Treo 650 Now Available on Verizon Wireless

Posted By: Ryan Monday, May 16, 2005 10:27:03 AM

palmOne today announced that the Treo 650 smartphone now is available to Verizon Wireless customers.

The device can be used with NationalAccess, Verizon Wireless' high-speed Internet service with average data transmission speeds between 60 and 80 kilobits per second (Kbps) with bursts up to 144 Kbps, based on Verizon Wireless' stringent network tests.

The Treo 650 is also equipped with Wireless Sync, Verizon Wireless' always-on email service that offers customers constant synchronization of their email, calendar, contact list, tasks, and more. Wireless Sync for the Treo 650 includes inbox synchronization and the integration of up to three additional POP3 or IMAP email accounts. The service is compatible with Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes.

Treo 650 Verizon Treo 650 smartphone "The Treo 650 smartphone provides Verizon Wireless' customers with increased mobility and a way to simplify their business and personal lives with an all-in-one device," said Ken Wirt, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, palmOne. "Whether it's reviewing email, viewing a presentation or simply making a conference call, the Treo 650 smartphone lets busy people manage the critical components of their lives while out of the office."

The Treo 650 smartphone is available for $399.99 with a 2-year customer agreement, $449 for a one year and $519 without a plan. Customers may purchase the Treo 650 at any of the 1,900 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and, Verizon Wireless Communications Stores at Circuit City or on the web.

Thanks to Mark Kim & Adam Reusche for the tip.

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Habla español

PhylarDreamhalls @ 5/16/2005 2:05:08 PM #

IIRC, This is the only US Treo you can get with another language besides English too.

RE: Habla español

etxetxiki @ 5/17/2005 3:40:51 PM #

Nop! I´d purchased one treo 650 EFIGS in Ventura Mall (FL) 20 days ago.

Congratulations Verizon!

AdamaDBrown @ 5/16/2005 2:54:00 PM #

It took you less than a year this time!

RE: Congratulations Verizon!

vesther @ 5/16/2005 3:00:21 PM #

I think palmOne intentionally decided to make that move bearing that they had plans to sell Verizon Voice and Data Service Plans in mind, as I saw at palmOne's Treo Store that for the first time in the history of palmOne, palmOne is selling Verizon plans, but only at the Treo 650 and at the America's Choice Level.

As you recall, the Treo 600 could only be purchased without a contract, and that you had to purchase a Treo 600 with new Verizon service directly from Verizon Wireless. Well, it seems that palmOne's being seeing a lot of positives with the Treo 600, but basically, IMO palmOne knew that the majority of the Treo users literally buy the Treo 600 phone at an America's Choice level, so palmOne decided that they agreed to Verizon to sell the Treo at their website at the Verizon America's Choice level, and at the Treo 650 level. Hopefully the NVFS bugs have been worked over since the Sprint Treo 650 was released.

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RE: Congratulations Verizon!

AdamaDBrown @ 5/16/2005 5:50:16 PM #

I think it has rather more to do with the fact that Verizon is notoriously backward in technology.

RE: Congratulations Verizon!

eston @ 5/17/2005 9:27:45 AM #

I wouldn't be blaming PalmOne for this. It's *Verizon's* definition of availability.

And yes, Verizon is terribly backward in technology. My mother waited too long for the 650, and ended up just buying a Treo 600 for $199 out the door.

Sadly, thanks to Verizon's poor digital coverage and (steadfast) embrace of old analog frequencies that the 600 can't operate on, she's returning it and switching to Sprint.

..: eston
http://www.hyalineskies.com/

RE: Congratulations Verizon!

AdamaDBrown @ 5/17/2005 2:12:27 PM #

Who's blaming PalmOne? It's Verizon that's stupid.

Your mother might want to reconsider Sprint. Their native digital coverage is worse than Verizon's, and they don't support analog either. If you want the most coverage with the 650, you'd be better off going with Cingular.

RE: Congratulations Verizon!

eston @ 5/17/2005 5:44:00 PM #

I accidentally put that comment under the wrong comment section. :(

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http://www.hyalineskies.com/

There is available, then there is available

SeldomVisitor @ 5/16/2005 7:58:35 PM #

You can buy, but you can't get - 2 to 3 weeks from now.

PalmOne has an interesting - albeit consistent - definition of "available".

RE: There is available, then there is available

anyhowe @ 5/17/2005 1:25:50 PM #

Ordered last thursday, 12th from Verizon at the local mall. Recieved next day 10:30. Very cool, but still trying to get the wireless sync to work for my calendar.

By the way, Palm does not support Windows Tablet Operting system.

JUST GOT IT!

Paolo Tek @ 5/17/2005 3:22:48 PM #

I just received my new TREO 650 from Verizon! All you have to do is call them and I got mine the next day. Ask for it and overnight shipping.

Retail Web/Store $519.00 Price as posted
2 Year Contract 399.00 Agreement
Discount -100.00 Existing Verizon customer.
SUB TOTAL $299.00
+13.00 OVERNIGHT (10:30A Guarantee) SHIP
+25.05 Tax
Grand TOTAL! $337.05

RE: JUST GOT IT!

Gekko @ 5/17/2005 4:19:58 PM #

Crashes During Important Phonecalls: PRICELESS.

RE: JUST GOT IT!

vesther @ 5/17/2005 7:11:16 PM #

Paolo--you're just one lucky Verizon customer. I should point out that you need to keep a good eye on those updates so therefore you could download those critical updates whenever you need them.

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Third nominee for post of the year: Gekko.

The_Voice_of_Reason @ 5/17/2005 8:45:06 PM #

Paolo Tek @ 5/17/2005 3:22:48 PM
Retail Web/Store $519.00 Price as posted
2 Year Contract 399.00 Agreement
Discount -100.00 Existing Verizon customer.
SUB TOTAL $299.00
+13.00 OVERNIGHT (10:30A Guarantee) SHIP
+25.05 Tax
Grand TOTAL! $337.05

RE: JUST GOT IT!
Gekko @ 5/17/2005 4:19:58 PM

Crashes During Important Phonecalls: PRICELESS.

Gekko's finest moment. Ever. I salute you, Sir.

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