Palm M500

Palm M500

8 MB RAM - CPU: MC68VZ328 - Palm OS 4.0 more

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Looking for a handheld that grows along with your needs? The new Palm m500 Handheld is designed with an innovative expansion slot that allows you to easily add memory, back up...
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Could be a Vx replacement but not just yet...
A review by ponty on Palm M500
July 10th, 2001


Author's product rating:   

Look & Feel Excellent 
Memory / capacity Good 
Comfort & Portability Excellent 
Ease of use Easy 
Value For Money Poor 

Advantages: USB sync, expansion capability, improved OS
Disadvantages: Price

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

Full review
Palm's new m500 is the successor to the Vx. It looks virtually the same, although the shape is now slightly more rounded and the colour somewhat darker. So what are the new features? To list them briefly: USB synchronisation, faster processor, new operating system, and (at last) memory expansion in the form of a Secure Digital / MultiMedia Card slot. In detail:

The new USB synchronisation is a long overdue development as far as Palm are concerned. The Handspring PalmOS machines have had USB synhronisation for years. This not only frees up a valuable serial port on your PC, but means faster (a *lot* faster) HotSyncs. The downside is that Palm have introduced yet another form of edge connector at the bottom of the device. There was outrage in the Palm community when they switched from the classic Palm connector (found on every Palm up to the IIIxe) to the Palm V type, and now this... if you're not an existing Palm owner, you probably don't care, however, if you are: none of your peripherals will work. I'm sure some third party will address this with some kind of adapter, but really Palm...

The new range now uses a 33MHz Motorola VZ processor, rather than the 16MHz one found in the older Palms (IIIx upwards) and the 20MHz one found in the Vx. I hate to say it, but you probably won't notice any serious speed gains except in real heavyweight apps like ThinkDB and AvantGo. See my Visor Platinum review for more.

More good news: PalmOS 4.0 rocks. It addresses the worst of the issues I had with 3.5, i.e. chronic graphics slowdown when compared to earlier 3.x versions, and the inherent bugginess (I am forced to reset my Visor Platinum once a day at least, the m500 more like once a week).

The coolest thing about PalmOS 4.0 has to be the support for proper filing systems (at last!), which means applications can now access data on expansion cards much more directly. TRG (now called Handera) have been doing this for some time with their TRGpro, but the m500 series are the first mainstream units to support expansion cards like this (the Springboard flash modules work in an entirely different way).

The most important addition, in my opinion, would be the addition of the SD / MMC slot. It really is about time Palm started fitting expansion slots to their machines. The 8Mb provided really isn't enough to store serious amounts of data. I can understand Palm's reasoning for fitting an SD / MMC slot (they're very small), but I think a Compact Flash slot would have been a better choice, not least because CF is considerably cheaper, and also available in higher capacities.

I'll never forget plugging a 1Gb IBM Microdrive into my TRGpro for the first time (it's a miniature hardrive in a CF Type 2 casing). One whole gigabyte of capacity in the palm of my hand. I'd love to be able to do that with the m500. If you want the best of both worlds, check out the Handera 330 (www.handera.com). Not only has it got some seriously cool features that no other Palm device can offer, it has not only a CF type 2 slot, but an SD / MMC slot too. It's pretty ugly though.

I do have one small reservation about this device: the screen isn't quite as clear as the Vx. At least, the screen on the unit I'm using isn't as clear as the screen on my friend's Vx. Hmm.

Here's my brief conclusion on this unit: if you don't need the expansion slot, buy a Palm Vx instead. They are way cheaper, and an upgrade to PalmOS 4.0 should be out for them in the very near future (if it isn't already). If you're set on a colour screen, think about the m505.

If you already have a Palm, don't bother upgrading just yet - there's some very interesting PalmOS devices coming this way. If you're the kind of person who needs to carry around serious amounts of data, get a Handera 330. If you want flashy graphics and sound, wait for the new Sony N700C, it's got some really sweet tricks up it's sleeve. 

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A diary - with out the scribbling!
Review of Palm M500 by treley

Advantages: Stores everything you will need.
Disadvantages: Complications in writing.

