11-02-2004, 02:05 PM
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PalmOne Will Make A Windows Mobile Based Treo!
http://news.com.com/2100-1045_3-5435211.html
"Shares of PalmSource, the handheld operating system developer, dipped Monday on an investment bank's report that said key licensee PalmOne will use Microsoft's OS in its Treo line of devices. The research note from Needham & Co. said PalmOne "tacitly admitted" it was working to make Microsoft's handheld OS available on the popular Treo line of phones. The devices currently use PalmSource's Palm OS, and PalmOne is PalmSource's biggest customer. The two companies recently split from each other, allowing them to be more flexible."
Of course, this won't come as any surprise to many of our readers. Back in March, we told you about a comment from Tom Bradley, PalmOne CEO, saying that while at the time, no Microsoft based products had been announced, nothing would preclude them from working on and releasing one. Given the success of Windows Mobile and its increasing marketshare world wide, PalmOne cannot afford not to at least consider it and see how their popular Treo would work with the OS. The audio is still available. (118kb)
PalmSource, the company that makes the PalmOS now, would suffer a huge blow of their number one OEM partner began using PalmSource's number one adversary. Of course, Microsoft, PalmOne and PalmSource are very tight-lipped about this not offering denials but dismissing it as "rumors and speculation." Here is another rumor. "It is rumored that Ed Hansberry is excited about giving the forthcoming Windows Mobile based Treo a test drive next summer." :lol:
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11-02-2004, 02:33 PM
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Intellectual
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The thing I find interesting is why we haven't seen any Windows Mobile OEM just copy the Treo form-factor?
While I've not used one, it certainly appears that the Treo is the most popular and desired PDA Phone for "the masses" (if not that, then the Blackberry). I travel a LOT, and it seems everywhere I look - the airport, on a plane, etc - people are using one of those two devices. Of course, my eyes can detect a PPC user from 100 yards away too, though their numbers are smaller amongst "the average joes"...
I just find it hard to believe that we've not already seen a device like the Treo already released by the Windows Mobile side of the fence.
If this rumor ends up becoming a reality, then PalmOne could have one HOT device on their hands.
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11-02-2004, 02:34 PM
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Sage
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This has to be the most exciting WM news in a loooooooooong time. Guess I'll be holding onto my Ipaq 2215 just a hair longer....
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11-02-2004, 02:43 PM
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Thinker
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Originally Posted by MultiMatt
The thing I find interesting is why we haven't seen any Windows Mobile OEM just copy the Treo form-factor?
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Would the <a href=http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/benq-p50-hottt-023000.php>BenQ P50</a> count?
By the way, does anyone know whether Windows Mobile supports 320x320 resolution? I know that WM2003SE supports square screens but I can't remember whether it was limited to 240x240.
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11-02-2004, 03:05 PM
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Ponderer
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PalmOne using a Microsoft OS? That's crazy (but a good crazy). Never thought I'd see the day. What's next - is Apple going to start loading Windows XP onto their hardware?
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11-02-2004, 03:06 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Originally Posted by MultiMatt
The thing I find interesting is why we haven't seen any Windows Mobile OEM just copy the Treo form-factor?
While I've not used one, it certainly appears that the Treo is the most popular and desired PDA Phone for "the masses" (if not that, then the Blackberry). I travel a LOT, and it seems everywhere I look - the airport, on a plane, etc - people are using one of those two devices. Of course, my eyes can detect a PPC user from 100 yards away too, though their numbers are smaller amongst "the average joes"...
I just find it hard to believe that we've not already seen a device like the Treo already released by the Windows Mobile side of the fence.
If this rumor ends up becoming a reality, then PalmOne could have one HOT device on their hands.
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BenQ P50
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11-02-2004, 03:07 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Originally Posted by R K
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Originally Posted by MultiMatt
The thing I find interesting is why we haven't seen any Windows Mobile OEM just copy the Treo form-factor?
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Would the <a href=http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/benq-p50-hottt-023000.php>BenQ P50</a> count?
By the way, does anyone know whether Windows Mobile supports 320x320 resolution? I know that WM2003SE supports square screens but I can't remember whether it was limited to 240x240. |
They only showed 240by240 but I do think it does support 320by320 as well.
Not entirely sure though.
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11-02-2004, 03:16 PM
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Theorist
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It would probably "count" if it ever became available to be purchased by the masses. I can't walk into any cell phone or electronics retailer here in Toronto without being assaulted by ads for the "all new" Treo 600! (We're a little behind the tech curve here in Canada). Probably the one and only thing holding me back from the Treo is the OS. If the same form factor and shape was running a MS OS, I (and likely many others) would be all over it.
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11-02-2004, 03:35 PM
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Gotta admit that I've used a Treo extensively in the past half year, because of its form factor. I even learned to overcome my greatest reserves because of the OS. I still used a PPC from time to time next to the Treo (simply because of the better screen and the multitasking OS) though. Right now I have a new toy (T-Mobile SDA Smartphone), but still I'd be leaping with joy when a WM based Treo would be released. And of course, also by the fact that I'd witness Ed Hansberry with a PalmOne logo on one of his devices. 
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11-02-2004, 04:13 PM
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Sage
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OK, now you have my attention...especially since Sprint already has the Treo in its line up. Lets hope they pick up the WM version when/if available. We have a lot of execs using the Treo right now and nearly all are very pleased, even the techno-phobes. The only one that isn't wants a device running WM!
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