I emailed Ecare at Sprint a while back and this was the response I got. Doesn't look like we'll see an upgrade from them.
Dear XXXXXXXXXXX,
I can appreciate your interest in the new Windows Mobile 6, and the availability for your Sprint Together with Nextel phone. We are also very exited about the new Operating System which will support the higher screen resolution of 320x320 compared to the 240x240 you now enjoy. The short answer is that the OS is not upgradable like the software version of the Windows Mobile 5.
I have heard that the Palm 750 is being released with the new OS, but compatibility is still being researched for Sprint phones. At this point we are still offering the 700p and 700wx with the WP5. It does not look like these phones will be released with the new OS; rather, new phones will be developed to take full advantage of the improved operating system.
Still, this is not to say that some of the technology used to develop the WM6 will not be used to improve the WM5, and keeping your software version current is well advised. The Treo 700wx by Palm does not require in-store software updates. The user must go online to download the latest software, and then upload the update to the device by performing a sync.
To check your software and PRL version, follow the steps below:
- Press Start and select Settings.
- Select System, and then select About .
- Select the Phone tab if not already selected.
The latest version is Treo700WX-1.14-SPNT from 11/27/06. This is the current version on your phone, and there are no updates currently available. Updates will be posted at the following link:
http://www.palm.com/us/support/treo/...downloads.html
Sprint appreciates your business, and will strive to bring you the latest technology possible. Thank you for the question; I enjoyed finding the answer for you.
NB Pierre M.
E-Care
Sprint together with Nextel
"Where our customers come first!"