Electronics & Computers Deals here!
- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 96 reviews Back to product review
- My rating: 0 stars
Full user review
-
21 out of 21 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
"Almost perfect"
Pros: Screen size/resolution, battery life, palm OS
Cons: EVO speed fluctuates, phone earpiece needs improvement
Summary: I was ready to purchase the Motorla Q and anxiously waited for its release. The week it was available I went to Verizon and was quickly disappointed. Yes it is thin but there are many usablility issues (see the CNET reviews - the complaints are valid). So then I realized the 700p just came out also and got exited all over again.
I have been using Palm organizers since the original Palm Pilot. I once thought about getting the Treo 600 or 650 but I could not go backwards in screen quality. But the 700p matches my Zire 71 in resolution (although it is slightly smaller).
The 700p is one of the best products I have ever owned. Here is a list of what I like about it:
1. Seemlessly migrate prior Palm data (contacts, calendar, etc).
2. Fast internet connection (sometimes).
3. Great screen resolution (320x320).
4. Intuitive functions and buttons.
5. Touchscreen.
6. Uses full sized SD memory.
7. Camera has decent resolution (1.3 MP).
8. Good battery life (unless you are a heavy internet user)
9. Very good quality speakerphone for a portable device. It actually seems to be pretty good at duplexing (allowing two people to talk at the same time).
Here is a list of my complaints:
1. It is sometimes hard to position your ear on the phone so you can hear the person on the other end. It is difficult especially in noisy environments. A hands free headset solves the problem but now you have to carry another thing around.
2. My "broadband" connection varies between 90kbs and 350kbs. It is supposed to be much faster. Verizon support told me something about bodies of water causing interference but they were supposed to have a networking expert call me back to help. I never got the call-back.
3. This is not a big complaint but I have noticed that it gets pretty hot when I am steadily connected to the internet. The battery will last about 3 hours with a constant internet connection (and the screen off). With the screen on, you can probably get about 1.5-2 hours. I have several chargers and frequently plug it in so I don't get caught with a low battery. So my time estimates may be off a little.
Here is what I would change to make it perfect:
1. Make it thinner. It really can't be smaller but it can be thinner.
2. Get rid of the antenna bump.
3. Change to a true VGA screen. You may need a magnifying glass to read the super small text but I still want it. Then web browsing will really start to be like sitting at home.
4. Increase the battery life even more. I think the battery life is already pretty decent but heavy use quickly draws it down. In normal use it uses less than half the battery capacity for a full day. But power users will want to be connected all the time. So I would like to see 8 hours of battery life while under constant use.
I think this is the best PDA/Phone out there. It is not cheap, but you get what you pay for (in this case, anyway).
BTW - you can download a little program called PalmVNC (it is free) which will allow you to remotely control your home (or work) computer from your 700p. I use the web browser on my home computer through PalmVNC and it is much faster than the Blazer browser on the phone. Since you are controlling a real PC, you can do everything you need to do (email, spreadsheets, etc.) - while you are sitting in your car waiting for the traffic to start moving again. And all your work is saved on your PC, not your Treo. Awesome. But you really need the high resolution screen on the 700p to make it usable (which is another reason I want a VGA screen).
- 1 reply to this review
-
sounds 2 me like u really hate the phone. so what u say is wrong with the moto q and do u regret getting the 700p now or is it still a great phone?? and do u think the 700w is better
%20user%20review%20and%20rating%20-%20CNET%20Reviews&srcUrl=http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/palm-treo-700p-silver/4864-6452_7-31884408-2.html){kind=small}