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Summary: Too Hyped up
Review: I bought one of these hoping the color would be outstanding. Unfortunately it is not all that great. The color is grainy making your pics look cheap. The screen is too small and the new palm os is not at all much different from their previous version.
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Summary: not very versatile
Review: My doubts proofed right. No major improvements compared to the 505 device. It's easy so become familiar with this handheld, but you won't be satisfied with the rather small range of applications and the poor software lineup. Don't know, why Palm is always boasting about their products. They are no match for an up-to-date pocket PC. You could expect more value for your money. The CPU is definately outdated and the display's iow resolution makes serious applications still unavaillable for Palm users. Though I own a 515 now, but I don't think I'll use it very often. Rather stick to my Compaq 3870 - it's heavy and too big but it gets done all thinkable tasks.
The Palm 515 is not really bad, but it makes you feel naked when confronted with complex tasks that require professional software solutions. It's just an organizer - a very flash one of course.
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Summary: Awsome Handheld!
Review: This is a win/win Deal...price and product.
Highly recommend this M515. This handheld has the looks and the features. You will not be dissapointed, you can do so much, and the color brightness is quite nice.
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Summary: Comarison with the Handspring Prism - 515 is a winner!
Review: I just got my Palm m515 after using the Handspring Visor Prism for a year. I originally purchased the Prism after comparing it with the Palm m505. As many people know, the 505's screen was very poor, so I sacrificed the slim size of the Palm for the bright screen of the Handspring. However, the 515 has a vastly improved screen, which makes it a hands-down winner in the head-to-head competition with the Palm. Here are the comparisons as I see them:The 515 kicks the Prism... on size. I don't know how they came up with the published dimensions on the Prism, but they're not accurate. The 515 is over a half inch shorter than the Visor. But, the most important dimensions for carrying it in your pocket are thickness and weight. The 515 is half as thin as the Prism and weighs 30 percent less. Believe me, it makes a huge difference in your pocket. The Visor would bulge awkwardly wherever you put it, but the 515 can slip into nearly any pocket and you (and everybody else) will hardly notice it's there. The quality of the screen on the 515 is better in most respects. The Prism is still brighter and the colors are more vivid. However, the resolution on the 515 is much sharper. The Visor has better brightness control, which is a sliding scale, whereas the 515 only has the option of low and high. However, this is really only relevant if you're using it in the dark. Another big advantage of the 515 is that you can see it in bright daylight because it has a reflective screen. You can turn the backlight off without turning off the display. With the Prism, turning the brightness way down affects how the whole picture is displayed, not just the backlight. I could never see the Prism screen in daylight without shielding the screen with my hands. The 515 is as clear as any B&W display in daylight. And, you can save batteries by turning the backlight off. The 515 has an upgradeable OS. With the Prism, you are stuck with the version that it shipped with. The advantages of the 515 should be obvious in this regard. So far, the 515 has given me much better battery life than the Prism. Sometimes I couldn't make it through one whole day with the Prism without it running out of juice! It seemed to get worse the longer I owned it. The Palm has an advantage on expandability in my book. Although there are more different types of springboard modules available for Handsprings, the Palms are catching up quickly (BlueTooth is a big advantage), and their small size puts them over the top when comparing cards that serve the same purpose. You can carry four Palm cards in the same space as one Handspring Springboard. I know this is subjective, but the 515 looks far more elegant, especially when you see it in real life. The silver metal finish looks much more professional than the blue plastic of the Prism. The prism does have some advantages over the 515: First, Handsprings come with better software than Palms. Handsprings come with CityTime and DateBook+, which are much better than the Clock and DateBook that come with Palms. However, you can but CityTime and DateBook4 (even better than +) online for not too much. The touchscreen reacts better on the Prism than on the 515. On the prism, all you have to do is touch an area and it reacts; on the 515, you actually have to press slightly. Some people may like to have to press, but I have a light touch, so I prefer the softer reaction. The Handsprings fasten to cases in a much superior way than Palms. By clipping into a two-point hold, they are held far more securely. The Palms fasten with a pseudo-stylus, which only secures one side and allows them to flop around more. A little stick-on velcro can solve the problem, but it's not as elegant as it should be. So, overall, I think the advantages of the Palm m515 are clear. I really like Handspring as a company, and I think they make some great models for those who need the basics at a lower price. However, for those who want the top of the line, especially business users who need to keep their PDAs on their bodies all the time, Handspring needs to do some catchup. The Prism is not a bad product, but it is just too chunky and heavy to be practical.
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Summary: noticeably faster than prior generation of Palm products.
Review: I like the Palm OS, and have found it intuitive. The biggest advantage of the 515 over my prior Palm, the Vx, and the V, which I owned before that, is that it runs much faster than the earlier generation products.
