Palm Launches the colorful new Treo 680 smartphone

Bob Russell · 10-12-2006, 03:00 PM

Today, Palm has introduced the PalmOS Treo 680, the next in their line of Treo smartphones. To get a quick idea of what's on this phone, check out the following specs:

* Palm OS® 5.4.9
* 64MB non-volatile user storage
* BlueTooth 1.2
* GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad band radio
* VGA digital camera
* Removable battery
-- Talk time: up to 4 hours.
-- Standby time: up to 300 hours.

For more information, check out the always outstanding full coverage and follow-up at Palm Addicts.

rlauzon · 10-12-2006, 06:28 PM

As The Gadgeteer put it: "Capital Ho, capital Hum."

If this is the best Palm can do, I'm worried.

Laurens · 10-13-2006, 03:18 AM

I'll reserve judgment until we know the actual price. At any rate, the 680 is not meant to push the envelope, but rather to bring the smartphone to the mid-end market.

TadW · 10-13-2006, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurens

I'll reserve judgment until we know the actual price. At any rate, the 680 is not meant to push the envelope, but rather to bring the smartphone to the mid-end market.

Exactly! The consumer market is much bigger than the high-end, biz market previous Treos were targetting. So it's possible that the 680 is a big win for Palm, even though it won't make geeks any happier. In the long run, I agree, Palm needs to do something to make the Treo line sexier again or competitors will take over.

NatCh · 10-13-2006, 10:59 AM

I like the lack of an antenna. I'll keep an eye on this one for my wife who insists that she can't carry a cell and an organizer. I told her we could fix that.

I may be interested in it myself, now that I'm not reading on my Palm anymore.

derekweb · 10-13-2006, 11:43 AM

This device is definitely not groundbreaking or earth shattering in any regards. It's a bit more toned-up, though, when comparing even against the 700p. But someone above nailed it right on the head: It is meant for price competition in the low to mid markets, so that Palm can expand their "influence".

If it does indeed go at around $200 to $250, I'll definitely be getting some for my family. They keep drooling over mine, but wrinkle their nose when they see how much I paid for mine.

Bob Russell · 10-13-2006, 12:52 PM

I actually like the antenna on my Treo 700p... it's what I grab to pull it out of the belt holster!

Laurens · 10-29-2006, 05:42 PM

Engadget Mobile has the long-awaited price and release info:

Quote:

Treo 680: $424.99 straight, $349.99 one year, $249.99 one year with unlimited data (and $100 rebate), $274.99 two year, $174.99 two year with unlimited data (and $100 rebate; their ad, however, shows a $200 list price, but it's good to know we can count on around two Benjamins. Expect it November 5th (tentative).

10-12-2006, 03:00 PM	#1
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Palm Launches the colorful new Treo 680 smartphone Today, Palm has introduced the PalmOS Treo 680, the next in their line of Treo smartphones. To get a quick idea of what's on this phone, check out the following specs: * Palm OS® 5.4.9 * 64MB non-volatile user storage * BlueTooth 1.2 * GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad band radio * VGA digital camera * Removable battery -- Talk time: up to 4 hours. -- Standby time: up to 300 hours. For more information, check out the always outstanding full coverage and follow-up at Palm Addicts.

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10-12-2006, 06:28 PM	#2
rlauzon Wizard Posts: 1,018 Karma: 67827 Join Date: Jan 2005 Device: PocketBook Era	As The Gadgeteer put it: "Capital Ho, capital Hum." If this is the best Palm can do, I'm worried.

10-13-2006, 03:18 AM	#3
Laurens Jah Blessed Posts: 1,295 Karma: 1373 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Device: iPod Touch	I'll reserve judgment until we know the actual price. At any rate, the 680 is not meant to push the envelope, but rather to bring the smartphone to the mid-end market.

10-13-2006, 10:59 AM	#5
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I like the lack of an antenna. I'll keep an eye on this one for my wife who insists that she can't carry a cell and an organizer. I told her we could fix that. I may be interested in it myself, now that I'm not reading on my Palm anymore.

10-13-2006, 11:43 AM	#6
derekweb Groupie Posts: 160 Karma: 3134 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United States Device: Palm Treo 700p & iPaq hx2755	This device is definitely not groundbreaking or earth shattering in any regards. It's a bit more toned-up, though, when comparing even against the 700p. But someone above nailed it right on the head: It is meant for price competition in the low to mid markets, so that Palm can expand their "influence". If it does indeed go at around $200 to $250, I'll definitely be getting some for my family. They keep drooling over mine, but wrinkle their nose when they see how much I paid for mine.

10-13-2006, 12:52 PM	#7
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I actually like the antenna on my Treo 700p... it's what I grab to pull it out of the belt holster!

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