> TjL wrote:
> > 3) How much more does 700w cost than a 700p? According to Palm's
> > website, the 700w sells for $399. The 700p sells for... wow, look at
> > that, $399! Even though the 700w has WiFi and the 700p doesn't...
>
> Um, no, it doesn't. It supports WiFi cards that are supported by
> Windows Mobile, but lacks onboard WiFi. Unfortunately, the third-party
> vendors haven't done PalmOS drivers.
It has been widely reported that the Treo SDIO port is underpowered for WiFi
> > Why is it that the 700w can have it built in for the same cost but it
> > would be an impossible feat for the 700p?
>
> Where did you get the idea that the 700w has it built in?
Not sure. But I'd gladly take the SDIO support.
> > What would the cost be to add in SDIO support?
>
> They have SDIO support. They do not have a driver. And the Palm card
> is so fini as to require that the SDIO support be built to special
> tolerances for it.
Even Palm can't do it, apparently. Or didn't bother to give it enough
power. Depends on your POV I guess.
TjL
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