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Upgrading to a Treo
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Posted by: jacquesb

I'm considering upgrading from my current combination of a Sprint Samsung SPH-A460 and Palm IIIxe to a single PDA phone device. I don't need much in the way of advanced features, as my main activities on the device would include maintaining my MS Outlook mailbox/calendar in synch with my laptop and light web surfing using the PCS Wireless Web and AvantGo. I do all of those today with my combination of devices. I don't have a pressing need for things like remote email, built-in cameras, etc.

Do you think I'd be satisfied with a Treo 300 to handle the tasks I've described? Or is there a better solution for me?

Note that I'm not willing to switch from Sprint to another carrier...

Posted by: 100thMonkey

go with the Treo 600, it just works better. Or you can wait for about 3 months and get the next Treo...so you could get the 300 in the meantime and wait for the next ugrade so your wallet doesn't get hit hard twice in a row

Posted by: skrue

whats the next treo?

Posted by: wolwol

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Originally posted by skrue
whats the next treo?

treo ace

reportedly having 320x320
built in bluetooth
'real' yes and no buttons
1.3mpx camera

Posted by: skrue

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Originally posted by wolwol
treo ace
reportedly having 320x320
built in bluetooth
'real' yes and no buttons
1.3mpx camera

not bad. exept for the no keyboard

Posted by: wolwol

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Originally posted by skrue
not bad. exept for the no keyboard

the keyboard is still there

sorry, i forgot to mention it

Posted by: Gameboy70

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Originally posted by jacquesb
I'm considering upgrading from my current combination of a Sprint Samsung SPH-A460 and Palm IIIxe to a single PDA phone device. I don't need much in the way of advanced features, as my main activities on the device would include maintaining my MS Outlook mailbox/calendar in synch with my laptop and light web surfing using the PCS Wireless Web and AvantGo. I do all of those today with my combination of devices. I don't have a pressing need for things like remote email, built-in cameras, etc.

Do you think I'd be satisfied with a Treo 300 to handle the tasks I've described? Or is there a better solution for me?

Note that I'm not willing to switch from Sprint to another carrier...

Given your requirements, the answer is yes: the Treo is fine for your needs. You can pick them up cheap, and while the 300 is pretty limited compared to the 600, it's a hell of an upgrade from the Samsung/Palm combo you're currently using.

Posted by: skrue

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Originally posted by wolwol
the keyboard is still there
sorry, i forgot to mention it

ok. i got another target. hehehe

Posted by: jacquesb

Thanks for the input. I think I'll pick up a Treo 300 on eBay for $100 instead of spending $250 and renewing my contract.
-Jack

Posted by: 100thMonkey

good call and look for the Treo Ace in like 4 months, probably 600 or so then