10 Things I Do everyday with my Treo 680 Smartphone

I have had many Palm handheld devices. Models m100, i705, Treo 270, Treo 600, and now the Treo 680 smartphone. There are so many things that I use it for, but here is a list of the 10 things I use my Treo 680 for everyday.

1. Alarm Clock
Programed for each weekday, I am awakened by my Treo 680 using mobileClock (previously named Bob’s Alarm). A quick tap of the screen offers a snooze, or pressing an application button shuts it off. Multiple alarm programs, a timer and a stopwatch are other cool features of mobileClock.

2. Weather
I have programed a Quick Key, so that holding the W button fires up the browser and takes me to my town’s weather report at Weather Underground Mobile. A good time to check if I need to wear a sweater or bring an umbrella.

3. News
While waiting for the train, I use the ubiquitous Internet connection to browse Yahoo! Mobile News to keep on top of any latest news.

4. E-mail
When not at a computer, I use SnapperMail to check my many personal email accounts with the double-pressing of the email button.

5. Calendar
The built-in calendar keeps me on time for appointments and provides ample warning for family and friend’s birthdays.

6. Instant Messaging
Texting is a popular phone-to-phone function, but many people are still using AIM, MSN messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and ICQ. I can connect and use all of these with one application. I had used VeriChat for years but now I use Mundu IM.

7. Checkbook
Keeping track of personal finances is very important to me, so I always have my virtual checkbook available in my phone using SplashMoney. Each ATM withdrawal or online check written is recorded in the register so I always know exactly how much money I have (or don’t have).

8. Phone
Of course it’s a telephone. Integrated with the address book, speakerphone, bluetooth, etc.

9. Passwords
Instead of using sticky notes, I use Yaps to securely manage all of my personal and business user accounts and passwords.

10. Games
Sudoku puzzles for numbers and Crosswords for words, I play during down time, or to unwind before bed.

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