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BAD NEWS: Treo 700w cannot be used as modem over Bluetooth January 13, 2006 [Pocket PC phone] | By Edward J. R. Verizon has disabled dial-up networking over Bluetooth in the new Treo 700w. In other words: people who buy Palm Treo 700w smartphone powered by Windows Mobile - are not able to use it to access Internet on their notebooks or other computers. This is very bad news and only Verizon Wireless (mobile operator in USA) is to blame. Specifically, while the device, which has well-reviewed, comes with Bluetooth, Verizon has disabled the Bluetooth dial-up networking capability that would enable the Treo 700w to act as a modem for laptops. That means subscribers who buy the Treo 700w and a $50 monthly subscription for EV-DO service on that device must purchase a second subscription for $60 monthly, plus an EV-DO card to access the Web using a laptop. According to Verizon, the Treo doesn't currently meet requirements they specify for their network. Russ Brankley, director of data network services for the cellular operator, said that the company hopes to enable modem functionality for the Treo in the third quarter of 2006 To learn more click here.  Post your comment (free registration is required to post, but if you register you can edit your posts later) [ 6 Comments ]
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