Can't Decide Which Phone...?

02-05-2007, 07:53 PM

Im looking on Ebay at either the RIM Blackberry 7100g or the Palm Treo 600 ... But I can't decide which is better? The Palm Treo is running about 50 bucks more, but it has a camera, the Blackberry doesnt... But I know for sure the Blackberry is compatible with Cingular - my provider.. I dont know about the Palm Treo...

Anyone recommend one over the other? And know the service provider compatiblity?

btaryag · 02-05-2007, 08:07 PM

If the Treo is unlocked and can take sim cards it will work with Cingular.

Why don't you post a link and we'll have a closer look....

02-05-2007, 09:15 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/PALM-ONE-TREO-60...QQcmdZViewItem

btaryag · 02-05-2007, 09:35 PM

Yeah, that will work with Cingular.

Scoot · 02-15-2007, 03:40 PM

i don't think you will have any problem with the treo i really like mine for right now until something else strikes my eye

archer6 · 02-26-2007, 06:41 PM

I have had lots of smartphones, beginning with Treo's. I have nothing bad to say about a Treo, however they do have limitations. I had three and they had issues with email and locking up. Each one was a bit different but the bottom line was it bugged me so I went to a Moto-Q.

The Moto-Q was not much better, so I tried a Blackjack. That was even worse as it continued to shut down and the OS was really slow. They replaced it under warranty and the new one had the same issues.

Then I finally tried a BlackBerry. I had stayed away from them earlier because of the size. However I read so many good reports regarding reliability and email that I finally tried one.

The first one was a 7130 which is shaped like a regular candybar phone. It's the same weight as Moto V551, so it's light and small. It's shaped like a SLVR L7. About 4mm wider, 2mm taller, and 4mm thicker. It has mini USB so it connects to your laptop or pc with a standard cable (included).

The internet experience is really great as they have the browser optimized for speed. Plus I downloaded Opera mini. The screen is really bright and large, the battery life is awesome and it has not crashed or failed at all in the nearly 6 months I've had it now.

It's the fastest smartphone I have used. Great speaker phone, and it syncs with Outlook perfectly.

RF reception of the phone is great, with good call quality and clarity, and a nice range of volume control.

PixieBaby473 · 02-26-2007, 08:15 PM

That's a tough decision really. You'll probably end up having to make a list of options you *really really* want, and go from there. See which phone fits the list better.

02-05-2007, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
jane23 Guest Posts: n/a	Can't Decide Which Phone...? Im looking on Ebay at either the RIM Blackberry 7100g or the Palm Treo 600 ... But I can't decide which is better? The Palm Treo is running about 50 bucks more, but it has a camera, the Blackberry doesnt... But I know for sure the Blackberry is compatible with Cingular - my provider.. I dont know about the Palm Treo... Anyone recommend one over the other? And know the service provider compatiblity?

02-26-2007, 06:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
archer6 Cell Phoner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central California USA Posts: 156	BlackBerry 7130 brief review I have had lots of smartphones, beginning with Treo's. I have nothing bad to say about a Treo, however they do have limitations. I had three and they had issues with email and locking up. Each one was a bit different but the bottom line was it bugged me so I went to a Moto-Q. The Moto-Q was not much better, so I tried a Blackjack. That was even worse as it continued to shut down and the OS was really slow. They replaced it under warranty and the new one had the same issues. Then I finally tried a BlackBerry. I had stayed away from them earlier because of the size. However I read so many good reports regarding reliability and email that I finally tried one. The first one was a 7130 which is shaped like a regular candybar phone. It's the same weight as Moto V551, so it's light and small. It's shaped like a SLVR L7. About 4mm wider, 2mm taller, and 4mm thicker. It has mini USB so it connects to your laptop or pc with a standard cable (included). The internet experience is really great as they have the browser optimized for speed. Plus I downloaded Opera mini. The screen is really bright and large, the battery life is awesome and it has not crashed or failed at all in the nearly 6 months I've had it now. It's the fastest smartphone I have used. Great speaker phone, and it syncs with Outlook perfectly. RF reception of the phone is great, with good call quality and clarity, and a nice range of volume control.

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02-05-2007, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
btaryag Cell Phoner Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 103	If the Treo is unlocked and can take sim cards it will work with Cingular. Why don't you post a link and we'll have a closer look....

02-05-2007, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
jane23 Guest Posts: n/a	http://cgi.ebay.com/PALM-ONE-TREO-60...QQcmdZViewItem

02-05-2007, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
btaryag Cell Phoner Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 103	Yeah, that will work with Cingular.

02-15-2007, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scoot Master Cell Phoner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: OKLA Posts: 644	i don't think you will have any problem with the treo i really like mine for right now until something else strikes my eye

02-26-2007, 08:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
PixieBaby473 Master Cell Phoner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama :) Posts: 581	That's a tough decision really. You'll probably end up having to make a list of options you really really want, and go from there. See which phone fits the list better.

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