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Handspring Treo 600 Finally Available

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the and-it-fits-in-the-palm-of-your-hand dept.

knightwolf writes "Well, finally, handspring has released their updated Treo - the Treo 600. Its only available on the sprint network at the moment, and owners of any of the other treo communicators can get a discount on the phone. Current price is 449 after a "service credit", or 399 for those trading up their current treo's. There's numerous new features, such as an SD/MMC slot, camera, Palm OS 5.2.1, a 144 Arm processor, 32MB, and other updates. Take a look, as I'd imagine this is the last actual handspring release, before they fully merge with Palm. "

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  1. So how do I....? by ashitaka · · Score: 3, Insightful

    1) Set up a SSH connection?
    2) Run a VNC session over a VPN?
    3) Get EMail "pushed" to the Treo? (Blackberry-style)

    With these I'll have all I need.

    --
    If you don't want to repeat the past, stop living in it.
  2. It lost one of it's best features: by conan_albrecht · · Score: 3, Insightful

    *The flip cover*.

    Now, before I get flamed for how dumb flip covers are (yes, I know it looks like a star trek communicator), let me argue why they are so important.

    My Treo 300's flip cover is terribly scratched because, well, cell phones/pdas get thrown around a lot. But, since the flip cover is integrated into the phone and protects the screen, my screen is as smooth as the day I bought it.

    If I upgrade to a 600, I'll have to purchase an after-market protection. Whether it is a leather cover, hard case, or otherwise, it will not be as integrated as the 300's flip cover.

    An added bonus -- since the 300's flip cover is see-through, I often use my PDA with the flip cover down. You can't use the stylus or keyboard when it's down, but you can read an ebook, a grocery list, or the address book just fine.

    BTW, I love my 300. The processor is weak, the screen is low res, it's almost unviewable outside, but it has excellent integration of the pda and phone. For example, you can be on the phone (speakerphone or ear bud) and modify your calendar at the same time. Small integrations like that are what make the Treo a Treo.