Treo 650 - Cradle? holster? vs I300

jer99 · 12-06-2004, 08:42 PM

I'm going to be purchasing a Treo 650.
I currently have a Samsung I300. Although a bit clunky, it does have an excellent hoster with the EBCases.com case. The "slipper" is excellent. I have
not seen anything like it for the 650. Does anyone have a great case for the 650 in mind?

Also, I noticed that the 650 doesnt have a docking station like I am used to with the Samsung. Isn't this a pain? Anyone care to comment?

I cut my teeth many years ago with a thumb keyboard and have missed them ever since. I'm thinking the Treo 650 will be it, but I need a bit more convincing...
Convince away.... :o

millerhifi · 12-06-2004, 09:03 PM

How about the Vaja case?

http://www1.vajacases.com/home_en.html

I use a Covertec at the moment for my 600. Love it but I don't see one yet for the 650. I'm sure it's in the works.

http://www.mobileplanet.com/private/...01&unit=H.T600

What do you mean about a docking station?
This:
http://web.palmone.com/products/temp...0022&cat=20018

Bottom line is buy the 650, you won't regret it!:D

jer99 · 12-06-2004, 09:29 PM

Fantastic!

The guy at the Sprint store didnt know of any docking stations. This is great!!!

have you had any experience with the cases you mentioned?

signe · 12-06-2004, 10:05 PM

Does anyone have a great case for the 650 in mind?

i don't know if i'd call it "great" but i use the simple black case with the elasticized sides and belt-clip/holster that came with my ipod. it fits perfectly, and i already have it, so no need to spend money on a new case... not yet anyway.

btw i'm obsessed with my treo 650. i don't store tons of documents, etc. on it, so memory isn't a big deal to me. i'm planning on getting an expansion card at some point. the 650 looks beautiful and works really well. i love it and i don't regret the money spent at all. i say go for it. it's awesome.

millerhifi · 12-07-2004, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by jer99

have you had any experience with the cases you mentioned?

As I mentioned I personally like the Covertec case. Very well made and I've had it for over a year now with my 600. I really prefer the belt clip that they use over most standard clips. They call it the whip system.

Here is another one that you might like:

http://www.pielframa.com/palmone_treo_650_eng.htm

jer99 · 12-07-2004, 10:45 AM

I looked at the Covertec case and it doesn't look like it has a "cover" for the screen. Doesn't that cause the screen to scratch and take damage easier?

With my magnetic mount cover for my I300, it has been dropped a few times and the cover saved me- at least I think so

It looks like the last one you mentioned would be the best since it has a nice looking cover - only problem is it snaps and I could see that being a pain.

Thanks for the links!

millerhifi · 12-07-2004, 11:07 AM

The Covertec actually has a clear plastic over the entire front side. Protects it well but can take a little getting used to having the plastic over the screen portion. As long as all the programs that you have are supported by the 5 way there is no reason to have to touch the screen.

jer99 · 12-10-2004, 11:31 PM

I bought it !!!!

Just got my 650 today.
It's coooooool.
The screen is so vivid compared to the I330.

Now for the fun part...

Any suggestions on a comfortable, solid, good bluetooth earpiece/mic?

oh, and btw, anyone know where I can get a matrix ringer?

presodent · 12-11-2004, 01:40 AM

I also like the case for the ipod to use w/ my 650.

I sold my 600 w/ the case and I found a case from http://javoedge.com that is the closest thing to the ipod sleeve that I've found. It comes w/ or w/out a belt loop is a part of the case so it won't break off.