Bizrate User Review.
portable office fits in your hand
, Dec. 11, 2008
QuickTake:
Pros: organizer, phonebooks, SD memory
Cons: no flash
Recommended: Yes
Bizrate User Review.
Excellent first smartphone!
, May. 28, 2008
Comments:
This is my first smartphone. I love have the functionality of Palm's organization suite combined with my phone and email. The phone feels solid, looks great, and is easy to use. The QWERTY keyboard is slightly cramped, but so are all the other smartphone ...
This is my first smartphone. I love have the functionality of Palm's organization suite combined with my phone and email. The phone feels solid, looks great, and is easy to use. The QWERTY keyboard is slightly cramped, but so are all the other smartphone ...
QuickTake:
Pros: Great overall product.
Cons: no GPS, no WiFi
Recommended: Yes
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680: high-tech digital diary
Comments:
Review Verdict: The Palm Treo 650 doesn't set the pulse racing with great, innovative new features -- instead it builds on the solid foundations of past Palm OS Treos. Sturdy efficiency sits alongside some stuff that's frankly baffling
Review Verdict: The Palm Treo 650 doesn't set the pulse racing with great, innovative new features -- instead it builds on the solid foundations of past Palm OS Treos. Sturdy efficiency sits alongside some stuff that's frankly baffling
QuickTake:
Pros: Good mini keyboard; very good software bundle; SMS chat thread views; good Web browser; accessible SD card slot
Cons: Poor camera; mono earbud supplied; 2.5mm headset jack; disappointing battery life
reghardware.co.uk Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680 smart phone
Comments:
Palm's Treo 650 smart phone has spearheaded Palm's smart-phone business since its debut in the US in October 2004.
Review Verdict: The Treo 680 is a step up on its predecessor, dropping the 650's antenna stub, improving its software and increasing its memory size. It's just a shame Palm couldn't squeeze rather more out of the handset's battery. But the 680 is competitively priced, an
Palm's Treo 650 smart phone has spearheaded Palm's smart-phone business since its debut in the US in October 2004.
Review Verdict: The Treo 680 is a step up on its predecessor, dropping the 650's antenna stub, improving its software and increasing its memory size. It's just a shame Palm couldn't squeeze rather more out of the handset's battery. But the 680 is competitively priced, an
pcworld.ca Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
The Palm Treo 680 may be a great smartphone, but it's not all business. It's also fun to use.
The Palm Treo 680 may be a great smartphone, but it's not all business. It's also fun to use.
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680 Preview - PDA-phones
Comments:
Palm makes a sleeker, cheaper and easier to use Treo smartphone for professionals looking for mobile e-mail.
Review Verdict: Palm's latest smartphone will appeal to existing Palm users, but it still lags behind the Windows smartphone pack by a pretty clear margin.
Palm makes a sleeker, cheaper and easier to use Treo smartphone for professionals looking for mobile e-mail.
Review Verdict: Palm's latest smartphone will appeal to existing Palm users, but it still lags behind the Windows smartphone pack by a pretty clear margin.
QuickTake:
Pros: Full QWERTY keyboard, Simple lock/unlock procedure, Quad-band GSM, SD card support
Cons: Sluggish performance, Audio quality could be better, Physical dialling pad is tiny, Awful VGA camera
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Our first impressions of the Treo 680
Comments:
Available in four colors, the Palm Treo 680 will be marketed as a low-cost version of its current smart phone to appeal to a wider audience.
Available in four colors, the Palm Treo 680 will be marketed as a low-cost version of its current smart phone to appeal to a wider audience.
QuickTake:
Pros: Sleeker design; integrated Bluetooth with the ability to use it as a wireless modem; more user-accessible memory; and email capabilities; bright touchscreen; productivity tools and is easy to use.
Cons: No integrated Wi-Fi nor does it support Palm's Wi-Fi card or voice dialing; disappointing VGA camera; QWERTY keyboard is a bit cramped; speakerphone quality is a bit scratchy.
