Handspring Treo Handspring 600(Carbon)

Anyone who is considering a converged PDA + Cell Phone solution should give the Treo 600 a long hard look. Not only is the Treo 600 an excellent PDA, it has features that make it a much better phone solution than the typical $99.00 flip phone that is offered "free" by most service providers.

The Treo 600 by Palm, uses the Palm OS V5.x. One of the best things about using any Palm OS device is the wealth of software options/solutions that are available.

My Treo is loaded with a number of applications that make the most of its converged feature set and Internet connectivity. I use Agendus for contact management and Agendus Mail for email/SMS messaging. Using these on the Treo allows me to send/receive email to/from any of my contacts with a couple of touches. I can even get a weather report for my client/vendor location, giving my conversations with them a more personal touch. Using VeriChat, I can chat with my contacts and family using MSN, Yahoo or AIM! With Pocket Tunes I can stream live music from the web and with AvantGo I always have the latest news and information at my fingertips.

One of the nicest features of the Treo 600 is the ability to turn off the sound (ring tones, etc.) by simply sliding a switch on the top of the unit. This avoids fumbling with button combinations as you are going into a meeting or just before the movie starts! Up/down volume buttons on the side of the Treo make it easy to adjust the volume on the run.

The thumb keyboard is not going to win you any typing contests, but is perfectly adequate for entering contact info/phone numbers on the fly or entering search strings to lookup previously stored information. Most people will want enter new information using either the Palm Desktop software or Outlook and then synchronize it to their Treo.

The Treo 600 comes with an SD Memory card slot, typical of recent Palm models. Equipped with a 256M or larger SD card, the Treo can store a complete backup, hundreds of music files and offload programs from main memory to improve performance.

The decision to buy a Treo 600 or one of the newer 650 or even 700 series models shouldn’t be too difficult. The only significant differences between the 600 and 650 are the 650’s support for Bluetooth and the ability to capture video instead of only still pictures from the built in camera. The 600 also lacks a removable battery, which could be an issue for travelers who spend a lot of time on the phone and don’t have a wall or car charger handy.

Cost is currently (4th Qtr, 2005) the major advantage the Treo 600 has over other converged devices. Some providers, like T-Mobile, are offering their remaining stock of Treo 600s for as little as $150 with a one year contract. Compare this to $250 for a 650 with a two year contract from Cingular or Verizon and the value of the 600 becomes apparent. The 700 series promises to provide even faster performance and the potential of WiFi support, but for many, the premium cost ($595) of these features, in the near future, may not be enough to justify them. Add $100 worth of 3rd party applications, like Agendus, VeriChat, PocketTunes, Mapopolis to the Treo 600 and you have a solution that will handle virtually all your communication needs!

As a Business and Technology Pro with over 15 years of experience, I give the Treo 600 Five (5) Stars! It is the most cost effective and value packed converged device available today!

Do you hate having a seperate PDA and cell phone? If yes, you are like me and I recommend you make the switch as my wife and I did recently. The Treo 600 made the transition an easy and pleasing one.

We stay very busy, so it is crucial to keep everything in order so we can keep our sanity. With the Treo 600, I can keep all my appointments, contacts, budget, games, and to-do's in arms reach at all times.

When you think of PDA phones, you immediately probably think about their bulkiness, however, the Treo series is quite small in the palm of your hand. I keep mine in my pocket most of the time. It is built very sturdy and the design is superb. I find it quite easy to type on the keyboard. You can't really say the same for the Blackberry and some of the Pocket PC models.

In the Palm Treo product line of PDA phones, the Treo 600 is the best blend of affordability and robust features unlike the pricier Treo 650 and 700. For under $150 here on eBay, you can't really beat that with a stick. Palm makes the best PDA phonesm, period.

Note: The only problem I have with the Treo 600 is that it does not have Bluetooth capabilities. This is probably due to the period of time the Treo 600 was released, so I will not factor that into my review.

Great PDA not so great phone, go ahead and spend the extra on the 650 or the ipaq its worth it!!!! though the 600 has great features most people still want to much compared to what you can get a 650 for at cingular.

