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Palm T3 vs. Treo 650?

Hello & Pardon the cross post- Hope you guys can please help me!

I'm finally "getting it together" and need some advice- I'm going to be using kGTD with iCal to sync to a palm device.

I have a Palm T3 that I have been able to get syncign with Missing Sync, but am considering going with a Treo 650 that I just picked up as my "trusted system" as I've found myself in several situations going d@mnit! I forgot my Palm! or "it's in the trunk"

Note: I will not be using it for e-mail/Web, just as a phone & PDA.

Pros: Devices integrated & has all my info integrated to the phone!
Cons: I LOVE graffiti and am VERY fast as I've used the Palm OS for 10 years now. I don't particularly like the little tiny button interface, but am going to do 90-95% entry from the computer.

Any thoughts on T3 vs. Treo? Any experiences with the Treo pro/con?

Help me Obi-Merlin (and like minded folk) - you're my only hope! :confused:

Best,
Dr. J

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Carrying two devices-

Well, the screen on the T3 is bigger, but a lower resolution.

If I had to say organizer/personal brain/Trusted System- I'd say hands down, T3.

I did find myself though on many occasions going "#$!T$^#! It's in the trunk" or being out on a walk with the dog and wanting to capture. . . although a voice memo on the cell phone is a good thing too. . . . .

I've been using the Treo for about a week. It is definately a bit of a compromise, but has serious potential. I'm 93-96% happy, but know that down the road I'll regret it possibly when I want to do some serious brainstorming or take lecture notes/etc. The qwerty is just not ergonomic enough for that type of stuff. Plus eBooks/Avantgo. .

Ugh.

Can anybody read through my indecision?

Plus: Neat new gadget. Cutting Edge. Cool.
Cons: See above.

Wireless internet- Don't care. (at least as long as Verizon charges so d@mn much!)
Camera- Don't care.

It's simply the convenience of having one device to rule them all.

:confused: Thoughts? :confused:

 
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