Comments on: Orange Launches Push to Talk Service With Treo 600

Stephen

Actually, I think the "my life is complete" comment was referring to the phone, not being the first to post, hence the title "Can't wait to try this baby".

But of course, you were too busy looking for someone to slam to actually read the post in context, weren't you? Well, I hope it made you feel like less of a loser, anyway.

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Sean

Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else.

I hate to go OT, but I actually agree with stephen007 in regards to 'first-posting'. Only, I choose to ignore it rather than reply.

I personally find it annoying and it never adds anything to the discussion. YMMV. Even the subject of the parent poster left me wondering: "And...?" Besides, I believe that it could have gone either way from the way it was worded.

I don't blame this first-poster, but just first-posting in general. It encourages others to do so without bringing anything worth discussing to the table, breeding more "Me too!"s, only to then get out of hand once popularity grows (just look at what happened to Slashdot).

I remember when PIC used to be civilized (well, as civilized as forums can get amidst some flame wars, i.e. Palm vs. Sony) with light humor spread evenly. Though, it honestly doesn't bother me as much when there's actually some substance in the comment with a 'first post' snuck in.

Sorry for the long rant. I'm sure there are people who don't agree. That's fine, but I had to get that off my chest.

Jim

Yeah right. A whole lotta "contractors, public service folks, not to mention Police and Fire officials" carry around a fragile $600 phone that seems to break every time you even look at it funny. Or maybe you think the Treo 600's blurry, low res camera will make it worth buying?

The Treo 600 is a nice smart phone, but it looks like Palm's getting caught up in the features race when they should be concentrating on the BASICS. They need to fix the phone, speakerphone, quality control, low res screen, SDIO, lack of removable battery, external antenna, SD card slot that keeps ejecting cards, lack of voice recorder, lack of profiles, quiet ringtones, lack of Bluetooth, rattling buttons, blurry camera, screwed-up headphone jack and other problems BEFORE they add even more crap that can just go wrong.

Here's a tip - there's a reason so many teens carry those cheap-ass PTT phones: they're cheap.

It's just too big.

First is Verizzon, and third is TELUS Mobility up here in Canada.

NEXTEL specializes in PTT with their Motorola iDEN technology phones.

I see this PTT service going above and beyond, especially for business users. The mere fact that you can be on "AWAY" status on your phone, and let everyone else know who has you as their contact is simply amazing. It's basically mobile ICQ/MSN w/ voice. It's going to be huge.

I can't wait.

Cheers,
var

Second I don't understand why unlocking the phone is such a huge issue? I am still tied into my $35 a month contract with Orange which includes 120 minutes of outward calls to any number.

I would be keen to try the Orange PTT solution.

Edward Green
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http://www.khite.co.uk

Yes, and Orange won't be the only ones to benefit. Verizon and Sprint have these same features that you mention above on their PTT services as well (Although Verizon's PTT service is @sstacularly bad). What Orange did to go over and above was to take it international. This is a great step for PTT, and for wireless service in general as it could be the start of a trend to be compatible worldwide, bringing an industry of fragmented protocols and standards closer together.

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Sean

Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else.

Uhhh, I could be wrong, but if I remember correctly, the list of subscribers goes something like this.....

1) Verizon
2) Cingular
3) Sprint
4) AT&T
5) Nextel
6) T-Mobile

Personally, I can't stand PTT, I don't see the point of it. Thats just what I need, one of my idiot friends to start talking out of my phone while I'm standing in line or something. Are you so impatient that you can't wait 15 seconds for someone to answer their phone?

"The Treo 600 is a nice smart phone, but it looks like Palm's getting caught up in the features race when they should be concentrating on the BASICS. They need to fix the phone, speakerphone, quality control, low res screen, SDIO, lack of removable battery, external antenna, SD card slot that keeps ejecting cards, lack of voice recorder, lack of profiles, quiet ringtones, lack of Bluetooth, rattling buttons, blurry camera, screwed-up headphone jack and other problems BEFORE they add even more crap that can just go wrong."

Insults not withstanding..

My statement is based on what I've seen in the industry I work in.

First is Verizzon, and third is TELUS Mobility up here in Canada.

Living in the tundra must have frozen your brain, Nanook.

1) Verizon
2) Cingular
3) AT&T (or maybe 2nd)
4) Sprint

Nextel is in the top 20 countdown, though. Congratulations.

I didn't say no one likes PTT. It seems as though millions of those Nextel idiots are out there screaming into their walkie talkies everywhere I go. But not too many people paying for $600 phones (to the Brit above, North Americans pay $300 - $600+ for their Treo 600) will be obnoxious enough to want PTT. Fortunately.

PTT = Phones for Trailer Trash.

'Nuff said.

It's just too big.

Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else.