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
A nicely priced smart phone that's both user- and pocket-friendly.
A nicely priced smart phone that's both user- and pocket-friendly.
QuickTake:
Pros: • Bigger display than Pearl • Excellent GPS system • Long battery life • Good data performance • Built-in media player
Cons: • Keyboard a bit cramped • No camera• No stereo Bluetooth support
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
Review Verdict: An incremental update to the Treo 650, the Treo 680 is still the easiest smartphone to use. It will appeal to new smartphone users but not to the tech-savvy.
Review Verdict: An incremental update to the Treo 650, the Treo 680 is still the easiest smartphone to use. It will appeal to new smartphone users but not to the tech-savvy.
QuickTake:
Pros: More memory than Treo 650. Still very easy to use.
Cons: Lacks high-speed data, stereo Bluetooth, multitasking, and other common modern features. Not a great speakerphone.
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680 - copper (AT&T)
Comments:
Quick take: Aimed at a mass audience, the Palm Treo 680 is a good smart phone for first-time buyers. It offers ease of use, decent performance, and a solid set of features, including Bluetooth, e-mail, multimedia capabilities, a touch screen, and a full Q
Review Verdict: With a user-friendly interface, decent performance, and an affordable price point, the Palm Treo 680 is a good smart phone for the first-time buyer or for mobile users looking to be more productive on the road; we just wish it had a better camera and Wi-F
Quick take: Aimed at a mass audience, the Palm Treo 680 is a good smart phone for first-time buyers. It offers ease of use, decent performance, and a solid set of features, including Bluetooth, e-mail, multimedia capabilities, a touch screen, and a full Q
Review Verdict: With a user-friendly interface, decent performance, and an affordable price point, the Palm Treo 680 is a good smart phone for the first-time buyer or for mobile users looking to be more productive on the road; we just wish it had a better camera and Wi-F
QuickTake:
Pros: The Palm Treo 680 features a sleeker design; integrated Bluetooth with the ability to use it as a wireless modem; more user-accessible memory; and e-mail capabilities. It also offers a bright touch screen and productivity tools and is easy to use.
Cons: The smart phone doesn't have integrated Wi-Fi nor does it support Palm's Wi-Fi card or voice dialing. What's more, the VGA camera is disappointing, the QWERTY keyboard is a bit cramped, and the speakerphone quality is a bit scratchy.
t3.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
Slick and squat clever phone
Review Verdict: Not without plus points, but too underpowered to recommend.
Slick and squat clever phone
Review Verdict: Not without plus points, but too underpowered to recommend.
QuickTake:
Pros: >, , Good video, , Slick Palm OS, , Unlike old Treos, no external aerial, , ,
Cons: No Wi-Fi No 3G No earphones included
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
With a user-friendly interface, decent performance, and an affordable price point, the Palm Treo 680 is a good smart phone for the first-time buyer or for mobile users looking to be more productive on the road; we just wish it had a better camera and Wi-F
Review Verdict: The smart phone doesn't have integrated Wi-Fi nor does it support Palm's Wi-Fi card or voice dialing. What's more, the VGA camera is disappointing, the QWERTY keyboard is a bit cramped, and the speakerphone quality is a bit scratchy.
With a user-friendly interface, decent performance, and an affordable price point, the Palm Treo 680 is a good smart phone for the first-time buyer or for mobile users looking to be more productive on the road; we just wish it had a better camera and Wi-F
Review Verdict: The smart phone doesn't have integrated Wi-Fi nor does it support Palm's Wi-Fi card or voice dialing. What's more, the VGA camera is disappointing, the QWERTY keyboard is a bit cramped, and the speakerphone quality is a bit scratchy.
