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for Palm Zire

Rating Summary based on 12 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		4
  • 4 Stars
    		4
  • 3 Stars
    		2
  • 2 Stars
    		1
  • 1 Star
    		1

Detailed rating

  • Comfort & Portability
  • Ease of use
  • Instruction manual
  • Look & Feel
  • Manufacturer Support
  		• 4.1
  		• 4.2
  		• 3.4
  		• 3.9
  		• 3.7
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  • 31 of 31 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    db163

    5 Stars A god-send for dyslexics/dysgraphics Diamond review 09/09/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap, Very Easy To Use, Grafitti Handwriting Recognition, Great Software

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Only 2MB Memory

    ++++++++ Vital Stats ++++++++ Manufacturer: PalmOne Range: Zire Model: Zire/Palm m150 Memory: 2MB Processor: 16 MHz Motorola Dragonball EZ Processor Operating System: PalmOS 4.1 Battery type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion IO Ports: USB (Slave), IRDA/Consumer-IR Width: 2.9 inches Height: 4.4 inches Depth: 0.6 inches Keys: Up, Down, Datebook (Assignable), Addresses (Assignable) = ++++++++++++++++++ Back ground/Overview ++++++++++++++++++ Let me start off by quelling some myths - not everyone needs a 64MB color screened multimedia pda, acually - few people do! And secondly, the Grafitti handwriting ... more
  • 31 of 31 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Kirki

    4 Stars Palm Zire as good as it gets for first PDA 25/05/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Easy to use, very small, affordable, battery lasts long

    Disadvantages Disadvantages not too many applications, basic features only

    Recently I’ve bought a Palm Zire because I ‘ve got fed up using ‘pen and paper’ and not be able to find either pen or paper when needed to jot something down or to have to buy every year a new diary for my phone numbers/ addresses and appointments. Besides I’m the sort of person who likes these new small gadgets and which, supposedly, make your life easier. So I’ve decided to get one of those ‘little thingies’ which you use a stylus to tap on the screen as I thought they looked ‘cool’ (yes I know, pathetic!) But as I was and still am in a very tight budget I couldn’t afford anything too ... more
  • 21 of 22 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 dobieg

    Member since 31/01/2003

    Reviews written: 221

    3 Stars Looks cool, but a bit expensive 09/10/2003
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages PalmOS gives access to many legacy 3rd party apps

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Overpriced, underpowered

    The name of Palm will forever be linked with Personal Digital Assistants, and remains one of the most respected manufacturers in the field. Let's get down to brass tacks - a PDA is a small handheld device which you use in much the same way that you would a Filofax, you keep your phone list, diary, to do list etc on it, the benefit in using an electronic device is that you can keep a copy on your personal Computer, and can cross-reference items to each other. You also have the option of exchanging information with other organiser users. With the correct software you can synchronise your email ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    XaanderLe

    3 Stars Palm Zire - the basics of handheld computing 30/10/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages easy to use, lots of programs, everything you need is supplied with the unit

    Disadvantages Disadvantages no backlight, only 2MB of memory

    I've had my Palm Zire for around about two years now and it was great value for money when I got it (£20 in the bargain basement section of Woolworths) and I have used it on and off every day since. The software that comes pre installed is quite useful and it is very easy to find additional software on the internet. The unit itself ships with a CD containing the Palm Desktop software for synchronising the Zire with the computer, which means that if you lose one zire, you can simply buy another Palm handheld and the information that was on your zire can be copied to that very easily. The unit ... more
  • 1 of 1 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    samktheman

    1 Star Was Disappointed With Zire.... 16/06/2004
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Looks good, rechargeable

    Disadvantages Disadvantages cheap stylus, cheap cover, tiny screen, not colour

    I was utterly disappointed with the Zire. It cost me £70 new, and was no better than my Vx, which cost less. I ended up selling the Zire after a week, and went back to my Vx. I found every aspect of it cheap, except from the price. The stylus was poor. The cover was flimsy, to say the least. The screen was tiny. There were only 2 appliction buttons. AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!! The only upside was that the charger and USB were separate, as I disliked this on the Vx. I also found out it is a development of the m series. I owned an m105, and liked it except the stylus, small screen ... more
  • 2 of 2 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    bottomburp

    5 Stars affordable invaluable organiser 13/06/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Simple to use, touch screen

    Disadvantages Disadvantages no back light, can be difficult to see screen

    I started using my zire in desperation when my work seemed to be piling up, and I couldn't see what to do next, couldn't think straight, double booked myself... sound familiar? Very easy to carry around with you, simple to use, could potentially save your sanity! Stores dates, anniveraries, tasks, addresses, phone numbers, and you write on it like a notepad. I have used a larger, more versatile and much more expensive palm top, but didn't want to take it to work as I was afraid to lose it. At this price it's practically disposable! You don't need batteries, it charges like a mobile phone. Has ... more
  • 8 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    gamewaves

    5 Stars Great first time PDA 29/10/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Small, Light, Compact and cheap

    Disadvantages Disadvantages No Backlight, Only 2MB of memory

    I have been looking to purcahse a PDA for ages but have never gor down to deciding which one is suited to me. I am a student who likes to make notes on the go, keep a list of contacts and play some games in any spare time. In my opinion the palm zire is perfect for someone like me. The only con is that it only has 2MB of memory, which restricts the number of games that can be downloaded. It is however one of the cheapest palms around at only £70 curreently at amazon.co.uk. The Palm Zire is very east to use and does its job perfectly and simply. The Zire has been designed to meet the basic ... more
  • 17 of 19 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    youngbed

    4 Stars Zire is a great little organiser 04/11/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Easy to use, small, inexpensive organiser.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages No memory expansion, No Backlight

    The Palm Zire is one on the handiest pieces of technology I have purchased. Though I have heard bad comments about the Zire compared to its fellow palm bigger brothers, the Zire is an excellent piece of equipment at a low price. To sum it up, it is Microsoft outlook in your hand! But there is more! . . . As well as having an address book, diary alarm clock, note pad, to do list and calculator, it also boasts expenses chart, an infra red port to speak with your mobile phone etc., Games when you get bored, and the opportunity to down load loads of games and programs, lots of which are free. I ... more
  • 12 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Rutley

    5 Stars An invaluable gadget 29/05/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Small,stylish,easy to use

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None really

    I had always viewed PDAs as a bit of an unnecessary gadget that certain people used only to impress others. How wrong I have been if the Zire is anything to go by. Since I bought one a couple of months ago it has been in constant use with only a couple of battery charges, which is proof that the Zire is fitted with an excellent battery. The unit is small stylish and very easy to use with all the functions that I wanted out of a replacement to a diary but with much, much more. Ok, it only has a relatively small memory but for what I want it will take me years to fill! If you want to run word ... more
  • 9 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    manutdrule1990

    4 Stars (: Palm Zire For the price: Quite Good! :) 05/09/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Quite Cheap, Small, Great Maker! Send your friends notes and applications through Beaming!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not alot of Memory, Black & White Screen

    The size of Palm Zire is actually quite handy for me, it's not too small, but not a brick! The extras that you can buy for Palm Zire these include my fave: an attachable keyboard. There's no digital camera or clour screen, but there is the power to beam notes and applications to your family and friends who also have Palm Zires! With 2MB Memory to save all of your data and applications onto, it's not much space but then again the applications don't use up alot of space. You can keep track of all the applications you have downloaded, and if you don't want them any more you can very easily delete ... more
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