you hate your device soooo much, then why not do the same?
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=there
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=8&q=their
Pleese, git a lighf. i thinc KMART iss runing a sail un themm. yoo shuld sireusly thinc abowt piccing 1ne upp. I cood cend u somm monee iif yoo nede somm. lett mee no. orr iss it know?
Actually, your response fits exactley what I would expect. Treo users look at everything in a straight line. Someone who studies and learns there facts. Can name every president in alphabetical order. Name every city in every state. They just have a hard time thinking outside the box.
The 6700 user is more artitistic. A good problem solver. Doesn't care if he knows every state and every president because he knows how to find the answer. Doesn't really care if he uses the right there, or their. We think outside the box and this is the only conclusion I can think of as to why people jeep insisting the 6700 is buggy and doesn't work. Its because the treo uses no imagination power. It is what it is and only works like this. Either way is fine. I just like the customization level and not being squared in. If you like your Treo. That's great. Enjoy it. That's what makes us unique. Why don't you go back to a treo already. My job gives me a nextel. You can bet damn sure I have my own sprint acct. with a device I like. If you hate your device soooo much, then why not do the same?
maximus6949
02-21-2006, 01:43 PM
I would like to add that the screen on the 6700 is very difficult to see when under sunlight. You find yourself moving it from side to side hoping to actually read what it has to say. Mind you its a very powerful smartphone however poorly made.
bjork_rules
02-21-2006, 01:48 PM
I would like to add that the screen on the 6700 is very difficult to see when under sunlight. You find yourself moving it from side to side hoping to actually read what it has to say. Mind you its a very powerful smartphone however poorly made.
Very true.
Very true.
SingSongBird
02-21-2006, 05:07 PM
I saw a commercial for Verizon, here in Ark. 3 times in the last two days. They are selling the 700 w/windows mobile.
MacPCS
02-21-2006, 05:09 PM
I saw a commercial for Verizon, here in Ark. 3 times in the last two days. They are selling the 700 w/windows mobile.
ehhhh.....yyyyyyyeah.
your point? that has NOTHING to do w/ a treo 700p on sprint :)
ehhhh.....yyyyyyyeah.
your point? that has NOTHING to do w/ a treo 700p on sprint :)
Malatesta
02-21-2006, 05:15 PM
I saw a commercial for Verizon, here in Ark. 3 times in the last two days. They are selling the 700 w/windows mobile.
What's Verizion?
What's Verizion?
eman
02-21-2006, 05:23 PM
What's Verizion?
I think she meant to say Horizon. Has to do with geography or something. Ask bjork_rules. That's the proffesor around here. (sits quitely at his desk with his hands folded looking up at the prof. very excitedly to better his knowledge.)
I think she meant to say Horizon. Has to do with geography or something. Ask bjork_rules. That's the proffesor around here. (sits quitely at his desk with his hands folded looking up at the prof. very excitedly to better his knowledge.)
Malatesta
02-21-2006, 05:26 PM
I think she meant to say Horizon. Has to do with geography or something. Ask bjork_rules. That's the proffesor around here. (sits quitely at his desk with his hands folded looking up at the prof. very excitedly to better his knowledge.)
I concur... :haha:
I concur... :haha:
bjork_rules
02-21-2006, 06:09 PM
Actually, your response fits exactley what I would expect.
LOL It's funny for so many reasons.
LOL It's funny for so many reasons.
karenct
02-21-2006, 06:41 PM
Wirelessly posted (Treo 650: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; PalmSource/hspr-H102; Blazer/4.0) 16;320x320)
Sprint will probably get a windows version if the 700 before the Palm version. I'm hearing April or May for the 700W and nothing about the 700P. I'm guessing July or August for the Palm version.
Thanks, Dragonman! I was talking to the Sprint business rep for the corporation I work for today, and asked him about the 700P release date. Like you, he mentioned that the 700W would come out in a few months, and then the Palm version would be released some months later.
Even so, I'd still love to see the Palm OS version come out in late April (2006). ;)
Sprint will probably get a windows version if the 700 before the Palm version. I'm hearing April or May for the 700W and nothing about the 700P. I'm guessing July or August for the Palm version.
Thanks, Dragonman! I was talking to the Sprint business rep for the corporation I work for today, and asked him about the 700P release date. Like you, he mentioned that the 700W would come out in a few months, and then the Palm version would be released some months later.
