Wireless Review Blog

Video reviews, demos and more

  • Sponsored By:

    All Accessories

    Wireless Super Store

  • RSS Wireless News

    • How the poll on global warming was conducted (AP)
      AP - The Associated Press-Stanford University Environment Poll on global warming was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Nov. 17-29, 2009. It is based on landline telephone and cell phone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,005 adults. Interviews were conducted with 705 respondents on landline telephones and 300 […]
    • Google tests new phone to profit from mobile Web (AP)
      AP - Google Inc. is determined to gain more influence over how the Web is used on mobile phones, even if the next step in the quest tramples some of the relationships forged during its two-year expansion into the wireless industry.
    • Synaptics Unveils Next-Generation Mobile-Phone Concept (NewsFactor)
      NewsFactor - Synaptics and several partners on Monday introduced a new mobile-phone concept to demonstrate future possibilities for user interaction. Dubbed Fuse, the phone offers multi-touch capacitive sensing, haptic feedback, 3-D graphics, and force, grip and proximity sensing.
    • Google phone with T-Mobile contract in January: source (Reuters)
      Reuters - Google Inc will sell a version of its own-branded cellphone for a reduced price to U.S. consumers who agree to a service contract from Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile USA, a source familiar with the matter said.
    • TeliaSonera Opens First Commercial LTE 4G Networks (NewsFactor)
      NewsFactor - TeliaSonera has launched the world's first commercial mobile services based on Long-Term Evolution (LTE) -- the final stage in the development of fourth-generation (4G) mobile technology based on the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) standard. Starting Tuesday, laptop users equipped with dedicated 4G modems in Stockholm, Swe […]
    • Sony Ericsson Announces 'Green' Phones and Headset (NewsFactor)
      NewsFactor - Like many companies, Sony Ericsson sees green dollars in green, environmentally friendly products. On Monday, the handset maker announced two new mobile phones and an accessory as part of its GreenHeart initiative, so consumers can "make an educated green choice without compromising on design and functionality."
    • Google to produce, sell own "Nexus One" phones: report (Reuters)
      Reuters - Google Inc plans to sell its own cellphone direct to consumers as soon as next year, bypassing wireless operators in a rare strategic move, the Wall Street Journal cited sources as saying on Saturday.
    • Indian telecom market crowded by new entrants (AFP)
      AFP - Stein-Erik Vellan, head of Norway's Uninor, the newest Indian mobile phone operator, insists his company will be one of the survivors in what has rapidly become a very crowded market.
    • Mobile phone English lessons a hit in Bangladesh (AFP)
      AFP - Every morning, Ahmed Shariar Sarwar makes it his daily ritual to call number 3000 on his mobile phone to get lessons in English -- his passport to a better life in impoverished Bangladesh.
    • Google Releases Experimental Phone to Employees (PC World)
      PC World - Google has handed out a new mobile phone running its Android software to some employees, stirring another wave of speculation that the oft-rumored Google Phone is real.

Archive for the ‘Palm’ Category

Palm Treo 800w

Posted by Joe on December 18, 2008

(Free) w/ new or upgrade Sprint plan

Palm Treo 800w

The Palm Treo 800w for Sprint is a bold new version of the popular Treo line. It maintains all of the powerful smartphone features Treo users love, and adds built-in GPS and WiFi connectivity. The Palm Treo 800w lets you take your office with you by allowing you to synchronize your email and contacts anywhere, or read and edit Microsoft Office documents. The Treo 800w adds an enhanced camera and more memory as well; all in all, it’s an exciting new branch of the Treo evolutionary tree.

Highlights

  • Full Featured Email and Calendar Supports Corporate And Personal Accounts
  • Updated Treo Features GPS, WiFi Connectivity, And Expanded Memory
  • Over-the-air Synchronization For Your Email, Calendar and Contacts
  • Near-Broadband Data Download Speeds
  • View and Edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Read PDFs
  • Built-in Music Player, Plus Streaming Multimedia Support
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera Takes High-quality Photos and Video Clips
  • Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology

What’s In The Box With The Phone

  • Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide, USB HotSync Cable, CD-ROM Software, Stylus, Stereo Headset

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – 2.0 Megapixel Camera (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), 4x Digital Zoom, Create and Edit Albums
  • Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, High-speed Downloads and Media Player Gives You The Best Multimedia Experience
  • MP3 Player – Yes, Pocket Tunes Software Built-in Lets You Listen to MP3 and Other Format Files In Rich Stereo
  • FM Radio – Yes, With Software Sold Separately
  • Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Yes, View and Edit MS Word, Excel PowerPoint Files, View PDF Documents
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, Version 2.0 Supported
  • Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, QCIF-quality Resolution Max, Length Determined Solely By Available Memory
  • QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Backlit
  • Infrared Port – Yes
  • GPS Services Support – Yes
  • Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem – Yes, When Connected To Your Computer Via USB Cable, Bluetooth or Infrared
  • PC Synchronization – Yes, Sync Via Cable, Infrared or Bluetooth, HotSync and VersaMail Software

Messaging Features

  • Mobile Web Browsing – Yes, Blazer Web Browser Supports HTML, SSL, JavaScript, Cookies, Bookmarks, Frames and VPNs
  • Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Pictures and Videos
  • HTML Web Browsing – Yes, Blazer Browser Supports HTML, SSL, JavaScript, Cookies, Bookmarks, Frames and VPNs
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Plus Instant Messaging
  • Email Client – Pocket Outlook Supports POP, IMAP, APOP, ESMTP Protocols, Plus VPN Support

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes, Plus Video Profiles
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes, Multiple Formats Supported
  • Picture Caller ID – Yes, Plus Video Caller ID
  • Games – Yes
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable, Multiple Formats Supported

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – Yes, 320 x 320 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors, TFT
  • Touch Screen – Yes, Stylus Included
  • Speakerphone – Yes
  • Color – Silver
  • Style – PDA
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Voice Memo – Yes
  • Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack – Yes, Stereo
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Calendar – Yes, With Rich Calendar Function, Syncs With PC Directly Or Over The Air With VersaMail
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • Phonebook Capacity – Uses Shared, Expandable Memory
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Plus Email Addresses, Instant Messenger Addresses and Web Addresses
  • PDA Device – Yes

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – LiIon
  • Talk Time – Up to 282 Minutes
  • Standby Time – Up to 300 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Platform / Operating System – Windows Mobile 6.1
  • Data Download Speed – EV-DO (Up to 700 Kbps) and 1xRTT (Up to 130 Kbps)
  • Network Compatibility – CDMA 800, 1900
  • Ringtone Types Supported – MIDI, WAV
  • Built-In Memory – 256 MB Available
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – Yes, microSD (TransFlash) Format Supports Cards Up To 8 GB
  • Dimensions – 4.4 in x 2.3 in x 0.7 in
  • Weight – 5.0 oz
  • 3G Data Speeds – Yes
  • WiFi 802.11 Compatible – Yes

Compatibility Features

  • Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
  • Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes
  • Device Supports Sprint Pro Pack – Yes
  • Device Supports Sprint Everything Plans – Yes
  • Device Supports Sprint Talk Plans – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

  • Sprint GPS Plan Options – Yes
  • Sprint Voice Plan Options – Yes

Mobility Today Unboxing

Mobility Site Unboxing

Palm Treo 800 Speed Test

Mobileburn Review

Palm Treo 800 GPS Demo

‘Palm Treo 800 Made for Business’ by The Street.com

Buy it here/more information

Palm Accessories

Posted in Free Phones, Palm, Treo 800w | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »