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Ok, so been along time Palm user, palm TX, treo 650 and treo 680 (x2)  have been my last ones.  The treo 680 kept not working on me speakers shut down.  So went away from the palm to a blackberry (really do not like them that much) (few things i do) so know someone at work that has a new sprint palm pro.  I have tmobile service with a card.  My question is can i use my card on that phone?  Second can i sync yahoo with palm never did that before but have started usin my yahoo calender and parts of it i do like.   How does everyone like the palm pro??  ANy help suggestions, major problems having with the phone would love to know now.  Thanks in advance.

Lesley

Post relates to: Palm TX

Message Edited by Lakeside5 on 10-23-2009 07:40 PM

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Tmobile is a GSM network.  The Sprint Pre is on a CDMA network.

They don't work together... 

WyreNut

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sorry reading so much I put in Pre....the phone is a sprint palm pro.  sorry

[#4 · Accepted solution]

Same problem.  GSM devices do not work with CDMA networks and vice-versa!  

I'm still using a Centro, so I can't offer any opinions on the Pro, sorry.

WyreNut

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Although the Sprint version of the Treo Pro cannot work with a GSM SIM card, there is an unlocked GSM version (unsubsidized).

I haven't tried either of them myself except to poke the keyboards for a few minutes at the store.

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Sorry can u tell me what this means to me.  there is an unlocked GSM version (unsubsidized). If i find one like that will it work with the card from tmobile.  I am an oncall nurse and need to find a phone fast.  I have been a long time palm user.  Had the 650 and two 680.  Need one with more memory.  The 680 bboth of them the speakers went one same thing on both.  So really do not want to go there again, cannot afford it.  So switched to a blackberry really do not like that one..  Have to get a phone quick.  thanks for all your help

Lesley 

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Lakeside5 wrote:

Sorry can u tell me what this means to me.  there is an unlocked GSM version (unsubsidized). If i find one like that will it work with the card from tmobile.

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An "unlocked" phone has the Palm logo rather than a particular carrier's logo on it, and it should work with any carrier's SIM card.

Because the unlocked Treo Pro is relatively expensive, you might not find it in any store. But you can find it online, for example:

Amazon.com:  http://www.amazon.com/Palm-Unlocked-MicroSD-U-S-Version-Warranty/dp/B001E96PK0

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Lakeside5 wrote:

I have been a long time palm user.  Had the 650 and two 680.  Need one with more memory.  The 680 bboth of them the speakers went one same thing on both.  So really do not want to go there again, cannot afford it.  So switched to a blackberry really do not like that one..

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The Treo Pro runs Windows Mobile, while the 650 and 680 ran PalmOS. There are lot of differences; in particular, if you use any applications written for PalmOS, you might not be able to find them for Windows. However, setting that issue aside, the 5-way controller and touchscreen will be much more like your past devices than the Blackberry's scrollerball control. On balance, you'll probably be happier with a Windows Treo.

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Thanks for taking time to educate me!!!  Have a great day

Lesley