PPC 6700 vs Plam Treo unit?

The PPC 6700 gets good reviews but I'm not sure I
really want a "slider"

is the slider just another potential point of failure?

Whereas the keyboard being all in one on the Palm Treo
is more robust mechanically?

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The PPC 6700 is more powerful and with more features like wifi, EVDO**,
and multimedia like streaming media via windows media player, plus
multitasking. It also more memory than the Treo. (**F.Y.I, the Verizon
Treo has EVDO, the Sprint treo does not)
The Treo is more one-handed, simplified interface, more accessible
keyboard, loads of palm apps out there (some of which cause resets) and
some would argue more user friendly. I have the Treo (Sprint).


On 2006-04-29 14:40:58 -0400, [email protected] said:

> The PPC 6700 gets good reviews but I'm not sure I
> really want a "slider"
>
> is the slider just another potential point of failure?
>
> Whereas the keyboard being all in one on the Palm Treo
> is more robust mechanically?

Der.MEROVINGIAN <[email protected]> wrote:

>The PPC 6700 is more powerful and with more features like wifi, EVDO**,
>and multimedia like streaming media via windows media player, plus
>multitasking. It also more memory than the Treo. (**F.Y.I, the Verizon
>Treo has EVDO, the Sprint treo does not)
>The Treo is more one-handed, simplified interface, more accessible
>keyboard, loads of palm apps out there (some of which cause resets) and
>some would argue more user friendly. I have the Treo (Sprint).

If you were buying right NOW...which one would you get
and why?

I'm leaning towards the PPC 6700 myself but worried abt
that sliding mechanism robustness

Der.MEROVINGIAN <[email protected]> wrote:

>The PPC 6700 is more powerful and with more features like wifi,

has anyone here actually used wifi on their PPC 6700?

If yes does it work well?

<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Der.MEROVINGIAN <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>The PPC 6700 is more powerful and with more features like wifi,
>
> has anyone here actually used wifi on their PPC 6700?

Sure... use it in the house.

> If yes does it work well?

Works just as well as the XP wireless connection manager. Works at the
coffee house, and Tower City (though I have an unlimited data plan, so it
dosen't matter which connection I use). EVDO is really fast. I cant tell
which network I'm on without looking.

Todd W.

Todd W.

"Todd W" <[email protected]> wrote:

>Works just as well as the XP wireless connection manager. Works at the
>coffee house, and Tower City (though I have an unlimited data plan, so it
>dosen't matter which connection I use). EVDO is really fast. I cant tell
>which network I'm on without looking.

Can I use the PPC 6700 has a "modem" for a laptop that
does not have broadband card in it?

IOW...could I get the PPC 6700 and their unlimited
Internet package and use it as my ONLY Internet
connection even with my laptop?

[email protected] wrote:
>
> "Todd W" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Works just as well as the XP wireless connection manager. Works at the
> >coffee house, and Tower City (though I have an unlimited data plan, so it
> >dosen't matter which connection I use). EVDO is really fast. I cant tell
> >which network I'm on without looking.
>
> Can I use the PPC 6700 has a "modem" for a laptop that
> does not have broadband card in it?
>
> IOW...could I get the PPC 6700 and their unlimited
> Internet package and use it as my ONLY Internet
> connection even with my laptop?

You can use the 6700 as a browser, with a Vision plan (or on a per Kb basis).

The Vision plans, however, don't allow you to "tether" the phone to a laptop.

If that's what you want, it'll cost you.

Notan

<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Todd W" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Works just as well as the XP wireless connection manager. Works at the
>>coffee house, and Tower City (though I have an unlimited data plan, so it
>>dosen't matter which connection I use). EVDO is really fast. I cant tell
>>which network I'm on without looking.
>
> Can I use the PPC 6700 has a "modem" for a laptop that
> does not have broadband card in it?
>
> IOW...could I get the PPC 6700 and their unlimited
> Internet package and use it as my ONLY Internet
> connection even with my laptop?

Sure. But you have to get the phone-as-modem package. Its called "Power
Vision Attachable Plan". At the time I bought the phone, the unlimited Power
Vision Attachable Plan is $39.99/mo when you have a voice plan.

