Cell Phones : Palm Treo 680 Graphite

I owned a Treo 650 for two years and upgraded to this one (Treo 680). I've been used to a Palm Operating System which is very easy to use and to learn to use for first time users. I am a full time student and have have also been active outside the classroom and with internships. This phone has helped me organize my life, write papers when I do not have my laptop handy and stay in touch with family, peers and important contacts at the same time. The phone's features that I like the most are: 1) Microsoft Office tools (Word RW*, Excel RW*, PowerPoint R*); 2) portable bluetooth/infrared keyboard for typing those important papers; 3) internet capability (the internet is not the fastest one out there but is still very useful during times when you need to check your email or various info on the net); 4) E-mail (similar to MS Outlook); 5) Multi Media Card (MMC) slot for more memory and I can even download pictures from my camera's MMC card to my phone!; 6) infrared and bluetooth capability which helps when you are trying to save money and would like to send a message or a picture for free (you can transfer pics and messages through infrared and bluetooth at NO COST!); 7) touch screen for even easier use; 8) can be easily SYNCed on your PC or Laptop to get even more organized!



There are many more things I love about this phone. It has certainly helped me stay afloat as a student, a daughter, a friend, a sister and as an employee. It is cheap and it serves the purpose. Don't be fooled by other smart phones that may look better but do not have important features that this Treo 680 has. Just remember to buy that extra battery or a car charger just in case you are running out of battery life. This may be a con but it is a con that you can work with. Simply, this phone is definitely worth purchasing.



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Bought Treo 680 at Palm $400.00 Unlocked,great phone PDA ,free 1gig card, music software ,headphone,shipping.I love this phone, use a Treo 600 before, great upgrade ,transfered everything perfect.Battery could be better but just a little tinkering and had better battery life , camera is obsolete. Hide Full Review

Awesome phone. Does everything and more of what I want it to do. Send email, text, browse web, phone, planner, open, escel, word, pdf files and more! Browser is good, I have read reviews that say its slow - works great for me. Go and download Google maps - awesome feature to have in the car or on a trip and need directions. Also, if your are in a situation like I was in, where you are not eligible for an upgrade and have to pay full price for the phone - DON'T!!! Go to Palm or eBay and buy and unlocked version. Pop in SIM card, call your provider and add a data plan and you're set! Camera has got only adequate reviews - I feel it is great for a camera phone. If your gonna shoot pics that require GREAT quality - use a real camera - duh! Hide Full Review

Over all, this is a great phone. I love the treo and will get the next model when my contract is up. The lock ups are starting to get on my nerve, but that and the battery life is the only problem with the phone. Oh, and the camera could be better but I understand that is fixed in the next model. Hide Full Review

My wife and I have both recently upgraded our mobiles to the Palm 680.Overall we both are very happy with the 680. The styling and controls are great as well as having an on board help is Great. The only down sides that we have found is the battery life (which is horrible)and the lock ups. We did read in the help tools on the 680 that Palm recommends to charge every night. No Problem. The lock ups are annoying as well, but easily fixable with a soft reboot. Hide Full Review