Technology Palmone Treo 600

[Doctor Wyldstyle]

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Probably another beaten question but doesn't anyone else have this PDA Phone? I haven't seen any other med students with it but clearly see alot of business professionals. Great overall phone to check email, use programs and smaller than Tungsten C. Also use as a pager at times and great for scheduling.

http://www.palmone.com/us/products/smartphones/treo600/

anyhow, it could be tweaked quite a bit and definitely work a look if your considering a pda phone with keyboard. email me if you want tips or recommended programs.

peace,
wyldstyle

 

[JR]

I've had t600 for 3 months and I love it! I am a heavy PDA user and I was using Tungsten C for about a year before I got my t. I don't use a lot of multimedia fnctns, t600 screen is ok for me (it is low res); I can also live w/o Bluetooth since I don't spend that much time on the phone. I love the little keyboard and I type notes and messeges on it all the time. I also bought a 1 gig card ($59) and loaded like a million med programs on it which I use as a reference all the time. I also use instant messeging to talk to my other intern-friends from other hospitals (nice to comisarate when we are on call at the same time). Camera in t600 is crappy though- 0.3 megapixel, so I never use it. In terms of carrying it- I just throw it in one of my white coat pockets so it is always with me at the hospital. One problem with t600- many units have technical problems; I am on my 3rd treo now. So, if you are going to get it, get it from your wireless carrier and GET INSURANCE! That way you can always replace it when your 1 year warranty runs out.

If you want to read more about t600, visit www.treocentral.net and click on discussion forums.

Good luck,

 

[Doctor Wyldstyle]

heh, JR your use of the Treo 600 is nearly identical to mine!! I only have the 256Mb SD card though. 😎 Treocentral is really good for info but I wish they had a specific forum for doctors / med students. Rocking right now with residency interview trail. anyhow, here's some of my favorite programs/uses:

verichat - rocks for multi messaging with keyboard
mail - man, getting my email asap is a MUST.
splashID - once again, keyboard rocks and helps with all the damn log-ins, membership numbers, etc
bob's alarm - timer, stopwatch, alarm is awesome for studying
lightwave - using mp3's for an alarm or ringer
ptunes deluxe - Play MP3s... so I can live without a iPod for now
documents to go 7 - This ROCKS man. Great for editing files i need.
spyhunter - classic video game

All the med programs like epocrates in general seem better with the keyboard. I agree that bluetooth isn't so much a factor. I wanted wi-fi for awhile but since I tend to be outiside of a network like on a bus or train, it makes sense to have internet on the phone.

The Treo 650 is pretty dope but man, GSM ain't out till January!! 👍

wyldstyle

p.s. I agree with warranty. I physically beat the heck out of my last Treo 600. Eventually it started to have a buzzing noise so they sent me a new one and I sent my old one back in a matter of 3 days. Now its like new! 👍

 

[jwin]

to any treo users or just palm os users in general:

i just got a new treo 650 and i want to know what i need to go with it in terms of software and memory. i have a mac so i wasn't sure what software/program i should use to sync my treo and if any other software would be useful. will icalender sync with the treo or do i need to get something like isync to make that work? also, what size memory card does anyone recommend getting, i have no idea how much memory different programs will use.

thanks.

 

[palminator2003]

I (premed) use the Samsung I-500. It is the smallest (by weight) palm-based PDA phone out there. It does everything I need it to do, but doesn't necessarily have all the bells and whistles (like a camera) the treo 600 has. You make up for that since it is lighter and more "phone like" Unlike the treo, iit is a true flip phone (as opposed to a useless protective flip lid). If you want one, you need to go to a sprint store. You can probably check out both the treo and the I-500 at the same time for comparison.

 

[palminator2003]

to any treo users or just palm os users in general:

i just got a new treo 650 and i want to know what i need to go with it in terms of software and memory. i have a mac so i wasn't sure what software/program i should use to sync my treo and if any other software would be useful. will icalender sync with the treo or do i need to get something like isync to make that work? also, what size memory card does anyone recommend getting, i have no idea how much memory different programs will use.

thanks.

Try this website.

 

[jwin]

Try this website.

thanks, it looks quite helpful.

 

[dr_almondjoy_do]

I recently got the 600, and I am happy with it. I am in the process of applying for the insurance policy now. There is a 7 day limit to qualify for insurance from the day you make your order, so thanks for the advice!

 

[Doctor Wyldstyle]

Yay. Its finaly here. The Palmone Treo 650 is on the palmone site for Cingular and so I ordered one yesterday. Loved the 600 but the 650 should have some refinements I need.

http://www.palmone.com/us/

Anyhow, my search for the ultimate PDA or Phone has gone like this....

1. Typical organizer and Pager
2. ATT Nokia 6160 + Palm IIIE
3. ATT 8290 + Palm IIIE
4. Handspring Treo 270 (T-Mobile)
5. Palm Tungsten C + Nokia 5190 (T-Mobile)
5. Palmone Treo 600 (T-Moile)
6. Palmone Treo 650 (Cingular)