Those who switched from 800W to the Treo Pro

makad · 03/15/2009, 03:40 PM

Does all the software that you had on your 800w cross over to the pro without a hitch?
Did the registered software work on the pro from the 800w, or do you have to buy the same program again. Programs like Kinoma?
How did you transfer the programs over, one by one from the memory card or did you restore it to what the 800w was?
Thanks...

makad · 03/15/2009, 03:43 PM

Also does the GPS work without being on sprint network or does it work indepedently like a normal GPS?

VibrantRedGT · 03/15/2009, 04:23 PM

Yes to all of your questions. Standalone GPS has been confirmed on the first short release.

jwebb56 · 03/15/2009, 04:33 PM

The 800w was a 240x240 resolution device, right? The Pro is of course a 320x320 resolution device and there are programs out there that do not support that resolution. For those programs you can install RealVGA (using the 96dpi fonts) to get them to run on the Pro.

Les Anderson · 03/15/2009, 04:34 PM

I did not restore from an 800w backup- although I thought about it for a second.

Better to start fresh with a new device. I keep all my programs on an SD card- pulled it out of the 800w and into the Pro and started installing.

It is funny because the Pro is so similar to the 800w- I even have the same wallpaper!

I see no compatability issues between the 800 and Pro now or in the future.

Les Anderson · 03/15/2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jwebb56

The 800w was a 240x240 resolution device, right? The Pro is of course a 320x320 resolution device and there are programs out there that do not support that resolution. For those programs you can install RealVGA (using the 96dpi fonts) to get them to run on the Pro.

800 was 320x320 as well. 700wx was 240x240

VibrantRedGT · 03/15/2009, 04:42 PM

Les, I thought the 800 was so great. I remember you defending it like crazy. Seems many are ditching it all of a sudden. Hmm.....very interesting.

Les Anderson · 03/15/2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VibrantRedGT

Les, I thought the 800 was so great. I remember you defending it like crazy. Seems many are ditching it all of a sudden. Hmm.....very interesting.

You find it suprisingly people switch to a new model? Check out my signature-if I use the same phone for 6 months it is a miracle. Don't be suprised when I get the Pre in 2 months.

The 800 was solid for me and in many ways just as good or even slighly better than the Pro. The battery however is not one of them and I will admit it is liberating to not have to worry about it with the Pro. I recall my comments being more of a equilibrium to the bashing anyway- and did you not tout the blackberry all over the "treo" forum only to switch without notice to a touch pro?

We are all insane!

VibrantRedGT · 03/15/2009, 05:02 PM

Very true. Loved the Curve battery life but just like in my sig. I am a Windows Mobile user.

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we350z · 03/15/2009, 05:14 PM

i just put my order in under employee plan. $250 no contract unlimited plan + 30-day price guarantee. Can't wait to get my mits on it.

darnell · 03/15/2009, 05:24 PM

Stand alone GPS has been confirmed on the "authorized" (current) version of the Sprint Treo Pro.

Applications like Kinoma will transfer. Just install, enter your code and it will ask if you want to transfer your license.

insol · 03/15/2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darnell

Stand alone GPS has been confirmed on the "authorized" (current) version of the Sprint Treo Pro.

Applications like Kinoma will transfer. Just install, enter your code and it will ask if you want to transfer your license.

Yep... just tried too -- GPS works off Sprints network: tried with TomTom and Franson's GPS gate. My custom GPS app I wrote also works well (using both native windows device and com port re-direction).

I have not had any trouble with my old apps yet and I had alot, but have not yet installed them all. I am eager to see if games work better here. A suggestion for new STP users... get and install ebag's RealVGA from here:
http://discussion.treocentral.com/tr...atability.html

best to install on a clean device (new or right after a hard reset).

**berdinkerdickle** · 03/15/2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by insol

a suggestion for new stp users... Get and install ebag's realvga from here:
[url]http://discussion .treocentral.com/treo -800w/170002-real-vga -increased-resolution -application -compatability.html[/url ]

best to install on a clean device (new or right after a hard reset).

+1

insol · 03/15/2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VibrantRedGT

I love all to see all the 800 defenders switching (especially on day 1). I just can't wait until Mal and Ebag are posting in here. That will make my day. They will never admit it but we will all know.