Even so, I'd still love to see the Palm OS version come out in late April (2006). ;)
MacPCS
02-22-2006, 02:18 PM
well we know Sprint is testing the 700p, but not heard anything about the 700w, so I dunno that we'd get the W first seeing as how we can't get it till freakin july which would put the NOW TESTING 700p at august or later... february to august... six months of testing... no.
Malatesta
02-23-2006, 03:56 PM
As many of us have speculated...
Also, according to a Palm spokesperson, no new Palm-based Treos are due before mid 2006. So the Treo 650 is likely to retain its popularity for the time being.
PC World: Treo as Notebook Alternative, Part 1 (http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,124549,00.asp)
Also, according to a Palm spokesperson, no new Palm-based Treos are due before mid 2006. So the Treo 650 is likely to retain its popularity for the time being.
PC World: Treo as Notebook Alternative, Part 1 (http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,124549,00.asp)
MacPCS
02-24-2006, 02:02 AM
As many of us have speculated...
PC World: Treo as Notebook Alternative, Part 1 (http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,124549,00.asp)
companies lie all the time to keep current products from not selling...
PC World: Treo as Notebook Alternative, Part 1 (http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,124549,00.asp)
companies lie all the time to keep current products from not selling...
Darque
02-25-2006, 07:45 PM
Okay I dont know the exact date BUT Sprint is getting the Treo 700 in June. I dont have any other info on this at all I jsut found out today yay!! For Treo 700. I dont know if it is the palm based or windows based version.
unbreakableblue
02-25-2006, 07:53 PM
Dang it!! another phone i'm going to want.... I need a better source of income for all these phones... :rolleyes:
Ovaltine224
02-25-2006, 08:00 PM
ya i want the 700 too if the windows is fixed or it uses palm again
dsmking
02-25-2006, 08:39 PM
Okay I dont know the exact date BUT Sprint is getting the Treo 700 in June. I dont have any other info on this at all I jsut found out today yay!! For Treo 700. I dont know if it is the palm based or windows based version.
That's great news although currently I am thinking of getting the A900 (or A960 - any news on that?) if the rumored Sprint Wireless Backup does calendars and contact entries on A9xx phones.
Assuming the Treo comes out in June when would we tend to get more information about which version and the exact release date (ie. days, weeks, months?). I definitely want the SERO plan and I'm trying to decide whether to wait for more information before making my final phone decision.
Thanks
David
That's great news although currently I am thinking of getting the A900 (or A960 - any news on that?) if the rumored Sprint Wireless Backup does calendars and contact entries on A9xx phones.
Assuming the Treo comes out in June when would we tend to get more information about which version and the exact release date (ie. days, weeks, months?). I definitely want the SERO plan and I'm trying to decide whether to wait for more information before making my final phone decision.
Thanks
David
losplatanos
02-25-2006, 09:01 PM
june is months away
why so late, seems like a year later than verizon
why so late, seems like a year later than verizon
bubbatex
02-25-2006, 11:21 PM
700w came out on Verizon in January - just a little over a month ago. They get a 6 month exclusive. That would mean June for Sprint. There also seems to be questions about which 700 or Treo Sprint is going to get - the "W" or the "P" of even the "800". I am eagerly waiting - I get a rebate in July.
poper
02-26-2006, 01:59 AM
what sorce do you have on this?
timul
02-26-2006, 02:13 AM
Darque doesn't need a source. She IS the source. Or sorce. ;)
poper
02-26-2006, 05:00 AM
Im sorry, im new to the fourms and i dont know who everyone is yet, i dont have a plan threw spcs. But i am switching from cingular. If it is going to be almost 5 months before I can get a 700w should I get the 650 now and upgrade later? I know this is probibly the most expensive way to do this, but I really dont like cingular anymore and i want to change. Thanks alot!! :)
theChosen1G
02-26-2006, 05:11 AM
A bit Off topic but...
Poper:
If you plan on coming to SPrint, get a SERO plan. Do a search for it and the details. They have phones on the site and a TREO 650 is one of them. It's an incredible plan that alot of SU members are doing their best to acquire, save for the few with astounding retention plans :).
www.sprint.com/sero
Again, do a search for details on how to login and get a plan.
