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Blogging on a Treo

By Chris Molina

Real Estate Agent with Cooper & Associates Real Estate

July 13, 2007 08:43 AM

I've read posts from people about being able to post blogs from an iPhone. Big whoopee! I'm on my Treo right not posting this while sitting in a Dr's office while listening to one of my audiobooks. I'm not trying to "hate" on the iPhone. It's great that you are hip to the latest and greatest devices but if I have a device that can do the same thing, is it wise to jump on the bandwagon? Just wondering.

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Larry Bettag

Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL

Vice-President of National Production

Im trying to detach more from that stuff. In fact, I'm contemplating ridding myself of my blackberry (YIKES) to have more freedoms? Will this alleviate more stress or add to it? I don't want and IPHONE....OK I Do, but I"m not going to

Jul 13, 2007 08:49 AM

Pam Hofmann

Third Tennessee Realty & Associates, LLC - Crossville, TN

Your Crossville, Lake Tansi & Fairfield Glade Specialist

Chris, I so do not want the i-phone. For one thing AT&T is a big problem in my area. Secondly...ok the first

thing is such a big problem that there is no need to go on!

Jul 13, 2007 09:01 AM

Andy Kaufman

Better Homes & Gardens Mason McDuffie Real Estate - Berkeley, CA

East Bay Sales & Investments

I wanted to hate the iPhone, but after playing around with one, my iPhone envy is growing. I'm tied to Verizon for six more months, then I'm pretty sure I'll drink the iPhone kool-aid.

Jul 13, 2007 09:15 AM

Robert Schwabe

Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL

Orange Park Real Estate

Chris- I think I'm going to stick with my Treo 605. I can't see paying $500 for a iPhone. Just wait something better will be out next month. It always seem like I can't keep up with technology. Maybe there will be an iTreo in the near future.

Jul 13, 2007 02:35 PM

Chris Molina

Cooper & Associates Real Estate - Elk Grove, CA

Realtor, Elk Grove CA

Robert...now you're talking! An Apple iTreo! Can you imagine an 30 gig Treo? Wow...that's got to be my dream device.

Jul 13, 2007 02:46 PM

Robert Schwabe

Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL

Orange Park Real Estate

Chris- We will just start out with a 30 gig. A few weeks after we are all sold out we then will announce that there be a 80 gig available shortly. It will have upgraded software that you can't get with the 30 gig.

Jul 13, 2007 02:58 PM

Jay Emerson

Weichert, Realtors® - Galster Group - Fair Oaks, CA

Broker, e-PRO, SFR, CHS

And for a hot pink iPhone, it's an extra $199.

Jul 13, 2007 04:54 PM

Laurie Planamento

Frontier Title Group, LLC - Plantation, FL

Your Florida Title Partner

Did you hear about what happens if you need a new battery for the iPhone? You have to send it back to the manufacturer and wait for them to ship it back to you!!! I wonder what you are supposed to do while you wait????

Jul 14, 2007 04:42 PM

Jackson Hartsfield

Independant Appraiser & Keller Williams Realty - Hollywood, CA

I agree Chris! I love my Treo (windows version.) It is my portable office and I cant imagine living without it. It would be nice if Palm would finally add WiFi but other than that it works great!

I'm a PC guy but I do have a couple of Mac's as well. I'm sure I will have to play with the iPhone for a while if I find a friend who has one and I might consider it if you didnt have to go with AT&T for service.

Jackson :-)

Jul 15, 2007 06:27 AM

Gene Allen

Fathom Realty - Cary, NC

Realty Consultant for Cary Real Estate

The stores will rent you an Iphone while you wait or someone will be able to do it while you wait. Give them a chance.

Jul 15, 2007 07:45 AM

Angela Allen

WickedWriter.com - Danville, KY

Marketing Specialist

I was in LOVE with my Treos (yes, I had three of them -- one 600 and two 650s). For over a year, I maintained a website specifically to help real estate agents push the limits of a Treo (archives of these are now on my "other" blog at www.WickedBlog.com).

My advice? If you don't crave the iPhone, wait.

Personally, I get a really bad case of geekyness about such things and I actually bought one on the 29th when they came out (see my shiny new iPhone post).

But, there are several business-related activities that are actually better on the Treo device. The coolness factor is higher on the iPhone... but until I take the time to search for hacks to overcome the shortcomings I find in the iPhone, I can't recommend it for a business phone to someone accustomed to the Treo.

With that said, I must say I LOVE my new iPhone. I like the Safari browser more than any other mobile browser I've used. I like the email, the unlimited data for $20 per month, the sleek lines, the (comparatively) oversized screen for videos and the quality of bunches of music I carry with me everywhere. I also love that I no longer carry a 60 gig iPod, a digital camera (the iPod camera is pretty good) and an old Treo.

I guess I'm easily entertained... but having the iPhone makes it easier to STAY entertained!

;O)

Jul 16, 2007 03:11 PM