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Treo Favs

So. Though my Treo reset itself, went into an everlasting reboot loop, then erased my entire Address Book, I’ve still got some fantastic recommendations for those of you Treo users out there. I’ve been using this thing for a couple of months now, and testing out different Palm apps. Here’s, what I believe, is everything you need:

1) Chattermail: By far the most full-featured and intuative email app I have yet come across. Thanks Amit!
2) VeriChat: A solid IM client which will get you into everything you need: AIM, Yahoo, MSN, ICQ. Of all of the chat clients I have tried out, this one takes the cake. Includes clever features of all kinds, including one that will keep you signed in at all times. Sweet, I’ll never have to be disconnected. Ever. Again. Thanks Victor!
3) Butler: A host of fun feature modifications, including MP3 ringtones, Keyguard mods, and most of all: turning the up/down volume buttons on the side into scroll buttons.
4) LEDOff: Does what the name implies, save’s your battery. Thanks Eric!

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  • Jim Little

    The newest version of Butler, 3.4, also has a great feature that lets you lock your phone, and even delete all its contents if you want, via SMS if you ever lose it.

    Other apps you should check out:
    1) KeyCaps – Lets you capitalize by holding key down, and use option key by double clicking keys. Speeds up text entry a LOT.

    2) VolumeCare – Lets you turn up the volume on the internal speaker or wired headset. Now if it would just work with my bluetooth headset!

    3) TomTom Navigator for Palm – I wasn’t expecting much, but this is VERY good GPS/navigation software for the palm platform. Outperforms the built-in navigation software in my Toyota Prius. You can get real-time traffic downloads, and can buy John Cleese’s voice to talk you through your route! They have it on special right now for $199 at the Palm store, which includes a bluetooth GPS. :-) Warning: Their mac installer SUCKS.

    4) BackupBuddy – Backup your Treo to or restore it from your SD card. Can schedule backups.

    Cheers!

  • http://homepage.mac.com/clifhirtle Clif H

    Here’s 5 apps that make the Treo…

    Rick Whitt’s DIRECTORY ASSISTANT
    The undisputable coolest app ever written for T – look up anybody/thing/number, get directions, add to addybook, etc.

    CALLFILTER
    T -> Instant BondPhone in a single HotSync. The completed call log feature is insane for biz follow-ups, the filtering/redirection like having a pro answering service on your line.

    METRO
    A staple for underground urbanation.

    PALM PRICES
    Mobilize the jungle. Anywhere Amazon price/review check, mobile add-to-cart. PalmPrices.com is down, may not be working anymore. :/

    TEALAUTO
    If you love your car. Reports functions are outofcontrol.