Nov 09 09:14:23 <PalmOne>
At this time, there are no service providers in
Nov 09 09:20:41 <PalmOne> The Bluetooth profile in the Treo 650 will be compatible with devices and car kits supporting both the handsfree and headset profiles. Bluetooth GPS devices using the Bluetooth Serial profile will also be supported, but supported features may vary by GPS device manufacturer.
Nov 09 09:29:19 <PalmOne> We are currently working with RIM on releasing the BlackBerry mail client for Treo users. Expect to see a release sometime in January, 2005.
Nov 09 09:30:36 <PalmOne> The Treo 650 displays the number of new voicemails that have not been listened to when the device is programmed with the provider's voicemail center number.
Nov 09 09:32:42 <PalmOne> The BlackBerry mail client will be downloadable software that will operate in conjunction with existing software or mail clients.
Nov 09 09:34:56 <PalmOne> The GSM version of the Treo 650 will be available for purchase in January 2005 from our website, http://www.palmone.com .
Nov 09 09:35:48 <PalmOne> The GSM version of the Treo 650 support quad-band operation on 850/900/1800/1900 MHz networks.
Nov 09 09:43:14 <PalmOne> The Treo 650 now supports the ability to run applications directly from an SD expansion card. There are some applications that will only support the ability to run directly from the internal memory, and the applications' authors will elaborate on whether this new feature is supported.
Nov 09 09:47:35 <PalmOne> The Treo 650 uses a newer TFT screen design called transflexive display. This display type enables lower power consumption for backlight, and greater daytime or direct sunlight visibility. You can expect better average battery life compared to the Treo 600 (5 hours talk time - CDMA, 6 hours talk time - GSM). The Treo 650 can now run in standby mode for approximately 2 weeks if the CDMA/GSM radio is turned off.
Nov 09 09:53:00 <PalmOne>
We at PalmOne are currently developing drivers that will enable functionality
with
Nov 09 09:57:41 <PalmOne> The Treo 650 will support most applications written for earlier Treo models, such as the Treo 600. However, to fully take advantage of the new file system used in the Treo 650, some changes to existing applications will be necessary by third-party application developers.
Nov 09 10:01:53 <PalmOne> Survey results indicated that users rarely used all 32 MB present on the Treo 600, and instead chose to use SD expansion cards. In order to save costs for the end-user, a total of 32 MB has been built into the Treo 650 at this time.
Nov 09 10:06:14 <PalmOne> Palm OS Cobalt is currently in testing phase and is not yet available for release on the Treo 650. It is unknown at this time when and if it will be available on this device.
Nov 09 10:07:51 <PalmOne> At this time T-Mobile has not expressed interest in carrying the Treo 650. The Treo 650 will be available through SprintPCS Wireless first, closely followed by Cingular-AT&T Wireless.
Nov 09 10:10:40 <PalmOne>
The Treo 650 will support the speeds of expansion cards such as the SanDisk
Ultra II (10 MB/sec read, 9 MB/sec write). However, the Treo 650 will not
support the speeds realized when using the SanDisk Extreme
Nov 09 10:11:56 <PalmOne> We at PalmOne sell our GSM Treo 650 sim card unlocked, meaning that the device can be used with any GSM carrier supporting the Treo 650.
Nov 09 10:13:05 <PalmOne> It is unknown at this time whether the Cobalt OS will be released specifically for the Treo 650.
Nov 09 10:15:48 <PalmOne> The dial-up-networking BlueTooth profile will be enabled on GSM devices shipped from PalmOne. The CDMA model of the Treo 650 supports dial-up-networking, however, SprintPCS Wireless decides whether this functionality will be accessible by end-users.
Nov 09 10:17:02 <PalmOne> All GSM demo phones purchased through the PalmOne Road Show are unlocked, and will operate with any carrier that supports GSM and the Treo 650.
Nov 09 10:19:01 <PalmOne> Existing registered owners of the Treo 600 will have the option to take advantage of an upgrade offer when purchasing their Treo 650. The upgrade offer will allow one Jabra BT200 BlueTooth Headset to be given to existing
Nov 09 10:20:21 <PalmOne> The E911 features built into the Treo 650 are accessible only by the carrier and emergency search and rescue operators at this time.
Nov 09 10:22:15 <PalmOne> The GSM Treo 650 will be available begining January 2005.
Nov 09 10:23:22 <PalmOne> The upgrade offer for existing Treo 600 owners is available only when ordered directly through PalmOne.
Nov 09 10:24:18 <PalmOne> Wireless sycnhronization via Bluetooth for the Mac OS is not supported at this time, but functionality may be offered by third-party developers.
Nov 09 10:25:20 <PalmOne> General availability of the GSM Treo 650 is currently slated at January 2005.
Nov 09 10:26:26 <PalmOne> I do not have information that can be disclosed regarding an IPSec VPN client at this time.
Nov 09 10:27:58 <PalmOne> At this time there is no camera-less Treo 650 available. Production of a camera-less model may be introduced if the demand exists from business channels.
Nov 09 10:32:36 <PalmOne> The Treo 650 includes the most recent stable build of Palm OS 5. The device has been built from the ground, up, and has undergone exhaustive testing to ensure software and hardware stability.
