Treo 650: I'm Converged (again)!

Last year, I ventured into "unknown" territory when I bough an Anextec SP-230 (a PocketPC-based PDA/Phone) from a friend. It brought me into the world of convergence. Through that device, I no longer need to bring two devices (a PDA and a Cellphone) with me all the time since both are crammed into my Anextec phone. However, using the Anextec SP-230 was a big adjustment for me since it is my *first* Windows Mobile (a.k.a. PocketPC) device and I've been an avid Palm user since the year 2000. However, being "platform agnostic", I was able to quickly adjust to the quirks of this MS-based mobile operating system. Using the Anextec SP-230 was a real treat since it had a relatively fast proceessor (compared to the model released by iPAQ then) and the OS installed was relatively stable -- though not as stable as PalmOS.

Then tragedy struck. That device was stolen and it was lost for good. I went back to my trusty Tungsten|T and Ericsson T39m (see Bluetooth Nirvana entry). Although I had to carry two devices again, it was not as bulky since the T39 is a very small/sleek phone considering its "age".

A few weeks ago, a friend (hi Howard!) was kind enough to give me a deal on a brand new Treo 650. So my phone and PDA are again converged but this time, I'm treading on very familiar waters. I'm used to the PalmOS and I can use it with my eyes closed and one hand tied behind my back while hopping on one foot. The Treo 650 was a joy to use and it really highlights the simplicity of PalmOS (a.k.a. "Zen of Palm"). Without installing additional applications, this device is quite useable and its built-in applications simply works. Integration to both my work PC and my personal Apple iBook was a breeze (synchronization between my then PocketPC PDA/Phone and my Apple iBook simply didn't work).

I really appreciate having a convergence device that is small enough to put in my pocket and at the same time powerful enough to help me with my daily tasks as a PDA.
(to be continued...)

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