Yes, this phone doesn't have all the features of the treo 650 or 700, but it's a great smartphone with Palm PDA functionality and full qwerty keyboard, and you won't find anything as good for the price.

Love the Treo 600. It gives me one place to store, edit and access all of my contacts then call them directly. The variety of software out for Palm is the best. I can read the latest new stories or the eBooks that I've downloaded.

I just got a digital memory card and now can listen to my MP3s directly from the Treo. It's my all in one everything. And my son really enjoys the digital camera. Not the best pictures ever but it's great for that quick shot.

If you are looking to stop carrying a multitude of gadgets, this is the device for you.

Except for the Bluetooth the 600 is superior to both the 650 & 700. Also it's much easier to use than the newer models.

This is a great product for someone thinking of entering the PDA market. It's seamless with Mac's and it does literally everything. You will find that it crashes every once in a while, but you can't really fault it for that as it was quite the groundbreaking item. Especially the entirly silver model which is older than the black and silver one. I'd reccomend this over the old blackberry any day.

The Palm TREO 600 is a valuable asset to anyone who has a cabin. It serves as a phone as well as a PDA. While the screen is small and has a low resolution factor, its benefit is that it is compact enough that it takes up little space. While you can surf the internet, receive cell phone calls, and instant messages, what is not mentioned is that you can hook it up to your laptop or desktop and use it as a modem. The speed of the TREO 600 as a modem is between 75 and 125 baud, about the speed of NetZero G3 or a slow DSL. It is, however, faster than regular dial-up. I recommend the TREO 600 to anyone who needs phone and internet access in the wilderness. I have been able to use my services throughout the US with only minimal out of service areas.

bought this phone and found out that it had a flag mean was report stolen.
it really turn me off won't buy one again

I originally bought the Treo 600 because I had a Palm VII and loved it. I read the reviews and thought it would be great to have a phone integrated with my Palm. Once I had it in my hands I was like a kid in a candy store. I could keep all of my appointments, phone numbers and even play a game of solitaire. It is very easy to use with the touch screen. I also bought a Blackberry 7100 for my wife, but it doesn't hold a candle to the Treo. Since then I have upgraded to the Treo 650 because of the Bluetooth compatibility. I would absolutely recommend buying a Treo 600. Once you do, you will be hooked.

e who is considering a converged PDA + Cell Phone solution should give the Treo 600 a long hard look. Not only is the Treo 600 an excellent PDA, it has features that make it a much better phone solution than the typical $99.00 flip phone that is offered "free" by most service providers.

The Treo 600 by Palm, uses the Palm OS V5.x. One of the best things about using any Palm OS device is the wealth of software options/solutions that are available.

My Treo is loaded with a number of applications that make the most of its converged feature set and Internet connectivity. I use Agendus for contact management and Agendus Mail for email/SMS messaging. Using these on the Treo allows me to send/receive email to/from any of my contacts with a couple of touches. I can even get a weather report for my client/vendor location, giving my conversations with them a more personal touch. Using VeriChat, I can chat with my contacts and family using MSN, Yahoo or AIM! With Pocket Tunes I can stream live music from the web and with AvantGo I always have the latest news and information at my fingertips.

One of the nicest features of the Treo 600 is the ability to turn off the sound (ring tones, etc.) by simply sliding a switch on the top of the unit. This avoids fumbling with button combinations as you are going into a meeting or just before the movie starts! Up/down volume buttons on the side of the Treo make it easy to adjust the volume on the run.

The thumb keyboard is not going to win you any typing contests, but is perfectly adequate for entering contact info/phone numbers on the fly or entering search strings to lookup previously stored information. Most people will want enter new information using either the Palm Desktop software or Outlook and then synchronize it to their Treo.

The Treo 600 comes with an SD Memory card slot, typical of recent Palm models. Equipped with a 256M or larger SD card, the Treo can store a complete backup, hundreds of music files and offload programs from main memory to improve performance.

