Palm Treo 755p Review Conclusion

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Palm Treo 755p Review

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May 20, 2007

By: Christopher Meinck

Pros

Excellent build quality
New form factor reduces size of Treo
Launch price of $279* lower than previous Treo models in this range (after rebate w/ 2 year contract)
Best software bundle gets better with IM
Rubberized coating provides for easier grip
Works with existing Treo accessories (miniSD/Treo 750/680 battery withstanding)
EvDO provides fast data connections
Battery life suitable for power users

Cons

New Treo 680 Phone application not included
No support for SD. Those who upgrade will have to invest in miniSD.
Hardware specifications no different from Treo 700p released in June of 2006
Palm OS is dated
No support for A2DP
Although improved, form factor larger than new entries into market
Too little, too late?

Sprint Treo 755p

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Conclusion

The Treo product line continues to evolve, with the key word being evolve. The Treo 755p is another evolutionary product, a virtual "best of Treo" with features found in Palm smartphones that we’ve seen before. The Treo 755p is best in class when it comes to Treos with EvDO for broadband-like data connections, excellent software bundle and an improved form factor. Despite the lack of new features, the Treo 755p is a superb smartphone. If you are a first time smartphone buyer considering a Treo, then look no further than the Treo 755p. For those Treo 650/600 owners who weren't compelled by the feature set in the Treo 680, the Treo 755p will prove to be a worthy upgrade. If this phone were released last June, it would be an unbridaled hit. With new innovation such as the iPhone and Palm's forthcoming transition to Linux, consumers will ultimately decide if this "Greatest Hits" release is worthy of their dollar.

Treo 755p in midnight blue

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The Palm Treo 755p retails for $279*. *after rebates with 2-year commitment.

Discuss the new Treo in our Treo 755p forum.