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Orange Flash Demo
Linked from the forums, Orange has posted a very indepth, and informative Flash Demo of the Treo 600. It includes a 3D model, along with a tour of 17 features. Each feature has screenshots to go along with it including a picture of the Orange over-the-air backup program.
Businessweek Reviews Treo
Businessweek has posted their review of the Treo 600 online. Stephen Wildstrom writes a very positive review of it, noting how well Handspring has eliminated the use for a stylus, and made it truely a one hand device.
"The most important change, oddly enough, is that the Treo works more like a PC. When you see an icon or menu item highlighted on a Macintosh or in Windows, you know it will be executed if you hit "enter." Treo brings this intuitive notion to a handheld. Instead of tapping a button or menu item with a stylus, you use the directional buttons of a five-way control to select an item, then click the center button to activate it. This all but eliminates the need for a stylus, and it makes a big difference. "
A good read, he goes on to lator talk about features, and than spends a good amount of time on the email capabilites- noting Good Technology's new GoodLink software. [Discuss]
 Mission Possible
Handspring will next week hold Treo 600 launch parties, "Mission Possible" events in New York, Boston, and San Fransisco. One attendee in each city will win a Treo 600. They are at capacity for the events, and are not accepting any more reservations.
Ingram Micro
One user reports that Ingram Micro (a major distributor) is now showing the Sprint Treo 600 in their system. It has a wholesale price of $475, and an ETA of October 7th. Other places in the forum have stated a October 6th launch.
Treo 600 on eBay
Last of all, one user found a Treo 600 (supposedly broken) available on eBay. The seller had a good feedback rating, and appeared real (It included a photo that I have not seen on the web before). The auction was later canceled, but TreoCentral attempted to buy it and had made a deal this morning to purchase it; the offer to us was later withdrawn.
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