Noong Pebrero, isang kapwa ko miyembro ng Mapalad.org ang nagpadala ng private message sa akin. Tinatanong niya ang opinyon ko sa kung ano ba ang dapat niyang bilhin: Treo 650 o treo 680? Narito ang slightly edited na sagot ko:

Thank you for your message and for visiting MakaPalm. Balik ka.

I was actually looking for a Treo 680 when I bought my Treo 650 last year. However, my budget of around P13,000 unit was not enough for even a second-hand Treo 680.

A brand-new 650 still costs more than P30,000 now, while the 680 is almost P25,000. But still, a second-hand 650 is way lower than a 680. Wala ka pa yatang mabibiling 680 na below P10,000 pero yung 650 could be as low as 7,000

So, if you’re like me na budget ang primary consideration, sa Treo 650 ka na lang muna.

Here are two Palm downloads that are useful and timely as the Christian World observes Holy Week:

• Palm Bible Plus
• World English Bible for Bible+

Just download the files, then save it to the Launcher folder on your SD card. For more info, visit the Palm Bible+ website.

The Palm store — which accepts only United States billing and shipping addresses — is offering a 25% discount on all accessories bought until March 19:

Keyboards and headsets and cases, oh my! 25% off all accessories. (discount applied in shopping cart)

All accessories at the Palm Store are 25% off , which means you can splurge on a wireless headset or keyboard, a new case or that GPS system you’ve been eyeing. Don’t wait. This sale ends 3/19!