QuickTake:
Cons: With a user-friendly interface, decent performance, and an affordable price point, the Palm Treo 680 is a good smart phone for the first-time buyer or for mobile users looking to be more productive on the road; we just wish it had a better camera and Wi-F
the-gadgeteer.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680 Smartphone
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Slightly smaller form factor, Better reception, Available in different colors, Slightly smaller form factor, Better reception, Available in different colors
Cons: Battery life less than previous models, No reset switch, Not a compelling upgrade from a Treo 650, Battery life less than previous models, No reset switch, Not a compelling upgrade from a Treo 650
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
This affordable PDA phone features a sleeker design than past Treos, but relies on the same slow EDGE network for data access.
This affordable PDA phone features a sleeker design than past Treos, but relies on the same slow EDGE network for data access.
QuickTake:
Pros: Features a streamlined new look Includes a robust software bundle
Cons: Lacks high-speed data access
lordpercy.com Professional Review.
Smartphone Swansong- Treo 680 Review
Comments:
It may be the last few months for the Palm OS on Smartphones but they are going out with a bang. The latest offering, the Treo 680 offers a balanced set of features for a reasonable price. We check out the 680 and what it has to offer the Smartphone user.
It may be the last few months for the Palm OS on Smartphones but they are going out with a bang. The latest offering, the Treo 680 offers a balanced set of features for a reasonable price. We check out the 680 and what it has to offer the Smartphone user.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
Palm makes a sleeker, cheaper and easier to use Treo smartphone for professionals looking for mobile e-mail.
Review Verdict: Palm's latest smartphone will appeal to existing Palm users, but it still lags behind the Windows smartphone pack by a pretty clear margin.
Palm makes a sleeker, cheaper and easier to use Treo smartphone for professionals looking for mobile e-mail.
Review Verdict: Palm's latest smartphone will appeal to existing Palm users, but it still lags behind the Windows smartphone pack by a pretty clear margin.
QuickTake:
Pros: Full QWERTY keyboard, Simple lock/unlock procedure, Quad-band GSM, SD card support
Cons: Sluggish performance, Audio quality could be better, Physical dialling pad is tiny, Awful VGA camera
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
Review Verdict: The 680 has one of the most well-thought-out smartphone interfaces we've come across. The bright colours it's available in make it more attractive and all of the programs that would appeal to a mobile professional come preinstalled. Considering the time g
Review Verdict: The 680 has one of the most well-thought-out smartphone interfaces we've come across. The bright colours it's available in make it more attractive and all of the programs that would appeal to a mobile professional come preinstalled. Considering the time g
QuickTake:
Pros: Range of colours available, ergonomic shape, intuitive interface, well-rounded feature set, SD card slot
Cons: No Wi-Fi or 3G, lacklustre camera, cramped keyboard
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
The 680 is the best Treo yet, combining business functions with connectivity and a leaner footprint.
Review Verdict: The 680 is the best Treo yet, combining business functions with connectivity and a leaner footprint. It's simple to use, the feature set is extensive and text is easily legible on the big screen. The only concern is whether you'd want to use the Treo as a
The 680 is the best Treo yet, combining business functions with connectivity and a leaner footprint.
Review Verdict: The 680 is the best Treo yet, combining business functions with connectivity and a leaner footprint. It's simple to use, the feature set is extensive and text is easily legible on the big screen. The only concern is whether you'd want to use the Treo as a
infosyncworld.com Professional Review.
Review: Palm Treo 680 smartphone
Comments:
No, it's not 3G, but this budget-priced Treo still comes with plenty of messaging and productivity bells and whistles. Does the 680 hold its own against the smartphone competition?
No, it's not 3G, but this budget-priced Treo still comes with plenty of messaging and productivity bells and whistles. Does the 680 hold its own against the smartphone competition?
QuickTake:
Pros: Stellar messaging options; solid scheduling app; powerful document reader and editor; easy PC syncing; Bluetooth dial-up networking.
Cons: EDGE data access only; no Wi-Fi; no built-in voice commands; some document formatting glitches in included Documents To Go 8 app.
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680 smartphone Review
Comments:
- Palm's latest Treo handset - the Palm Treo 680 promises the same form factor as its Treo 750v model launched last year but without the 3G connectivity and without the Windows Mobile 5 operating system.
