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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 -- Group Dekko Services, LLC Dept 01.073 PO Box 2000 Dock 108 6928N 400E Kendallville, IN 46755 http://www.dekko.com This email is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not keep, use, disclose, copy or distribute this email without the author's prior permission. We have taken precautions to minimize the risk of transmitting software viruses, but we advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. We cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses. The information contained in this communication may be confidential and may be subject to the attorney-client privilege. If you are the intended recipient and you do not wish to receive similar electronic messages from us in future then please respond to the sender to this effect. -- This is the Midrange Systems Technical Discussion (MIDRANGE-L) mailing list To post a message email: MIDRANGE-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change list options, visit: http://lists.midrange.com/mailman/listinfo/midrange-l or email: MIDRANGE-L-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx Before posting, please take a moment to review the archives at http://archive.midrange.com/midrange-l.
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