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[zoomzoomers]

I'm new to this forum and a recently became purchased a Verizon wireless Treo 650. So far so good. I'm really liking the phone so far and things have gone relatively well. I'm extremely pleased to see there are many others who like the phone and have created this site. Great job! Site looks really good and seems filled with lots of great info too. First, I just have a few questions that I hope can be answered by those who have more knowledge and experience with this phone. I'm looking to buy a bluetooth headset and wanted to know which one would be the best to buy. I've been leaning towards the Motorola HS850, but didn't know if this particular headset works well with the 650. Can anyone please give me some advice/info regarding what would be the best bluetooth headset to purchase for this phone? Also, can anyone give me some advice/pointer regarding the following issues too?... Thanks in advance

1. What's the best bluetooth headset to get for this phone?
2. Is there currently a working/functioning/affordable fix to getting voice dialing working for this phone?
3. How do I get instant messeging services (i.e. AIM, MSN messenger) to work real time with this phone?
4. I would like to be able to access/view/send real time e-mail using my hotmail and yahoo services. Is this possible? If so how?
5. Finally, what are some "useful" software/programs that all of you out there with the experince think I should look into getting? (from what I've seen add on programs cost a fortune)

Again, happy to be here and thanks to everyone in advance!

[chris]

I'm new to this forum and a recently became purchased a Verizon wireless Treo 650. So far so good. I'm really liking the phone so far and things have gone relatively well. I'm extremely pleased to see there are many others who like the phone and have created this site. Great job! Site looks really good and seems filled with lots of great info too.

Congratulations on your new Treo. I'm sure you'll find it be unlike any phone you've owned and the capabilities are endless. Thank you for the nice comments. We're always looking to make improvements and make the site a more valuable resource for our readers.

1. What's the best bluetooth headset to get for this phone?

Well, that's a matter of personal preference. I use the Sony HBH-660 and I'm very happy with it as are others on this board. I've seen a number of folks use the Jabra headsets and the Cardo Scala is a nice value headset for the Treo. I recently did a review of the HBH-660.

2. Is there currently a working/functioning/affordable fix to getting voice dialing working for this phone?

Voice Dialing works with the use of third party software, but not with your Bluetooth headset.

How do I get instant messeging services (i.e. AIM, MSN messenger) to work real time with this phone?

Check out VeriChat - it's an all-in-one IM client.

4. I would like to be able to access/view/send real time e-mail using my hotmail and yahoo services. Is this possible? If so how?

You could access via Blazer - the Treo's web client. Not sure if either offer POP access which is what you'd need to use your email client.

5. Finally, what are some "useful" software/programs that all of you out there with the experince think I should look into getting? (from what I've seen add on programs cost a fortune)

It all depends on what your into. If it's IM/Chat, then VeriChat is worth the $$. If you're the type that likes to Blog, then check out SplashBlog. Here's my blog that I recently started and I'm having a good time with it. My life just needs to be more eventful, so I can start posting some better photos! The product is cool

The good thing about most of the software is that you can do trials to see if you like it. I would just try to avoid loading up your Treo. I've done this in the past and didn't get a chance to use all the software I installed by the time the trial completed.

Explore. Have fun. Ask questions here if you need help.
-Chris

[zoomzoomers]

Thanks a lot Chris for your quick and informative response. I definitely will look into those programs you mentioned and will try to post up some feedback of them when I get a chance. In regards to the bluetooth headsets, I've heard so much from different sources I don't know what's what. I'm leaning towards the Motorola HS850 for it's looks, function and feel. The thing is I've heard some good things and I've heard some bad things. Such as the unit taking as much as 5 to 8 seconds to connect to the Treo. That wouldn't be acceptable for me. Then others have said to just get the Palmone set because it's the only one that truely works well with the Treo. Is that a fact or just opinion? Has anyone here experienced similar problems or none at all. Some feedback before I put my money down would be great. Thanks again everyone.

[chris]

Check out this thread on "recommendations on Bluetooth Headsets for the Treo 650".