| Design | 2.5/5 |
| Display & Interface | 3/5 |
| Calling | 3.5/5 |
| Talk time | 3.5/5 |
| Messaging | 3.5/5 |
| Music | 2/5 |
| Video | 2/5 |
| Camera | 1/5 |
| Memory | 1/5 |
| Web browsing | 3/5 |
| Connectivity | 2.5/5 |
| Productivity | 4/5 |
| Scheduling | 4/5 |
| Laptop sidekick | 4/5 |
| Navigation | 0/5 |
| Gaming | 2/5 |
| Mobile services | 2/5 |
| Accessories | 2/5 |
| Value | 1/5 |
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Pros:
Outlook on Windows Mobile outclasses similar applications on competing devices, even the 700p. Dial-up networking is a great feature that every 3G smartphone should provide, and the Windows version of the Treo is quick and easy to use. |
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Cons:
Web browsing and other multimedia apps need to be improved, especially considering the 700wx's 3G connectivity. Less reliance on the stylus for advanced applications (such as document viewing) would make for better on-the-go use. |
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| More memory and speedy dial-up networking make the Treo 700wx an obvious choice over the older 700w, but the decision isn't as clear-cut when it comes to other business phones. If you require full Windows compatibility, this is a strong device, and Palm has gone to some lengths to make Windows Mobile manageable with a single hand. Unfortunately, complicated menus stymie the effort. The phone is unfortunately tethered to the fortunes of Windows Mobile -- what the system does well, like Outlook and Office, the phone does well. What makes Windows unpleasant also hampers the experience of using the Treo 700wx. |
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