With the annoucement of the Apple iPhone, many people have begun to comment on how it is going to affect other mobile phone manufacturers, and some have suggested that the iPhone just might be a "Treo killer". Treonauts has taken a great look debate by comparing the iPhone vs the Palm Treo 680.

Before even delving into what the Treonauts have shown this far, I'd like to make my own observation. Treos are marketed to and used primarily by business professionals. The iPhone is targeted more towards consumers, and younger ones at that. They aren't in the same class, so I don't even think there should be a question about their competition. Nevertheless, some think that the Treo will be an iPhone-killer.

Treonaut has also come to the conclusion that the iPhone is not going to be a Treo killer. They've based these opinions on the following:

• Screen Resolution and Input Method: The iPhone lacks an actual keyboard. Treo-addicts might not be comfortable going keyboardless. However, this can't really be said yet because no one's gotten the chance to try out the new iPhone multi-touch screen keypad.
• Operating Systems: The Palm OS has proven itself over generations of Treo devices. The MAC OS X platform has not yet proven itself on such a device.
• Storage: iPhone has a preset amount of internal storage (4GB or 8GB). Treo users are familiar with external storage options via SD cards. SD cards allow storage capabilities to be expanded, and you can have multiple cards to use with the phone if one fills up.
• GSM + Wireless Data + Camera: Apple wins out in this category, according to Treonaut. iPhones downside in this area, however is that the WiFi will drain the battery faster.
• Battery: Both have similar talk time. However, unlike the the Treo, the iPhone battery is not removeable. Removeable batteries are enjoyed by those on the go.
• The Treo weights about 15% more than the iPhone, but this is due to the keyboard, and Treonaut believes this is a good thing.

So those are the points that Treonaut makes. The iPhone is destined to be a smashing hit, but its not likely to make a huge dent in the business phone world. If you want to read the full discussion at Treonaut, head on over and read the post. They make some very good points.