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Summary: Great Little PDA
Review: Just when I was about to purchase the M505 due to some pretty good price drops out comes the M515. Did not mind paying the higher price (slightly less than the M505 on initial release). You get twice the work horse and more. Extra bright screen is a real plus over the pathetic M505. Twice the memory and some real good software as well. If you use it for a true pda and shut it off than the battery issue is no issue at all. If your main thing is playing games than why bother, buy a laptop or sit at your desktop. Save the money for a real good video card. This is a very good organizer replacement, with all the bells and whistles.
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Summary: 5 stars, not enough!!!!!
Review: 5 stars are not enough!! I'll give it 6 stars, I am a former IIIc user, now I am a proud m515 ultra satisfied user, say no more.
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Summary: Palm still has it, hands down!
Review: I have finally taken the much-anticipated plunge and purchased the new and upscale model of Palm the m515. I was hesitant about upgrading from my Palm V only because every time I finally got the courage (and the $$$) they came out with an improved model. WHY UPGRADE?
To say I was amazed it an understatement. I have loaded and loaded applications and enhancements and have only begun to scratch the surface. I don't know how I ever made it on the measly 2 MB on the Palm V. I feel like I've stepped into a new world with the Palm m515 and the possibilities are astounding. THE SOFTWARE The suite that it comes with will be more than ample to get you up and running. The Docs-to-go suite is a Godsend. I also particularly enjoy the Avant-Go, which I at one time tried with my Palm V and was overloaded on the memory within a week's time. Another cool featured bit of software is the MGI Photo suite. You can view colored images and short video clips on your Palm. If you are into MP3's and MPEG files and that sort of thing the Palm just can't cut it. Lastly, I like being able to store books and the like with the Palm Reader software. I am a minister and was more than pleased to be able to store 2 translations of the Bible on my Palm and read it whenever, wherever I like with cut and paste features to be used if I want to comprise a sermon using the Word-to-go software. All right, I've praised it enough but there are a couple of things the buyer should know (have I got your attention now?). THE CONS
First, the stylus. I wasn't happy about the fact that it only came with one. I was thinking that was all right though since I had so many of my Palm V styli left. Guess what...the Palm V styli don't fit! Speaking of fit, the stylus that comes with it was so loose when I first got it that I thought there was a problem and took it back. The replacement was the same way, LOOSE. Be careful. Second, and I have already alluded to it, if you are thinking that your Palm V accessories will fit the Palm m515 because they look so similar, think again my friends. They don't fit...nothing fits. I bought covers, pouches, and binder adapters for the Palm V thinking they would all be useful one day with an upgrade to an m 505 or m515 and they are not. The left slot is thinner than the right slot (stylus side) therefore none of the cases or covers that utilize the left stylus slot worked and I hate using the Velcro to attach my Palm to a case! Lastly, the 65,000-color feature is a dynamic addition for your viewing pleasure but don't use it all the time if you are looking to conserve battery power. It will sap the battery's strength if used non-stop. There is a feature you can tone it down with to low or none at all. THE PROS
All in all the good points outweigh the bad so I recommend upgrading and don't be afraid to take the dive. The only upgrade I can see coming in the future with Palm is a colored m515 with wireless internet capability and a slight memory upgrade but that's why I like the card slot feature. You can easily expand your memory with the availability of a 64 MB expansion card. Palm's user interface that has won the hearts of thousands has had no interference only slight enhancements. I liked this only because I didn't have to learn the software all over again. If you are apprehensive about running your new Palm on Microsoft Windows XP don't let that stop you either. It is fully compatible with both Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP and you can synchronize no problem with Microsoft Outlook XP. The slim line features that made the Palm V so popular continue to be a major factor. I have compared Palm with the larger Windows based PDA's and Palm's sleek and compact styling won me over hands down. I just can't see carrying those large PDA's that double as MP3 players and movie players around. Although the Palm m500 series are slightly heavier than my Palm V was, the extra weight earns its keep. It's all muscle! Now stop reading this review and click the Buy Now button, why don't you? Do I sound like a Palm salesman or what? Enjoy!
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Summary: Palm as a company
Review: I have not had this particular Palm, however would like to share with those looking to purchase that the service I have received from Palm with other products has been horrendous. I have been the proud owner of five different palm pilots in four months. Three of those wouldn't even turn on. After going through their website and their phone service, I am on my fifth palm pilot that still does not work. I am extremely dissapointed in the lack of concern for their customers and their shoddy product. To all those out there looking to make a purchase, beware this company. I have spent countless hours on the phone and internet trying to resolve this problem and instead of being a time saver, this product has cost me in money and time.
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Summary: Happy
Review: I am hard to satisfy;however, I am extremely happy with the m515. After using a grayscale PDA, I highly recommend purchasing a color model. The m515's color screen is outstanding and accomodates my need for quick access to data (especially at work.) My plan was to upgrade to the m130, but I picked up the display model of the m515 and was instantly sold. I am definitely glad that I spent the extra money!
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