Smartphones

[danaeris]

So, I tried a normal cellphone. Hated it, or at least, found it frustrating. I miss the full keyboard and the intuitive interface of the Treo. I also miss the option of all the third-party software you can get cheap for Palm.

Any thoughts on the Treo 650 vs. 680, or recommendations of other smartphones that would have affordable third-party software available, a full or almost full keyboard, and be compatible with a Mac?

Comments

[ex-sonjaaa.livejournal.com]

I love Treo. My 2nd hand Treo 600 just died. Gonna buy a 680 now. If you get a plan with Rogers, you can get a 680 for like $170. You can also buy an unlocked one for about $360 at College and Spadina.

[secretsoflife.livejournal.com]

is it dead-dead? that sucks.

i paid $260 on ebay for my unlocked 680.

any palm or windows mobile phone will work with a mac if you're willing to spring $40 for missing sync. palm's don't /need/ it, but it adds lots of functionality. i wouldn't really recommend windows mobile. it's kinda balls.

[etherial.livejournal.com]

I love my 650. Works just fine with my mac, even the bluetooth sync. I've heard some complaints about the 700, but didn't even know there was a 680. I would never consider a dumbphone.

[lady-sodayah.livejournal.com]

Drop coraon a msg. He can definatly help you.

[chloejaz.livejournal.com]

I have a Treo 650 I'm not using. Its yours for $75 if you want it. I had it on Bell, but you can get it unlocked at most any mall.

[radven.livejournal.com]

I used to think I would miss the keypad of my Treo when I switched to the iPhone, but in truth I really haven't.

And when my iPhone died for a few days recently and I had to switch back to my Treo - it was like stepping into the stone age.

The iPhone really rocks. You should check it out.

And of course, it works wonderfully with a Mac.

[nathanjw]

I don't know what your carrier options are, but the Palm Centro is a Treo-family device that seems pretty awesome. I'm pondering an unlocked one.

[scorpiosdragon.livejournal.com]

Wow! You exsist now! You haven't posted in like 2 weeks.

How's England? Did you start job?

[photogeek-mtl.livejournal.com]

I like my 650 --- I think the 680 is pretty similar - just a little lighter, and with somewhat shorter battery life --- and the 680 doesn't have the little antenna nub.