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Summary: Excellent tool, but not perfect yet
Review: I researched practically all the handhelds available and the Visor seemed best for my needs. The others were either way too expensive, had too many features (driving up the price), or were not available.I'm an engineering student who has been losing his touch recently. I wanted to stay on top of things. I've always been organized, but I wanted to go farther. The Visor makes that possible. It's built-in features have everything you need as far as personal info management goes. It has the datebook, address book, to do list, memo pad, and email program. I like all of these, but it would've been nice if the address book had letter tabs like on a paper address book (you know, abc, def,...,xyz). I haven't had much use for the Expense program because I just keep receipts and use Quicken. The unit seems relatively solid, although the plastic around the screen seems loose. The included case is not great, but at least you can put it on the back when using the Visor. I'd rather it flipped up like the Palms. Then, there's the add-ons. I've already tried a lot of great programs (most have free demos for download). You can replace all of the built-in programs, but it might not be worth it. I recommend a free program called Diddle Bug to replace the memo pad (or you can use both). It lets you write right on the screen in your own handwriting (even though Graffiti is easy). There's also a lot of decent games and programs to expand the Visor's capabilities. I like AvantGo. When you HotSync, you get updated web content like newspapers and stuff. The channels don't give you all the stories you might want, but it's not bad for free. There's also the Springbaord port. I don't have any modules yet, but just ordered one through Amazon. Handspring also has a large selection of nice cases that will, at first, strike you as ridiculously expensive. Compared to the competition, Visor holds its ground. I don't know why so many people on the Internet get so embattled over their loyalty to one company. I don't see the point in attacking the other companies. I chose Handspring because of the expandability and the expertise of its founders. Palm seems to delay all its offerings and the Windows camp is just too expensive for a student like me. If your needs are similar to mine, I'm sure you'll be happy with the Visor.
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Summary: GREAT TOY (TOOL)
Review: I received my Handspring Visor Delux just a week ago and it is teriffic. I have heard nothing but good about Handspring products, I was specificly told to avoid the Palm Pilots due to not being able to upgrade, etc. This was told to me by a employee at a Best Buy and another at Office Depot. This is a must for college students, and professionals. I work full time and attend college full time, and design web sites, my Handspring Deluxe has helped me keep my hectic life organized, look at a Palm, then buy a Handspring Deluxe
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Summary: Handsprings are the Best!
Review: This is so much better than a Palm. I would recomend by a Handspring with 2mb because if it runs out of room, you can simply purchase more memory and stick it in the back. It is also much more affordable than a Palm and it has some very good springboard modules!! A+++
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Summary: PalmOS vs PocketPC
Review: I have owned and operated both a Handspring Visor Deluxe and a Compaq Aero 1550 PocketPC. If you're interested only in rave reviews about the Visor, skip this one. The PalmPilot gained wide popularity early on because of its functionality and compact size. The Handspring Visor came out as a replicate of the Palm III with the added expansion interface. The Palm V then offered a slimmer package for a comparable price and is now the best option for a PalmOS system. However, in the past year several Pocket PCs - Cassio Cassiopeia, HP Jornada, Compaq Aero and iPAQ - have come out that are comparable in size to the Palms and Visors. And at the lower cost end, the Compaq Aero 1550 offers a slim package and B/W display with the full features of the Pocket PC for the price of the Visor Deluxe or Palm V. Sorry to say it, but the reign of the PalmPilot is over. The PocketPCs run Microsoft Windows CE, a scaled back version of the full OS. While the number of applications out there for the PocketPC is small, they are growing rapidly. And it's very easy for a developer to convert MS code to the PocketPC platform. That's about the only drawback of the PocketPC. The upside is far greater. All PocketPCs come with a voice recorder, a headphone jack for MP3 or audiobook files, and a Compact Flash port to add RAM, modem, or interface with other devices. They also have Pocket versions of MS Office and MS Outlook applications. You can actually view your email attachments on thet PocketPC rather just just know they exist, as on the PalmOS. And you have 16-32MB RAM standard, rather than the 2-8MB of the Palms and Visors. Some Palm users prefer the simple interface style. PocketPCs can emulate the Palm interface for those who prefer familiarity over functionality. PocketPC also have much improved displays over the Palm devices. They have 16-bit color (>65,000) compared to the 16-color Palms or 16 grayscale levels compared to the 2 (black or white) of the Palms. They have better resolution and integrated multi-media functionality. You can actually watch movies on a PocketPC! Check them out before buying a Palm or Visor device. You won't regret it. The Compaq Aero 1550 is ideal for lower-cost ($...) and smaller size monochrome display, the Compaq iPAQ is the latested and greatest high-performer color device ($...). However, some Cassiopeias and Jornadas are marked down to $... since the release of the iPAQ.
