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RE: Didn't work for me
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RE: Didn't work for me
In the Spirit of Umoja,
Ronin
RE: Didn't work for me
Not sure the reason for my problems, could be due to other apps. that access the side button now used by the PTT Feature. Still, I think I'm OK now -for the most part. I did have to re-load all 3rd party apps. and re-register them (I had a good listing of keys, etc. in MemoPad).
Not a seamless update from my vantage point, but perhaps others won't experience the same frustration (I hope).
Initial impressions?
Has anyone had a chance to try the PTT implementation? I wonder if that is going to make its way to the Centro as well?
What does it do with the TeleNav & MobiTV services? Does it install those actual apps in ROM on the 680 or does it just give an icon that takes you to those apps' homepages where you can download & sign up for the services?
TeleNav is nice and all but isn't EDGE awfully slow to get any enjoyment out of MobiTV?
Pilot 1000-->Pilot 5000-->PalmPilot Pro-->IIIe-->Vx-->m505-->T|T-->T|T2-->T|C-->T|T3-->T|T5-->TX-->Treo 700P
RE: Didn't work for me
I'd expect issues for some people who've made custom ROMs.
RE: Didn't work for me
I had problems where the computer wouldn't find my Treo after it rebooted it. I just kept retrying. After the installation finally clicked, things seemed to go smoothly.
After the installation, I found that I had to re-categorize all of my applications. I also noticed that I need to reinstall IBM Java so Gmail and Opera work again. Finally, I noticed that I had to re-pair my Treo to my Bluetooth headset and to my car.
I haven't tried the MP3 ringtones, and I can't figure out how to use them. I already had MiniTones installed, so I already had MP3 ringtones.
The only new feature that I tried out was the instant messaging. Since it was late at night, I wasn't able to talk to anyone, but it looked like it connected fine to both AIM and Yahoo! Messenger.
Chris
RE: Didn't work for me
I have not tried the PTT and doubt I ever will.
For MobiTV and TeleNav there are stubs not full programs in ROM. The stubs are named "Get MobiTV" and "Get TeleNav".
In the Spirit of Umoja,
Ronin
Blackberry Connect disconnected Heads Up
-- http://www.treocentral.com/content/Stories/1452-1.htm
Don't forget the free Sudoku
http://www.palm.com/us/software/sudoku/680.html
Update for unlocked models
Thanks.
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With great power comes great responsiblity.
RE: Update for unlocked models
The carriers & Palm have no genuine interest in supporting unlocked phones (or the purchasers of those unlocked phones). They feel that you're already getting a major "feature" by having an unlocked handset.
Pilot 1000-->Pilot 5000-->PalmPilot Pro-->IIIe-->Vx-->m505-->T|T-->T|T2-->T|C-->T|T3-->T|T5-->TX-->Treo 700P
RE: Update for unlocked models
RE: Update for unlocked models
They also worry about potential support headaches/costs etc or the "uncertified" devices causing some kind of network issues. The kind of people who go buy carrier-branded handsets are the kinds of folks who also pay $40 for a generic car charger from the carrier store when a savvy customer (likely the unlocked phone-owning type) is going to buy a cheap OEM charger online for a fraction of the carriers' corporate store price. Basically unlocked phones=educated/tech-savvy customer=not an ideal customer for the carriers + less revenue.
Look at the history of GSM Treos---in nearly every generation, the ROM release schedule for unlocked Treos has lagged (or even gotten overlooked entirely) in favor of the carrier-branded, carrier-customized versions.
And look at the 700p ROM update fiasco----the 700p was carried on, what, Sprint, Verizon, Alltel, Telus and Bell? But only the two "biggies", Sprint & Verizon received the 1.10 ROM update. True, some of the fixes (Bluetooth, mostly) were available for the smaller carriers' 700p handsets but for the most part Palm (as well the smaller CDMA carriers themselves) figured that their user base was so small & insignificant that it was't even worth bothering to try and release an update for those versions. No, it's definitely in Palm's best interest to do whatever possible to stay in good graces with the big wireless telcos. You and I mean *NOTHING* to Palm. Absolutely ZILCH!
The revenue Palm gets on an annual basis from selling unlocked handsets is a MERE PITTANCE compared to the huge $ amounts that roll in when the carriers place quanitty orders for branded devices and/or exclusivity rights (see Sprint & the Centro launch, for example).
Pilot 1000-->Pilot 5000-->PalmPilot Pro-->IIIe-->Vx-->m505-->T|T-->T|T2-->T|C-->T|T3-->T|T5-->TX-->Treo 700P
Worked fine for me...
It's a nice surprise to have some new features, thanks Palm / ATT!
Haven't tried the PTT, it said there would be charges. Anyone used it?
The IM works. It's quite slow though, a good 10 second or so delay on AIM, it seems. The interface is a bit hokey, and not particularly configurable. I'll try it out for a few days though, and see how reliable it is. I think Verichat is probably better from my first impressions though.
It deinstalled Chatter for some reason too. I need to put that back, that's my most used app...
We'll see how the power saving features go.
-James.
RE: Worked fine for me...
USR Pilot 5000, Palm Pilot Pro, Palm V, Clie 610C, Clie TG50, Clie UX50, Treo 650, Treo 680
RE: Worked fine for me...
-James.
USR Pilot 5000, Palm Pilot Pro, Palm V, Clie 610C, Clie TG50, Clie UX50, Treo 650, Treo 680
Instant Messaging?
Anyone know what's up?
Another iPhone nail in Treo coffin
Oh go ahead and laugh. Fool. It will get better. And official, from Apple.
And with the **GBs** of storage an iPhone has, are you Treo weenies *really* gonna tout your puny SDs?
Cue abosco...
RE: Another iPhone nail in Treo coffin
A few friends and I headed over to the library yesterday evening. Between four of us, there were two generations of the iPod Nano, an iPod Mini, and an iPhone. Scary.
-Bosco
NX80v + Wifi + BT + S710a
RE: Another iPhone nail in Treo coffin
But, nob-end, this is a treo forum, we're talking Treo here... You're off topic.
USR Pilot 5000, Palm Pilot Pro, Palm V, Clie 610C, Clie TG50, Clie UX50, Treo 650, Treo 680
RE: Another iPhone nail in Treo coffin
Cultists! Yech! (flings holy water)
RE: Another iPhone nail in Treo coffin
Suck it up, nerdball.
Bad forum etiquette from mikecane
Is anyone monitoring this forum? If so can we please get "mikecane" ejected!
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