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Summary: What a great little tool to help organize your life
Review: I jumped on the PDA bandwagon a couple of years ago...but instead of doing research, I purchased the cheapest model on the market, and regretted it almost immediately. I won't even go into what I was duped into buying (partially because I have my dignity to maintain...), but suffice it to say I was most disappointed that I purchased a product that was NOT Palm Powered. Simply put, if you buy something that cannot support Palm OS products, you are selling yourself short.When I finally got around to buying mine, I did the research in advance, and decided I wanted something small, yet I wanted it to be able to upgrade if I wanted or needed it later on. This ruled out some of the cheaper models that are both offered by Palm and Handspring. I ended up choosing the M125 simply because it had the built-in memory I wanted (8MB) and was capable of upgrading with a number of cards that offered everything from maps to games to an additional 16MB of memory. This seemed to me to be not only the best choice, but also the most practical as well. The M125 is also smaller, too -- which was one of the selling points for me. I could've gone with a PDA with a much larger screen and still small (such as the Visor Edge or the Palm M500) but overall, they didn't seem to offer much more than what the M125 came with, and they were both a great deal more expensive, which helped to cement my decision even further. From the programs that came with the M125 right out of the box, to the host of free programs available on the web (if you look in the right places...) to the multitude of cards I can choose to upgrade my PDA, I have been most thrilled with my purchase.
Yes, for those nay-sayers out there, the screen IS small, but my eyesight is fine, and it hasn't seemed to be a problem for me at all. Plus, the accessories the M125 has (along with the M100 & the M105 models) make this a pretty nifty choice to make. From over a dozen different styled covers, specially fitted leather carrying cases (I happen to use mine as my wallet now and carry it with me everywhere) to peripherals that are being added to on a nearly daily basis, the prospects for my new handheld are almost limitless. In short, I am VERY happy with my purchase. Pros: SMALL, sleek, 8MB memory, upgradable, thousands of programs available (many are free) & fashionable accessories Cons: SMALL screen (if your eyesight is good, this is NOT a problem), the touch-screen sometimes has the tendency to not match up with the stylus and needs to be re-calibrated every once-in-a-while Weigh these specifics versus the other PDA's out there, and if price IS a factor, the M125 quite possibly could be YOUR next purchase. Hope this helps, I know reading other reviews certainly helped me in MY decision. Good luck.
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Summary: Great features - Short Life
Review: Until yesterday when my M125 died for no apparent reason, I was happy with my m125. It was small and relatively light, and was comfortable to hold. It was a replacement for my old Palm III (Which the new owner tells me is still working) so learning Graffiti was not a problem. Call me crazy but I expect the product to last more than 17 Months. Yes it was bought new, not a refurb. The SD card was nice to hold large documents. If you do get this model, make sure you do a hotsync before you change the batteries. If you fumble with a battery for a second, the changeout will take too long and you will have to restore from backup. I average 1 set of AAAs a month, so I have no complaints about battery life. With the service fee being $100, it was not worth repairing beyond the online try this first FAQ on the palmone site. Usability 4.5 Stars
Long life 1 Star
Overall 3 Stars
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Summary: This Palm is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This PDA is the one I have always wanted!!! This PDA is Stylish it has many features and it has a memory chip for downloading and saving things.
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Summary: A Convert Tells his Tale
Review: I was philosophically opposed to one more technological contraption complicating my life. I received the Palm m125 as a gift for the holidays and I reluctantly read the directions for set up. Mind you I'm not a technophobe to begin with - I'm just lazy and I wasn't in the mood for intricate directions and buzz words like "HotSync" or "USB-compatibility", etc.
The Palm m125 has an amazingly easy set up, and within an afternoon, I was able to transfer all my personal and business contact information into this minuscule wonder. Each day, I get more addicted with the other various features like Memo Pad, Date Book and Note Pad. Mini card slots located behind the Palm allow it to expand with more memory, Travel & Restaurant Information, Dictionary and Thesaurus, or Games - all sold separately of course. With a few more bucks, you could buy an attachable modem and in tandem with your AOL account, you can surf the 'net from anywhere in no time! If you don't take advantage of these accessories, which admittedly can prove to be expensive, it's still worthwhile to own since it acts as address book, calendar, and plannner in one. Probably my only gripe is taking the time to learn the graffiti language, but even that's not too big of a deal. The screen also can be a little larger, but otherwise it's a wonderful device and worth the investment.
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Summary: Expandable, faster, more expensive version of m105
Review: Another disappointing effort from Palm.
They took the m100, which is plagued mainly by its SMALL SCREEN, and decided that what people really wanted was expandability. So they ramp up the price, add a couple of expansion slots, throw in a faster processor, a USB cradle and a couple of software extras, and Voila! the m125.
If you want the cheapest PALM-branded model with expansion capabilities, then the m125 is it.
But what PALM should have done IMHO is lowered the price of the m105, and given the masses what they they were demanding with the m125 -- a LARGER SCREEN. I can't emphasize that enough. With a monochrome screen to begin with, and the built-in difficulty of pointing and clicking on a Palm device, size matters. I'd recommend buying a Visor Deluxe or the new Neo in this price range. Not only are they a good bit cheaper, they have a larger screen, as well as expandability. If you want to stay with Palm, consider the Palm V. Although lacking in expansion slots, it comes in a super-slim package with a rechargeable lithium battery and a full-size screen.