Setting it up is easy. You run the install disk on your laptop and it
creates a DUN entry for you called PPC6700SP. Then on the phone you select
Start -> Programs -> Wireless Modem and click start. Plug the included USB
cable in to the phone and then the laptop, and then on the laptop do
Start -> Connect To -> PPC6700SP and click connect.

Todd W.

"Todd W" <[email protected]> wrote:

>Sure. But you have to get the phone-as-modem package. Its called "Power
>Vision Attachable Plan". At the time I bought the phone, the unlimited Power
>Vision Attachable Plan is $39.99/mo when you have a voice plan.

Hmm..... OK

Well than I might as well have two net connections if
it cost and additional 440 to hook it up to my PC

Cayuse I can get broadband connection for $30 /month to
any home/desktop PC

I just thought I could buy ONE device... PPC 6700 with
unlimited Net connection..... and use it for BOTH on
the run and my home desktop PC..... and still only pay
one fee

You are telling me this cant be done any cheaper than
having two Net connections, right?

[email protected] wrote:
>
> "Todd W" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Sure. But you have to get the phone-as-modem package. Its called "Power
> >Vision Attachable Plan". At the time I bought the phone, the unlimited Power
> >Vision Attachable Plan is $39.99/mo when you have a voice plan.
>
> Hmm..... OK
>
> Well than I might as well have two net connections if
> it cost and additional 440 to hook it up to my PC
>
> Cayuse I can get broadband connection for $30 /month to
> any home/desktop PC
>
> I just thought I could buy ONE device... PPC 6700 with
> unlimited Net connection..... and use it for BOTH on
> the run and my home desktop PC..... and still only pay
> one fee
>
> You are telling me this cant be done any cheaper than
> having two Net connections, right?

The Vision plans allow you to use programs, that are contained within
the phone, to connect with the Internet.

If you want to use programs that are NOT contained within the phone
(i.e., those on your laptop/desktop/etc.), additional fees apply.

Notan

Notan <[email protected]> wrote:

>The Vision plans allow you to use programs, that are contained within
>the phone, to connect with the Internet.
>
>If you want to use programs that are NOT contained within the phone
>(i.e., those on your laptop/desktop/etc.), additional fees apply.

Ahh...I see

that wasn't explained to me at Sprint

all they said was that for an additional $15/month on
top of the $40month calling plan I have I could get
UNLIMITED net use on the PPC 6700

[email protected] wrote:
>
> Notan <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >The Vision plans allow you to use programs, that are contained within
> >the phone, to connect with the Internet.
> >
> >If you want to use programs that are NOT contained within the phone
> >(i.e., those on your laptop/desktop/etc.), additional fees apply.
>
> Ahh...I see
>
> that wasn't explained to me at Sprint
>
> all they said was that for an additional $15/month on
> top of the $40month calling plan I have I could get
> UNLIMITED net use on the PPC 6700

Their "unlimited Internet access" phrase has hooked many
an unsuspecting subscriber!

Notan

Notan <[email protected]> wrote:

>Their "unlimited Internet access" phrase has hooked many
>an unsuspecting subscriber!

Well I still might go for it anyway

Do you agree that's its a good deal in conjunction with
a PPC 6700 unit?

I can always use my laptop at local wifi hotspot

[email protected] wrote:
>
> Notan <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Their "unlimited Internet access" phrase has hooked many
> >an unsuspecting subscriber!
>
> Well I still might go for it anyway
>
> Do you agree that's its a good deal in conjunction with
> a PPC 6700 unit?
>
> I can always use my laptop at local wifi hotspot

If the 6700's capabilities meet *your* requirements, then it's a good deal.

Personally, I need full system (i.e., laptop) Internet access and, therefore,
went with a data card (as opposed to tethering my phone).

I wish I didn't *have to* pay an additional $60/month, but I have no choice!

Notan

Notan <[email protected]> wrote:

>If the 6700's capabilities meet *your* requirements, then it's a good deal.

Agree... and that is a big if not having ever used PC
6700 b4

>Personally, I need full system (i.e., laptop) Internet access and, therefore,
>went with a data card (as opposed to tethering my phone).

So you have this service for your laptop (broadband
card).... AND service for your home/desktop PC as well?

If yes....what is your total Net cost per month if you
don't mind me asking?