Review Verdict: If you can muster up the extra cash and must have a Treo then the opt for the 750v rather than this 680
- Palm's latest Treo handset - the Palm Treo 680 promises the same form factor as its Treo 750v model launched last year but without the 3G connectivity and without the Windows Mobile 5 operating system.
Review Verdict: If you can muster up the extra cash and must have a Treo then the opt for the 750v rather than this 680
QuickTake:
Pros: QWERTY keyboard, quad-band
Cons: Digital camera not up to standard, keyboard fiddly to use, bulky
mobiletechreview.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680 - PDA Phone and Smartphone Reviews by Mobile Tech Review
Comments:
In the fast growing mobile phone market, many smartphones seem to spin through the revolving doors of mobile carriers and mobile users gadget bags, while Palm Treo smartphones quietly slip in through the service entrance. I have been a loyal Treo user sin
Review Verdict: A strong entry-level Treo that will likely attract news users, especially at such a reasonable price point. Fairly similar to the existing Treo 650 and Treo 700p but with better looks, the Treo 680 possesses the same ease of use, stable OS and full set of
In the fast growing mobile phone market, many smartphones seem to spin through the revolving doors of mobile carriers and mobile users gadget bags, while Palm Treo smartphones quietly slip in through the service entrance. I have been a loyal Treo user sin
Review Verdict: A strong entry-level Treo that will likely attract news users, especially at such a reasonable price point. Fairly similar to the existing Treo 650 and Treo 700p but with better looks, the Treo 680 possesses the same ease of use, stable OS and full set of
QuickTake:
Pros: Hallmark comfy one-handed operation has just gotten better thanks to weight reduction and the slimmer body. Inherited ease of use features from the tried and true "Treo way". Strong software bundle for PIM, Office apps and good number of connectivity, mul
Cons: The battery life is unexpected short and still no WiFi SD card support. Other than casing make over, a complete lack of innovation from the Treo 650. The new phone dialer screen is actually less intuitive and requires more taps/presses of the d-pad than t
engadget.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680 launches on Cingular, $199
Comments:
We got a Treo here, everybody, the 680 to be exact. It is, as we all well know by now, going to go for $200 after two year service agreement (with unlimited data plan), and will be available as of Black Friday. Wii for the kids, Treo 680 for...
We got a Treo here, everybody, the 680 to be exact. It is, as we all well know by now, going to go for $200 after two year service agreement (with unlimited data plan), and will be available as of Black Friday. Wii for the kids, Treo 680 for...
tech2.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
The Treo 680 is Palm's latest business phone that keeps the base phone too simple
Review Verdict: At Rs. 26,000 I don't really believe it's really worth THAT price as the features are so very minimal and the battery is such a disappointment from the previous models. But on the other hand, the sheer volume of applications available out there can increa
The Treo 680 is Palm's latest business phone that keeps the base phone too simple
Review Verdict: At Rs. 26,000 I don't really believe it's really worth THAT price as the features are so very minimal and the battery is such a disappointment from the previous models. But on the other hand, the sheer volume of applications available out there can increa
QuickTake:
Pros: QWERTY Keypad, Ability to view and edit MS Office docs, Large touch screen display, Plenty of 3rd Party apps available for the OS
Cons: Poor Battery life, Problem deleting contacts, No Wi-Fi
gadgetguy.com.au Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680 - Gadget Guy Australia
Comments:
Palm may have been first in the PDA market - in fact, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Palm-powered pocket organiser - but Microsoft's ceaseless assault with their Windows Mobile operating system has made Palm devices a rarity
Review Verdict: Although the Treo 680 has its work cut out in competing against the big boys of the smartphone market, the affordable price and the appeal of the elegant Palm OS should help it win its share of attention. It's also the most obvious upgrade for loyal long-
Palm may have been first in the PDA market - in fact, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Palm-powered pocket organiser - but Microsoft's ceaseless assault with their Windows Mobile operating system has made Palm devices a rarity
Review Verdict: Although the Treo 680 has its work cut out in competing against the big boys of the smartphone market, the affordable price and the appeal of the elegant Palm OS should help it win its share of attention. It's also the most obvious upgrade for loyal long-
QuickTake:
Pros: Good size and style, easy to use keyboard, chat-style display of SMS messages.
