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Palm Treo 270#11774

Released: 2003

Palm Treo 270

Overall Score

4.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#11774)4.1
Performance(#10063)15.8
Camera(#10528)2.5
Display(#11649)9.9
Battery(#11323)1.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#11114)1.8
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Palm Treo 270 features a compact design with dimensions of 108 x 71 x 21 mm and weighs 153 grams, making it portable.
  • Its CSTN resistive touchscreen displays 4096 colors at a resolution of 160 x 160 pixels, providing basic visual clarity.
  • Performance is driven by a Motorola DragonBall VZ CPU operating at 33MHz, paired with 16MB of RAM, which is adequate for its time but limited by modern standards.
  • The device lacks a camera, offering no rear or selfie capabilities, which may be a drawback for users seeking photography features.
  • Battery specifications are not provided, indicating a reliance on basic functionality without advanced power management.
  • The Palm 3.5.2H4 operating system supports essential tasks but lacks modern software capabilities.
  • Connectivity options are limited, with no support for WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC, and it uses a proprietary USB connection.
  • The build quality is solid, though there are no details on materials or water resistance.
  • Overall, the Treo 270 is a straightforward device focused on basic communication rather than multimedia or advanced features.
  • Its design and performance reflect the technology of its release year, 2003.

Specifications

General

Release Date2003
Announced2003
DescriptionN/A

Display

SizeN/A
TypeCSTN resistive touchscreen, 4096 colors
Resolution160 x 160 pixels, 1:1 ratio
PPI160
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPUMotorola DragonBall VZ MC68VZ328 33MHz
GPUN/A
Memory16MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main CameraN/A
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingN/A
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions108 x 71 x 21 mm (4.25 x 2.80 x 0.83 in)
Weight153 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsSteel Grey
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC✗
USBProprietary
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemPalm 3.5.2H4
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A