The Chicago Tribune's Eric Benderoff has compared the Treo 700w and the Treo 700p. His opinion? According to his review, Benderoff thinks the Treo 700w has the edge when it comes to new users. The fact that Windows Mobile resembles a desktop PC running Windows XP (Start button reveals your programs), is persuasive to Benderoff.
"Windows Mobile feels and works a lot like its brawnier computer-based sibling. To get to a list of all the applications on the Treo 700w, you hit a Start button, akin to the Start button on Windows XP. It's easy to learn the basics pretty quickly.
You navigate from a start page, or what Microsoft dubs Today, to see quickly what coming appointments you have or what e-mail or text messages are in your inbox.
It also provides easy access to contacts for calls and is intended as a quick start guide to help with daily planning.
The Windows software on the Treo 700w prioritizes what I think is the most important reason for getting a smart phone, which is staying in touch in an organized manner. After understanding the basics, you can explore the myriad of options a smart phone offers.
From browsing the Web, sharing pictures and even creating a Word document on the fly, there is plenty you can do. Smart phones are basically mini-computers in the palm of one's hand."
Benderoff does note that the Palm OS version of the Treo has more third party software available, but he still gives the edge to the Treo 700w. Do you agree? Check out the link below for the full review.
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