The decision to buy a Treo 600 or one of the newer 650 or even 700 series models shouldn’t be too difficult. The only significant differences between the 600 and 650 are the 650’s support for Bluetooth and the ability to capture video instead of only still pictures from the built in camera. The 600 also lacks a removable battery, which could be an issue for travelers who spend a lot of time on the phone and don’t have a wall or car charger handy.

Cost is currently (4th Qtr, 2005) the major advantage the Treo 600 has over other converged devices. Some providers, like T-Mobile, are offering their remaining stock of Treo 600s for as little as $150 with a one year contract. Compare this to $250 for a 650 with a two year contract from Cingular or Verizon and the value of the 600 becomes apparent. The 700 series promises to provide even faster performance and the potential of WiFi support, but for many, the premium cost ($595) of these features, in the near future, may not be enough to justify them. Add $100 worth of 3rd party applications, like Agendus, VeriChat, PocketTunes, Mapopolis to the Treo 600 and you have a solution that will handle virtually all your communication needs!

As a Business and Technology Pro with over 15 years of experience, I give the Treo 600 Five (5) Stars! It is the most cost effective and value packed converged device available today!

I bought 4 of these units, using 3 different technoligies, 2 gsm, 1 verison and one bell. The main selling point for me was the GSM and that it combined both a Palm Pilot and a cell phone. a down point is that there are at least 4 different forms of tech made in the phone. GSM, CDMA, Verison, and Sprint.
none of which will talk on the others network. the Palm is Usable no matter what network the unit is for, the palm will work without the phone.
another good feature is you can shut the phone off and still use the palm to conserve battery. it has a nice www browser built in, easy to use.
the charging port is different than any other I've seen, so you have to get the one made for the 600.
the phone is very strong, I live in a fringe area and my nokia 3220 only has 2-3 out of 6 bars with one of the stick on booster antennas, 3-4 of 6 with a external antenna. the 600 has no booster or external antenna and hits 3-4 out of 5 bars in the exact same place and positions.
the other feature I bought the phone for was it can be used as a computer modem. I live in a area where we only have 1/2 speed dialup, the 600 almost doubles my internet access speed with one piece of software to enable the modem for pc use.

Has all the options I was specifically looking for.
Compatible to my GSM provider.
Agenda
MP3
SD reader
Calendar
Alarms
BIG touch screen
Qwerty Keyboard
Stylus...
.. Cant think on anything else.. but this is what I could use on it.

Thanks

CKWT

I bought it for my husband it's a little complicated and do not use bluetooth technology but it's handy for his job.

I like all the function of this palm. Calendar, to do list and contact addresses. The only bad thing and the important part of this phone is bad connection, I have cingular works on any other phone but with treo 600 is really bad - kicks me out a lot.
Still like to buy a upgraded palm phone.

All ! Work perfectly, diary, notes, calc and phone! Excellent machine. I use it for over 2 years, and he becoming big tools in a palm of my hand in a only one machine. Perfect.

it is smaller than the hp6315 that seems to be sometimes bulky not that many applications but I didn't use them that often anyway, camera built in is kind of slow, I guess treo 650 has to have a better one, but this one has a lower price. I like it!

the product is good but the thing about it is that it can't be charge. i was not satisfy with the item, so i got it fix for another additional cost.

the price, and it was in a good condition.

I decide to buy it, because I was needing a cellphone.

Great deal no problems at all, really quick delivery again no problems in the process, great seller. Thanks

a pleasure to deal with. The original one that he send was broken and he sent another in the mail immediately. Thanks

I bought 2 used 600's about 2 months ago, and we're very happy with them. That's not to say the 650 or newer wouldn't have been better (lighter, better keyboard, more functionality), but these are definitely user friendly and come with a great number of features. The 600 isn't so old anyway. You can still get updates from Treo, accessories are more than easy enough to come across, and they don't LOOK old. The price for value I think is excellent.

i received this phone as a gift from a friend and used it for over a year. i switched from a tiny samsung phone that fit indiscriminately in my pocket to this bad boy with the hope of using the calendar, email and web access features.

it turns out that the feature i used the most was the speaker function. i recently upgraded to a blackberry and its a world different - web access is fast and email management is easy. if i didn't get the blackberry, i would have waited for the treo 750.