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  | | customer review: This would have been a great deal if the price of the Palm TX actually was $399. However, since the MSRP of the now-discontinued TX was only $299, the deal is not so hot at only a 9% reduction from the true MSRP. Note that Palm only makes and sells Treo and Centro phones these days; they're out of the PDA business. That being said, the TX is still a great little PDA that offers 128mb of ram memory and WiFi. It sync's w/ your Outlook calendar and contact list, surf's the Internet, and plays a mean game of solitaire. What more do you need? | Palm Tungsten E2 Handheldby PalmOne (E2)  customer review: I purchases this item in November, it is now January and after 2 weeks at Palm repairs it still does not work!!
| I am soo upset, and I do not know who to complain to. Palm repair has all foreign speaking personal who can only read from a preprinted script and cannot understand "please transfer me to someone who speaks english" I am out lots of money and no way to get a working pda! I have no idea why I am writing this, no one cares. I will not get a message from someone to offer assistance on how to get one that actually works. Oh well - happy new year I guess. Palm Z22 Handheldby PalmOne (1048NA)  $199.99 customer review: This is the best Palm I ever owned. Many Palm branded devices were pleged with problems. The issue some of the early models had was that sometimes if the machine reset or if you let the battery die you would lose the memory and have to hook the device to your computer to reload from the last back up. The problem is with this is sometimes I wouldn't back up right away and I would loose my new to do lists and my new calendar entries. The Z22 fixed this problem by protecting the memory so that it will retain the memory long after the battery ran out of juice. This has been a life saver. I have owned this unit for years and have had very few problems with it.
| Some may say this machine isn't that great because it doesn't have WiFi, it's not a phone, it doesn't have a memory expansion slot but to me these are all pluses. I have an iphone for doing everything else but it is nice to have a device with a book reader where I can read and not feel the need to click some icon to check my mail. It is a light dependable PDA that does what it is supposed to do. Sadly it looks like this unit after all these years is being discontinued. If you can find one snatch it up because you will never find another PDA like this one ever again. Sony PRS-505/LC Blue Digital Book Readerby Sony (PRS-505/LC)  customer review: The ability to buy from e-books from various sites makes this product better than the Kindle. One may also take out e-books from public library for a certain amount of time. Great product! | HP iPAQ 111 Classic Handheld (FA979AA#ABA) (110 Series)by Hewlett Packard (111)  customer review: I purchased this Pocket PC for my wife for use as an Registered Nurse. Programs that I downloaded for her work great. She is still learning to use the other programs. No problems with using the wireless internet at work. I have other HP products that are running great. | HP iPAQ 211 Enterprise Handheld (210 Series)by Hewlett Packard (211)  customer review: I was very satisfied with this device. I had read many reviews extensively and can see some of the negative point, others I don't agree with. The blue light is annoying. I don't like the fact that you can't easily just exit and lock, as I could on my Palm T/X. I fail to understand the complaints about the volume on the speaker. It performs like any other device that size and generally you would have earphones on. Yes, it would be difficult to listen to voice instructions on a GPS, but that is true of my LG phone GPS also. The fact that the ring selector thing is slightly truncated at the top does not bother me but that may be because the applications I'm interested in don't call for it that much.
| I have Slingbox installed and it works just great. Whenever I'm at a hot spot, or anywhere around the house, I can watch all of my satellite TV on the large screen. The supposed added pressure necessary with the stylus just has not been an issue with me. I ordered the Think Outside Bluetooth Stowaway keyboard and it works just fine. I recently got rid of my Palm T/X after it broke the second time. While it had internet access and I had managed to get on, it was extremely cumbersome and kind of a joke. With the 211, you just go on IE and you're good to go. Obviously, it doesn't take the place of a regular computer but for e-mail and brief straight-forward information gathering it works just fine. Like some others, I was a little surprised to see that you cannot turn it on by hitting an application button. A minor inconvenience. While others liked the automatic dimming function, I found it extremely annoying (constantly going from bright to dim), disabled it the first day and it has been disabled since. It is very easy to manually adjust the backlight at the Today screen. For the times when it is inconvenient to carry a full laptop (such as prolonged motorcycle trips) I have a Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P, which runs Windows XP. However, if I didn't have that, the 211 would satisfactorily emulate a regular laptop (especially with the external keyboard). I give it five stars. Brand New in Box 8310 Curve Titanium Free Car Charger Leather Case and Usb Att Cingularby Black Berry (8310 curve)
Sony Reader Digital Book PRS-505/RC - Sony Reader Software 6" E Ink - sangria redby Sony (PRS-505/RC)  customer review: This past fall, I bought the Sony PRS-505/LC Blue Digital Book Reader a few weeks PRIOR to finding out that Sony was going to be releasing a new model. At first, my inner gadget-aholic was crushed -- I wouldn't have the latest and greatest.
