disabled. The 700w can run an SDIO wifi card.
http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/22/the-palm-treo-700w-aka-treo-670-exclusive-first-look/
On 5/23/06, TjL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> On 5/23/06, Roger B.A. Klorese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > 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.
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> It has been widely reported that the Treo SDIO port is underpowered for
> WiFi
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> > > 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.
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> > > 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.
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> TjL
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