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More Problems for the Treo 650

Posted by michael on from the speak-up-sonny dept.

koreth writes "PalmOne's new Treo 650 smartphone is one of the season's most eagerly-anticipated gadgets. But it looks like they let it out of the gate too early. First there was the memory problem, which, to PalmOne's credit, they addressed quickly. That satisfied me and I bought one, only to find that while it's a great device in a lot of ways, as a phone it stinks. From the other end, it sounds like I'm inside a cardboard box, and lots of other people are complaining about the same thing. No word yet from PalmOne on this problem. Any other 650 owners having problems with their new units?"

6 of 215 comments (clear)

  1. Smokey the Bear says... by GillBates0 · · Score: 4, Funny
    When using your Treo 650 smartphone at the campgrounds, always practice safety. Surround your Treo 650 with rocks to keep the fire from spreading. Be sure when you're done with your Treo 650 to put it out with a bucket of water and make sure it has stopped smoking before you leave the area.

    Remember what Smokey the Bear says. Only you can prevent your Treo 650 smartphone from starting a forest fire.

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    An Indian-American Hindu committed to non-violent thought/speech/action alarmed by the global explosion of radical Islam
  2. Well at least... by Biomechanical · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...You don't sound like you're on the toilet.

    That's always awkward for the other person.

    --
    His name is Robert Paulsen...
  3. The fix... by bort27 · · Score: 5, Funny

    To solve the voice quality problem, you probably shouldn't use the phone from inside your new house. :-) Bort.

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  4. Thanks. by qualico · · Score: 4, Funny

    I was going to buy the Treo 650, however, now that I have heard this, I'll be waiting for my GPS, Camera, MP3, WiFi, TV Control, Weather Station, Glucose monitor, Range Finder, MicroDrive, FM/AM, Fuelcell driven Phone PDA.

  5. A bit of advice by ElMiguel · · Score: 5, Funny

    First of all, check that you are not really inside a cardboard box.

    Oh well, perhaps I've been the informal help desk for my family for too long.

  6. As opposed to your mistress, by Mordant · · Score: 4, Funny

    who accounts for the other half? ;>