A Treo Thought - Treo Forums

jackoat · 05-06-2005, 04:55 PM

The simple reality seems to be that the Treo line is riddled with problems that we just learn to live with as Palm OS users who want the rest of the bells and whistles. The unit appears to be simply squirrely by design. Resets and lockups that are hard to replicate, etc.... Today for instance mine wouldn't turn on until I hit the reset button... then it was fine! As I understand it, the 650 seems to have addressed 600 issues as the next model will address our 650 issues. Let's just consider ourselves beta testers that paid retail! ;)

Fafafoooey · 05-09-2005, 06:28 AM

what problems have you had with the 600? as far as the phone and the 4-5 apps that I have installed, the phone has worked just about flawlessly. I usually do a soft reset about once a month to just clear out the memory, but that is about it and I do this on my own, not because I have to. I have the VZW and have been very happy with the 600. In Feb. PalmOne posted a firmware update and I installed that. The phone worked better after the update. I am hoping the 650 from VZW is just as good, since they have waited 6 months since the initial release with Sprint. I am betting on it.

jackoat · 05-09-2005, 08:20 AM

I use the 650.

chris · 05-09-2005, 09:20 AM

I think you need to compare the Treo's reliability to that of a desktop PC or Mac. It runs an OS and uses applications/utilities. In my experience with my Mac, it's often not the computer/OS, but the offending applications/utilities that cause problems. I'd bet that most problems on the Treo are caused by poorly written app's, utilities, etc. I wouldn't say the Treo line is perfect, but it's benefits certainly outweigh it's "quirkyness" and it gets better with each new model.

With all that being said, I've found my Treo to be remarkably stable.

-Chris

jackoat · 05-09-2005, 10:55 AM

Absolutely... valid point. My Treo ups and downs are far more ups than downs. The downs are a small price to pay for all the great things it does. Happy to take the hits and pave the way for our children's Treos of the future!

Fafafoooey · 05-09-2005, 10:57 AM

chris, are you using the 650? I am seriously considering the VZW 650 when it is released. What kind of problems have you run into, if you don't mind sharing. I have been reading different reviews on the 650 and they are pretty mixed.

Thanks for your time.

chris · 05-09-2005, 11:10 AM

I'm actually using the Treo 600.

Due to contracts, I haven't been able to upgrade my Cingular phone yet. I tend to agree with a previous poster -- Verizon seems to wait until all the issues have been resolved with a phone (or smartphone in this case) before placing it into service. They probably want to minimize customer service expenses, support and know that the reliability of the phone directly affects their brand. How many time have you heard "This wirless provider is terrible"...etc.. when that particular person might just have a crappy phone. The Treo 650 has been on the market for over 6 months (if my math is correct) which is sufficient time to fix any known issues. Plus, it's still running the same OS as the Treo 600. Like any newer product, there are pluses and minues. I think the 650 probably has improvements over the 600 that do not make the specification sheet. It's not an entirely new product like say the Treo 180.:rolleyes: I remember being worried about going to the 300 after my 180 experience. My Treo 300 was a beast in a good way. I read countless threads about people complaining about Sprint and the Treo 300. Save for the Star Trek communicator jokes, I loved that smartphone.

I think the key is:
- get service from a wireless provider that you provides good service in your area
- get a good plan (and consider the data plan pricing)
- add applications that will help make your Treo more productive without compromising stability

-Chris

kabeyun · 05-10-2005, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris

With all that being said, I've found my Treo to be remarkably stable.
...
- add applications that will help make your Treo more productive without compromising stability

What applications do you have installed? Your stable list may help the rest of us debug.
Thanks.

-K

chris · 05-10-2005, 06:29 AM

Right now, I have the following:
PocketMoney
PocketTunes
CallFilter
Palmary Clock
Butler
SnapperMail
MissingSync
SplashPhoto
JpegWatch
Check Please

-Chris