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Based on 14 expert reviews, the average rating for Palm Treo 680 is 3.8/5. Expert Reviews for Mobile Phones are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Palm Treo 680

(12/10/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 252104 other Cellular Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
85.0 / 100.0
alaTest Title:

Review summary of Palm Treo 680

(12/10/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 252104 other Cellular Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
85.0 / 100.0
PCWorld.com Title:

Palm Treo 680

(10/07/08)
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Verdict: This affordable PDA phone has a sleek new look, but it relies on the slow EDGE network for data access.
Country: US
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Testseek US Title:

Palm Treo 680

(01/10/07)
Summary: 49 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 72 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
72.0 / 100.0
Computer Active Title:

Palm Treo 680 phone

(20/02/07)
Summary: An intelligent mobile phone with a full keyboard and a simple operating system... Read the full review
Verdict: It may lack 3G and a decent camera, but the Treo 680fits the hand perfectly and is a cinch to use.
Pros: ; Satisfying and easy to use; Excellent design; Endless add-on programs
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
IT Reviews Title:

Palm - Treo 680

(14/12/06)
Summary: The last handheld we saw from Palm was the Treo 750v which we reviewed back in October. That handheld was the first from Palm to run the Windows Mobile Pocket PC operating system. Now Palm has ... Read the full review
Country: UK
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Testwinner Title:

Palm Treo 680

(22/11/06)
Summary: 1 expert has reviewed the Palm Treo 680, giving it an average score of 60 out of 100... Read the full review
Country: UK
60.0 / 100.0
Testwinner US Title:

Palm Treo 680

(22/11/06)
Summary: 1 expert has reviewed the Palm Treo 680, giving it an average score of 60 out of 100... Read the full review
Country: US
60.0 / 100.0
Mobile Gazette Title:

Palm Treo 680 Preview

(13/10/06)
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Verdict: The Palm Treo 680 is a pleasant surprise - a classic PalmOS based Treo smartphone that replaces the two year oldTreo 650without the price and complexity of theTreo 700porTreo 750vdevices.
Country: US
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T3 Title:

Palm Treo 680


Summary: Slick and squat clever phone... Read the full review
Verdict: Not without plus points, but too underpowered to recommend.
Pros: ; Slick Palm OS; Good video; Unlike old Treos, no external aerial
Cons: ; No Wi-Fi; No earphones included; No 3G
Country: UK
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Lordpercy.com Title:

Lordpercy.com


Summary: It may be the last few months for the Palm OS on Smartphones but they are going out with a bang. The latest offering, the Treo 680 offers a balanced set of features for a reasonable price. We check out the 680 and what it has to offer the Smartphone user. Read the full review
Country: UK
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Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

Broadband?


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Pros: ; QWERTY keyboard, quad-band
Cons: ; Digital camera not up to standard, keyboard fiddly to use, bulky
Country: UK
7.0 / 10.0
PC Advisor Title:

Palm Treo 680


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: The 680 is the best Treo yet, combining business functions with connectivity and a leaner footprint. It's simple to use, the feature set is extensive and text is easily legible on the big screen. The only concern is whether you'd want to use the Treo as a phone ¿ an issue that doesn't arise with some of the sleeker Windows Mobile-based
Country: UK
4.5 / 5.0
Techradar Title:

Palm Treo 680


Summary: The latest Treo has a more-than-familiar feel about it, given that this model is once again is powered under the hood by the Palm OS rather than the Windows Mobile Operating System favoured by its direct predecssor, the 3G-equipped Treo 750v.It is a good two years since the last Palm OS Treo handset arrived in the UK, and casual watchers... Read the full review
Pros: ; >Touchscreen smartphoneQwerty keyboardFull suite of software
Cons: ; >No built-in Wi-FiLacks 3G operationLow resolution of camera
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Palm Treo 680 review


Summary: : Not a huge jump on from its predecessor, this is a very competent smart phone in some respects, but disappointing in others... Read the full review
Verdict: 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
Pros: ; Good mini keyboard; very good software bundle; SMS chat thread views; good Web browser; accessible SD card slot
Cons: ; Poor camera; mono earbud supplied; 2.5mm headset jack; disappointing battery life
Country: UK
7.3 / 10.0
Tech Faq Title:

Palm Treo 680


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: The Palm Treo 680 is a great smart phone that is filled with easy to use and practical features. For the most part, this device is a good buy, but there are some things that should be improved in future versions.
Pros: ; Slim design and no antenna stub; Great features and true functionality; Decent digital camera; Perfect for road warriors or professionals; SD memory card slot; Bluetooth capability
Cons: ; Battery life is horrible; you should either carry a spare battery with you or use high energy apps less often; Can be pricey
Country: US
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