Product Description
Laptops offer a great way to work - and play - almost anywhere. But sometimes you just don't feel like sitting in front of a tiny display and cramped keyboard.Thanks to Flip, you can now use your big monitor and full-sized keyboard for both your laptop and desktop computer.
Customer Reviews:
It don't work........2007-11-13
My experience was similar to what several others here have mentioned. The first day I hooked it up, it worked. The next day it did not. When I hit the button to switch computers I get unreliable results...usually it switches the video but not the mouse and keyboard. I have found that by flipping it about 4 times it will sync itself and I get control of the desired computer.
You might have to jiggle the remote switch plug a little before you get contact. The light on the remote switch must glow either green or yellow. If not, jam the plug in harder.
When it was working, I did find an annoying 6 second delay before the mouse and keyboard would activate. The video is instant. I'm also trying an Airlink 101 and I find it switches instantly, so it can be done.
It's a nice attractive design and the snake style combined usb/video cable to the computer is great along with pervasive yet subtle color coding. I love the cute little remote switch button with long thin extension cable for convenient placement; it can also be used as a foot switch, which is great. I like having a dedicated hardware switch rather than hot-key only operation. Device requires no software....a major plus, but hotkey operation is available with a software download. Airlink 101 has a built in hotkey, Belkin should do that too since it allows hotkey operation with no software.
Other people here have more patience or are more forgiving of quirks....they say it's finicky. Or in my case I could say "just click it four times and it might do it." Blather....it either works or it doesn't, and it don't! A simple device like this has no excuse not to work perfectly, all day, every day. How hard can it be...we're not splicing DNA here. A first rate design at a good price, unfortunately DOA.
Great product - when it works.......2007-11-12
I saw a video review of the Flip on cnet and thought it was the greatest idea ever. I have a home business and often move between 4 or 5 computers, and it's an electronics snarl in my tiny office. So the Flip would allow me to share the monitor, mouse and keyboard for 2 computers at each desk. Cool!
It was easy to set up the Flip - the body of the thing is pretty chunky, but I have a big, multi-tiered desk suitable for hiding wires and connections. Connecting them with the Flip was easy and really obvious. At one desk, I have a desktop tower and a laptop. The Flip has one shorter cord, suitable for the nearby laptop, and a longer cord suitable to run father, to the tower stashed next to the desk. Good so far.
The Flip color-codes the computers - when my laptop is using the screen/mouse/keyboard, the Flip button glows yellow, and when the desktop computer is selected, it glows green. That works.
So what doesn't work? The Flip itself, sometimes, inexplicably won't flip - meaning I push the button, and nothing happens. This is a disaster, because I have had to stop everything, dismantle the Flip, and plug my peripherals into the computer directly.
I'm stubborn, so I have reassembled it, and it worked again - for a while. But if I remove my laptop from the system, and then hook it back up, the Flip causes all my display settings to go haywire. My laptop, with the Flip, only recognizes my monitor as a default plug-and-play monitor, and uses the wrong driver, so the monitor's screen resolution is screwed up. I then have to uninstall the driver and install the one that came with my monitor - an annoying little time-waster that might really confuse someone not used to installing drivers.
I haven't sent the Flip back - I've had it for about 3 weeks now, and I haven't given up on it entirely yet. But right now, I only have access to one of my computers at this desk, because the Flip failed again this morning. Who knows, maybe tomorrow it will work.
I can't recommend the Flip wholeheartedly, but I can't say "don't buy it" either. If you never change your computer configuration, leaving it hooked up all the time (without taking your laptop to work, for instance) then maybe it will work for you. Or if you don't mind crawling under your desk to swap out the wiring periodically when it doesn't work - then maybe the Flip is good enough for you.
You never know what you're gonna get!.......2007-10-07
With this product, you get to be surprised every time you sit down to the computer. You never know if it is going to switch between your two computers and, if it actually does, you are probably going to be looking at a screen in 800x600 video because it can't properly detect the video mode. Most of the time it just fails to recognize the other machine and you have to unplug everything and re-plug it in. It has a lot of cabling which basically just clutters up your cables without adding any value. Definitely avoid.
So BAAAAD!.......2007-02-22
Could not be worse. I hate it. I use it flip 6 months. Also I use it only because at office of another is not available. That it has earned every times is necessary to climb under a desk, to take out all 2 USB a connector and to insert them back. It kills my second computer. When it happens the manager is compelled will not only replace it but also to buy a new computer.
If you like to climb often under a desk - buy not reflecting!
very quick death.......2006-10-05
It loks very nice,BUT it was dead 48 h. after I connected it to comps.
