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The
PalmOne Treo 650 boasts all the legendary features of the
venerable Treo 600, plus a whole lot more. Now with Bluetooth, a
higher resolution screen, a removable battery, and an improved
keyboard, the Treo 650 is once again on the cutting edge of
Smartphone technology.
It offers all the functionality of a
high-end Palm OS-powered PDA, a cell phone and a VGA camera.
Simply put, it's the ultimate mobile office companion.
Treo
Design
Under the hood, the Treo 650 features Palm OS 5.4, 32MB of RAM
(23MB available for end user storage), and an Intel PXA270 312
MHz processor. The design retains the same popular form factor
as the Treo 600 with a few subtle, yet significant, changes.
The unit's screen has been dramatically enhanced to support 320
x 320 resolution and the full QWERTY keypad has been redesigned
for greater ease of use. The top of the unit features an
expansion card slot for SD and MMC-based memory and expansion
cards. There's also an infrared port here for line of sight data
transfers, as well as a handy switch for turning off the phone's
ringer.
A five-way navigator controls most of the phone's menus and
operating system functions, while quick application buttons on
either side of the navigator get you to your favorite
applications in a snap. The left side of the unit features a
volume up/down toggle plus a handy user-customizable button that
can be assigned to any phone or PDA function.
The rear of the Treo 650 houses a loudspeaker, as well as the
VGA (640x480) camera unit. A touchscreen stylus can be tucked
away on the right side of the phone. Meanwhile, a combined
charging, data, and accessory attachment port is housed on the
bottom of the unit, as is a standard 2.5 mm stereo headset jack.
Calling
and PDA Features
All the of the Treo 650's phone and PDA functions are designed
to provide an integrated, seamless experience. For instance, you
can type in the name or initials of a contact on the keypad to
dial them. Or, use the touchscreen and stylus to copy
information from an email and quickly paste it into another
email or text message.
All of the latest phone features folks expect are built-in, too,
like a handsfree speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, a vibrate
mode and picture caller ID. The capacity of the unit's address
book is only limited by the amount of internal and expansion
memory available. Use the Treo 650's Bluetooth capability to
wirelessly sync your contacts with your PC or Mac (yes, Mac!).
Headsets, car kits and other wireless peripherals can also be
paired with the unit via Bluetooth.
The Treo 650 is also a fully functional Palm OS device. That
means that a huge library of applications, from spreadsheets to
word processors to games, can be added to the Treo 650. It's
easy to perform multiple tasks like checking your calendar while
talking on the phone or dialing calls directly from your
contacts list.
Familiar Palm OS software ships with the handset including
calendar, calculator, clock, contacts, memo, and task management
applications. Real Player for video and MP3 playback, VersaMail
email client, and DataViz Documents to Go for mobile access to
spreadsheets and text documents, are also included.
The unit's memory expansion slot allows you to transfer music,
photos, and video from your desktop. Or, use it to load
additional games and applications.
Messaging
and Internet
The device fully supports SMS and MMS messaging for rapid
exchange of pictures, text and video via Sprint's instant
messaging system. Other Sprint PCS Vision services are also
supported, such as mobile email, web browsing and instant
messaging. Sprint's PCS Business Connection service, which is
fully compatible with the Treo 650, gives you secure, remote,
real-time access to Microsoft Outlook Exchange-- including email
messages and attachments, calendar, business directory and
personal contacts.
You can also respond to meeting requests, access documents
stored on your desktop PC, and view email from POP3 and
IMAP4-based email accounts, including Sprint PCS Mail, Yahoo!,
Earthlink and more.
Imaging
and Entertainment
The Treo 650's built-in camera features a 2x zoom, a flash and a
self portrait mirror. While the camera is great for taking
stills, it can also function as a camcorder, allowing you to
capture MPEG4 video to the unit's memory. The device ships with
two games, Zap! 2016 and Handmark Solitaire, and many more
Palm-based games are available. As mentioned, the device ships
with Real Player, so you can use your Treo 650 as a portable MP3
and video player. Keep your tunes loaded on a memory card and
you're ready to go with stereo sound wherever you roam.
Vital
Statistics
The PalmOne Treo 650 weighs 6.30 ounces and measures 4.40 x 2.30
x .90 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours
of digital talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby
time. It runs on the CDMA 800/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone
comes with a one year limited warranty.
What's
in the Box
Treo 650 handset, lithium-ion battery, USB HotSync cable,
headset, AC charger, user manual, software CD-ROM.
Features:
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The
Treo 650 gives you just what you need to stay productive and
in-touch.
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A
vibrant 320-x-320 touchscreen display that's easy to read,
even in sunlight
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Integrated
Bluetooth technology for communicating with wireless
headsets, car kits, and other Bluetooth devices
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An
improved digital camera that also captures video and an
improved backlit QWERTY keyboard for even easier typing
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Support
for corporate email access to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
using VersaMail email software
Technical
Data:
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Model:
Treo 650
Operating
system: Palm OS version 5.4
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Memory:
32 MB RAM (23 MB user-available)
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Processor:
312 MHz Intel PXA270
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Display:
Color TFT touch-screen, 320 x 320 resolution
Camera:
VGA, 640 by 480 resolution, 0.3 mega pixels and automatic
light balancing
Expansion:
SD/MMC, SD I/O-ready
IR:
Yes
Headset
jack: 2.5 mm
MP3
capable: Yes
Battery:
Removable rechargeable lithium ion battery
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User
Interface: Text Message Indicator, Voice Mail Indicator,
Signal Strength Indicator
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Display
Size: 4 lines
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Size:
4.4" x 2.3" x 0.9" inches (11.3 x 5.9 x 2.3
cm)
Weight:
6.3 ounces (178 grams)
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Color:
Silver
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Advanced
Messaging: SMS Messaging Two Way, Text Messaging
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Web
& Data Features: Call Restrictions, Lock Alarm
Power:
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Minimum
Rated Standby Time: 60 hours
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Minimum
Rated Talk Time: 150 minutes
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Battery
Cell Composition: Lithium Ion
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Charging
Time: 2 hours
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Extras:
Personal Information Manager, Headphone Jack, Alarm
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Network
Compatibility: CDMA
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