| However, after now being able to compare and contrast -- I'm convinced that the PRS-505 is still a better reader. -- The PRS-505 screen is a non-glare screen so that it doesn't show fingerprints and smudges. -- I believe the buttons make for a much more user-friendly interface than the touch screen. I just don't really see the value of the touch screen. -- The screen (and more importantly, the print) is significantly clearer on the PRS-505. This is due to the fact that in an effort to appease the "why isn't there backlighting" crowd, Sony has added LEDs around the frame to try to facilitate reading in the dark. This has had the effect of significantly reducing the contrast and clarity of the type. -- From a tactile perspective -- I really don't like the ridges on the left hand side of the device. I'm left-handed so I tend to hold the reader with my left hand and it is not a nice feeling. -- The PRS-505 is nearly 150.00 bucks cheaper than the 700. This will buy a lot of ebooks! And the trade off -- having to push buttons rather than having a touch screen is not worth the money. It is clear that Sony has put the PRS-700 out to compete with the iRex iLiad Book Edition which has a touch screen and is twice the price. But it just doesn't cut it because the wireless capability is still not there. If you would like to download newspapers etc, I would suggest checking out Calibre -- though, come to think of it, not sure if it works with the 700. Calibre is a free/shareware book management utility and it also has a feature that allows you to "Fetch News". The list includes the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Washington Post, Newsweek, Wired, CNN, BBC, LA Times, and many foreign news sources as well. You can set up a schedule to have them downloaded auto-magically to your computer and to your Sony Reader. Here is the link for Calibre: http://calibre.kovidgoyal.net/ Also, the MobileRead Forum is a very useful place to get information on where to get additional content any reader that exists today: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/ [[ standard disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with either of these sites or organizations -- I just found them to be EXTREMELY useful if you are new to the world of eReaders, DRM issues, device management etc.]] When you compare the Sony PRS-700BC against the PRS-505 -- you are MUCH better sticking with the 505. That said, if you are trying to decide between the Kindle or the Iliad, Sony, in my humble opinion still has the advantage. -- Cost: The Sony PRS-505 is much less expensive than the Kindle and has a much better build and aesthetic quality (no cheap plastic here). -- Supports a wider variety of formats than the Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device (though the Iliad is best from that respect -- but not 300.00 bucks better). -- you can buy from a wide range of stores with Adobe Digital support. Today, I purchased a new fiction book that cost about 6.00 US (it costs 19.00 US via the Sony bookstore!!!) -- better response time and page turns No, the Sony still doesn't have wireless -- but again, that is not a limitation for me. If you really want to read newspapers on the eReader, you can get Calibre (a shareware format conversion and library management program) and download periodicals onto your PC and then use the USB connection to get them onto the reader. For me, the thing that I really like about the Sony readers is that they are solidly built -- they use a metal case as opposed to cheap plastic. This makes the device heavier but to me, that is a bit like reading a hardcover vs a paperback. I personally prefer the more substantial feel. The upshot -- if you are trying to decide whether to get the "latest Sony Technology" -- don't. Save your money and stick with the PRS 505. However, if you are trying to decide between Sony and one of the the main competitors (Iliad, Kindle, Ectaco jetBook e-Book Reader - Red), then go with the Sony. NCJAR Asus A626 3.5-inch PDA Windows Mobile 6.0, Wi-fi (802.11 B+g), Bluetooth 2.0 (edr),by Asus (MYPAL A626)  customer review: This replaced my PalmOne Zire 72 which eventually just died from sitting down with it in my back pocket. My biggest dislike of the Palm was ironically Graffiti2. It did not recognize my writing as well as the Toshiba PDA it had replaced. A scratch in the writing area just made things go from bad to worse.
| I am very happy with the Asus writing recognition. I started with the Block Recognizer because this is what I was used to. But now I've found I basically use the Letter Recognizer. I have also had luck with Transcriber. Transferring files from the Palm Desktop to Outlook and then the Asus took some time, but I am satisfied with the results. I am still getting used to ActiveSync. It is giving me some trouble currently. Hopefully I can get these quirks resolved. Knowing how to customize settings so I transfer the contacts and events from Outlook to the Asus is one problem. The other problem is once I disconnect the device ActiveSync will not reconnect without rebooting my PC. I haven't used some of the more sophisticated features. I didn't need a phone which the Asus isn't, but I also do not surf the net or read my email on my PDA. One of the things I have never liked about Microsoft Mobile is that when you close a program with the X it just closes the window and does not stop the program. This results in too many programs running. Nokia N810 Portable Internet Tabletby Nokia (N810) customer review: The touch screen craps out after a couple months of use and needs to be returned to the company for replacement...be warned this is a widespread problem that affests nearly all these machines. Check the online forums for more info before buying one. | PalmOne Tungsten E Handheldby PalmOne (P80880US)  $419.99 customer review: This is my first PDA, and so far my only one. No problems other than not reading directions (my bad) and when I did finally look up a problem I found it was operator error (me) and easily correctable. Since I haven't had a