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Summary: Color is great!
Review: After owning a Palm III, and a Palm V, I decided to upgrade to the IIIc, and I am very pleased.The color screen is a great, a lot easier to read (as longest is not outside), if you play games, like to load lots of applications and keep tons of stuff the 8 Megs come really handy, if you like to see things in rich color and Palms this is the one to own.
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Summary: Excellent Product
Review: The Palm 3c is an excellent product. The color and speed is superior over all other brands. I just hope when Palm goes color with the Palm 5, they offer some form of rebate or trade in.
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Summary: How important is color for your Palm use?
Review: You could justify the IIIC over the monochrome IIIs if you do a lot of work while 1)outside in the sun 2)in pitch black closets or other areas of total darkness 3)sitting in the back of a car or plane getting carted around without any lights on for a decent amount of time, 4) You need/really want gritty low-res color pics available on your PDA. I happen to fall in one of those categories, so it made sense to "side-grade" over to the IIIc. Otherwise, I'd say wait until this color functionality fits into the sleek bodyform of the Palm V.
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Summary: 3 1/2 Years of Day in and Day Out Use
Review: The Palm IIIc is by all accounts a dinosaur by today's PDA Standards. But there was a time when this was leading-edge PDA technology. Back in 2000, this was Palm's first entry into the Color PDA market (using a Palm OS). In fairness, the market and technology have truly now headed to pace where most consumers can't even keep up. However, if you aren't interested in having the latest/greatest technology, the Palm IIIc may be a true bargain if you are looking for solid PDA technology. When Palm released the IIIc, it was based on the highly successful flagship PDA - the Palm III. It would contain 8MB of memory - back in 2000 this was very good. It also would make use of a lithium ion battery. No more battery changes - you could easily just place the Palm IIIc cradle and a AC Adapter would plug into the cradle and you could get a charge (and powering on a PC was not necessary). While the standard Palm III had a gray casing, the IIIc was more black. There was a rumor that the color display was a battery hog. I can honestly say in the 3 1/2 years I had my Palm IIIc, I never had an issue regarding the battery. It comes with a sturdy stylus. The OS that comes with the Palm IIIc out of the box is OS 3.5. I never bothered or had a need to upgrade it - it did the job just fine for me. I never had an issue with loading applications. I make major use of HanDBase and AvantGo and all the applications run smoothly with no crashing. There are two issues I have had with the device. If you are buying this used - you should be aware of them. The first is the cover - the cover is plastic and is essential for keeping your screen clean and scratch free. Twice I have had the problem of a crack in the plastic on the hinge area. I had a heck of a time trying to get a replacement (see my next paragraph on accessories) - I eventually got one used and payed way too much for it on an online auction. That one then cracked as well and this time I resorted to superglue. The second issue is that after 3 1/2 years of use, the writing area has seemed to have worn out and my Graffiti isn't getting recognized consistently anymore I used the Palm IIIc everyday - several times a day. It got a workout, but I still expect that to last longer than it did. It was this problem that led me to upgrade my PDA. Accessories are in general a consumer ripoff with any product and Palm IIIc is no exception. What I have noticed about PDA accessories - especially Palm ones is that they are way overpriced when they are being sold, but if you wait to long you can't get replacement parts. I thought it was ridicolous how difficult I had to look around for a replacement cover. If you buy this used, you won't have an easy time getting accessories and parts. On the positive side, I did wait and get a keyboard and Travel adapter that was being cleared out in a clearance rack at a rock bottom price ($30 for keyboard and $20 for travel adapter). Just another gripe here -why can't Palm (or anyone else) figure a way to let you upgrade your PDAs and keep all of your same accessories. I think people would be more apt to upgrade their PDAs. One other note on the color display - it won't give you nearly the same pixel resolution that you can get on today's newer models, but it isn't all that bad. Look out and you may actually get a great deal and get a lot of use. Ask a lot of questions on the condition of it if its used. I got 3 1/2 years of some of the toughest daily use around. I feel I got my money's worth.
