Handspring Treo 270

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Treo 270 Specifications
Basics
Manufacturer	Palm
Networks	GSM 900/1900
Data Platform	GPRS (with firmware update)
Operating System	Palm OS 3.5.2H
Processor	MC68VZ328
FCC ID	O8FNYNY2
Size & Shape
Weight	5.4 oz
Dimensions	4.20" x 2.8" x .82"
Form-Factor	Flip
Power
Battery Life (Standby)	6.3 days (150 hours)
Battery Life (Talking)	3 hours (180 minutes)
Battery Type	Li-ion
Connectivity
Application Platform	Palm OS 3.5
Email	POP3
Web / WAP Browser	Blazer (no longer functional)
Sync Options	Palm Desktop
Data Ports	USB, Serial, IR Port
Phone As Modem	No (Requires PDANet)
Memory & Imaging
Display Size
Resolution
Display Type, Depth	12-bit LCD Color
Caller ID Display
Built-in Memory	16 MB
Audio
TTY/TDD
Audio Out/Headset Jack	2.5 mm
Speakerphone	Yes
Interactivity
User Interface	Palm OS
Vibrate	Yes
Voice Dialing
SMS Text Messaging	Yes
Text Entry Options	Built-in QWERTY Keyboard
Miscellaneous
Phone Book Capacity	No Hard Limit
Tools	Calculator, Alarm, Calendar, To-Do List

The Treo 270 builds on Handspring's original Treo 180 with a color display. It is otherwise similar to the Treo 180, and like the 180, received GPRS support via a firmware update.

Updates

GPRS Firmware Update

Palm Desktop Update

Downloads/Links

User Guide (PDF)

Interactive User Guide

Codes

Tips/Tricks/Hacks

Issues

Please note, issues listed here may not have been acknowledged by the phone's maker or any carrier...

The Blazer browser that is installed on the Treo 270 is no longer operational. Palm has turned off the proxy server that is needed for it to continue operating. Palm cites the age of these devices as the primary reason, and suggests using an alternative web browser. For more details, please read Palm's support bulletin on the shutdown.