Poper:
If you plan on coming to SPrint, get a SERO plan. Do a search for it and the details. They have phones on the site and a TREO 650 is one of them. It's an incredible plan that alot of SU members are doing their best to acquire, save for the few with astounding retention plans :).
www.sprint.com/sero
Again, do a search for details on how to login and get a plan.
poper
02-26-2006, 05:21 AM
Thanks i was allready planing on getting sero. I was hopoing to try and get a discount on the 700 by waiting to get sero with the 700. But if it comes out in june, then the sero offer will be over. I dont have alot of money, but i am def getting sero. And i would hate to get a phone, and then a few months later have to pay FULL PRICE to get the phone i really want... Thats the real reason i really want to know when the 700 is out in relation to the 6/30/06 experation of sero. Thanks! :)
Deval
02-26-2006, 12:04 PM
you wont be able to upgrade from a 650 to 700. thats 2 totally different phones, so you will have to buy the phone full price when it comes out
theChosen1G
02-26-2006, 02:50 PM
Thanks i was allready planing on getting sero. I was hopoing to try and get a discount on the 700 by waiting to get sero with the 700. But if it comes out in june, then the sero offer will be over. I dont have alot of money, but i am def getting sero. And i would hate to get a phone, and then a few months later have to pay FULL PRICE to get the phone i really want... Thats the real reason i really want to know when the 700 is out in relation to the 6/30/06 experation of sero. Thanks! :)
I'd rather pay full price for a phone once than not get the SERO deal. You could always sell the phone you buy and use that money to offset the cost of the 700..if you even want it at that point.
Hope this helps :).
I'd rather pay full price for a phone once than not get the SERO deal. You could always sell the phone you buy and use that money to offset the cost of the 700..if you even want it at that point.
Hope this helps :).
karenct
02-26-2006, 05:39 PM
I'd rather pay full price for a phone once than not get the SERO deal. You could always sell the phone you buy and use that money to offset the cost of the 700..if you even want it at that point.
Hope this helps :).
This is a great suggestion, and is the route I've been wanting to take. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to determine the best approach for getting a SERO deal -- I went into a local Sprint store and they told me I'm not eligible because I'm already on contract.
Is there some other approach I should try instead?
Hope this helps :).
This is a great suggestion, and is the route I've been wanting to take. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to determine the best approach for getting a SERO deal -- I went into a local Sprint store and they told me I'm not eligible because I'm already on contract.
Is there some other approach I should try instead?
poper
02-26-2006, 05:52 PM
Ok, but can you sell sprint phones? I was under the impresion that you had to buy a phone from sprint for them to make it your phone? Or can i buy the 700 from ebay when it comes out at hopefully a lower price and go to a sprint store and get the phone changed?
Niklaus
02-26-2006, 06:33 PM
Darque doesn't need a source. She IS the source. Or sorce. ;)
sorceress... :laughing:
sorceress... :laughing:
theChosen1G
02-26-2006, 06:51 PM
This is a great suggestion, and is the route I've been wanting to take. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to determine the best approach for getting a SERO deal -- I went into a local Sprint store and they told me I'm not eligible because I'm already on contract.
Is there some other approach I should try instead?
Look in the FAQ section for my FAQ on how to obtain SERO. It also has links to other helpful threads. Read thru all those links and the FAQ first and if there's a question that wasn't covered, shoot me a PM and I'll see if I can help ya out.
Just a disclaimer..when I get PMs for questions that already have been covered many times, I always refer to the SERO threads ;).
Is there some other approach I should try instead?
Look in the FAQ section for my FAQ on how to obtain SERO. It also has links to other helpful threads. Read thru all those links and the FAQ first and if there's a question that wasn't covered, shoot me a PM and I'll see if I can help ya out.
Just a disclaimer..when I get PMs for questions that already have been covered many times, I always refer to the SERO threads ;).
theChosen1G
02-26-2006, 06:53 PM
Ok, but can you sell sprint phones? I was under the impresion that you had to buy a phone from sprint for them to make it your phone? Or can i buy the 700 from ebay when it comes out at hopefully a lower price and go to a sprint store and get the phone changed?
I'm not 100% sure if you need to START service with Sprint with a phone bought from the directly, but after you do have service you can always buy a phone from someone or ebay and have it switch onto your line.
I wouldn't go into a Sprint store just to activate a new phone. *2 is much more convenient.
I'm not 100% sure if you need to START service with Sprint with a phone bought from the directly, but after you do have service you can always buy a phone from someone or ebay and have it switch onto your line.
