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dleclair · 06/06/2002, 11:50 AM

I think the Nokia's biggest drawback is that it isn't an open platform -- in that you cannot run the tens of thousands of free applications that Palm devices can run.

Not having a touch screen is also a big drawback, in my opinion especially when web surfing.

Smaller form factor for me is a requirement. If I buy a larger device I will be apt to not carry it.

Also the Treo is considered a "world phone" meaning it will operating the US 1900MHz GSM band as well as Europe's 900 MHz. The Nokia will only work domestically (and some select GSM markets abroad that support 1900MHz) since it is only one band.

The Treo is software upgradeable (like the upgrade for GPRS due in August). Unlike Nokia phones which generally need to be brought to the service center to be "flashed" for a fee.

I'm not sure about price points, how much is the Nokia communicator? I think the Treo is pretty competitively priced for all the features you get.

06/06/2002, 11:50 AM	#48 (permalink)
dleclair Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think the Nokia's biggest drawback is that it isn't an open platform -- in that you cannot run the tens of thousands of free applications that Palm devices can run. Not having a touch screen is also a big drawback, in my opinion especially when web surfing. Smaller form factor for me is a requirement. If I buy a larger device I will be apt to not carry it. Also the Treo is considered a "world phone" meaning it will operating the US 1900MHz GSM band as well as Europe's 900 MHz. The Nokia will only work domestically (and some select GSM markets abroad that support 1900MHz) since it is only one band. The Treo is software upgradeable (like the upgrade for GPRS due in August). Unlike Nokia phones which generally need to be brought to the service center to be "flashed" for a fee. I'm not sure about price points, how much is the Nokia communicator? I think the Treo is pretty competitively priced for all the features you get. Last edited by dleclair; 06/06/2002 at 01:34 PM.