Average customer rating:
- Improved but with quirks.
- I love my phone
- So far it's great
- A sexy little phone with a nightmare of service provider.
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Palm 755p Burgandy Smartphone (Sprint)
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Product Features:
- Where coverage is available, experience broadband–like download speeds using EV-DO technology. The average download speeds range from 400 to 700 Kbps with peak rates up to 2 Mbps
- Enjoy full-color video clips or live TV of the latest news, sports, and entertainment from brands you know like CNN, FOX, The Weather Channel and more
- Wirelessly access the web and popular commercial accounts email accounts like AOL, Gmail, and Yahoo!
- Documents to Go® version 8.0 offers Microsoft® Office compatibility. Download, view, and edit Word, Excel files. You can also view PowerPoint presentations and PDF files
- Includes: Li-Ion Battery, AC Travel Charger with Adapter, USB Data Cable and Headset
ASIN: B000TTI04U
Release Date: 2007-07-17
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Amazon.com Product Description
Combining the software and features of the Treo 700p with the slimmer, antenna-less 680/750 form-factor, the Palm 755p from Sprint handles everything you want from a smartphone--direct push email (via Microsoft Direct Push Technology), powerful PIM organization, multimedia playback, and still photo and video capture. It operates on Sprint's North American CDMA voice network, as well as on Sprint's Mobile Broadband Network (EV-DO), which enables you to quickly access audio, video and data applications. The Treo 755p also features Google Maps for mobile, MiniSD memory card expansion, 1.3-megapixel camera, and Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets.
The Treo 755p features one of the best keyboards on the market, as well as easily accessible controls throughout. See it in detail. |
Send and receive documents, music, pictures, and other files via email, and AutoSync it with your Outlook email. |
Phone, email, messaging and more, all in one.
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Listen to songs and podcasts.
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Snap pictures and shoot video.
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Text like crazy on the easy-type keyboard.
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Be mobile. Browse mobile.
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For email, the Treo 755p now offers VersaMail 3.5.4 with built-in Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support for Microsoft Direct Push Technology, which delivers automatic updates to Outlook email. Businesses connected to a Microsoft Exchange Server get fast, automatic wireless updates of email, calendar and contact information with added IT security and remote manageability. Also new to the Treo 755p is the Google Maps service for mobile, built into the Treo's ROM. You'll be able to get directions, perform local searches, and view moveable/scalable maps, satellite imagery, and traffic updates while on the go.
If your laptop is Bluetooth enabled, you can connect the Treo 755p wirelessly and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN)--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server--using Sprint's Mobile Broadband Network, which is available in more than 11,000 cities and 1,000 airports. With the power of EV-DO, you can also stream audio or video--such as from Sprint TV--or download ringtones, pictures, and video clips to your Treo smartphone or a MiniSD expansion card (sold separately). Where coverage is available, EV-DO connectivity provides average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps, with peak rates up to 2 Mbps.
Design
At 5.64 ounces (160 grams), the 755p sheds nearly 12 percent of the 700p's weight (6.4 ounces), and it feels less bulkier in your pocket without the antenna stub. Under the hood, the Treo 680 features Palm OS 5.4.9, 64MB of non-volatile flash memory available for user storage, and an Intel PXA270 312 MHz processor. It also features a 320 x 320-pixel color touchscreen, full QWERTY backlit keypad, and application buttons (which are customizable). The expansion card slot is compatible with MiniSD cards, and supports up to 2 GB of memory (memory cards sold separately).
Other design features include an infrared port for line of sight data transfers, as well as a handy switch for turning off the phone's ringer. A five-way navigator controls most of the phone's menus and operating system functions, while quick application buttons on either side of the navigator get you to your favorite applications in a snap. The left side of the unit features a volume up/down toggle plus a handy user-customizable button that can be assigned to any phone or PDA function. The rear of the Treo 755p houses a loudspeaker, as well as the VGA camera unit. A touch-screen stylus can be tucked away on the right side of the phone. Meanwhile, a combined charging, data, and accessory attachment port is housed on the bottom of the unit, as is a standard 2.5 mm stereo headset jack.
Calling and PDA Features
All of the Treo 755p's phone and PDA functions are designed to provide an integrated, seamless experience. For instance, you can type in the name or initials of a contact on the keypad to dial them. Or, use the touch-screen and stylus to copy information from an email and quickly paste it into another email or text message. You can view messages waiting in a preemptive alert window, and the favorites view is now in one vertical easy-to-see list. A large onscreen dial pad can be accessed on the color touch screen, and you don't need to go to another application to access the contact list--calling and contacts are all completely integrated. All of the latest phone features folks expect are built-in, too, like a handsfree speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, a vibrate mode and picture caller ID. The capacity of the unit's address book is only limited by the amount of internal and expansion memory available.