I wouldn't go into a Sprint store just to activate a new phone. *2 is much more convenient.
master1m
02-28-2006, 09:04 AM
The guy at howardforms.com "cruznis300" say that he Just found out the Treo 650 will be EOL in April so that would only mean the 700W will be coming soon! :headbang2
http://65.254.44.186/showthread.php...4&page=11&pp=15
http://65.254.44.186/showthread.php...4&page=11&pp=15
Niklaus
02-28-2006, 09:24 AM
The guy at howardforms.com "cruznis300" say that he Just found out the Treo 650 will be EOL in April so that would only mean the 700W will be coming soon! :headbang2
http://65.254.44.186/showthread.php...4&page=11&pp=15
I also heard april. from 3 internal sources that deal solely with the phones, all said April would be the release, and said it would be palm 700w ;)
http://65.254.44.186/showthread.php...4&page=11&pp=15
I also heard april. from 3 internal sources that deal solely with the phones, all said April would be the release, and said it would be palm 700w ;)
kewlazme
02-28-2006, 09:58 AM
For people who want to text there friends while driving 65mph on the highway because they have to tell them about a new shirt they bought and it just can't wait. Then yes, the treo is the way to go.
That settles it.. Im gettin a treo.. I just got a bad ass new shirt today :P
That settles it.. Im gettin a treo.. I just got a bad ass new shirt today :P
kewlazme
02-28-2006, 09:59 AM
I also heard april. from 3 internal sources that deal solely with the phones, all said April would be the release, and said it would be palm 700w ;)
It can't be the Palm 700W - Palm and Windows are competitors.
It can't be the Palm 700W - Palm and Windows are competitors.
Niklaus
02-28-2006, 10:02 AM
then why are they in cahoots? :confused:
I thought they must have been in a 'mutual agreement' or something :rolleyes:
I thought they must have been in a 'mutual agreement' or something :rolleyes:
karenct
02-28-2006, 10:08 AM
I also heard april. from 3 internal sources that deal solely with the phones, all said April would be the release, and said it would be palm 700w ;)
I'm thrilled to hear April, but are you absolutely, positively, cross-your-heart sure they didn't say 700P ? ;)
I'm thrilled to hear April, but are you absolutely, positively, cross-your-heart sure they didn't say 700P ? ;)
Niklaus
02-28-2006, 10:14 AM
I wanted it to be p... But he laughed and told me no... He should be in again tomorrow, I'll ask for clarification... April we'll know for sure it sounds like...
karenct
02-28-2006, 05:42 PM
I wanted it to be p... But he laughed and told me no... He should be in again tomorrow, I'll ask for clarification... April we'll know for sure it sounds like...
Thanks, Niklaus!
Since several sources within Sprint are saying the 700w will be released first, it's beginning to sound more like fact (than like speculation). Still, I'll be hoping for a 700p to come out soon -- I love my 650 but am looking forward to EVDO speeds. :tu:
Thanks, Niklaus!
Since several sources within Sprint are saying the 700w will be released first, it's beginning to sound more like fact (than like speculation). Still, I'll be hoping for a 700p to come out soon -- I love my 650 but am looking forward to EVDO speeds. :tu:
dmx434343
03-07-2006, 02:33 PM
BREAKING NEWS - usually they dont update us indirect dealers to often but i just got a e-mail showing a whole buncha phones from mid tear up to the Treo 700P
Treo 700p
1. CDMA Power Vision Smartphone
Reason for Development: Complete/upgrade to current Treo 650
Target Market: business/consumer device.
Key Features:
Power Vision Smartphone Silver, Pink, Blue, Mocha.
Pricing:
Suggested Retail Price (SRP): $649 initial estimate.
This handset is targeted to launch: June 18, 2006
Treo 700p
1. CDMA Power Vision Smartphone
Reason for Development: Complete/upgrade to current Treo 650
Target Market: business/consumer device.
Key Features:
Power Vision Smartphone Silver, Pink, Blue, Mocha.
Pricing:
Suggested Retail Price (SRP): $649 initial estimate.
This handset is targeted to launch: June 18, 2006
Malatesta
03-07-2006, 02:36 PM
Well, that sounds about right from everything we've been hearing e.g. "mid year".
That price is a bit high...wow.
That price is a bit high...wow.
bjork_rules
03-07-2006, 02:51 PM
Well, that sounds about right from everything we've been hearing e.g. "mid year".
That price is a bit high...wow.
Isn't that the same price as the 6700 when it launched?
That price is a bit high...wow.
Isn't that the same price as the 6700 when it launched?
