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9
out of 10
Spectacular

"This is a nice improvement over 700wx"
I have had several Treo's starting with the old 170, 650, 700p and ( 3 ) 700wx's and Palm does not... (read more)

by volleyplay (see profile), July 14, 2008

8 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful
2 comments posted to this opinion

7
out of 10
Very good

"Treo/Windows Mobile veteran loves it - with one exception"
Two days in, this phone is everything I had hoped for (with the exception listed above). I had... (read more)

by Beavis7 (see profile), July 14, 2008

6 out of 8 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

3
out of 10
Poor

"Battery makes phone utterly useless"
This is by far the most functional Treo smartphone released by Palm yet. Windows mobile 6.1 is... (read more)

by daspector (see profile), July 20, 2008

5 out of 7 users found this opinion helpful

3
out of 10
Poor

"Great phone if you don't have to use it...."
I had the Pocket PC and had to upgrade to an extended battery. This clumsy MS Operating system is... (read more)

by jlucguerrier (see profile), August 16, 2008

3 out of 3 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

6
out of 10
Good

"Loaded Hummer-handset a battery hog"
Considering how much Palm put into marketing this phone, and especially considering how critical... (read more)

by grubin (see profile), August 4, 2008

3 out of 3 users found this opinion helpful

3
out of 10
Poor

"Palm will regret ignoring the end user"
Well is no surprise that the Treo line has always been the easiest smart phone to use.... (read more)

by cellphonenut (see profile), July 26, 2008

3 out of 4 users found this opinion helpful

7
out of 10
Very good

"feature rich, battery poor"
if you need this phone and DEPEND on the battery to facilitate your work, FORGET IT.

if you... (read more)

by tom_francen (see profile), August 6, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this opinion helpful

7
out of 10
Very good

"Palm drops the ball again!"
800w is NOT true standalone GPS! You need to be in range of Sprints Networks! Defeats the purpose... (read more)

by kingme99 (see profile), August 1, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this opinion helpful

1
out of 10
Abysmal

"Returned after a day of use!!!"
After using this for about I day I had enough and have decided to part ways with Palm and Sprint.... (read more)

by carbine68 (see profile), July 17, 2008

4 out of 8 users found this opinion helpful
3 comments posted to this opinion

10
out of 10
Perfect

"finally!!! after two years. 3 days using it and I love it."
WOW the rev A it's so fast.. I really enjoy browsing the internet on this phone.

I like... (read more)

by strykernyc (see profile), July 14, 2008

3 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

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Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha

Reviewed: 7/14/08
Release date: 7/14/08
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