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Summary: IMPORTANT need this
Review: If you are going to get one of the handspring visors, then be sure to get a case for it. If you do not then I promis you that it will get dirty scuzzy and you can never get it clean again, because it sticks between the buttons(where you almost can't clean), your screen (mostly pet hair), and it is hard to clean. Plus it is very easy to damage the screen in your pocket without a carrier along with you, so BEWARE, get a case for it!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Why wait for 3Com
Review: After being on the waiting list at Amazon for 2 months and also shopping elsewhere for the 3Com Palm IIIe, I was plain old fed up! I wasn't willing to spend the extravagant prices for the higher end Palm Pilots (which seem to be the only ones 3Com will produce in abundance!). I ran across the Handspring Visor at Amazon and decided to take a chance. I LOVE IT! After comparing it to a friends Palm III, I don't see a difference worth mentioning here. It is fully compatible with the Palm so why wait! The only small pieve I have is you have to shop at Amazon or Handspring for accessories and/or replacement parts!
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Summary: Love it!
Review: I love that I know what's on my work schedule even when I'm at home! I've had the Visor for about 6 weeks and love it's ease of use and small size. I've just recently had to change the batteries - so they do last awhile. The only thing I don't like is the scratchy/screechy sounds when using the stylus and I'm nervous about scratching it further.
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Summary: Be careful with your handspring!
Review: A word of advice for handspring buyers - BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR TOUCHSCREEN! I had one break while it was in my pocket - literally. Only to find out later that the touchscreen is the only thing not covered by their 1 year warranty. It therefore will cost me a hefty $85 to replace it. Just an FYI. I'm not bitter or anything.
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Summary: Visor redeemed
Review: I received my Visor July 19; on August 3, it spontaneously locked itself up and only allowed me to enter punctuation. Handspring tech support and customer support were both prompt in answering (at 6 pm Pacific Time). They are sending me a replacement (free shipping, free return for broken unit) within a week with no hassle. They offered to replace it even though I bought it via Amazon and not their web site. (See update below.) The thing worked great for the two weeks and certainly was a geek magnet. Like other reviewers' Visors, mine eliminated many post-its and slips of paper and let me carry me address book and calendar; I wish I'd bought one sooner! I hope that quality control is not an issue for Handspring. If the replacement unit fails, too, I'll be back to knock off a star and probably to look at an overpriced Palm instead. Update August 2001: The replacement Visor has worked without a problem. I would have no qualms buying another Visor (except I can't figure out why they still cost more than $...).
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Summary: Doesn't Compare to Palm V
Review: I was very excited about buying the Handspring Visor. However, twenty minutes after I bought it I started having technical difficulties. The screen would lock-up, and flash back and fourth on its own. I have decided to return it and go with the Palm V. Not only did the Handspring Visor dissapoint me, but the tech support line is long distance, and you wait at least five minutes before anyone answers. Also, you have to buy an additional serial port to send information back and fourth from your computer to your Handspring Visor. That costs an additional $30 shipping not included. When you add everything up it is just not a wise investment. I would strongly agree on purchasing the Palm V. A more reputable product is always the best choice.
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