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Palm Treo 650

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Palm Treo 650 3.50

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RRP

$1119.00 $949.00

Review Date

Wednesday, 1st of June, 2005

Features

Form Factor : Candybar

Mobile Network Bands : Quad Band GSM

What's Hot

Easy-to-use backlit keyboard, Silent Mode button, improved camera

What's Not

No handwriting recognition, Wi-Fi is not supported, only 22MB of memory

The Final Word

The Palm Treo 650 is a fully featured smartphone with its small size, backlit keyboard and improved camera making it a worthwhile purchase.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Data Services

Messaging Capabilities

Email, SMS

Applications

VersaMail, Web browser, RealPlayer, Tasks, Memos, Calculator, World Clock, HotSync® Manager, PalmOne™ Installation Software, link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows only), DataViz® Documents To Go® 7, AudiblePlayer, Palm™ eReader, Handmark PocketExpress (trial version), Zap! 2016, Handmark Solitaire

Data Services

GSM, GPRS

Digital Camera

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Digital Camera Effects

automatic light balancing, Self-portrait mirror

Camera Resolution

0.3 MP

Digital Video

Video resolutions

176x144, 352x288

General

Available Colours

Silver

Length (mm)

113

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

178

Warranty (Months)

Input Devices

5-way Navigation, Buttons, Keyboard, Stylus

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Colour Support

64k Colours

Screen Resolution

320x240

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

22 MB

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

MP3 Player

Yes

Picture Viewer

Yes

Video Player

Yes

GPS

Organiser

Yes

Alarm clock

Yes

Calculator

Yes

Calendar

Yes

Phonebook

Yes

Notes

Yes

To-do list

Yes

World time

Yes

Games

Yes

FM tuner

Video Recorder

Yes

Text Viewer

Yes

Remote Control

Antenna

External

Phone Networks

Mobile Network Bands

Quad Band GSM

Phones

Form Factor

Candybar

Talk Time (minutes)

360

Standby Time (hours)

300

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Xscale PXA270 (Bulverde)

Processor Speed

312 Mhz

Software

Operating Systems

Palm OS

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth, Infrared

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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