RE: PDA

Blackberry browser is really good.  But John is correct. There is not yet a
lot of 3rd party software written for Blackberry yet.  On the other hand,
Blackberry uses Java 2 micro edition as it's operation system which means
it'll run pretty much any java software. Also, they offer a SDK for free on
their website so you can write your own software for your Blackberry if you
are so inclined.  

-----Original Message-----
From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jones, John (US)
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 9:58 AM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: RE: PDA

OK, I'm obviously biased towards the Treo since I use one and am quite happy
with it.  With that in mind...

- The Treo can run any of thousands of applications written for PalmOS.
Blackberry uses a different OS for which there are still relatively few 3rd
party developers.  Check the available Palm apps at www.palmgear.com or
www.handango.com.  Many are free and those that aren't are generally pretty
cheap.
- Blackberry's email client is better, but supposedly Palm & RIMM are
working to put the same thing on the Palm platform. 
- Treo is available in CDMA or GSM and can be connected to any number of
carriers.  GSM would be better if you travel internationally.
- Treo talk time is 5 or 6 hours (CDMA or GSM).  Unsure of BB talk time.
- On Sprint I get about 90Kbps throughput for 'net acccess (theoretical max
is something like 110Kbps).  Unlimited access for $10 or 15 a month.
GSM Treos will get a little less throughput.  So CDMA gets less talk time
but faster data rate; I can live with that.
- Either device can be addictive.  They don't call them Crackberries for
nuthin!
- Treo is not perfect, I will admit.  But PalmOne does release firmware
updates and there's just soo much hardware and software available to extend
the functionality it's insane.
- Treo does not currently have Bluetooth or WiFi.  IMO they aren't really
necessary so that's not a drawback to me.  3rd party support may or may not
be forthcoming by way of a card for the Treo's SD slot.
- PDANet lets a Treo act as a wireless modem for your laptop.
- Java2 Micro Edition is available for Treo/Palm.  Unsure about BB.
- Plus the stuff in my earlier message.

Any specific questions, let me know offline or hit www.treocentral.com.

John A. Jones
Americas Security Officer
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.
V: +1-630-455-2787 F: +1-312-601-1782
John.Jones@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

-----Original Message-----
From: rob@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:rob@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 9:33 AM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: RE: PDA



My boss is about to buy me a new cell phone.

Preferences of the treo600 vs the blackberry?

Rob Berendt
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