Not happy with 6800, Looking at Verizon 700wx

Vycor · #1 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 10:35 AM

So I had a Treo 650 and decided time to upgrade. So I upgraded to the Verizon 6800. What a powerfull little phone. However, im not happy with it.

I text message, a lot... and its very hard to text message with this phone. The keyboards nice but I do a LOT of driving, and its impossible. Also, sorting through contacts, is a pain. Even with that nifty i-pod style scanning feature, its very hard.

Ive been looking at the Verizon 700WX now... any real downsides to the WX besides it not having the slide out keyboard and screen size? I dont care bout the camera, i have a real nikon camera for pictures... any other downfalls? I see it has windows mobile 5.0... is that such a big difference compared to 6.1???

98classic · #2 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 10:38 AM

maybe you should ask in a treo forum.

mgarcia9294 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 10:43 AM

You shouldn't be doing those things while driving unless you are looking for an accident

98classic · #4 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mgarcia9294

You shouldn't be doing those things while driving unless you are looking for an accident

yea that too. i'm a truck driver and people texting while driving are the dumbest people alive. yes, from experience i could say this.

Vycor · #5 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 11:15 AM

You guys are pretty negative... im looking for some real info here, for those who have used both... not looking for a few guys who are unhappy with their lives and decide to yell "you shouldnt text while driving" grow up fellas

davidgelb · #6 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 11:19 AM

Vycor...
This is the 6800 forum....most people here have and use the 6800 and love it. If you are looking for advice on the 700wx, you would probably be better going to that forum. I think you will probably get more responses to your question there since they are more familiar with that device.

Good luck and I hope you find what you need.

-David

**Certs** · #7 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by davidgelb

Vycor...
This is the 6800 forum....most people here have and use the 6800 and love it. If you are looking for advice on the 700wx, you would probably be better going to that forum. I think you will probably get more responses to your question there since they are more familiar with that device.

Good luck and I hope you find what you need.

-David

Yeah, that just about sums it up.

If you ask this question on a 6800 forum, people will tell you to stick with this device. Because they own it and love it.

If you ask on the 700wx forum, they will tell you to get it immediately! For the same reason.

Threads like this always go the same way. bottom line is each device has different qualities that suit different people. The treo is a little smaller, easier on the hand, better for one-handed use. BUT, the mogul has a faster processor, GPS, Rev A, a larger screen for better video (esp with Slingbox), etc. Which would you prefer? We don't know, thats something you have to decide for yourself. Sorry but tha's the absolute best answer you're gonna get here

vossco32 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 11:40 AM

I used a Treo 700wx for about 2 weeks between when I had to give up my Apache and before my 6800 arrived. I don't do allot of texting, but I write quite a few e-mails and I much prefer the keyboard of the 6800. We have a few people at work who wouldn't give up their Treos for anything because of the keyboard so it seems to just be a personal preference/what you are used to. The screen size is smaller so scrolling is much more prevalent. As far as contacts, it will have the same CM as the the 6800 since they are both WM phones. I hardly ever use the CM when dialing phone numbers as the smart dialing works awesome. I would stick with the 6800 if it was my decision. It is a far superior device in my opinion.

fenton · #9 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Vycor

not looking for a few guys who are unhappy with their lives and decide to yell "you shouldnt text while driving" grow up fellas

Classic. "Grow up! don't tell me not to text while driving!"

bkhoste · #10 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Vycor

You guys are pretty negative... im looking for some real info here, for those who have used both... not looking for a few guys who are unhappy with their lives and decide to yell "you shouldnt text while driving" grow up fellas

LOL Grow up fellas, yet you are the moron who is driving and texting. Who said trying to make an idiot who is texting when HE SHOULD BE DRIVING means I am unhappy with my life? I tell ya what FELLA, I will grow up when you get some brains. As for your little info, do a damn search. Hey, maybe you can do the search while your fat *** is eating, while texting, changing the radio station and trying to get your head out of your ***!