Palm Treo 700wx vs. 700p. Which one to get?
Posted on January 19, 2007
Filed Under Technology
When my Blackberry 7750 got classified as vintage mobile technology, I began my search for a new mobile device that will meet my personal and business needs, a device that may be considered top of the line for the next two years.
I decided to check out the Palm devices. Thankfully TELUS, my service provider carries these devices. They have the Palm 700p and the Palm 700wx. What’s the difference you ask? That’s what I wanted to know too! The 700p runs using the Palm OS, an upgrade to the ever popular 650 model. The 700wx runs using Windows Mobile OS.
Before I begin my review I’d like to note that I will not get into the details of the device as you can find the full specs on the Palm website. I also want to make a note that I personally tried both versions because of the 30 day exchange policy with TELUS.
I started off with the Windows version and I immediately fell in love with it. At first I was a little worried about the transition from a Blackberry to a Palm. But the windows version really made it easy to use, due to the windows interface which most of us are familiar with.
Both models come with EvDO technology which makes browsing the net fast, similar to that of DSL or High Speed, up to 600 kpbs. Both can be use as a modem for your laptop. The email application on the 700wx version is perfect if you are using MS Outlook as your main email program. Synching your contacts, calendars, and task are easy as 123 using the active sync software. Unfortunately I use Lotus Notes, so if you are using another email program to hold all your information; you may be required to purchase third party software to sync your data.Â
The one feature I really like about the 700wx is the pocket msn, which enables you to directly connect to your hotmail or msn messenger. It also comes with pocket windows media player as your media device. I find this better than the pTunes which comes with the Palm 700p. Another feature that the 700wx version has that out does the 700p is the voice command, having a voice read out my appointments gives me the ability to never miss an appointment or a meeting.
Like most products there are cons, the 700wx only has a 240 x 240 screen size and lower resolution vs. the 700p, which has 320 x 320 and higher resolution. I also find that the chatter for the 700p amazing, it keeps records of all your text messaging making it seem like a chat session.
After trying out both devices, I ended up with the 700wx version, despite needing to purchase third party software to sync my data I find this version to look better, the today screen can be personalized to your own liking. There are also more features than the 700p, like games and IE. Don’t get me wrong there are those who actually prefer the 700p, but many of those users are 650 Palm users so they are naturally comfortable with the Palm OS version.
So there you have it. After all the trouble of trying both devices and finally making a decision on which one to use, I was pretty disappointed when I read the press release of the preview on the iPhone. Damn you technology, why do you move so fast?
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“Damn you technology, why do you move so fast?”
LOL
Technology to Christian:
“To spite you!”
Bwa ha ha ha
(evil laugh)