Palm TX - Launched 2005 and still the top PDA

Advantages: Stable, excellent OS; masses of free software available; still the top dog.
Disadvantages: None.

...The Palm TX has been around for a while now and so you may find it a little odd that I'm writing a review of it. More odd is the fact that the TX is still sold new, years after it first came out. The reason? As a PDA, it has yet to be surpassed. Not only is it extremely easy to use and connects to open wifi hotspots with ease, it also has a massive collection of free software available online - from games to productivity, from connectivity to health and wellbeing. It comes bundled with an excellent browser (Blazer) but you can also run Opera and some other browsers on it too. The email software is also more than adequate. It is also a top multimedia player and when used in conjunction with the right software, can happily display streaming tv and, if you connect it up to a stereo, makes a handy internet radio. If you are...

jmarko 17.08.2008 · Read review
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PAD or PDA - The Palm m100

Advantages: Price, compatibility, size, style
Disadvantages: Memory not expandable

...With the introduction of the Palm m105 - with 8Mb instead of 2Mb in the m100, I recommend the newer model, although if you can pick up the m100 for a song - go for it! Do you really need a PDA when you already have a PAD? The recent introduction on the Palm m100 will have a lot of people wondering if now is the time to ditch the old diary and switch to a handheld. For anyone who already uses MS Outlook for his or her diary, to do list and address book the answer is a definite “Yes”. SLIPS IN YOUR POCKET The Palm m100 is an all new handheld that easily slips into a shirt pocket and boasts the power and the memory of far more expensive machines. There are two software packages on the CD ROM supplied, the first synchronises your m100 with MS Outlook, the second is a “personal information...

john.sw 09.12.2000 (23.04.2001) · Read review
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Say CHEESE to your PDA

Advantages: Fun, easy to use, compact
Disadvantages: limited function, no longer manufactured

...Use your PDA as a digital camera with the Kodak PalmPix - then HotSync the pictures to your PC. Cost around £100 new, now are about £10 on ebay - which is just about what they are worth. There are two 'flavours' available, one for the 'square based' Palm III, IIIc, IIIe, IIIx, IIIxe, VII, IBM Workpad and TRGPro series machines, the other for the 'round based' M100 M500 etc The camera offers two screen resolutions; 640 x 480 and 320 x 240 pixels, bearing in mind this uses the same memory in your PDA, you probably don't want huge files anyway. Download the supplied application onto your PDA, pop a couple of AAA batteries into the camera and you are ready to take pictures in seconds. I work in IT and have to to send engineers to customers' sites. The PalmPix ideal for snapping pictures of their billings, mugshots...

dobieg 30.03.2003 · Read review
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Palm Zire - the basics of handheld computing

Advantages: easy to use, lots of programs, everything you need is supplied with the unit
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 also contains a usb cable and a protective screen. The zire is very small and will fit into most pockets without leaving a massive bulge. The internal memory isn't very good (2MB) and the screen is not backlit, but if you only want something...

XaanderLe 30.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of Palm Zire - Palm OS 4.1 - MC68EZ328 16 MHz - RAM: 2 MB ( 160 x 160 ) - IrDA

In you Palm

Advantages: A neat unit with lots of applications
Disadvantages: None

...The Palm Tungsten is a sleek cool looking handheld with a vast array of features that are going to suit the majority of users. It comes with most of these features pre-loaded, but there are more on the provided CD which also contains the software to enable synchronization with your PC or Mac. Also provided in the box are several power adaptors which will make in rechargeable almost worldwide. Although the unit comes with Bluetooth there is also an additional cable supplied which will link your Palm to your computer for the transfer of data. I have found through experience that the cable method is definitely significantly quicker compared with the Bluetooth, but again each to their own. One thing I have noticed is that the lifespan of the internal rechargeable lithium battery is greatly improved from previous...

donf18 07.06.2008 · Read review
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Palm Zire as good as it gets for first PDA

Advantages: Easy to use, very small, affordable, battery lasts long
Disadvantages: not too many applications, basic features only

...)but which myself don?t seem to use much I prefer to use the stylus instead as I find it easier and faster but supposedly they can be reassigned to launch other applications. Its screen is a 160 x 160 monochrome display (no colour) and there is no extra light for the dark places if you really want to use it in the dark You can enter information with Graffiti (Palm's simplified alphabet which I couldn?t be bothered to learn to use, instructions are included along with graffiti stickers for easy reference)) or you can tap the on-screen keyboard (so much easier and faster) or even type your information into your computer and then transfer it onto your handheld (too much hassle). It comes with a USB cable, Palm Desktop software CD-Rom, and power adaptor and with its applications you?ll find except from the address book, date book, note...

