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Palm Treo 600#11746

Released: 2003

Palm Treo 600

Overall Score

4.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#11746)4.3
Performance(#9753)19.6
Camera(#11855)0.0
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 600, released in 2003, features a compact design with dimensions of 112 x 60 x 22 mm and a weight of 168g, making it portable yet sturdy.
  • Its 2.5-inch CSTN resistive touchscreen supports 4096 colors at a resolution of 160 x 160 pixels, providing basic visual clarity.
  • Performance is driven by a TI OMAP 1510 chipset with a 144 MHz ARM925T CPU and 32MB of RAM, which is adequate for its time but limited by modern standards.
  • The camera is a basic VGA model with no video capabilities or optical image stabilization, reflecting the era's technological constraints.
  • The battery specifications are unspecified, and there is no wireless charging or advanced battery features.
  • Running on Palm OS 5.2.1H, the software experience is straightforward but lacks modern app support.
  • Connectivity options are limited, with no WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC, relying solely on a proprietary USB connection.
  • The device is available in silver and carbon colors, offering minimal aesthetic variety.
  • Overall, the Treo 600 serves as a historical reference point in smartphone evolution, showcasing early smartphone capabilities.
  • Its design and functionality cater to basic communication needs without advanced features found in contemporary devices.

Specifications

General

Release Date2003
Announced2003
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size2.5"
TypeCSTN resistive touchscreen, 4096 colors
Resolution160 x 160 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~91 ppi density)
PPI160
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetTI OMAP 1510
CPU144 MHz ARM925T
GPUN/A
Memory32MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotSD/MMC, up to 2 GB

Camera

Main CameraVGA
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingNo
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

Dimensions112 x 60 x 22 mm (4.41 x 2.36 x 0.87 in)
Weight168 g
MaterialsN/A
Colors2 - Silver, Carbon
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 5.2.1H
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A