is the treo as bad as i hear ? - Page 3

hippity.hoppity · #21 (**permalink**) 02-10-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sanmanc

What's wrong with the GPS? Maybe I am naive or a bit inexperience in the GPS area but I don't seem to have had any issues with mine.

Doesn't work without a cellular network signal. Advertised as having Standalone GPS but doesn't.

BenC · #22 (**permalink**) 02-10-2009, 02:50 AM

I am posting about the 800W, that is why I am posting here.

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Originally Posted by dannzeman

Are you referring to the 800w or the Touch Pro? If you are talking about the Touch Pro then why are you posting here?

**dannzeman** · #23 (**permalink**) 02-10-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BenC

Issues? Those above are not too bad. Issues: Bluetooth disconnecting several times a day. Network disconnects several times a day. Bluetooth volume starting at 1/2 setting with all headset calls. Two devices exchanged due to defective key board. Those are issues.

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Originally Posted by BenC

I am posting about the 800W, that is why I am posting here.

I just wanted to make sure because it says you're using a Touch Pro. Bluetooth is a finiky technology that depends heavily on the devices being used. I've had headsets that would pair very quickly and easily and I've had other that gave me so many problems I had to return them. My 800w connects with my laptop just fine and has never disconnected itself.
I don't think you can blame the device for network disconnects. You either have shoddy coverage or its the network. I've got the best reception I've ever had with the 800w. Those two problems seem relative to your device and not with 800w's in general. The bluetooth volume most certainly is a problem with the device in general because of the patch they released.

There is big difference between having problems with a single device and problems inherent with the device. It seems like most people are upset because they run into a problem and just blame Palm for it. A lot of people experience the same problem with other devices, it seems like treo user just shout louder.

evil_duck · #24 (**permalink**) 02-11-2009, 02:49 PM

Well since you actually have the device I suggest that you try it. I have heard that the battery life isn’t ideal, but then the people I asked admitted that turning off wifi when they weren’t using it did help a lot.

Since you already have the device I would suggest you try it. I have handled the 800w but haven’t tried it for my device simply because I am not fond of WinMo devices.

miketab · #25 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 09:02 PM

I tried the treo pro a few weeks ago and it is much better than the 800w. I am not knocking the treo 800, but if your going to get a new phone why get one that is going to be replaced.

BenC · #26 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 09:39 PM

I have a Touch Pro now. I had 3 800W devices and each one lost Bluetooth connection a few times during the day. The Touch Pro: not at all.

Each of the 800Ws connected to the laptop via Bluetooth without a problem and the same with the headset, but again, headset connection was lost routinely.

The headset I am currently using worked fine on the 2 Centros I had. Works fine on the Touch Pro (no disconnects) - so really, not an issue with the headset, it was an issue with the 800W.

As for network disconnects - I am in the same places every day. There are times the Touch Pro looses the network (in a walk-in freezer); but coming out it connects. The 800W lost the network and did not always reconnect without a bit of effort. In addition, it would loose network connection in a strong signal area. The Touch Pro: not a problem.

I have a long Palm history and have had 7 (including the Touch Pro) WM phones. Before I blame anyone, I take the time to look for a reason. I contact the developer, so forth. In this case, it is not a software issue or a headset issue - the issue is strictly with the device in my situation.

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Originally Posted by dannzeman

I just wanted to make sure because it says you're using a Touch Pro. Bluetooth is a finiky technology that depends heavily on the devices being used. I've had headsets that would pair very quickly and easily and I've had other that gave me so many problems I had to return them. My 800w connects with my laptop just fine and has never disconnected itself.
I don't think you can blame the device for network disconnects. You either have shoddy coverage or its the network. I've got the best reception I've ever had with the 800w. Those two problems seem relative to your device and not with 800w's in general. The bluetooth volume most certainly is a problem with the device in general because of the patch they released.

There is big difference between having problems with a single device and problems inherent with the device. It seems like most people are upset because they run into a problem and just blame Palm for it. A lot of people experience the same problem with other devices, it seems like treo user just shout louder.

BenC · #27 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 09:41 PM

I rarely use Wifi. I do keep the data connection active 24/7 and FlexMail active 24/7.

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Originally Posted by evil_duck

Well since you actually have the device I suggest that you try it. I have heard that the battery life isn’t ideal, but then the people I asked admitted that turning off wifi when they weren’t using it did help a lot.

Since you already have the device I would suggest you try it. I have handled the 800w but haven’t tried it for my device simply because I am not fond of WinMo devices.

**Malatesta** · #28 (**permalink**) 02-13-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by miketab

I tried the treo pro a few weeks ago and it is much better than the 800w. I am not knocking the treo 800, but if your going to get a new phone why get one that is going to be replaced.

Price.

If renewing your contract, $99 vs $249 is a big deal for some people, especially with the current economy.

If buying in-contract, then $120-180 (800w) vs $450+ (Treo Pro) is also a large difference.

Now the question should be is the Treo Pro worth the extra $150-$350? For some yes, for others definitely not.

Finally, while the STP has some very nice features, it's not all "win" IMO. For instance, I dearly miss a lot of the Palm OS tweaks, Palm threaded SMS, hardware buttons, feel of the 800w, speed of the OS, the ton of RAM and the older version of IE. OTOH, I really like the thinness of the STP, Google "My Location" feature, excellent LCD, & nice size battery.

**skeegcpp** · #29 (**permalink**) 02-13-2009, 03:44 PM

yall already know im an advocate for the 800w

but the treo pro, just didnt cut it for me.
like others in the 800 forum, we just do cee the issues being reported?????
luck i guess?
but the 800w is my everyday phone
(touch pro for the custom stuff)

MogulUser2 · #30 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 12:43 PM

well, ive heard the bad reviews myself, and i even had a store employee tell me NOT to get the 800w because of all the issues and that an upgraded 800w is comming out soon. wasnt given any details on the newer 800w or when, thats just what i was told the other day when i went to get one, and the employee changed my mind