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Old 12-15-2006, 02:14 AM   #11 (permalink)
 
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Astonishingly bad battery life...barely a 1/2 day the way I use it, where my 650 could go a whole day without a recharge...and it seems my Jabra 250 is always in go mode which is nice as the range is WAY improved, but it too seems to run down rather quickly. Everything is a little faster- web and email way faster, but overall it will need a much more robust battery before I consider it an upgrade. Camera about the same, audio is improved and louder so I dont need Phone Technician as much- BUT- highly recommended as Bluetooth volume is still a bit of a problem.
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Old 12-24-2006, 01:22 AM   #12 (permalink)
 
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Does anyone else think the battery life of the 680 sucks? I am down to 25% by the end of a single work day...pls let me know if it is just my battery.

Yes. The 680 battery life sucks. I just upgraded from a 650 that would go all day on a charge. Using Bluetooth, email and checking the web a few times on the 680 will drain the battery before noon. Disappointing.
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Old 12-25-2006, 03:24 AM   #13 (permalink)
 
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How about the 700p with 680 form factor on GSM so say a 780p???
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Good luck on the free upgrade to 750 right off the bat. Who do you think they are Hertz?
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HA its the same and its Crimson to

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Mine is not the same. I just got it. Is this something i need to worry about?
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Originally Posted by ftay66 View Post
Mine is not the same. I just got it. Is this something i need to worry about?
No need to worry. I would recommend you do the Camera Module update. That will increase your battery life. Also, if you have an older Palm cradle, it is not compatible with the Treo 680.

Outside of that, just enjoy your new Treo!

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Old 01-26-2007, 12:42 PM   #17 (permalink)
 
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Mine is not the same. I just got it. Is this something i need to worry about?
You're okay. It looks like yours is a Cingular subsidized handset, not an Unlocked GSM one.

Go to Palm.com and apply the Camera Update, and you should be golden.
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Originally Posted by diatribe69 View Post
You're okay. It looks like yours is a Cingular subsidized handset, not an Unlocked GSM one.

Go to Palm.com and apply the Camera Update, and you should be golden.
You're correct, it is Cingular. I've already done the camera update, thanks. I just need to do the battery thingy for longer life, and I'll try that one little download that lets you disconnect from the web without needing to go to Preferences.

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Ok...so which one do u treo trekkies think is better?? I am getting ready to upgrade from a 600 to either the 650 or 680. Have not seen the best reviews on the 680 so my mind is telling me to stick with the 650. What do ya think??

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Old 02-05-2007, 09:36 AM   #20 (permalink)
 
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Definitely go with the 680. More memory, faster processor, no antenna, sleeker design. I really liked the 650, but the 680 is much better. The battery life is less, even after the camera fix, but still worth it.
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