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Old 10-16-2006, 07:14 PM
Janak Parekh
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Originally Posted by whydidnt
I really do like the minor form-factor changes on the 750v. It looks like it will be even easier to hold and use. I've been playing with a 700wx lately and that already fits very nicely in my hand. However, I still can't get used to the lower resolution screen, it's really noticeable to me both in Internet browsing and e-mail, 2 primary functions that I count on from my device.
For Internet browsing I agree. For email, not so much. Tick the font size in WM5 down one notch, and it's actually quite useable.

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I've also started playing with the Hermes, and it is really a fantastic device, with a great screen and fast response. However, no UMTS in my area yet
Well, this is not specific to the Hermes. Or are you saying there is CDMA 3G but not GSM 3G?

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It is much easier to quickly look up a contact on the treo because I can just start typing with one hand.
Yup, agreed, but a front-mounted thumbboard usually necessitates the square form factor. Alternatively, you could use Voice Command, but I prefer just typing out the name if I can.

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The Dash sounds like a very promising compromise, but doesn't offer 3G, so that probably won't be "the" device for me either.
Well, my previous comment applies. There's also the Q...

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With a few tweaks they would have a killer deviced.
I think any such revamp will be medium- to long-term, if it ever happens. Palm's famous, as we all know, for moving relatively slowly.

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