More Sprint Treo 800w specs, features emerge
Allegedly there’s just a few weeks left to wait for the Palm Treo 800w. What’s a mobile tech geek to do while waiting? Dig around the rumor-mill, of course! Actually, since we’re so close the anticipated launch date of July 13th, I gather that most of this info is more fact that rumor. Here’s some additional deets on the next Windows Mobile Treo from Treonauts:
- 333 MHz CPU on the inside, which is the fastest yet in a WinMo Treo if memory serves. Why no 424 MHz or better?
- Speaking of memory: 256 MB is pretty reasonable for a Windows Mobile 6.1 device.
- 320 x 320 for the display, an improvement over prior 240 x 240.
- EV-DO Rev. A, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0, and GPS… although
ifwhen this phone shows its face on Verizon you might see that GPS function disappear or add an additional monthly charge to use - Goodbye standard headphone jack, hello mini-USB port. Ugh… I’m just not a fan of this HTC "innovation" but I understand design constraints.
Overall, if these and the additonal specs are correct, this is nice looking package for the expected $249. Battery and talk-time are still up in the air, but otherwise, everything else loooks pretty solid. Do we have any Sprint folks eagerly awaiting this handset or is the lack of MMS support putting you off?
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You mention that “256 MB is pretty reasonable for a Windows Mobile 6.1 device”. I’d dispute that. Why do we Windows Mobile users get stuck with phones that have 1/32 the memory of the iPhone at a higher price? And we get smaller screens with lower resolution. Seems to me that the Windows Mobile devices have a danger of being wiped out if they don’t start matching the specs of the iPhone or are significantly cheaper. Why pay more for less with a smaller screen. And still have a crappy browser.
I write this as someone who has have a CE/Windows Mobile device since the original iPaq. I feel ripped off and under-appreciated. If I want to feel that way I might as well let Steve Jobs do that to me and at least get a more capable device.
I think you may be confusing RAM and flash memory.
Don’t care about MMS, but if you want a Sprint hi-res WinMo, this is probably about your only choice until the Touch Pro comes out. And we’re hearing that the Treo is zippy, and the Touch Pro hesitates.
Push comes to shove and I might have to get the Treo, but I’d prefer a better resolution screen. Mostly because it’s pretty, and better for remote desktop (e.g. the phone controlled by my tablet so I get a better screen and still legally use my WinMo internet connection).
That XPERIA X1 also looks pretty nice, though, even if it may only be on ATT.
It is interesting to see Palm and HP both coming with similar devices. The IPAQ 910 has a better processor and it’s unlocked.
I think the Treo 800w is going to be an impressive phone. It can’t compete with a 3G iPhone on price ($199 for 8GB iPhone 3G vs. $299 for a Treo 800w & 8GB micro SDHC card) but there’s enough features on the Treo to make me want it over the iPhone 3G… GPS, SDHC memory, replaceable battery, tether capability, A2DP (confirmed), flash capable browser (Opera Mini 9.5 and Skyfire). All that said, the iPhone has an incredible capacitive touchscreen that the 800W can’t hold a candle to and a UI that Windows Mobile (even with SPB Mobile Shell 2.1) can’t hope to emulate.
I can’t wait for it to be released…. on Verizon. :-) Here’s to hoping that they don’t cripple the GPS like they do on the 8830, 8130 and XV6800.