Both of us use the Harmony 880 remote. Here's a site with some great stuff including channel icons to use for your favorites. http://squareworld.com/harmony/ The 880 lets you have pages of favorite channels and using these is way better than using the channel numbers.
I hope to give these a try in the near future.
For some reason when you send a text message on the 700W it has to let you know when it sends it. So it pops up a little notification and beeps. I hit send; therefore I assume it was sent. I don't want to have to clear the notification every time. Well here's a little registry hack I found to make it stop this nonsense.
Disable:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Settings\SMSNoSentMsg = 1 (DWORD decimal)
Enable:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Settings\SMSNoSentMsg = 0 (DWORD decimal)
Thanks to ebedoun over at TreoCentral discussion forums! http://discussion.treocentral.com/showthread.php?t=120680
My brother and I are very different people, but there are two things that we can agree on. Women and Electronics. When it comes to electronics, we appreciate the little things that are SO simple yet SO genius. The kind of stuff that just makes sense. Well, I am probably being a little picky, but one of these "little things" is driving me crazy on the Nokia 6682. The screensaver.
The screensaver on this phone gives a lot of useful info. It can display the time, date, current profile, missed call icons, message icons, etc.. I have even found custom screensavers available for download. Here is my problem. YOU CANT READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! When the phone goes into screensaver mode the screen is dark. Obviously, this is to save battery life, I understand that. What I don't understand is why I cant illuminate the backlight so I can read it without activating the main phone display. Every button sends you back to the main display. So far I haven't found any way to do what I want to do. The guys on Howard Forums think that I am crazy. One guy told me to buy a watch, HAHA.
On a good note, I love the phone. My full review is coming in a few days, possibly later tonight.
STAY TUNED!!!!!
I've been trying to find a good car mount for my 700W. First I bought one off eBay that looked just like the Boxwave Mobile Mounting Kit. It was just a knockoff that didn't work. Cheap junk. Next I bought the Boxwave because it looked great. There were 3 things I didn't like about this.
1) Small suction cup would not hold. Any amount of heat would not allow this to stay on the windshield.
2) Short bottom feet to hold device.
3) Vibration from gooseneck.
Today I received the iGRIP Global Swivel Mount purchased from ExtremePDA.
So far this is great, but I'll only know after using it a bit whether it will stay put on the windshield. Things I like....
1) Large suction cup - this should hold, at least I hope so. I've already found that it will not hold at all in areas where the windshield is slightly curved.
2) No gooseneck. Very stable mount with 2 axis adjustment knobs.
3) Smooth release mechanism - squeeze arms to hold device, press button to release
4) Long, adjustable feet - these will still hold the device when released, they can slide in and out so you can access the ports on the bottom, can also be moved to opposite side
5) Reversible - move the feet to the other side and rotate it 90 degrees and the arms are lower, this keeps them from pressing the side buttons on the Treo
To be honest, I can't really think of any negatives yet, except for its need for perfectly flat windshield.
Well, I have had this phone for about 4 days. So far it seems to work very well. With a new device, it takes a couple of days to get familiar with the interface. I have come across some small issues with the Nokia 6682, but they are very small. I am thinking it's a keeper. I will post a more thorough review when I have explored all the aspects of this phone. Oh, by the way, I am glad my brother finally decided on the Treo 700w. I guess he had no choice though because the Verizon Rep wouldn't let him exchange it again.
I've had my 700W back since Sunday and I think I've finally settled on a device. It's not perfect. Sometimes it locks up or is slow to respond. But I really like how many things it can do in one package. I'll try to review it in detail eventually.
Different devices for different people
There isn't one perfect device out there. There's certainly not one device that can do everything and do it all well. It's a matter of figuring out what you need your device to do and finding the one that can handle all that as well as possible. The more capabilities you cram in, the more compromises you'll be forced to make.
You'll notice that my bro recently got the Nokia 6682 smartphone. I went with the Treo 700W. These phones have different capabilites but fit our different needs(wants) in a device.
Hello to all!! I am Nathan's brother. I just purchased the Nokia 6682. My Black Razr was stolen so I decided to try something new. I have never owned a Nokia, so this is a first for me. Just got it today so I will post a full review within a week or so.
Yeah, they took it back. Still had my old 700W in the back so they just replaced them. Felt bad though; pretty sure the CS guy wasn't too happy with me. I'll try to leave him alone for good now though.
So it really came down to the lack of multitasking and poor web browsing on the 700P that killed it. I know these weren't at the top of my usability list, but I can't stand having something that didn't work completely. Also, if I decided to ditch the data plan with Verizon and just use wifi, that option did not exist on the 700P.
I'm restoring everything to the 700W now. Sprite Backup is a lifesaver although strangely it didn't backup my email, settings, and old text messages. Weird but no biggie. Also, I think the P probably changed some stuff in Outlook, but I'll sort that all out with time.
Disappointed.
I had hoped this was really the cure for my woes. Nope. I find that multitasking is sorely missed after using Windows Mobile for a few months. Something about Palm OS feels very confining. It sure is fast though. That's a nice change.
Now what? I can hope that verizon will let me come back in and have the used 700W I left there today.
Problems with 700P
-no multitasking
-poor speakerphone volume
-some websites don't work
-slow internet, webpages render funny
-limited fonts
-wifi options not currently available
The good with 700P
-fast
-PIM apps fast and simple
-BT seems a little better
-good screen
The problems with 700W
-runs out of memory
-screen backlight delay sometimes
-gets sluggish and non-responsive from time to time
-PIM apps complicated, surely there must be a good replacement out there somewhere
The good with 700W
-excellent multitasking, except when memory gets low
-web access is perfect
-streaming audio works great, more standard
-excellent TXT/Email program, works great switching between them
Back home to Palm OS that is. I just got back from Verizon after exchanging the 700W for the 700P. They were kind enough to do this even after 27 days.