Malatesta
03-07-2006, 02:58 PM
Isn't that the same price as the 6700 when it launched?
I think it was actually $629 and then dropped to $599 within 2 or 3 weeks. True the difference is negligible, I guess I just see the 700P as a 650 with some tweaks as opposed to a whole new phone with a new OS--what's the 650 going to sell at, $150? It's a big difference for small change, but with all the "deals" it'll probably be more reasonable when it comes out.
I think it was actually $629 and then dropped to $599 within 2 or 3 weeks. True the difference is negligible, I guess I just see the 700P as a 650 with some tweaks as opposed to a whole new phone with a new OS--what's the 650 going to sell at, $150? It's a big difference for small change, but with all the "deals" it'll probably be more reasonable when it comes out.
Jaggrey
03-08-2006, 09:37 AM
Colors are cool :clap:
Niklaus
03-08-2006, 02:49 PM
I got more info on this subject today from a corperate rep:
there will be a 700p released in one month from now
there will be a 700w released one month after that...
So, we will all be happy...
Also he commented on the fact that sprint let Verizon have it first because we had issues with the 650 and wanted to watch the device before we release it...
:clap:YAY :wavey:
there will be a 700p released in one month from now
there will be a 700w released one month after that...
So, we will all be happy...
Also he commented on the fact that sprint let Verizon have it first because we had issues with the 650 and wanted to watch the device before we release it...
:clap:YAY :wavey:
Jaggrey
03-08-2006, 05:33 PM
Nice... altho that last part kinda doesn't make sense since we're still gonna be 1st out the door with a Palm OS device. Unless they're talkin bout hardware issues....
bjork_rules
03-08-2006, 10:48 PM
Nice... altho that last part kinda doesn't make sense since we're still gonna be 1st out the door with a Palm OS device. Unless they're talkin bout hardware issues....
I think that the last part was about the 700w, though the reason is because Verizon has a 6-month exclusive contract with Palm.
I think that the last part was about the 700w, though the reason is because Verizon has a 6-month exclusive contract with Palm.
master1m
03-09-2006, 01:43 PM
I got more info on this subject today from a corperate rep:
there will be a 700p released in one month from now
there will be a 700w released one month after that...
So, we will all be happy...
Also he commented on the fact that sprint let Verizon have it first because we had issues with the 650 and wanted to watch the device before we release it...
:clap:YAY :wavey:
Thanks for the update :headbang2 I've been trying to hold out as long a I can. My current phone is falling apart.
there will be a 700p released in one month from now
there will be a 700w released one month after that...
So, we will all be happy...
Also he commented on the fact that sprint let Verizon have it first because we had issues with the 650 and wanted to watch the device before we release it...
:clap:YAY :wavey:
Thanks for the update :headbang2 I've been trying to hold out as long a I can. My current phone is falling apart.
italiangspot
03-09-2006, 02:44 PM
usually there is allot more pics of the new phones being released, this time around i havent found any new pics
is moto releasing one for sprint?
is moto releasing one for sprint?
Jaggrey
03-09-2006, 05:15 PM
I think that the last part was about the 700w, though the reason is because Verizon has a 6-month exclusive contract with Palm.
Yea I get that, but he said that they're letting Verizon have it 1st because of issues Sprint had with the 650. That doesn't make sense because the two PDAs run different OSes, so the bugs would be independent of each other unless they're hardware related. Sprint's still gonna be 1st out the door with a Palm OS Treo, just like they were with the 650.
Good news regardless. :headbang2
Yea I get that, but he said that they're letting Verizon have it 1st because of issues Sprint had with the 650. That doesn't make sense because the two PDAs run different OSes, so the bugs would be independent of each other unless they're hardware related. Sprint's still gonna be 1st out the door with a Palm OS Treo, just like they were with the 650.
Good news regardless. :headbang2
alaron
03-10-2006, 10:20 AM
It can't be the Palm 700W - Palm and Windows are competitors.
You're confusing Palm and PalmSource (which is no longer). Palm makes the hardware; PalmSource made the software.
You're confusing Palm and PalmSource (which is no longer). Palm makes the hardware; PalmSource made the software.
Niklaus
03-10-2006, 12:27 PM
Now that I'm thinking about it...
The info falls in line with April date and June too. THAT'S why we had two diff. dates:lol:
The info falls in line with April date and June too. THAT'S why we had two diff. dates:lol:
Jaggrey
03-10-2006, 12:32 PM
Sweet... Treo 700p in April! One more month.......