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Summary: 3 1/2 Years of Day in and Day Out Use
Review: The Palm IIIc is by all accounts a dinosaur by today's PDA Standards. But there was a time when this was leading-edge PDA technology. Back in 2000, this was Palm's first entry into the Color PDA market (using a Palm OS). In fairness, the market and technology have truly now headed to pace where most consumers can't even keep up. However, if you aren't interested in having the latest/greatest technology, the Palm IIIc may be a true bargain if you are looking for solid PDA technology. When Palm released the IIIc, it was based on the highly successful flagship PDA - the Palm III. It would contain 8MB of memory - back in 2000 this was very good. It also would make use of a lithium ion battery. No more battery changes - you could easily just place the Palm IIIc cradle and a AC Adapter would plug into the cradle and you could get a charge (and powering on a PC was not necessary). While the standard Palm III had a gray casing, the IIIc was more black. There was a rumor that the color display was a battery hog. I can honestly say in the 3 1/2 years I had my Palm IIIc, I never had an issue regarding the battery. It comes with a sturdy stylus. The OS that comes with the Palm IIIc out of the box is OS 3.5. I never bothered or had a need to upgrade it - it did the job just fine for me. I never had an issue with loading applications. I make major use of HanDBase and AvantGo and all the applications run smoothly with no crashing. There are two issues I have had with the device. If you are buying this used - you should be aware of them. The first is the cover - the cover is plastic and is essential for keeping your screen clean and scratch free. Twice I have had the problem of a crack in the plastic on the hinge area. I had a heck of a time trying to get a replacement (see my next paragraph on accessories) - I eventually got one used and payed way too much for it on an online auction. That one then cracked as well and this time I resorted to superglue. The second issue is that after 3 1/2 years of use, the writing area has seemed to have worn out and my Graffiti isn't getting recognized consistently anymore I used the Palm IIIc everyday - several times a day. It got a workout, but I still expect that to last longer than it did. It was this problem that led me to upgrade my PDA. Accessories are in general a consumer ripoff with any product and Palm IIIc is no exception. What I have noticed about PDA accessories - especially Palm ones is that they are way overpriced when they are being sold, but if you wait to long you can't get replacement parts. I thought it was ridicolous how difficult I had to look around for a replacement cover. If you buy this used, you won't have an easy time getting accessories and parts. On the positive side, I did wait and get a keyboard and Travel adapter that was being cleared out in a clearance rack at a rock bottom price ($30 for keyboard and $20 for travel adapter). Just another gripe here -why can't Palm (or anyone else) figure a way to let you upgrade your PDAs and keep all of your same accessories. I think people would be more apt to upgrade their PDAs. One other note on the color display - it won't give you nearly the same pixel resolution that you can get on today's newer models, but it isn't all that bad. Look out and you may actually get a great deal and get a lot of use. Ask a lot of questions on the condition of it if its used. I got 3 1/2 years of some of the toughest daily use around. I feel I got my money's worth.
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Summary: Still a solid value
Review: Great, with one caveat: *very* hard to find replacement batteries nowadays -- you will eventually need one. There is only one place I know where you can order it (cheap, only $35 for a lithium ion rechargable):
http://store.craytonelectronics.com/craytonelectronics/paiireba.html This was the first-ever color PDA, I bought one of the first ones and used it to death. Finally after banging the heck out of it, I upgraded to a Tungsten, but the IIIc is great for anybody who just needs basic Palm functionality with a color screen.
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Summary: Bought this as a gift for my "has it all" boyfriend...
