My Top Apps for the Treo 755p
The Treo 755p already comes with many great apps included like: Google Maps, Pocket Tunes, Voice Memo, etc but here are the apps I added:
1. pdaNet - My absolute “Killer App” is pdaNet. This app lets me easily use my Treo to get internet access for my laptop. I hook up my Treo via its included charge and sync usb cable or via Bluetooth, launch pdaNet (which I have keyed to the “N” button) and that’s it, I’ve got access on my laptop.
Cost: $34.00 - PC Only (sorry Mac folks, folks even tried to use it with Windows emulators and it didn’t work).
Alternative: There is a hack to do this. There is also a Mac hack out there too.
2. Pocket Tunes Deluxe - Pocket Tunes already comes with the Treo but I like the deluxe version because of the bookmark feature and the streaming radio feature. I listen to a lot of long podcasts so the bookmark feature is very handy. Also good to have if you are listening to audiobooks. I often use a Treo skin called High Fidelity which has a “jump” feature letting you move forward or backwards in different increments of time by touching one button. Handy for skipping podcast intros, commericals etc. It’s easy to switch skins and a variety of free ones are available to suit your needs.
Cost: $37.95
Alternative: Pocket Tunes (Free, comes with your Treo).
3. Adobe Reader for Palm - Free app from Adobe, lets you convert PDF’s to an easier to read version for the Palm.
Cost: $0.00
Alternative: Use the included “Documents” app (DataViz Documents To Go). This shows the PDF as it’s originally formatted so may require more scrolling to read documents.
4. Softick Card Export II - Handy app that turns your Treo into a miniSD card reader. Easy way to move files back and forth, you can also use your Treo like a regular storage flash drive this way.
Cost: $14.95
Alternative: Use the included Palm Installer app, Use a regular card reader and pop out your miniSD card
5. Clean Uninstall - Program which lets you cleanly and completely uninstall apps. Cleans up files sometimes left behind. Note: this app was a left over from my Treo 600 — which had much less room for apps compared to the 755p, I still like the idea of having a clean machine though.
Cost: Shareware $14.95
Alternative: Built in delete program.
6. FlieZ - Lets you manage files on your Treo or your Treo’s miniSD card. Shows you capacity and amount used of either.
Cost: $0.00
Alternative: Built in “Card Info” app
7. TCPMP - Free video player app. I got this in order to play a wider variety of videos. Be sure to also download the plug-ins for whatever type of file you want to watch (MPEG, MP4, AVI, etc)
Cost: $0.00
Alternative: Built in “Videos and Pics” (Kinoma for Video).
Bonus:
Mundu IM - I used to have this on my Treo 600. You can have multiple IM accounts running, threaded chat etc. This isn’t yet “certified” for use on the 755p but the trial seemed to run ok though I didn’t test all the features like sharing pictures.
Cost: $11.00
Alternative: The reason I don’t have it on my Treo 755p is that there is a multi IM client included on the Sprint Treo (has threaded chat etc). Also, since I have unlimited Text Messages now, I use text messaging more often now instead of chat (which is also shown in a threaded interface).
1st Aid - First Aid directory. I haven’t installed this yet, but it seems like a good idea and it’s a top download at MyTreo.net.
Cost: $0.00
Directory Assistant - This small app came in handy on my Treo 600. It’s not as pretty as Google Maps or the web versions of other directories but it has some nice features like being able to save results, etc. I haven’t installed it on my Treo 755p yet but since I have extra room I might add it.
Cost: $0.00
Alternative: Google Maps, Webpage of Google Local or Yahoo Directories, etc.
