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Treo 700p CDMA Mobile Phone

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Expert Review

Treo 700p CDMA Mobile Phone

Date Published: 6/9/08

With its high-speed 3G EvDO network, the Treo 700p succeeds in improving a solid product line. The phone itself delivers excellent clarity on both ends and is equipped with Bluetooth 1.2. Meanwhile, the QWERTY keyboard is backlit and great for e-mailing, while the design of the rest of the phone makes for considerably comfortable use. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi is not supported, but due to the EV-DO network, users can get broadband speeds for their surfing and e-mailing. The high-speed connectivity is also great for listening to streaming music and watching videos. The phone can also be used as a wireless modem. Other features include: speakerphone, vibrating alert, photo Caller ID, an MP3 player, and a 1.3-megapixel camera.

Overall, the Treo 700p is a good product that offers excellent ergonomics, a whopping 4 GB of potential memory (through the SDIO/MMC expansion slot), and a vibrant 2.5 65K-color LCD. Though a bit pricey, it is one of the better smartphones on the market.

Pros: QWERTY keyboard, great ergonomics, EV-DO network, huge memory
Cons: Price, no Wi-Fi



Warranty
1 year



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Product Specs

Transmission technology
CDMA
Battery type
Li-Ion
Talk time
270 min.
Standby time
300 hrs.
Caller ID
yes
Call waiting
yes
Ringer options
n/a
Silent ringer option
yes
Voice dialing
yes
Call timer
yes
Last number recall
yes
Voicemail
yes
E-mail capability
yes
Missed call indicator
yes
Backlit screen
yes
Internet/Web browsing
yes
Phone book capacity
4000
Height
4-1/5 in.
Width
2-3/10 in.
Depth
9/10 in.
Weight
6.4 oz.








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