I got the TP today (day 1). While I am not a "800 defender," the 800 was not so bad... not perfect (what phone is) but no so bad. However I never had problems enough to send mine back. I think alot of people just want, as close to perfection as they can get. I need WM Pro with a front facing keyboard (not many choices). For me the 800 issues were the audio quality, GPS, battery, and size... in that order. All three have been addressed... so here I am.

darnell · 03/15/2009, 06:05 PM

I don't know of any WM app that you buy which binds it self to a single device and you must buy a new license if you get another WM device. I guess there is some application like that out there somewhere. Does anybody know what some of those applications are? So I know which to always avoid ever buying

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VibrantRedGT · 03/15/2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insol

I got the TP today (day 1). While I am not a "800 defender," the 800 was not so bad... not perfect (what phone is) but no so bad. However I never had problems enough to send mine back. I think alot of people just want, as close to perfection as they can get. I need WM Pro with a front facing keyboard (not many choices). For me the 800 issues were the audio quality, GPS, battery, and size... in that order. All three have been addressed... so here I am.

Understood but for many 800 defenders the battery and GPS were not issues or didn't affect them so they said. An extra battery, punching holes in the earpeice and other items are fixes rather then running to another device on day 1. Just seems the 800 is as bad as many of us said and the proof is evident on the forums currently. That is what I was referring to when I asked Les above. I remember him being a defender.

**berdinkerdickle** · 03/15/2009, 06:38 PM

Drop the 800 defender crap!

action-packed · 03/15/2009, 06:41 PM

if i switch over to the Pro will i be able to transfer my registered Opera Mobile or would i have to buy it again?

brothermike · 03/15/2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by we350z

i just put my order in under employee plan. $250 no contract unlimited plan + 30-day price guarantee. Can't wait to get my mits on it.

Heeeeyyyyyy...how do you open an account with sprint with no contract? Everyone I have spoken with says it is not possible. I need a second line but don't want a contract(I have a device already if necessary).

I qualify for a couple of different employee and/or school discounts plans.

Please shed some light for me.

rc46 · 03/15/2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by insol

the 800 was not so bad... not perfect (what phone is) but no so bad.

Not only is it not so bad but in my book its better in some ways than the Pro. For starters it has enough memory to actually runs some apps plus it has soft keys and much better keyboard. Did I mention it runs faster as well.

Now that I have got you all going...

There are a few nice things about the Pro such as the Standalone GPS, 3.5mm jack and bigger battery. And since I am a bit of a phone nut I will probably get one

