We finally can put all the rumors to rest as the Palm Treo 755p is real and has arrived on Sprint's doorstep looking all dapper in burgundy and midnight blue. Replacing the older Treo 700p the 755p not only sports the two new, fresh colors, but it also features the slimmer design like its GSM cousin, the Treo 680 ,and brings a collection of small but notable enhancements. Google Maps for Mobile and Microsoft's Direct Push Technology now comes preloaded on the device's ROM, and it finally offers an instant-messaging app that supports all the three major IM clients.
As a phone, this Treo performs just as well as the 750 and 680 do. As the 755p keeps the same user interface as the 700p and 650, the usability is simple and easy to pick up.
Voice quality matched that of the 680, with calls being extremely clear on both ends. I had no reports of fuzziness in my voice whether in a Sprint area or roaming on Verizon's networks.
Contact integration is the same as previous Treos, as well. The ability to dial or do a contact search from the dial screen is as simple as dialing should ever be. The 755p also offers the after-call task ability of asking if you would like to add that number to your contacts if it is not already there. Simple, but something that comes in handy pretty often if you make a lot of voice calls.
When Palm introduced the Windows Mobile powered Treo 750v in September of last year, Palm OS fans could only wait and hope for a comparable version of the device running their favorite OS. Nearly 8 months later, their wish has come true in the form of the Treo 755p. This CDMA powered 3G device for Sprint's network shares most every one of its physical attributes with the elder 750 series. Apart from the 750's right hand shift key becoming a Palm OS menu key, and the natural Palm OS reorganization of the buttons and softkeys that surround the d-pad, there is little to tip off the casual observer that something has changed. The build quality is excellent, the soft-touch paint finish is very good, and the QWERTY keyboard is among the best on the market.
Straight out of the box, the Treo 755p syncs with Mac (via iSync or Palm Desktop) and PCs (with Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook). However, Mac owners cannot use it as a modem on Sprint’s EV-DO network. Why? Mac users must connect using Bluetooth, which drastically slows down to about 250 to 400 Kbps versus 800 to 1,100 Kbps when hooked up to a PC using Sprint’s Connection Manager. Palm recognizes this issue with the Treo’s Bluetooth 1.2 stack, which is too slow to take advantage of the EV-DO speed. I find that his is adequate speed for casual surfing, instant messaging and checking emails.
The 755p cuts a somewhat slimmer figure than the Treo 700p but will still create a bulge in your pocket. On the plus side, the 755p is noticeably lighter (5.6 ounces versus 6.4 ounces). It's also easier on the eyes, thanks to two new color choices: Burgundy and Midnight Blue. We tested the latter model and appreciated the soft-touch paint job and tapered sides. The keyboard was easy to use, as was the five-way navigation button, and you still have the touchscreen and stylus as a fallback option. Most of the buttons are where they were before, but the SD Card slot has become a miniSD Card slot and is now located on the right side instead of the top.
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