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Handspring treo 270 mobile phone review
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 Handspring treo 270 is announced in 2002
Design
Far better looking than the previous models, the treo 270 appears both smaller and sleeker than its predecessor - a result of the visual illusion as the difference in size is marginal. There are however several other quite tangible differences, coincidentally leaving a larger area of the screen exposed; overall improved build quality and ergonomics; and some weight loss.Weighing in at 104 grams and measuring 106 x 47 x 18 mm, it's compact ad powerful for its size.The 4096-color display is dim, not very bright and crisp, but is a far step above the very dim 256-color versions on even the most recent Handspring models.The display resolution 160 x 160 pixel ideal for small and smart phone.
The left side of the unit holds a spacious volume rocker.
Lacking LEDs of any kind, however, the display - combined with vibration and audible alerts - is the treo 270's only way of notifying users of new messages and missed calls. This is common for all Handspring handsets, requiring users to inconveniently have to pick up and activate the device to see whether any alerts are waiting rather than just glance at it.
Ergonomics
The treo 270 is comfortable to hold and lies well in ones hand.Sporting a simple and user friendly menu in style with other recent Handspring handsets.The plastic keypad has good placed keys, giving it a cheap feel while oddly designed buttons, with the shrunken center keys for no apparent reason, make the phone harder to dial than necessary.What's more, the P910i frustratingly flops all around the place when using both thumbs to enter text, yielding a usability level best suited to very short messages. Thankfully, it's still possible to detach the flip entirely for those who prefer fully touch-based interaction.
Features
Single band 900 MHz connectivity isn't all the Handspring treo 270 has to offer: there's also support for GPRS, SMS, and a range of applications such as Email client, FAX/Modem, all of which laptop and handheld users will be pleased to learn is a breeze to utilize either by means of infrared old wireless device,GPRS support is the fastest way to download files with your mobile, and spacious phone book..
Performance
Audio quality on the treo 270 was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 1000 mAh Li-ion battery is rated for 3 hours talk time or 150 hours standby, which is quite low given the battery's theoretical capacity. Charge time is about 150 minutes.
Availability
The Handspring treo 270 is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
Handspring treo 270 is a beautiful phone to hold and use, and it's quickly won our hearts. The typical Handspring design flair is present in abundance, with all the requisite consumer features to back it up.But love doesn't notice such little flaws. |
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