Palm Treo 755p
The new Palm treo 755p can be placed right between the 680 and 750 regarding what it is and what it can do. It combines the software and features of treo 700p and the antenna less aesthetics of 680/750. To the hand, it feels much like the 750, thanks to its rubberized paint. But the new handset comes with an improved batter life and EV-DO speeds. Let’s see how the Palm treo 755p performs as a cell phone and a PDA.
Those who have used of using Treo 750 and 680 models would straight away feel at home with 755p. Its user interface is very similar to the earlier models, so are the menus and graphics. Voice clarity is good, and contact integration is the same as the previous models. Messaging software is the same as the one in 680. Threaded chat, support for Sprint’s Picture Mail, and vCard sending/receiving are all present. In short, there is no much of a difference between Palm treo 755p and 750 or 680 as a phone.
As a PDA, the Palm treo 755p is easy to use; few taps on the buttons and a simple enough navigation menu takes one to the required applications or data. Nothing has changed with the Garnet OS, so the built-in applications are virtually the same as 680 or 750. It has all the standard built-in PIM applications, such as calendar, memos, contacts, and tasks, alongside Bejeweled, Documents To Go 8, Google Maps, Pocket Tunes 3.0.9, VersaMail 3.4.5, and Blazer 4.5, the Palm treo 755p’s own browser software. However, none of these softwares are present in their latest versions. Hopefully, the company will look into this matter seriously for software updates are crucial for effective/efficient functioning.
The application performance is reliable and fast, with the exception of few glitches here and there such as the slowing down when exiting the Blazer to the main application screen. But, overall it is snappy and shows quick response to application activation.
The display screen – which is 1.74″ x 1.74″ inch wide – has a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels and supports 65,000 colors. The keypad pattern is similar again to 680/750, but for is domed design. But, the new design seemed to have made any impact in the ease of use; it is quite easy to use/type as was the case with its predecessor models. In terms of connectivity, the 755p uses Bluetooth 1.2 version that supports the following profiles – headset, Hands-Free, OBEX File Transfer, and Dial Up Networking. It is faster than 650, but comparable with 680. Contrary to expectation, however, A2DP is absent.
The camera is 1.3 mega pixels. The picture quality is ok, if not great.
If there is an aspect that is quite an improvement from its sister models, it is the larger size of 755p’s battery (1600mAh). The company claims that it gives about 4.2 hours talk time. But, it would be realistic to assume that the battery life, at the end of the day, will depend on the usage pattern, and in normal cases, it is unlikely that the battery may have enough power in it for a third day, assuming average use of calls, internet, and email.
The Palm treo 755p is priced at $579 ballpark without any service plan.
Related Posts: