Specification Mode: CDMA 800 / 1800
Weight: 176 gms
Dimensions (L*W*D):112 x 60 x 22mm
Battery type : Li-Ion
Talktime: 240 mins
Standby time: 240 hrs
Games: Yes
Internet capability: Yes
SMS capability: Yes
Display type: 3375 colors, LCD
Phone book capacity: Dynamic Memory Ringtones : Polyphonic
Vibration Alert : Yes
Extras : Camera, GPS, Expansion Slot
Connectivity : CDMA 1xRTT, USB
Full Review
Note - The Treo is available in two versions, either GSM or CDMA. The GSM version is a quad band cell phone whereas the CDMA version operates on CDMA 800 / CDMA 1900 frequencies. CDMA version features CDMA 1xRTT where as GSM version has GPRS for high speed data transfer.
The Treo 600 is a true blue smart phone, which successfully culminates the mix of a cell phone and a PDA. The smartphone is powered by a OMAP 1510 ARM-based processor. The OS is Palm version 5. The 600 has a specially optimized QWERTY keyboard, which makes it very easy to type messages, surf the web and even dial phone numbers. The Handspring 600 is a quad band GSM based cell phone meaning that it operates on all GSM frequencies i.e. GSM 800 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 thus allowing it to operate throughout the world. The display is a bit letdown though, the color LCD has a resolution of 160x160 pixels but can display only about 3,375 colors. Surprising since even the most low level entry phones (having color displays) are those that have 4096 colors in their displays. It is disappointing that where the higher end cell phones are having 65k color displays, the Treo which is supposed to be one of the most advanced phone for its time has a mere 3375 color display. However may be this is what Handspring means by saying that compared to the other Treo phones, the 600 will be offered at a premium; cost cutting perhaps ?
The Treo 600 is powered by a Li-Ion battery with a talk time of 5 hours and a standby of 240 hours. The antenna is an external stub type, which does not give any sort of reception or voice problems. However coupled with the fact that the Treo weighs a healthy 168 gms; it does make the 600 slightly difficult to carry around. Navigation through the menus is by means of the four way navigation keys. The touch screen also makes it easy for the user to move about. The Treo has been equipped with a digital camera. This makes it possible for the user to shoot still photographs of 640x480 resolution. The photographs can be stored in the shared memory of the phone. This memory is shared between various applications which include ring tone downloads, phone book etc. The Phone book can also store various details for each contact including but not limited to several numbers, email address and so on. Standard features such as Calendar, Calculator, alarm clock have not been forgotten either.
Wireless Internet is based on GPRS, the browser is the Blazer 3.0 which allows surfing of any website including those with JavaScript and even download software. Local data transfer is possible by use if the Infra red port between compatible device. For those who are not comfortable with wireless data exchange, the USB port is a nice alternate. The Treo also has an e-mail client which supports POP3 and SMTP based accounts besides allowing attachments. Obviously since so many features are offered which require memory, the manufacturers had to provide a way of increasing the memory available to the user. This has been done by providing expansion slots for Multimedia card (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) cards. Synchronization is possible by means of the Palm Os Hotsync software. The user has the option of downloading ringtones into the dynamic memory and even polyphonic tones are supported (16 chords maximum). Having a color display as well as camera, it is obvious that the Handspring 600 will also have the capacity to send / receive MMS besides plain SMS. The MMS supports various file formats such as MIDI, iMelody, AMR, GIF, JPEG. As you must have observed these formats include various audio and picture type files. Text messaging is a boon with the QWERTY keyboard.
During times when silence is required, such as in a theatre, lecture or even a meeting; the silent alert (vibration alert) works very well and lets you know about a call or message without disturbing others. Organizer features include a To-Do list.
Though the Handspring people have though of almost everything, it is up to the users to finally give the review. So please post your experiences…
The Treo 600 is a true blue smart phone, which successfully culminates the mix of a cell phone and a PDA. The smartphone is powered by a OMAP 1510 ARM-based processor. The OS is Palm version 5. The 600 has a specially optimized QWERTY keyboard, which makes it very easy to type messages, surf the web and even dial phone numbers. The Handspring 600 is a quad band GSM based cell phone meaning that it operates on all GSM frequencies i.e. GSM 800 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 thus allowing it to operate throughout the world. The display is a bit letdown though, the color LCD has a resolution of 160x160 pixels but can display only about 3,375 colors. Surprising since even the most low level entry phones (having color displays) are those that have 4096 colors in their displays. It is disappointing that where the higher end cell phones are having 65k color displays, the Treo which is supposed to be one of the most advanced phone for its time has a mere 3375 color display. However may be this is what Handspring means by saying that compared to the other Treo phones, the 600 will be offered at a premium; cost cutting perhaps ?
The Treo 600 is powered by a Li-Ion battery with a talk time of 5 hours and a standby of 240 hours. The antenna is an external stub type, which does not give any sort of reception or voice problems. However coupled with the fact that the Treo weighs a healthy 168 gms; it does make the 600 slightly difficult to carry around. Navigation through the menus is by means of the four way navigation keys. The touch screen also makes it easy for the user to move about. The Treo has been equipped with a digital camera. This makes it possible for the user to shoot still photographs of 640x480 resolution. The photographs can be stored in the shared memory of the phone. This memory is shared between various applications which include ring tone downloads, phone book etc. The Phone book can also store various details for each contact including but not limited to several numbers, email address and so on. Standard features such as Calendar, Calculator, alarm clock have not been forgotten either.
Wireless Internet is based on GPRS, the browser is the Blazer 3.0 which allows surfing of any website including those with JavaScript and even download software. Local data transfer is possible by use if the Infra red port between compatible device. For those who are not comfortable with wireless data exchange, the USB port is a nice alternate. The Treo also has an e-mail client which supports POP3 and SMTP based accounts besides allowing attachments. Obviously since so many features are offered which require memory, the manufacturers had to provide a way of increasing the memory available to the user. This has been done by providing expansion slots for Multimedia card (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) cards. Synchronization is possible by means of the Palm Os Hotsync software. The user has the option of downloading ringtones into the dynamic memory and even polyphonic tones are supported (16 chords maximum). Having a color display as well as camera, it is obvious that the Handspring 600 will also have the capacity to send / receive MMS besides plain SMS. The MMS supports various file formats such as MIDI, iMelody, AMR, GIF, JPEG. As you must have observed these formats include various audio and picture type files. Text messaging is a boon with the QWERTY keyboard.
During times when silence is required, such as in a theatre, lecture or even a meeting; the silent alert (vibration alert) works very well and lets you know about a call or message without disturbing others. Organizer features include a To-Do list.
Though the Handspring people have though of almost everything, it is up to the users to finally give the review. So please post your experiences…
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