I also have a friend who is very happy with his snazzy, expandable new m505, but in that price range I think a PocketPC might make more sense. Here's a basic product guide:
Palm m100/Handspring Visor -- Bargain basement models with 2 MB of Ram. Good starter models for the price. Distinguishing characteristics: Visor has significantly larger screen/expansion slot and fast USB cradle. Palm has slower serial.
Palm m105/Visor Deluxe -- Workhorse models with 8 MB of Ram (plenty for monochrome models). Visor has bigger screen/USB/expansion slot.
Palm m125/Visor Platinum -- Upper middle class models. Visor Platinum has larger screen. Both have USB/expansion slot.
Palm V -- Classic, not significantly expandable. Smallest full-function PDA with lithium rechargeable battery.
Visor Edge/Palm 500/505/Visor Pro -- All way too much for a Palm. Consider Compaq iPaq instead (which, although bulky, has a wonderfully brilliant screen and can double as a digital audio machine).
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Summary: Let the buyer beware
Review: When Palm's products work, which in all fairness is most of the time, they're great. But pity the poor fool who needs to call customer support - a $25 fee to answer a question? absurd!
I have to give them some credit, when they could not fix my problem over the phone, they did refund the $25 and offered me a 20% discount on an upgraded model - I declined. Take some friendly advise and read what people who've bought Palm (or Sony or Handspring) products have to say in their reviews. Since my Palm crashed about a month ago I've been reseaching what to replace it with- the jury's still as all products seem to get mixed reviews. It's too bad, I really miss my little handheld but I may just stick with my Dell laptop. Good luck.
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Summary: Very Pleased
Review: I purchased the palm 125 as a gift for my husband. I ended up with it for myself because he was looking for a differnt version. I absolutely love it! For eveything I recieved, the price was spectacular. Everything works wonderfully! Thanks!!
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Summary: Great basic PDA
Review: I've read the good and the bad reviews. Truly interesting. I use the M125 as an extension of my desktop to keep track of the many appointments (I'm in ministry) I have daily. Palm has put together a pretty good basic, entry level PDA here. It comes with me so I'm organized on the fly; however, my main scheduling and planning is done on my desktop. The Palm Desktop program is great. I have hundreds of contacts stored and a true jigsaw puzzle of a schedule. When used together both the handheld and the desktop program do the job well. Hot Sync has never been a problem. Using the handheld as a "carrier" I am also able to keep my office computer in sync with my home computer. Batteries have only been an issue when I've been lame enough to procrastinate in changing them. Then it's just install a fresh set and run a Hot Sync. I purchased a recharger and it's been great...same recharger I use for my digital camera. The expansion slot is great. Again, in ministry, I have a copy of the NIV Bible stored on an 8Mb card with pleanty of room to spare. Awesome quick reference. I also run an expense tracker and mileage log. They're only limited by the basics of the program as it was written. Only one negative that I've run into. The grayscale display and backlight are hard to read in the dark...or a dreary day for that matter. I've recently upgraded to a refurbished M130 for the color contrast. It's more a reflection of my eyes than the unit. No need to spend big bucks on a PDA unless you're just into keeping up with technology. If reliability and the basics are all you need this unit is more than sufficient.
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Summary: Between the batteries and customer service, is it worth it?
Review: I have had my m125 for over 1 year now. Really I have loved it and what I have been able to do with it. What I hate is the unreliability with the batteries and whether I will face a total data loss when I swap batteries every 2 weeks or so (we have also faced a hot sync problem with multiple users). When I called to ask Palm if this was a recurring problem with m125s the man tried to charge me $25 to get the question answered. Then when I refused to pay $25 for the question, the rep actually laughed at me. So I took it took the next step and submitted an e-mail asking the same question and requesting the company's complaint process. PalmOne did respond, however not to any of my questions. Apparently they do not resolve complaints. Oh but they'll give me a 20% upgrade discount on select models online - whatever. The most information I received was actually reading the other reviewers here at Amazon and their problems with batteries.
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Summary: Palm m125, faithful friend
Review: I have owned the m125 for about a year now. Overall, I have no complaints. As a high school student, it enabled me to take extensive notes during a certain history class with a keyboard, but any palm can do that. The expansion slot is what caught my attention. I could have the option to upgrade it. I think I shall upgrade to bluetooth thanks to the Zire 71, which has OS 5 not supporting it (sarcasm, people, thanks were not in order). 8 MB is ideal for the average user of a pre-OS 5 palm. And you can always expand. AAA battery slots enable the user to select whether they want to waste money on batteries or buy good rechargeables. I use Rayovac rechargeable alkaline. I can keep plugging them in at will, while a palm with a built in battery would require that I bring a charger and hotsync cradle with me. Do I lose data? This has happened, but the wise Palm user performs a hotsync operation on a periodic basis. Thanks to this, I have not had any lost data. The monochrome screen helps the palm give you more hours to a set of batteries. I get a sense of wasting power when I use my color palm for features this one can handle. Infrared is a must have for interaction with palm friends, and this has it. Then again, every palm I know of has it. Palm OS 4 takes care of everything the OS 5 can't. Overall, this is a great palm, I would continue using it for time to come. I'd recommend this one 100 times over the Zire or Zire 21. I think the zire & zire 21 are overpriced for their features.
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