Kirki 25.05.2003 · Read review
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Palm TX

Advantages: everything! cheap reliable, fantastic features
Disadvantages: no spare stylus or screen protectors in box

...I got my new Palm TX in August this year and I have been very impressed with its performance and flexibility. I previously owned a Palm Tungsten E which screen was 320 x 320 resolution and had no Bluetooth or Wi-fi, so these 2 features are great additions for me. For those who have never used a PDA they are all touch screen and most have handwriting recognition to save having a keyboard and in Palm handhelds this is called Graffiti and is very handy when writing as you can just write as you normally would. The Screen size of the TX is 320 x 460 so videos can be viewed in landscape and portrait modes, so effectively can be in widescreen. The video quality is very impressive and I would highly recommend in investing in a 2GB SD card for those long journeys. The new palm desktop software is similar to the previous but has a much easier...

yelenefeneley 17.11.2008 · Read review
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Best Phone-Palm PDA hybrid yet

Advantages: All-in-one! best phone+organiser on market
Disadvantages: no Bluetooth/wi-fi, low res camera

...I have the Treo 600 for over a year now, having upgraded from older Treo 300. I needed a Phone + Palm combined (ease of carrying single item and easy transfer between the 2 is invaluable) and decided this was best model overall. Previous makers Handspring now taken over by Palm (known as palmOne now) As a Phone, it is very decent. Has a protruding aerial but do not find it troublesome. Calls are easy to make with easy access to dial pad, quick dial buttons (inc direct access to fave web pages if required), redial and all the other features u would expect a modern good phone to do. Easy use of options like copying phone numbers into contact list. Very useful dial log showing in+out calls and their durations. Reception is as good as your provider signal in area. has Speaker phone function and transferring between 2 calls is easy...

chooi 21.12.2004 · Read review
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Review of Palm Treo 600

Palm Top of the pile

Advantages: Light, powerful, elegant, good battery life, lots of software available.
Disadvantages: Not a stand alone product

...Once you have mastered Graffiti, which takes next to no time, then the Palm is an excellent tool to have at one's disposal. It has an advatage in terms of size over the Psion in that you can really put it in a shirt, jacket or trouser pocket. The software (Chapura Pocket Mirror) supplied, which allows you to connect the cradle to your computer and synchronise your Palm with Outlook is excellent, and is something I use a great deal, rather than using Palm Desktop as a syncing tool. Indeed for users of other software, it is possible to download from the web anything you require. The range of freeware and the easiness of installation via HotSync is outstanding. Whilst the IIIe is for everyone, the Vx is certainly more for the business man, which explains the IR link, allowing you to beam contacts, appointments and other things to other...

Morgenhund 26.07.2000 (31.05.2001) · Read review
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Palm Treo 680

Advantages: Small and well made, Palm OS
Disadvantages: a bit fiddly

...This is a well thought-out device with a good touch sensitive screen and a surprisingly usable keyboard, even for people like me, with fat fingers. I have used Palm OS PDAs for many years so I have a lot of data and applications from previous devices that I want to maintain and I was keen to stay with the Palm OS operating system rather than switch to Windows at this stage. It was easy to move the Treo 680 from my Palm T5 without any loss of data. Now I only need to carry one device instead of a PDA and a phone. The stylus is a bit fiddly to use when compared to the chunky T5 one, but then the stylus is not needed as much given that the keyboard replaces the need for text entry with the stylus. The operating system is easy to use and syncs without any problems to my old iMac (Mac OS X version 10.2.8) In the few months I have owned...

AndrewPo 16.06.2008 · Read review
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