ronbo2000

Don't they have the tethering application via the Homebrew?

rusty1492

I had my original 700P for almost 3 years. I never had a problem with it and then it stopped being able to make calls. I had it replaced 4 times with reconditioned phones all of which stopped working.

Finally Sprint replaced it with a new Treo Pro. I think I still prefer the way the 700P works.

JeffreyCox

I have loved Palm forever, and my 700p for three years now. Recently, I started asking myself the same thing (am I a Dinosaur?) and was happy to come across this post.

I went to dinner with a Friend with an iPhone tonight. I could (basically) do everything he could do - Facebook, pictures, MP3. Alas, he still thought I was a dinosaur and laughed (though, funny, short of the "Lighter," he had no ground to stand on).

I do admit, I'd like to update a hair. Question - though computer updates, and hooking to Exchange, I'm not using Hotsync anymore. Can I slap new apps on my 700p by just copying them to the SD card? I'd like to try that new TouchLauncher thing, but, don't want to get stuck with Hotsync again. Also, my Fiance' sure would like to have a simpler (:-/ I know - how much more simple do you get than PalmOS!) way - or maybe, to her credit, a less 'keystroke' way, to access phone number / phone functions on her Centro.

We may be 'dianosaurs' - but it never hurts to 'try something new' and be proactive!

BridgeScore

First I would like to answer the post from JefferyCox. Yes you can copy most applications to the SD card you can also copy the application from the SD card to the 700p RAM(get free download FILEZ). Some applications can only be run from the 700p RAM. All you need is a SD or SDHC card reader or a program like Softick CardExport II. Also use NVBACKUP and use the server option where the program also uploads a copy of the 700p RAM to a server on the web (even some of the free accounts). Does not back up the CARD. You can do that your self. I use AllWay Sync from allwaysync.com

I have been using my 700p since they first came out. I only had to replace it once when I dropped it and cracked the case. I had the insurance and they made the replacement. The one thing that I noticed is that the screen was 40-60% brighter. I guess it had faded slowly.

I am happy with the 700p and I might still try the ROM upgrade to 755. I recently noticed that the screen would drop in brightness or crank up in brightness. I traced the problem to the battery. I have been using a Seidio 3200Mah battery and rear cover for years. I noticed that it was swelled. Replaced the battery and problem went away.

There is nothing that I can find that has everything that is on or available for the 700p including the 755 which uses a miniSD and the normal SDHC comes in 32GB

JeffreyCox

Thanks for the response, BridgeScore.

Thanks for the info re copying on apps; I'll give that a try.

I've always wondered if you could upgrade the 700p to the 755 bios. Is there any writeups about how to do that anywhere? Does it give you any refind features. I have been slightly envyous of my Fiances' Centro as some of the apps seem a little refined, especially SMS messenging. Also, I'd sure be in heaven if "Locate Me" would work in Google Maps.

I went and played with the Palm Pre some today. Yeah, the screen is beautiful (I thought * my * Treo was fadded after workign with that for awhile). Alas, things on the Pre are just not as quick and easy as with the Treo. i.e., I can, with one hand, do what I need to do - like change the time on an appointment. The pre seems like several extra steps to accomplish the same thing. It just made me realize again that the 700p does just fine.

I wouldn't mind Jazzing it up some. I look forward to hearing about the 755 upgrade, and, I think I'll go download an app or two right now and drop them on my SD card. We'll make this 'ol dinosuar' perk up a hair.

carlos1787

I feel like I just moved onto the modern era..I love my Treo 700P . I am sold on the Palm platform. I have been using a Kyocera 6035 for the past 8+ years amd moved to the Treo 700p 2 months ago. For those who don't know the 6035 is a palm Vx married to a phone. It was very capable, just slow by todays standards. I love having the keyboard and Color...
I have way to many Palm apps to just walk away from. My Treo has been rock solid...
I see a few have talked about Rom upgrade to a 755...what would I gain by doing that?

JeffreyCox

FWIW, I found the 755 upgrade instructions here:

700p-755-conversion-easy-way
(since I'm a new member, it won't let me put the URL, but it's in the tread here at Treo Central by that title)

I won't muddy up the waters and post much about it, as discussion about this should be posted in the other thread - but I just did it and so far so good.