Fixup
03-13-2006, 02:49 AM
Waiting is fine, I just don't want the 700"W" - there is no good third-party email clients like SnapperMail and ChatMail. WindowsMobile's build-in mail is even much worse than Versamail. On Treo, who does anything more than email?
700"P" - way to go!
This is one of the reasons I like Sprint and dislike Verizon. Sprint has some real tech geeks there to offer phones and services that business men and techies want.
700"P" - way to go!
This is one of the reasons I like Sprint and dislike Verizon. Sprint has some real tech geeks there to offer phones and services that business men and techies want.
MacPCS
03-13-2006, 03:16 PM
come on sprint, just give us the damn Treo 700p!
Niklaus
03-13-2006, 03:38 PM
did you read this?
I got more info on this subject today from a corperate rep:
there will be a 700p released in one month from now
there will be a 700w released one month after that...
So, we will all be happy...
:clap:YAY :wavey:
I got more info on this subject today from a corperate rep:
there will be a 700p released in one month from now
there will be a 700w released one month after that...
So, we will all be happy...
:clap:YAY :wavey:
MacPCS
03-13-2006, 08:39 PM
yes. I'd already figured it'd be here around april or mat at the latest so I can't say I'm shocked. the 700w will be here june/july since VZW has a 6-month on it and it came out in january so that would put it in July.
italiangspot
03-14-2006, 08:19 AM
are the 700 p and 700 w, exactly the same, as far as looks and screen and everything under the hood..? is the only difference , the operating sys they work on, p - palm software and w - windows software
Can anyone lay out the pros and cons for each operating system, i only used a windows based one and i liked it allot, the palm software is basically navigating through a regular cell phone
Can anyone lay out the pros and cons for each operating system, i only used a windows based one and i liked it allot, the palm software is basically navigating through a regular cell phone
Jaggrey
03-14-2006, 09:16 AM
The only difference hardware-wise is that the screen is 320x320 on the Palm instead of 240x240 like on the Windows version. As far as we kno everything else is the same.
As far as Windows vs. Palm... That's largely a personal preference thing. Asking that is like opening a can of worms here! The best advice any1 can give to u is to just play around with them.
As far as Windows vs. Palm... That's largely a personal preference thing. Asking that is like opening a can of worms here! The best advice any1 can give to u is to just play around with them.
italiangspot
03-14-2006, 09:20 AM
dam the bigger screen comes with the palm version, i tell ya, nothing goes my way , lol
Jaggrey
03-14-2006, 09:24 AM
from what i've read the 240x240 was an OS/app compatibility thing with WM5.
Malatesta
03-14-2006, 12:57 PM
from what i've read the 240x240 was an OS/app compatibility thing with WM5.
It's actually a little more complicated than that though that's how it is most often explained, somewhat erronously.
Read here:
Where did 240 come from? (http://blogs.msdn.com/windowsmobile/archive/2006/02/14/531972.aspx)
We actively talked about doing 320x320. But we decided against it for a number of reasons. The first was that there's no good backward compatibility story for it. You can pixel double, but "pixel one and a half" doesn't work very well. The next was that there's not much of a growth path for 320x320. Hardware vendors told us that they had no plans to make 640x640 screens (where they do have plans to make 480x480 screens).
It's actually a little more complicated than that though that's how it is most often explained, somewhat erronously.
Read here:
Where did 240 come from? (http://blogs.msdn.com/windowsmobile/archive/2006/02/14/531972.aspx)
We actively talked about doing 320x320. But we decided against it for a number of reasons. The first was that there's no good backward compatibility story for it. You can pixel double, but "pixel one and a half" doesn't work very well. The next was that there's not much of a growth path for 320x320. Hardware vendors told us that they had no plans to make 640x640 screens (where they do have plans to make 480x480 screens).
Jaggrey
03-14-2006, 01:23 PM
ahh... thanks for clearing that up.
italiangspot
03-14-2006, 01:29 PM
Has any pics surfaced of the 700's ?
or will they be identical to the 650
or will they be identical to the 650
italiangspot
03-14-2006, 01:36 PM
http://blog.treonauts.com/2006/02/treo_700p_first.html
chunjaenim
03-14-2006, 04:15 PM
I don't know if this will confuse people even more.. but..
http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/8433/treo-700p-spotted-likely-may-june-release/
or whatever...
http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/8433/treo-700p-spotted-likely-may-june-release/
or whatever...
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