So after nearly 3 months and 3 Windows Mobile devices(Dell Axim X51V, Verizon XV6700, Palm Treo 700W), I'm back to Palm OS again. I sure hope I find myself happy with this device. More details later.
What are the pros and cons of each as related to my needs?
700W Pros
-multitasking
-handles TomTom well
-Today screen
-excellent email/text messaging
700W Cons
-lack of RAM, causes multitasking woes
-unreliable, just stops working properly from time to time
-PIM apps are terrible
-backlight delay sometimes
700P Pros
-higher resolution screen
-excellent PIM apps!!!!
-maybe stability and reliability
-just faster probably
700P Cons
-no multitasking
-no WiFi support
I'll come back and edit this as I think of more.
Different people use a PDA and phone for different things. Everyone has different needs. This is especially important when trying to find the right device. I've been trying to settle on the right device for awhile now. About 5 weeks ago I finally decided I wanted a converged device. I knew there would be tradeoffs, and nothing would be perfect. I tried the Verizon XV6700, and it didn't do it. I've been using the Treo 700W for about a month now, and I'm finding it to have some issues. I can't help but wonder now whether the Treo 700P might be the device I'm really looking for. To that end, what do I use my PDA/phone for? Maybe this will help me decide which device is the right one for me.
1) Make and receive phone calls.
This seems obvious, but it's quite important. The device needs to do this and do it well. There should be no confusion or frustration.
2) Text messaging
Just moving to any PDA phone makes this better than on a dedicated phone.
3) PIM apps
I'm not really a power PIM user. I don't need all the fancy features in Outlook or some 3rd party PIM replacements. I just need it to work simply and fast. Short notes, calendar with categories, contacts, and tasks with categories. I LOVE the Palm OS PIM apps. Maybe it's just because I used them for a number of years, maybe it's because they are better for my needs. The Treo 700W is driving me nuts in this regard. The Pocket Outlook apps aren't enough; Pocket Informant is too much. It's just not simple and quick.
4) Bible software/note taking
Multitasking would be good here, but the limited memory on the 700W makes this an issue. Could probably just switch apps faster on the 700P. Who knows.
5) GPS navigation
This is big. I plan to use TomTom for naviation and talk on the phone simultaneously. The 700W handles this very well. Not so sure about the 700P after a bit of online research. If it can't, then it's not the device for me.
6) Email/internet
I don't need this a lot, but I do use it some. I'm finding that I use email on the PDA a lot more now that I have a converged device. It's kinda nice. This whole category would mostly apply when travelling.
7) Streaming audio
Again, only on occasion, but it should be able to do this.
8) Tethering
Only on occasion, but need the capability sometimes.
I just want the device that does these things and does them well. I want simplicity and ease of use. I want it all to just work w/o having to worry about it failing all the time. So at this point it's either the 700W or the 700P. But which one?
Eh.
That pretty much sums it up, but I'll give a little more detail.
Cons
- The range is still not significantly better than my Jabra BT250. It seems that in general the BT 2.0 devices have a little better range but not enough to justify all the cost.
- The ear loop is not tight enough. This is one of those that flops around way too easily. Irritating.
- The in-ear indicator beeps aren't as distinct as on some other headset.
Pros
- Solid voice quality on both ends of the conversation.
- Same charger as the Treo. That's kinda convenient, but still you have to carry 2 chargers when traveling if you want to charge them both at the same time.
Well it doesn't look good, but I'll try it for a couple days. At this point I'm thinking about just going back to my old headset. We'll see.
Ok, it's Wednesday and the new headset is here. I've got it charging and should be able to test it in a couple of hours. I'll report the results later tonight. Boy, I sure hope this solves my headset woes.
One complaint so far, and this applies to a lot more than this particular headset. Why do manufacturers insist on using this sealed, hard plastic packaging? I understand it as a theft-protection device. There's no way someone could slip a small headset or flash memory card or whatever out of one of these and into their pocket in the store. However, these things can't be opened period! Why must they punish those of us who actually made the purchase?! There is no easy way to open it without destroying the packaging, and there's always the danger of cutting yourself on the plastic. Someone out there, please design better packaging for items like this!
I'll start with the current device issue and later try to catch up with past devices. I'm currently trying to find a bluetooth headset that works well with the Treo 700W. As it turns out this isn't an easy task. The bluetooth radio on the Treo is known to be weak. I hoped that moving to BT 2.0 would give better clarity and range. We'll see. These are the ones I've tried....
Welcome! I've always been down on blogs because I didn't understand why anyone would care about the details of my life. I'm not interested in reading other people's blogs so why would they want to read mine.
Well I think I came up with a reason to start a blog about consumer electronics especially mobile devices, partly for myself and partly for others. I try quite a few devices and do a lot of research to get the right device for me and make it work how I want. I needed a place to keep track of my thoughts on the devices I use, the hacks/mods I make to them, software I use, etc. This will be a good reference for me, and perhaps for other people online looking for similar info. I think it will be a lot easier to keep up with by just entering my thoughts as they come w/o worrying about a formal website.
So, this is a bit of a personal experiment. It will probably not be very detailed at first; it might never be very detailed. There should be a lot of posts about various devices and accessories. There might even be some personal posts. We'll just see what it evolves into.
