If ur thinking of getting rid of the 6700...

[Wideawake]

I would suggest u think twice. So I got thinking after seeing treocentrals review of the 700wx is all that program memory necessary? I mean I see only one advantage. You could install more programs to the main memory. Which u can install to the minisd on the apache. Also the speed of the system. I got to testing mine. I have a few basic programs installed about 7 or 8 at this moment with of course the junk removed. And I was able to run at least 10 programs with no problems with no slow down on my apache (start menu, program menu. etc...) I did experience one problem and that was when I received a call with all of them running I couldn't answer the phone but after the call it unfroze. But who runs 10 programs at one time? This is just imho. Thoughts?
~mike

[ajk511]

im switching pretty much cuz my 6700 is soooo messed up. locking up ever other time it "sleeps", bt not working, data not working half the time. and im not taking a post april 1st 6700. plus im a phone whore and want something new, lol/.

[Big D5]

If you are switching to solve a problem you might just get disappointed. These are very similar systems, from what I can tell, so some of the issues you are having with the 6700 will be the same with the 700wx. Plus with the 700wx you get a small screen and slower processor for only $650 moore than you will pay to keeping the one you have. So if you are a phone whore and need a little destraction go ahead but be ready to shell out even moore money in a fey months when Sprint comes out with something better than the 6700. I hope [-o<

[ajk511]

im only paying $50 to switch. and it specifically MY 6700 thats screwy. I just told CS that im not taking a 6700 with the ringthrough issue as a TEP replacement. took me a while but ecare is giving me the 700wx as long as i pay the $50 price difference. I love my 6700, but MINE is all sorts of messed up and i cant deal with not being able to get calls while using data, so the 700wx is pretty much the only way to go.

[Malatesta]

Originally Posted by Wideawake

I would suggest u think twice. So I got thinking after seeing treocentrals review of the 700wx is all that program memory necessary?

One of the biggest complaints by power users is the lack of internal memory of the 6700. Yeah, people really want that much storage space (Asus just released a ppc with 1gb of internal memory). People want ringers, videos, pictures and large programs (plus their 1,000's of emails) in internal: it's more reliable, less susceptible to corruption and generally faster (plus you can avoid the DSOD, which really shouldn't exist in the first place).

Also, I think it's silly trying to talk yourself out of a faster device with more internal memory. More is always better.

Originally Posted by Wideawake

Also the speed of the system. I got to testing mine. I have a few basic programs installed about 7 or 8 at this moment with of course the junk removed. And I was able to run at least 10 programs with no problems with no slow down on my apache (start menu, program menu. etc...) I did experience one problem and that was when I received a call with all of them running I couldn't answer the phone but after the call it unfroze. But who runs 10 programs at one time? This is just imho. Thoughts?
~mike

Leaving programs running is actually a great idea since they are faster to "reload". Don't forget, you're using some lightweight programs, but something like Flexmail 2007 can use up to 10mb of RAM when syncing multiple folders. Try doing that with Opera running, tcmp in the background and god knows what else. 700w verizon users simply couldn't do that. They had about 12 mb of free RAM space just after a 2 or 3 programs. It's very easy to run out and people would rather not be dictated to by the OS how much they can or cannot run without slowing down/running out of memory.

As far as speed this is what I'll say:

The 700wx feels like a 6700 over clocked at 520mhz.

It is that fast/efficient. It's the only way I can describe how the OS runs on this device. It's exactly like that.

Over at pdaphone home I threw together the differences/benefits of the 700wx which isn't reported on a "white sheet":
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--hardware ringer switch (on/vibrate). this should be requirement.

--very loud ear piece. I used it in Penn station w/a band playing.

--better speaker phone

--faster camera application

--better phone application w/soft keys for mute and speakerphone

--contact search is the 1st item on the today screen. dialing is so easy now.

--memory: they technically have the same but the 700wx has more available. You can be running a dozen programs and still have 30mb+ of free Program Memory. It's virtually impossible to run out. Out of the box, you have 57mb of storage space! I have everything I want on there (including Skype and Opera) and still have 26mb left.

--ringer options for known, unknown and roaming callers.

--battery meter counts in SINGLE digits increments! I know that I have 92% battery left.

--better battery life: slower processor and is more effecient. Plus, you can throw in a 2400 mAh battery and it's the same size as the stock. No bulk.

--boot time: 30 seconds. seriously.

--keyboard and screen are very bright.

--better handling of EvDO. Don't know how to explain this: it just seems to load and process everything faster. Even my Slingbox looks better on the 700wx as far as streaming goes. The internet is just lighting fast on this thing--I assume it's due to a new chipset.

--Built in: MS VoiceCommand (!), Picsel Viewer

--If you hold down the "OK" button it brings up your running programs so you can close them...one handed. Imagine that!

--No blinking LEDs!: They're only for roaming (when phone is turned on, not in standby), alarms and notifications. No stupid service LED (save batteries and is less distracting at night!)

--KeyLock: million times better! It turns on automatically instantly, after 5 seconds of being off, after 30 seconds of being off or disabled. It has a clock/date stamp on it and is disabled by hitting the center key once. Not the screen.

So a lot of things are "under the hood".

Here's some analogies: With the 6700 it felt like UT Starcom simply threw on the installation disk for WM5 with barely any tweaks or refinements. With the 700wx, it feels like Palm tweaked, optimized and stripped down WM5 and then actually tried using the device for everyday things.

If the 6700 were a Hummer (big, powerful, no frills), the 700wx is a Lexus: refined, tweaked out and a smooth ride.

[ajk511]

[Sonin66]

I don't know about anyone else but the way mal just described the 700wx, made me want that sucker. mal are you a professional writer? and one more question, how is the bluetooth on the wx?

[denno]

mal-you're making me want to swap my 3 wk old 6700 for the 700wx...what's Sprint's return policy?

For me, I liked the 6700's bigger screen & WiFi, but with EVDO, is WiFi necessary? Does mal's list above outweigh the 6700's screen advantage?
Hmmm...

[Malatesta]

lol, no not a professional writer, though i am an academic-in-training, so that helps. (personally I think my writing is awful).

BT-not bad, not great. it works and is fast to connect. have to see if the hack for BT voice dialing works as I'm not sure it does.

Smaller screen-u do notice it, dont get me wrong and u notice the tiny keyboard too. Its not perfect but it works. Cant have everything.

Overall I love this device as it really lets WM5 shine.

btw, wrote this from the device so pardon the brevity and any errors!

[Sonin66]

actually denno, you might be able to return your phone if your sprint store offers the month return policy. even though i dont use wifi, its always nice to have because you might not be in an evdo area