WIfI for Treo 680

[robert93]

The internet is not the end-all be-all of communications. Its also not free internet. Wifi would allow home networking for sync (yeah, Bluetooth could handle that as well ) and some offices even allow wifi on their internal networks for PDA's Cost is the main factor for those who arent shelling out for an unlimited data plans.

[klktrk]

Originally Posted by ti2gr

I am sorry, but the Treo 680 has the ability to connect to the internet. Why does one need WiFi if the treo can connect to the internet on it's own?

I don't know, maybe:
1) so you can go online without having to pay a bazillion dollars to your cellphone carrier to do so.


2) so you can get download speeds that rival the mailman.

3) so you can write some VoIP software and install it on the phone and talk for free around the world.

Just a couple of the possible reasons.

[kabeyun]

Originally Posted by ti2gr

I am sorry, but the Treo 680 has the ability to connect to the internet. Why does one need WiFi if the treo can connect to the internet on it's own?

1. Faster
2. Free
3. Free
4. Free

-K

[alex_mathews]

Originally Posted by kabeyun

That's what I used to think as well (see several prior rants). But if that's true, why can you throw a rock and hit a WM device sporting built-in or supported WiFi? I think it's an anti-PalmOS conspiracy! But hell, I'll be happy if they can just get Bluetooth right.

-K

P.S. And in some cases I want to throw the rock really hard.

Edit: I agree that cost containment for the 680 is not the reason. If so, more expensive PalmOS devices like the 650 or 700p would have WiFi capability.

I completely agree with your points!

[xdcohenx]

Originally Posted by alex_mathews

I completely agree with your points!

I was wondering if you can put a palm calendar on a windows mobile OS? I hate Outlook and windows calendars and for that reason alone want to get the Treo 680. But if I could use Palm's calendar on a windows OS I would consider the T-Mobile MDA and then load in the Palm Calendar. Is that an option?

Thank you.

D

[capcapt23]

Originally Posted by ti2gr

I am sorry, but the Treo 680 has the ability to connect to the internet. Why does one need WiFi if the treo can connect to the internet on it's own?

Well what about those of us that would like to be able to ssh to our servers and need to be on the local network to do so? For me thats a main reason I need/want wifi on my 680. Sure there are many workarounds since I have web access but its so much easier to do that, plus if I am not mistaken wifi is faster at any rate.

Just my 2 cents worth

[LostViking]

I have some food for thought about why.

First off WiFi and cellular are two completely different parts of the spectrum. They DO NOT interfere or NO cellphones would have it.

Second, Palm could have put a larger battery in the device during the initial design and it wouldn't have killed the design.

Third, even though the Palm OS is a single thread OS, it has WiFi running on it alreay, just not on the Treos.

OK, so why? It's already been said but it's because the providers would loose data and voice sales due to VoIP and people using HotSpots. We are all being held back from the technology simply so ATT and other can make MORE money. No other reason. I repair them so I do understand the limits and technologies. Been doing electronics starting with component level repairs and moving on to design, for 30 years. Not the end all expert, but I know a bit.

[Geo]

Originally Posted by ti2gr

I am sorry, but the Treo 680 has the ability to connect to the internet. Why does one need WiFi if the treo can connect to the internet on it's own?

FREE surfing...the way the internet was designed to be! It comes down to cost. But without reading the entire thread...we should have a Palm rep tell us exactly why there is no wifi on a Palm OS Treo. Sad, but true, I would like to surf and read email without bring my laptop at times.
But, we can chalk it up to our 'needs' and wants and how they direct our lives.

[Geo]

Originally Posted by legalbroker

Anyone know if the 650 WiFi card is compatible with the Treo 680? Or is there one coming out soon for the 680 itself?

Thank you

Hey? Did I miss something? Does the 650 have a wifi card? That actually works??