700w vs. 700wx...how much difference??

[FireFish]

I've had many issues with my Treo 700w. It has been replaced twice due to the fact that it is basically useless for internet browsing. It constantly freezes up, and I have to do a soft reset many times daily. Finally, after being on the phone with Verizon for an hour, Data Services offered me a p or wx. I chose the wx because I didn't wanna have to get used to a different OS. The rep told me that my internet experience should be better because this phone has more memory. To anyone that has switched between the w and the wx, is there really that much of a difference? I've been on this forum for a while, and people seem to love these devices, I like mine too. However, I've had nothing but problems with mine, so I'm leaning towards the fact that the problem is on Verizon's end somehow. In addition, I was offered a blackberry or ppc6700. Was the wx the right choice? Thanks, Jessica.

Heck yeh that was the right move! I was begging Verizon for 8 months to swap my Treo 700w for a new Treo 700wx .
The hardware differences are primarily double memory. What makes the 700wx a better phone is simply the software. Windows Mobile has been updated with a list of over 750 bug fixes in the 700wx. Notice I use the word UPDATE and not UPGRADE. There's not even 1 new feature in the wx vs. the w, which totally pisses me off. How could Verizon sell me a Treo 700w for $500 which was LOADED with bugs & while I'm patiently waiting for a software update to be released for me to download, they release a 700wx & call it a enhanced & upgraded model. UPGRADED? THERE IS NOT ONE NEW FEATURE IN IT; IT MERELY HAS SOFTWARE FIXES BRINGING A MORE STABLE & SOLID GUI!!!!

Anywho, I was bored one day & in a Verizon store & figured, what the hell. I called them, explained that my phone stinks (loose calls with call waiting, conference calling, etc. + freezes EVERYWHERE) & thankfully the guy on the other end of the line was actually receptive to me. He tried the whole Tech Support speach & when he saw he was going nowhere, he just said OK. Tell the store to swap it out for you with a new wx.

The Conclusion: After my contract ran up, I got an iPhone (the day after the 16GB came out). I still use my Treo 700wx for my work cell phone line w/ Verizon & now seperated my personal cell & work cell by keeping my personal line personal (on my iPhone).

I hope that answers your question. :cool:

[4insco]

using xp and i am unable to get the computer to detect the 700wx, any help.

[arod64]

using xp and i am unable to get the computer to detect the 700wx, any help.

Did you download the activesync to your computer.im asuming is your first time,if not im sorry,but i will need more info.in the mean time go to www.palm.com & look for downloads and download the latest version of activesync.you should the cd that came with your 700w/x .like i said i need more info in order to help you find out whats goin on. good luck.

[Bet]

I just bought the 700wx.. just for fun so i would have a computer no matter where i go lol..
I am just getting to know it.. but so far love it
Bet

I can personally vouch for the tremendously enhanced functionality of the 700wx. I was a long time 700w user and was very frustrated by the almost daily need to restart at some point, combined with the slow, lagging performance when trying to run applications.

The extra RAM on the 700wx eliminated both problems. Now I go weeks before it needs a soft-reset. Combined with Pocket Plus 4.2 I have been very happy!