WITH THE TREO 700w Smartphone, Palm brings the Windows Mobile 5.0 OS and a number of useful features to its Treo franchise. It’s available through Verizon Wireless for $499.99 when bought with a new two-year service plan.We still prefer the less bulky feel and sharper screen of the 700w’s Palm OS-based predecessor, the Treo 650, however. This latest Treo is the same compact size as the 650, but at 6.4 ounces—just a hair heavier—it feels bigger and looks thicker. The keyboard layout is tight, but the rest of the controls are well-spaced and easy to use. The 240×240-pixel screen doesn’t have the sharp resolution of the 650’s 320×320 display; images appear less defined. Also, although the 700w’s screen displays up to 65,000 colors, it looks somewhat washed-out. Running Windows Mobile 5.0, which includes the new Microsoft Office Mobile suite, the 700w supports both personal e-mail access and syncing with corporate Microsoft Exchange servers. You also get a new photo speed-dial function. Like the 650, the 700w has Bluetooth support for handsfree calling—and even a speakerphone—but no built-in Wi-Fi.



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