palmOne admits to memory issue on the Treo 650

palmOne has owned up to the memory issues plaguing the new Treo 650, admitting that, yes, because the new smartphone uses non-volatile RAM, some files and apps take up more space than they did on the Treo 600 (which is a big deal for anyone upgrading from a maxed out Treo 600), but that it's a trade-off because you also won't lose all your data if the battery on the phone completely dies out. Apparently they're working on a software upgrade for the 650 so it will use its memory more efficiently, but in the meantime are offering Treo 650 owners a free 128MB SD card to help alleviate the problem (which sorta helps, except that running applications of the memory card isn't always smooth sailing).

[Thanks, Todd]

[David Anthony Mendez @ Dec 19th 2005 12:07AM]

Hey guys; thanks for the info! How do you go about obtaining the 128mb SD card?

[Courtney Jestirski @ Dec 19th 2005 12:07AM]

The free 128MB SD card program will probably start in December sometime. PalmOne is sure to make an announcement around then. You'll probably be able to find more info at treocentral.com or mytreo.net as well.

[David Kellam @ Dec 19th 2005 12:07AM]

What is the performance hit like for running apps of SD card?

[David Anthony Mendez @ Dec 19th 2005 12:07AM]

I can't wait! My phone comes today (treo 650)
As far as the memory Issue:
This is typical with new hardware; It takes a while before they update Operating sytems in order to make things a lil more efficient. It is a shame though that they didn't catch this bug before shipping all these units. The 128mb sd is a good gesture; let's hope this bug can be fixed quickly!

[Brant Hanna @ Dec 19th 2005 12:07AM]

PalmOne is expressing no knowledge of a program for SD cards! I have gone back and forth with them multiple times and have provided links to the many articles that document the program but they still aren't willing to cough up a SD card. If anyone finds out how to get it let us all know!

[GJK @ Dec 19th 2005 12:07AM]

Information for the free card can be found at: http://web.palmone.com/support/sd.jhtml. You'll need your CD sleeve to complete the order.

[Ed Levine @ Dec 19th 2005 12:07AM]

I just ordered my 650 from the BLUE (AT&T Wireless) side of Cingular for 249.99

[Susan @ Dec 19th 2005 12:07AM]

This is the web site for getting your free card (call the phone number on this page if you do not have your CD Sleeve) --> http://web.palmone.com/support/sd.jhtml?_requestid=112371