...entrepreneur; however I have a palm handheld. Admittedly I did not buy this myself; it was given to me from my L.E.A. as part of my learning recourses package, to help me get through university with Dyslexia. And it has managed to do just that! WHAT IT IS The Palm m500 is no longer top of its range, (it has limited “beeb” noises and not sound, and it is in black and white) but is still far more than the average personal organiser! Palm computers ...
...tap the icons. From most Palm tops you can link to a PC, and also in the case of the Palm m500 an Apple Mac. The memory of the Palm is 8MB which is extendable though multi-media cards. WHAT IS DOES Without any extensions this palm handheld computer can store 1000’s of addresses and telephone numbers, and written or drawn data. There is a diary which can be viewed by hour, day or month, you can edit the importance of each meeting, keep things private ... Read review

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m500. All the information in the Palm in my hand!
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Advantages: Stylish, light and functional
Disadvantages: No colour screen

I've had the m500 for about two years now and it has never let me down. It's a good solid PDA work horse. The software that's preinstalled, although basic does "exactly what it says on the tin". The calendar / appointment function displays are clear and appointments can be set to repeat daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. Various alarms can be set to remind you of appointments and there is also a vibration feature with can be used in conjuntion with ...
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Splendid little PDA
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Advantages: Small, Easy to use, Light
Disadvantages: No colour screen, no real sound

This has got to be the best PDA for the price. I managed to pick up one in a sale for about £100. Now I know it doesnt have a colour screen and the sound is, well, awful but lets face it. We dont usually use a PDA for the kind of things that need sound and fast video. This PDA lets you sync your email, check diary appointments, doodle, write essays or notes and best of all it lets you play games on a crowded train :) Comes with IR built in and ... Read review

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Palm M500

Processor

Processor: Motorola MC68VZ328 33 MHz

Memory

ROM: 4 MB - Flash

RAM: 8 MB

Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card

Input device

Type: Touch-screen, stylus

Power

Power Device: Power adapter

Battery

Installed Qty (Max Supported): 1 (installed) / 1 (max)

Technology / Form Factor: Lithium polymer

Run Time (Up To): 1 month(s)

Manufacturer's product description

Looking for a handheld that grows along with your needs? The new Palm m500 Handheld is designed with an innovative expansion slot that allows you to easily add memory, back up data, and take advantage of a variety of applications without sacrificing memory space. You can also use the Palm Universal Connector to add a portable keyboard, camera, or wireless modem to your handheld. Based on the award-winning Palm V handheld, the Palm m500 handheld features a sleek design and small size. For something so compact, it's loaded with powerful features, including new mobile connectivity software that lets you access the Internet and sends e-mail through your modem or data-enabled cell phone. Bundled productivity and business software help you simplify your life. And you can view all your information on a high-contrast display screen using the latest desktop software.

Operating system / software

OS Provided: Palm OS 4.0

Software: Address Book, Date Book, Clock, To Do List, Memo Pad, Note Pad, Mail, Calculator, DataViz Documents To Go 3.0, MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition, AvantGo, Pocket Mirror 3.0, Palm Reader, MultiMail SE, powerOne Calculator, Palm Mobile Connectivity Software, Palm Desktop Software, Address Book, Date Book, Clock, To Do List, Memo Pad, Note Pad, Mail, DataViz Documents To Go 3.0, MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition, AvantGo, Pocket Mirror 3.0, Palm Reader, MultiMail SE, powerOne Calculator, Palm Mobile Connectivity Software, Uhr, Mail, DataViz Documents To Go 3.0, MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition, AvantGo, Pocket Mirror 3.0, Palm Reader, MultiMail SE, powerOne Calculator, Palm Mobile Connectivity Software, Palm Desktop Software, Addressbuch, Kalender, Uhr, Merkzettel, Notizen, Rechner, Aufgabenliste, DataViz Documents To Go 3.0, MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition, AvantGo, Pocket Mirror 3.0, Palm Reader, MultiMail SE, powerOne Calculator, Palm Mobile Connectivity Software, Palm Desktop Software, Adresses, Agenda, Horloge, Tâches, Bloc-notes, Notes, Calculatrice, Courrier

System requirements for pc connection

OS Required: Microsoft Windows 98, Apple MacOS 8.5.1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

Min Hard Drive Space: 30 MB

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