Reviews Written by Kate Nicole

Great phone helping youngsters with productivity..

Pros: Light weight, easy to use, useful features, great help for organization and student life

Cons: Battery life is short depending on usage

I owned a Treo 650 for two years and upgraded to this one (Treo 680). I've been used to a Palm Operating System which is very easy to use and to learn to use for first time users. I am a full time student and have have also been active outside the classroom and with internships. This phone has helped me organize my life, write papers when I do not have my laptop handy and stay in touch with family, peers and important contacts at the same time. The phone's features that I like the most are: 1) Microsoft Office tools (Word RW*, Excel RW*, PowerPoint R*); 2) portable bluetooth/infrared keyboard for typing those important papers; 3) internet capability (the internet is not the fastest one out there but is still very useful during times when you need to check your email or various info on the net); 4) E-mail (similar to MS Outlook); 5) Multi Media Card (MMC) slot for more memory and I can even download pictures from my camera's MMC card to my phone!; 6) infrared and bluetooth capability which helps when you are trying to save money and would like to send a message or a picture for free (you can transfer pics and messages through infrared and bluetooth at NO COST!); 7) touch screen for even easier use; 8) can be easily SYNCed on your PC or Laptop to get even more organized!

There are many more things I love about this phone. It has certainly helped me stay afloat as a student, a daughter, a friend, a sister and as an employee. It is cheap and it serves the purpose. Don't be fooled by other smart phones that may look better but do not have important features that this Treo 680 has. Just remember to buy that extra battery or a car charger just in case you are running out of battery life. This may be a con but it is a con that you can work with. Simply, this phone is definitely worth purchasing.

* R: Read; W: Write ...