Price range: £130.41 - £305.49
What is it: The latest Palm OS smart phone, complete with mini keyboard
What we think: Not a huge jump on from its predecessor, this is a very competent smart phone in some respects, but disappointing in others
Compare the Palm Treo 680
Palm Treo 680 compared to all other phones
 Palm Treo 680 |
 Nokia E71 |
 Apple iPhone 3G |
 BlackBerry Bold 9000 |
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| Review date | 9 Jan 07 | 24 Jun 08 | 10 Jul 08 | 12 Aug 08 |
| Editor's rating |
7.3
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8.9
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8.9
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8.8
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| Price range |
£130.41 - £305.49
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£301.73 - £301.73
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| Review summary | The Palm Treo 680 doesn't set the pulse racing with great, innovative new features -- instead it builds on the solid foundations of past Palm OS Treos. Sturdy efficiency sits alongside some stuff that's frankly baffling Read full review |
We've been yearning for a phone with a Qwerty keypad that looks good and works like it should, and here it is. The Nokia E71 exceeded our expectations and is a great example of Nokia's ability to combine ease of use with attractive design. While we don't like the camera, we think the rest is pretty close to perfect Read full review |
Apple has taken the iPhone to the next level and added some truly mouth-watering features. 3G is lightning fast compared to EDGE, and GPS means you'll never get lost again. You still can't send MMS and there's only a 2-megapixel camera, which may annoy you, but overall it's a wonderful experience Read full review |
Unlike Palm, RIM has built up an impressive product portfolio that is made even better by the addition of the Bold. Aside from offering a plethora of features, the Bold's screen is one of the best we've ever seen Read full review |
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