Summary

Admittedly, this chapter spent a fair amount of time covering background information that doesn't necessarily translate into practical Treo skills. However, becoming a truly proficient user of any computing device involves understanding a little about the history of the device and where it's headed. This is particularly true of smartphones, which represent a slice of the computer industry that's still in a great deal of flux. The Treo family of devices is as much evolutionary as it is revolutionary, and understanding their lineage helps you see why. At any rate, you're now ready to dive in and get busy putting your Treo to work. The next chapter guides you through performing some essential tasks that demonstrate many of the features that make the Treo a unique device.