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Treo 700p

The Treo 700p

The following technical Treo 700p review is based on a computer algorithm, it is in no way an actual hands-on review. It lists its good and not-as-good features to help you make a well-informed decision.

The Good:

  1. Weight: A weight of Weight 6.40 ounces is extremely lightweight, which normally indicates a very small size as well. Men with large fingers may dislike coping with a phone that is too small. (score: 16/20)
  2. Talk Time: 270 minutes of talking time. It is excellent! (score: 20/20)
  3. Stand-by Time: 300 hours of stand-by time. It is way above average! (score: 20/20)
  4. Memory Expansion Slot: It features a memory expansion slot MMC, a convenient way to store more music and pictures or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  5. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  6. Full Keyboard: It features a full keyboard. It helps not just when typing text but also when browsing the wireless web and adding new phone book contacts. (score: 7/7)
  7. Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)

The Average:

  1. Camera: 1.3 megapixel camera built-in the Treo 700p is considered a good camera. (score: 7/10)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Phone Book: It can only store shared memory phone book entries. If you have many business contact or friends, this may not be enough for you. (Find phones with more phone book entries) (score: 4/20)

Overall Score: 101


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Treo 700p:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Given the fact that manufacturers do not necessarily detail technical specifications in full, some information may be missing. Therefore, the script that generated that technical analysis may produce akward results. If this happens, let me know by email.

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