Home | Stories | Reviews | TreoCast | Treo Store | Accessories | Software | Discussion | Mobile | About | Search   treocentral.com >> Products & Reviews >> Software Treo Fan Book Fri Mar 11, 2005 - 3:34 PM EST - By Douglas Morse Table of Contents » OverviewConclusion Overview I don't think anyone in 2005 would purchase a book titled the “Treo 600 Fan Book” Those that already have a Treo 600 know the basics and, anyone purchasing a new Treo would be ill advised to buy anything other than the 650. Despite the title and publication date of November 2004, the Treo Fan Book deals almost exclusively with the 600, and has other problems as well. Description The table of contents gives a good idea of the slim content of the book: 1 Getting familiar with Your Treo 2 Using the Treo as a phone 3 Staying Organized with Your Treo 4 Using the Internet with your Treo 5 Amazing Treo Extras 6 Other useful stuff As you may have noticed, the book deals with the basic functions of the Treo—functions that are largely covered in the manual that ships with the phone. The first chapter covers navigational techniques, HotSync, and has diagrams for all of the ports and switches—for the Treo 600. The entirely different layout of the 650 is ignored. This is especially irksome as the introduction claims "[The 650's] functionality and software are almost identical to the Treo 600." This statement is from a book that ignores Documents to Go, does not mention VersaMail is included with the 650 or its ability to transfer music directly from within the customized version of RealPlayer that ships with the device. It seems likely that the short couple of paragraphs about the 650 in the preface were tacked on right before the book went to press. But that begs the question: Why was a book about the 600 about to be released a full year after the 600 was introduced and a couple of months before the 650 was released? The screenshots are all of the 600 as well, further reinforcing the fact that this book is way too little too late. Usability I will acknowledge that the book is very easy to use. The layout is simple and clean and the type is easy to read. Six short chapters covering the essentials are, in fact, underwhelming. Curiously though, there is some detail about how to set up a network HotSync, proxy browsers, and using the Treo as a laptop modem. This type of content is at odds with the rest of the book that seems geared towards the novice. Next Page: Conclusion >>   User Opinions No reader opinions available. Would you recommend Treo Fan Book? Yes   No   Product Info Details » Name Treo Fan Book » Company O Reilly Media » Fact Sheet & User Opinions Availability » Available Pricing » $14.95 Sponsored Links Treo Fan Book from TreoCentral Store References Actions » Print this page » Cases Chargers Bluetooth Headsets Keyboards Memory Protectors Cradles Styli More Treo Accessories Palm 1200mAh Battery for Treo 750, Treo 680 Extend your talk time! Just $14.95 BUY More Batteries Palm 1600mAh Battery for Treo 755p Now Available! Stay powered up Just $29.95 BUY More Batteries Motorola MicroUSB High Performance Car Charger for Treo Pro, Treo 800w Unique lens illuminates when plugged in! Just $14.95 BUY More Car Chargers Palm 1150 mAh Battery for Centro, Treo 800w More talk time! Just $29.95 BUY More Batteries Smartphone Experts Screen Protectors (3-Pack) for Treo 800w Protect your screen! Just $15.95 BUY More Screen Protectors Jabra BT4010 Bluetooth Headset Smart Display – Always know your battery status, Bluetooth connection status and call status. Just $69.95 BUY More Wireless Headsets LG Car Charger for Treo Pro, Treo 800w Stuck in traffic? Stay powered up! Just $19.95 BUY More Car Chargers Palm Leather Sleeve Case for Treo 800w Style meets convenience with this smart molded case. Just $29.95 BUY More Form-Fit Cases Palm Stylus (3 Pack) for Treo 800w Always be prepared with extra styli Just $9.95 BUY More Styli Jabra SP700 Bluetooth Car Kit Compact and versatile Just $89.95 BUY More Speakerphones Radius Tru-Tune Ultra Light Aluminum Earphones for Treo Pro Fusion of Fashion and Function Just $19.95 BUY More Music Headphones Seidio Innocase Holster for Treo 800w Great way to carry and protect your cased Treo 800W Just $29.95 BUY More Holsters Seidio Innocase for Treo 800w Superior protection Just $29.95 BUY More Hard Cases

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