03/15/2009, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
makad Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 119 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Those who switched from 800W to the Treo Pro Does all the software that you had on your 800w cross over to the pro without a hitch? Did the registered software work on the pro from the 800w, or do you have to buy the same program again. Programs like Kinoma? How did you transfer the programs over, one by one from the memory card or did you restore it to what the 800w was? Thanks... __________________ What ever you want, get it done at www.esitebid.com. Where competition bids value!
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makad Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 119 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Also does the GPS work without being on sprint network or does it work indepedently like a normal GPS? __________________ What ever you want, get it done at www.esitebid.com. Where competition bids value!
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03/15/2009, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
VibrantRedGT Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,417 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 7 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Yes to all of your questions. Standalone GPS has been confirmed on the first short release. __________________ ATT History- From 1997-2001-> Nokia 6362->Motorola StarTac->Nokia 8260. Nextel History From 2001-2004-> Motorola i1000-> Motorola i90c-> Motorola i95cl-> Motorola i730->Motorola i850. Sprint History From 2005 - Currently->Sanyo 5500-> Sanyo 5600-> Sanyo-> 7400->Sanyo 8300->Sanyo->7500-> Sanyo 9000->Sanyo 8400->Sanyo M1->PPC-6700->Treo 700wx->PPC-6800(Mogul)-> Motorola Q9C-> Treo 800w-> Curve->Treo 800w->Touch Pro->Treo Pro> Curve "M"->HTC Hero.
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03/15/2009, 04:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwebb56 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 110 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The 800w was a 240x240 resolution device, right? The Pro is of course a 320x320 resolution device and there are programs out there that do not support that resolution. For those programs you can install RealVGA (using the 96dpi fonts) to get them to run on the Pro.
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03/15/2009, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Les Anderson Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Paradise Posts: 1,645 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 38 Thanked 30 Times in 20 Posts	I did not restore from an 800w backup- although I thought about it for a second. Better to start fresh with a new device. I keep all my programs on an SD card- pulled it out of the 800w and into the Pro and started installing. It is funny because the Pro is so similar to the 800w- I even have the same wallpaper! I see no compatability issues between the 800 and Pro now or in the future. __________________ Neopoint 1000, I300, Treo 300, i330, Toshiba 2032, Treo 600, T608/UX50, I500,Treo 600, G1000, Treo 650, PPC-6600, PPC-6700, Treo 650, Blackberry 7250, Treo 700wx, Motorola Q, PPC-6800, 700wx, Motorola Q9c, Sprint Touch, Sprint ACE, 700wx, 800w, Touch Pro, 800w, Touch Diamond, 800w, Treo Pro, Palm Pre, HTC Hero, Palm Pre, EVO 4G warm2.2
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03/15/2009, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
VibrantRedGT Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,417 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 7 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Les, I thought the 800 was so great. I remember you defending it like crazy. Seems many are ditching it all of a sudden. Hmm.....very interesting. __________________ ATT History- From 1997-2001-> Nokia 6362->Motorola StarTac->Nokia 8260. Nextel History From 2001-2004-> Motorola i1000-> Motorola i90c-> Motorola i95cl-> Motorola i730->Motorola i850. Sprint History From 2005 - Currently->Sanyo 5500-> Sanyo 5600-> Sanyo-> 7400->Sanyo 8300->Sanyo->7500-> Sanyo 9000->Sanyo 8400->Sanyo M1->PPC-6700->Treo 700wx->PPC-6800(Mogul)-> Motorola Q9C-> Treo 800w-> Curve->Treo 800w->Touch Pro->Treo Pro> Curve "M"->HTC Hero.
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03/15/2009, 05:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
VibrantRedGT Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,417 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 7 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Very true. Loved the Curve battery life but just like in my sig. I am a Windows Mobile user. [ [ edited ] ] __________________ ATT History- From 1997-2001-> Nokia 6362->Motorola StarTac->Nokia 8260. Nextel History From 2001-2004-> Motorola i1000-> Motorola i90c-> Motorola i95cl-> Motorola i730->Motorola i850. Sprint History From 2005 - Currently->Sanyo 5500-> Sanyo 5600-> Sanyo-> 7400->Sanyo 8300->Sanyo->7500-> Sanyo 9000->Sanyo 8400->Sanyo M1->PPC-6700->Treo 700wx->PPC-6800(Mogul)-> Motorola Q9C-> Treo 800w-> Curve->Treo 800w->Touch Pro->Treo Pro> Curve "M"->HTC Hero.
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03/15/2009, 05:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
we350z Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 250 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	i just put my order in under employee plan. $250 no contract unlimited plan + 30-day price guarantee. Can't wait to get my mits on it. __________________ WE350Z at gmail dot com http://WE350Z.com FOR SALE - Sprint Treo Pro w/EXTRAS!
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03/15/2009, 05:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
darnell Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chattanooga, TN USA Posts: 4,298 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 140 Thanked 65 Times in 55 Posts	Stand alone GPS has been confirmed on the "authorized" (current) version of the Sprint Treo Pro. Applications like Kinoma will transfer. Just install, enter your code and it will ask if you want to transfer your license.
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03/15/2009, 06:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
darnell Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chattanooga, TN USA Posts: 4,298 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 140 Thanked 65 Times in 55 Posts	I don't know of any WM app that you buy which binds it self to a single device and you must buy a new license if you get another WM device. I guess there is some application like that out there somewhere. Does anybody know what some of those applications are? So I know which to always avoid ever buying .
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berdinkerdickle Tazmorator (Chief Mod) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: P\|C when the light below is green. Otherwise; I could be just about anywhere. Posts: 10,721 Likes Received: 223 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 2,773 Times in 1,851 Posts	Drop the 800 defender crap!
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03/15/2009, 06:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
action-packed Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 18 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	if i switch over to the Pro will i be able to transfer my registered Opera Mobile or would i have to buy it again?
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