different PDA, I can't say how it compares to others, but it's easy to use, easy to program, easy to download things, easy to update. Don't know how I'd entertain myself in doctors' offices waiting for appointments or waiting for anything. I play games on it and the screen is bright and clear and easy to read. I download books and music on removeable memory cards and just use it in so many ways. It stores all the contact info I need, with as much detail as I want to put in. I love that I can handwrite notes on it, when I need to write something down in a hurry.. when I suddenly remember something I need to pick up on the way home. I paid about $185 for it about 3 years ago, and it was a refurbished one, so I'd say this Amazon price of $45 is a real deal. It does what I need and so easy to use. Definitely one of my favorite things. | BlackBerry 8900 Curve Javelin Unlocked World Phone QWERTZ, In Stock, Ready to Shipby RIM (8900)  $589 The striking 480x360-pixel screen offers up crisp on-the-go video, images, text, maps and more. With a refined design, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone is an easy-to-use device that delivers expanded functionality and reliable results. | BlackBerry Storm 9500 World Phone, Unlocked, In Hand, Ready to Shipby RIM (Storm 9500)  $776.95 UNLOCKED TO WORK WITH ANY SIM CARD WORLDWIDE. | HTC Touch HD T8282 World Phone, Unlocked, GPS, Bluetooth, Touchscreen, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professionalby HTC (Touch HD T8282)  $749.99 customer review: I just got my new HTC Touch HD phone a few days ago. It has replaced my old SPV M700 (HTC) with Windows Mobile 5 handset. I considered the HTC Diamond but disregarded this due to the slow TouchFLO 3D at the time (has now been updated) however battery life (900 mAh) is still bad. I also considered the iPhone 3G and the Blackberry Storm. The iPhone is fabulous, but not for editing documents etc., plus the screen resolution of the HD is near double. The Storm has a "click" screen which I'm not sure about.
| First thing you notice when you take the phone out of its box it how solid and well built it feels. Also striking is the lack of the usual array of "HTC" style buttons. This gives the phone a very minimalistic and elegant look. After starting it up you are greeted with the home screen of the flo menu. This now responds much faster, looks stunning and is a real asset. However the flo does not cover all the phone's functionality and it soon reveals the WM 6.1 prof. underneath. Then navigating the menus using your finger becomes very tricky. Even the fantastically high screen resolution (480x800) can't make up for this. The HD does come with a stylus (held in by a magnet) which you'll need for those occasions. The virtual keyboard is good and responsive but I find it takes some time to get use to. To sync the phone with my PC with Vista was very easy with active sync. It works very well with MS Office 2007 and Media player. I took it to the gym and found the HD works very well as an MP3 player. You can even adjust the volume with the button at the side of the phone without turning the phone back on. The sound quality is very, very good. Importing/converting vids and photos is a doddle with the media player. However I imported a video podcast and the software did not make use of the g-sensor to view landscape, why? Playback is smooth and seems good. Web browsing is a joy with the high resolution screen and Opera 9.5 preinstalled (this does make use of the g-sensor). I contacted HTC customer service and found them very helpful. If you go to the HTC website you can download the latest fixes for the phone. Good: TouchFLO 3D now fast and very useful Build quality Battery life Great preloaded programs e.g. MS mobile office Very good MP3 player and video playback with fantastic sound quality Very slim and portable HTC customer service seems fine Very good compatibility with MS Vista Looks stunning 5 mega pix camera Bad: Windows Mobile rears its ugly head Fiddly small buttons in MS windows mobile G-sensor does not support many prog. Only digital zoom and no flash Overall a great versatile handset. HP iPAQ 2215 Pocket PCby Hewlett Packard (H2215)  customer review: A great little item. If you want to keep your phone a phone, and still keep the rest of your important information and appointments at the tip of your fingers, this is the way to go. Compatable with just about everything, it does all the same work as the rest of the pocket PC's for Hundreds less.
| A great investment. PalmOne Tungsten T5 Handheldby PalmOne (Tungsten T5)  customer review: I am very happy with this purchase. Good value. Was delivered quickly and some extras were included that weren't advertised. Not bigs things, but nice to have gotten. | Sony Clie PEG-SJ22 Handheldby Sony (PEG-SJ22/U)  $348 customer review: I have had my unit for a few years, and I like it in many ways, but it has a bad habit of letting me down:
| - With the flip top, in my purse, the application/power switches can be depressed and it apparently powers on. This runs down the batteries, and - All memory is lost. I've taken to using the Palm calendar and directory in my laptop and not the PDA... pity... PalmOne Tungsten C Handheldby PalmOne (C) 
customer review: The Palm Tungsten C is not compatable with Windows Vista. they have yet to come out with software update or fix for this problem. After talking to Palm tech support it doesn't appear that they ever will or care to. The unit is great if you never upgrade to vista which Microsoft seems to be forcing on the public. | PalmOne m515 Color Handheldby PalmOne (P80805US)  $65 customer review: I was very happy with the Palm Pilot i received. It was in great shape, and was delivered in a timely fashion. Thanks | PalmOne Tungsten T3 Handheldby PalmOne (T3)  $249.99 customer review: I've owned several pda's over the years, but the Palm Tungsten T3 is my favorite. Simply put, it does the job reliably. If I needed to buy another pda, this one would be my first choice. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||