Saturday, June 4, 2005
Treo Reviewed - A Standard to Measure Up To?
Posted by Jon Westfall in "THE COMPETITION" @ 06:00 AM
"So, is it rightfully the standard? Is this the device that all future convergent devices will have to be compared and measured up to? Yes, I think so. The QWERTY thumb pad is necessary on future convergent devices. I know device manufacturers and engineers are trying to get swift and throw all kinds of gimmick mechanisms that slide, twist and turn a keyboard out for you to use – but the Treo does it right. It is right on the front of the device for easy access and no messing around or risking possible wrist injuries."
Matt Kitchen at Mozongo has posted a review of the Treo 650, asking if it is the device that all others must measure up to. His conclusions lead him to state that it is, however an interesting thought came to me while reading it. Matt seems to place the Treo on top others on the "totem-pole", yet states in the review that he's been using an i-mate JAM as his device since he reviewed it. He doesn't state that after this review he switched to the Treo, so I'm a bit confused: If the Treo is the device all others must compare to, why not ditch the i-mate for the Treo?
In any event, an interesting review on what Matt consider's the Treo's key points. While I disagree with him that it is at the top of convergent devices, take a peek at his review and see what you think. Should PPC manufacturers be adopting treo-esque features?
Matt Kitchen at Mozongo has posted a review of the Treo 650, asking if it is the device that all others must measure up to. His conclusions lead him to state that it is, however an interesting thought came to me while reading it. Matt seems to place the Treo on top others on the "totem-pole", yet states in the review that he's been using an i-mate JAM as his device since he reviewed it. He doesn't state that after this review he switched to the Treo, so I'm a bit confused: If the Treo is the device all others must compare to, why not ditch the i-mate for the Treo?
In any event, an interesting review on what Matt consider's the Treo's key points. While I disagree with him that it is at the top of convergent devices, take a peek at his review and see what you think. Should PPC manufacturers be adopting treo-esque features?
