The [tag]Palm Treo 700wx[/tag] gives Sprint users a Windows Mobile version of the fabled Treo
platform. It also comes with a few significant improvements over the 700w for Verizon, such as a much-needed upgrade to 64MB of RAM (up from the 700w’s 32MB), and the ability to use the 700wx as a laptop modem at fast EV-DO speeds (typically around 400 Kbps, almost as good as a DSL connection). Unfortunately, some of the same issues that plagued the 700w are still in play here.
Like all Treos, the 700wx is fairly large and weighs a hefty 6.4 ounces. It still sports an external antenna, though we hope to see that disappear in future versions. The 700wx’s QWERTY keyboard is easy to type on. When you combine it with the stylus and simple five-way navigator control, making calls and running applications is a pleasure.
A big draw of the 700wx over the Palm OS-powered 700p—at least for enterprise customers—is the ability to sync corporate e-mail using Microsoft Exchange. Microsoft now includes its Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP) support built into Windows Mobile 5.0. MSFP gives business users basic push e-mail functionality without the added cost of Good or RIM’s solutions. The 700wx’s RAM upgrade helps when you’re constantly getting new messages delivered, especially if you have security software running in the background. :: LAPTOP Magazine • Palm Treo 700wx ::