Review: Not knowing what to get my boyfriend for Christmas this year, I figured he could benefit from a PDA. I did hours of research on various makes and models of PDAs on amazon.com (because I take customer reviews pretty seriously). I was 100% sold on this model. Not only did I get to check out all the specs, but there was an option to "see it in action" (I didn't get to play with it before he did because we're currently across the country from each other. And that's another plus -- I took a chance and it turned out great!). Even though it's not the latest and most high-tech model out there, my extremely finicky (when it comes to electronics) boyfriend has done nothing but rave about it. He is very impressed by the crispness of the color screen and how no-nonsense it is, and especially the size of the memory which is 8 MB. It comes with simple organizational stuff like to-do lists, calendars, address/phone number book and more, which can all be backed up on your home computer. It also has a rechargeable battery which is good for the forgetful types (hence why I bought him a PDA in the first place), and can last without a charge for close to two weeks. For the great price and overall package of aesthetics, size, and an easy use, I highly recommend this Palm for the no-frills, first-time PDA owner.
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Summary: Great Product
Review: The Palm IIIc really got used and abused, dropped and crushed. In fact I never really took care if it and it never failed me. 40 of them were used in our school district and everyone really liked them. I have since passed mine on to a friend, but I would strongly recommend it to anyone!
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Summary: First color PDA
Review: Of all the PDAs I have owned, this was the first with a color display. You may have heard others say it before, and I will definately agree - once you go color you never go back. I was impressed with the screens ability to display colors. You might expect Palm's first try at a color screen to only be partially successful. But, they did quite well. While the screen may be lack the brightness to be easily read in bright sunlight. It does allow for the use of the PDA when in a poorly lit room. Which is the more common scenario. Unlike some of other previous Palm III models, the IIIc features 8mb of storage and an internal, reachargable battery. I used this PDA on a daily basis for over a year and only noticed a very slight reduction in the battery's ability to hold a charge and I can not express how thrilled I was to no longer have to purchase batteries for my PDA. What did I not like? Of course there is the fact that 5 months after the IIIc came out, Palm decided to release its new line of 500 series with SD/MMC slots. Not as though I could have predicted it. The IIIc also comes with an attached flip cover to protect your screen. There is the option to remove the cover if you find it rather annoying. Which I did. Instead of the cover included, I would have preferred something closer to what the iPAQ used - a hard flip cover for the screen that allowed navigation with the buttons while still permitting the user to view the screen. If you are looking for a PDA with mulitmedia features, this is not the one for you. If you want a PDA that is capable of holding documents, contact information, games, and can do so in color, then the IIIc will suit you quite well.
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Summary: First Impressions
Review: Hooray! I just received my refurbished Palm IIIc. I open up the box and I dig out loads of manuals (one is almost an inch thick), the power adapter, and the Palm IIIc. First I take off the bubble wrap from the unit. I open the lid to find out it doesn't go all the way back. Its more like a sun-visor for it when open. There is no battery cover because of the Li-Ion internal rechargable. So you can't play with it right out of the box. Second I set up my craddle and place it next to my keyboard on my desk. When I slide the palm in, you have to kinda push down for it to sink in. It doesn't just fall into place. Third I hooked up the serial cable (rather it be USB) to the back of the computer. Next I open the universal AC adapter. And when they say universal, they are NOT joking. There is our standard american plug built in, then THREE other plugs. I might have seen one of them somewhere, but golly. I just know they must be useful if I traveled out of country. So there are 4 different plugs for the power adapter total. When I turned the cradle over to look for the spot for the power cord. To my suprise there was none. I looked in the manual and you plug the power into the SERIAL PLUG! Thats weird but it won't have 2 wires on my desk! ^_^ Now that the unit is charging for 4 hours, I was bored so I checked out the difference between the stylus that came with the unit and the palm 3-pack styli. The one that came with the unit, when rubbing on my fingertip feels sharp and not smoothed at all. I would be very afraid to use that on this delicate screen. The 3 pack of Styli are MUCH better! They are more rubbery tips and feel very very smooth on my fingertip. I just wanted everyone to know what to expect when they first receive their phat new IIIc. ...
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