Cons: Light on battery life, not as fast as you'd expect from a Palm device, no real advances for the smartphone category.
mobileburn.com Professional Review.
Review: Palm Treo 680
Comments:
Palm views its new 680 as a cross-over smartphone device. It lacks some of the power that other Treos have but is available for much less money, opening them up to new segment of consumers. Brad tests it out and comes away impressed.
Palm views its new 680 as a cross-over smartphone device. It lacks some of the power that other Treos have but is available for much less money, opening them up to new segment of consumers. Brad tests it out and comes away impressed.
QuickTake:
Pros: Fantastic keyboard, great PIM functions for the price
Cons: Steep UI leaning curve, poor outdoor screen usability, lack of high-speed data
mobilegazette.com Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680 Preview
Comments:
No definite launch date or pricing has been announced for the Treo 680, but Palm did indicate that they expect it to be fully rolled out to participating carriers by the beginning of June 2007.
No definite launch date or pricing has been announced for the Treo 680, but Palm did indicate that they expect it to be fully rolled out to participating carriers by the beginning of June 2007.
itreviews.co.uk Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680
Comments:
spiritual successor to the Treo 650
Review Verdict: The Treo 680 feels like a case of too little too late. It does have some strong features on both the hardware and software sides, but it does not represent a huge advance on the old Treo 650, and that is a disappointment.
spiritual successor to the Treo 650
Review Verdict: The Treo 680 feels like a case of too little too late. It does have some strong features on both the hardware and software sides, but it does not represent a huge advance on the old Treo 650, and that is a disappointment.
pdastreet.com Professional Review.
PDAStreet: Hardware Reviews: Review: Treo 680 - Palm's Lower-Cost Model
Comments:
Sure, the 680 is an improvement, if only for the extra memory, but we're not as thrilled with it as we expected to be, thanks to it's odd restrictions, poor camera, lack of Wi-Fi, and the fact that it's almost the same size as previous Treos.
Sure, the 680 is an improvement, if only for the extra memory, but we're not as thrilled with it as we expected to be, thanks to it's odd restrictions, poor camera, lack of Wi-Fi, and the fact that it's almost the same size as previous Treos.
smartphonetoday.com Professional Review.
Review: Treo 680 - Palm's Lower-Cost Model
Comments:
Sure, the 680 is an improvement, if only for the extra memory, but we're not as thrilled with it as we expected to be, thanks to it's odd restrictions, poor camera, lack of Wi-Fi, and the fact that it's almost the same size as previous Treos
Review Verdict: The 680 is an attractive addition to the Treo line, but we wish a little more innovation and value had been packed into it. While other smartphone makers are driving the category, Palm is resting with small refinements. If the Treo can't keep up with its
Sure, the 680 is an improvement, if only for the extra memory, but we're not as thrilled with it as we expected to be, thanks to it's odd restrictions, poor camera, lack of Wi-Fi, and the fact that it's almost the same size as previous Treos
Review Verdict: The 680 is an attractive addition to the Treo line, but we wish a little more innovation and value had been packed into it. While other smartphone makers are driving the category, Palm is resting with small refinements. If the Treo can't keep up with its
brighthand Professional Review.
Palm Treo 680 Review
Comments:
In this review, Antoine Wright puts Palm's latast Palm OS smartphone through its paces. He warns that there are some performance and battery issues, but largely this is an excellent, low-priced smartphone.
In this review, Antoine Wright puts Palm's latast Palm OS smartphone through its paces. He warns that there are some performance and battery issues, but largely this is an excellent, low-priced smartphone.
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