Nov 09 10:45:32 <PalmOne> PalmOne's decision to use a newer file system comes from the needs of businesses and end-users.
Nov 09 10:47:30 <PalmOne> E911 GPS is accessible only by the carrier and emergency search and rescue operations at this time. More advanced GPS functionality is possible on the Treo 650 using third-party GPS wired/wireless add-ons.
Nov 09 10:48:58 <PalmOne> There are currently no camera-less Treo 650 devices offered. Availability of camera-less devices will be determined by the needs of businesses and end-users.
Nov 09 10:53:13 <PalmOne> The first shipment of Treo 650 devices will occur on Friday, November 12, 2005. Retailers will then decide on dates of sale per individual retailer upon receiving shipment.
Nov 09 10:54:53 <PalmOne> The enhanced file system and memory capabilities on the Treo 650 will allow exceptional performance when conducting a global search.
Nov 09 10:57:13 <PalmOne> Orders placed via our Roadshow partner, ViennaChannels, will be shipped on a first-come, first-served basis. The initial allotment of orders will be shipped directly from ViennaChannels on or after Friday, November 12, 2004.
Nov 09 10:58:32 <PalmOne> The Treo 650 uses the same IR port used in the previous Treo 600.
Nov 09 11:00:03 <PalmOne> All shipments of the Treo 650 from PalmOne will commence on Friday, November 12, 2004.
Nov 09 11:03:07 <PalmOne>
Automobile manufactures such as Audi, BMW,
Nov 09 11:04:22 <PalmOne> The Treo 650 will be available in limited supply until January 2005.
Nov 09 11:06:52 <PalmOne> Orders placed before November 28, 2004 from PalmOne, will automatically be upgraded to next day air shipping.
Nov 09 11:08:41 <PalmOne> Faxing on the Treo 650 will be made possible through third-party applications. A PDF reader is available through third-party software provider, Adobe, free of charge, however will not be pre-installed on the device.
Nov 09 11:09:14 <PalmOne> Current stock cannot be disclosed at this time.
Nov 09 11:18:54 <PalmOne> The Treo 650 includes compatibility with BlueTooth v1.1.
Nov 09 11:24:18 <PalmOne> RealPlayer can be installed or removed on the Treo 650 depending on the needs of the end-user.
Nov 09 11:25:55 <PalmOne> I do not currently have information regarding the supported codecs by RealPlayer. Please contact RealNetworks for this information.
Nov 09 11:28:58 <PalmOne> You are all very welcome. PalmOne aims to meet the requests of all their users, and it is a pleasure to have served your needs via this chat forum and other forums such as TreoCentral.
Nov 09 11:46:07 <PalmOne> I appologize for the delay. There were some technical difficulties accessing the chat session. Keep in mind, all responses are reviewed for accuracy prior to posting.
Nov 09 11:47:07 <PalmOne> Availability of the Treo 650 is determined on a per-carrier basis. We have no time frame available regarding Verizon availability.
Nov 09 11:49:10 <PalmOne> Support of dial-up-networking functionality is determined by each individual carrier. At this time, SprintPCS Wireless will have the best answers
Nov 09 11:51:14 <PalmOne> GSM capable Treo 650 devices will be available to the general public begining January 2005.
Nov 09 11:53:43 <PalmOne> The Treo 650 supports party-to-party calling, as well as three-person voice conferencing. The software allows the device to switch between callers without dropping the call on the party placed on hold.
Nov 09 11:55:19 <PalmOne> Carrier interest in the Treo 650 is available only through your particular carrier.
Nov 09 11:58:07 <PalmOne> The IR port on the Treo 650 is identical to the port used on the Treo 600.
Nov 09 12:00:51 <PalmOne> The Java runtime from IBM WebSphere will not be included with the Treo 650, but can be downloaded from http://pluggedin.palmone.com or http://www.ibm.com .
Nov 09 12:02:51 <PalmOne> The ActiveSync feature built into the VersaMail application will support one ActiveSync account at a time. ActiveSync has the ability to synchronize both e-mail and calendar items. E-mail can be synchronized as far back as one month, and calendar items can be synchronized as far back as seven days prior to synchronization date.
Nov 09 12:06:14 <PalmOne> Included applications are determined by the needs of end-users, so that applications most requested are occaisonally included or pre-loaded on the device.
Nov 09 12:07:05 <PalmOne> The calendar application supports a home view, day view, week view, month view, and year view.
Nov 09 12:09:53 <PalmOne> The browser provided on the Treo 650 is the most advanced web browsing application currently available through Blazer. The Blazer browser provides unprecedented performance, speed, and features when browsing the web, as well as supporting future enhancements. The Treo 650 also supports third-party browsers and utilities that may enhance the web browsing experience.
Nov 09 12:11:33 <PalmOne> Voice recording software for launching saved contact entries is included on a CD inside the Treo 650 box, but must be installed onto the device.
Nov 09 12:14:24 <PalmOne> You are all very welcome. PalmOne aims to meet the requests of all their users, and it is a pleasure to have served your needs via this chat forum and other forums such as TreoCentral. Even when we are not actively participating, we are always listening to your feedback and requests. Once again, thank you for the opportunity to serve you, and good day.