The Treo 755p is also a fully functional Palm OS device. That means that a huge library of applications, from spreadsheets to word processors to games, can be added to the Treo 755p. Download, view, and edit Word and Excel compatible files, rehearse a PowerPoint presentation, even review PDF files, directly on the 755p's touchscreen. It's easy to perform multiple tasks like checking your calendar while talking on the phone or dialing calls directly from your contacts list. Familiar Palm OS software ships with the handset including calendar, calculator, clock, contacts, memo, and task management applications. Meanwhile, the unit's memory expansion slot allows you to transfer music, photos, and video from your desktop. Or, use it to load additional games and applications.
Fun and Games
The integrated VGA digital camera included with the Treo 755p sports a 2x digital zoom, features automatic light balancing, can be used to capture video with 352 x 288 pixel resolution, and is outfitted with a handy self-portrait mirror function. If you want to take your tunes with you, the Treo 755p comes with the PocketTunes application, allowing you to load up all your favorite music on MiniSD memory cards, and enjoy MP3 music on the go. Plus, with the ever-expanding library of Palm OS compatible games and other entertainment applications, you'll never be at a loss for something fun to do during break time.
Vital Statistics
The Treo 755p weighs 5.64 ounces and measures 2.3 x 4.4 x 0.84 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.2 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 850/CDMA 1900 frequencies for voice and CDMA2000 EV-DO for data. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Improved but with quirks........2007-10-07
The Treo 755p is an improved Treo 650.
Pros:
No external antenna.
EVDO - High speed data.
Cons:
Shorter battery life when compared to the Treo 650.
Does not feel as sturdy as the Treo 650.
Sprint disabled the phone as modem capability unless you purchase a data plan to allow this capability. (This capability was free with the Treo 650 after a number of consumers fought with Sprint to enable this capability.
Overall:
The Treo 755p is worth purchasing if you do not currently have a Treo device. If you have a Windows mobile version, I highly recommend this version due to the higher display resolution.
I only recommend this version for anyone that currently has a Treo if and only if they want to get rid of their external antenna and would like faster data speeds. Remember, if you currently use your phone as a modem you will have to pay an additional ~40.00 USD if you would like to keep this capability with the 755p.
Remember this is a smart phone and not a normal cell phone. There is a lot going on in this device and it will need to be restarted on occasion.
I love my phone.......2007-09-30
I have had my phone for over a month now, and I love it. Probably the best part about it is the battery life... it lasts for almost 2 days without having to recharge. The functions on the phone are great, and as far as the PDA goes I'd definetly recommend it for a first time PDA user, since it's very simple to use. The sound is fantastic, and to this point I have had no issues with Sprint's service. The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5, is because of the 100$ rebate that was available when I bought the phone, but when I went back to get it it was no where to be found. Just do your research before buying a cell phone online.
So far it's great.......2007-09-22
I have had this phone for about a week. I am a new pda phone user, so I can't really rate how this compares to other pdas, but I like the Palm OS fairly well and love the functionality this has over my last normal phone. It's still pretty small and is easy to grip and hold in my hand. Sometimes my ear does touch the screen and hang up on accident though. The web and google maps are great. Palm OS needs a better way to do email than versa mail; I can't manage my google account very well that way.
A sexy little phone with a nightmare of service provider........2007-09-05
Sadly, this gem of a phone is only available for the Sprint network. They have not yet released versions for the other major carriers. Cell phones don't work in a vacuum, they are as only as good as the network behind it. While technical performance on Sprint is so-so on average, their customer service is a nightmare. If you aren't bound by a contract to a carrier, check out the last consumer reports ratings that places Sprint at the bottom of the five major carriers. Verison and Altell vie for the top rank, both rate well for customer service, but may be a little more expensive, but worth it if you EVER need customer service. If you are one of the unlucky prey who are a Sprint customer, you can't buy this phone on Amazon. When I did, Sprint terminated the order 3 days later without any explanation. It took a phone call of over 4 hours, probably 3 continents and a half dozen departments, to get a "Guess" as to why the order was canceled. The guy in the credit department theorized that because my wife already has a sprint account, it is beyond Sprints imagination to allow two accounts to exist in the same household. Technology changes quickly, bad management doesn't, so I would say skip the 755P until you can get one with a provider other than Sprint.
Product Description
92 US / 104 European Bright, 20 lb. Basis Weight. Performs well in all copiers, plain-paper fax machines, laser and inkjet printers.
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