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Morgan Said,
March 6th, 2008 @2:01 am  

This is only tri-band, so no 850MHz for AT&T customers, right? Does this mean it’s unusable on AT&T at all, or just less coverage? I’ve been researching this phone and I have yet to find a definitive answer to that question. I’d love to get one to replace my Treo 650 but if voice/data coverage is going to be spotty away from major cities it’s a no-go.

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Rick Said,
March 6th, 2008 @12:50 pm  

Morgan, yes it’s usable on AT&T, but it’ll be very spotty as you’ve guessed. Since most of AT&T is on the 850MHz band, the fewer 1900MHz pockets will be aggrevating to use this device. T-Mobile would be better for it, but the roaming on AT&T would suffer as most of that is 850MHz.

On AT&T I’d seriously look at their “Tilt” model. While it doesn’t have 1GB storage, or the 624MHz proc, it DOES have 3G support and WM6 and a 400MHz processor. Plus AT&T customers would get a lower price than buying outright.

Hope this helps!
Rick

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Michael Said,
May 12th, 2008 @1:46 pm  

to correct rick, Most of Att&t 3g is at 1900MHz and 850Mhz is used in the rural areas. so if you live in the big city you will be fine!

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