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Summary: The platinum is GOLD
Review: I bought this after much hesitation that I would "never need a PDA." Well, with the included software, sync-cradle and it's onboard memory, I couldn't live without it. From addresses to 3rd party software, it's my constant companion.
By sync-ing it with my work PC, I have all my emails, spreadsheets,[microsoft and word]documents in one convenient place.
I am also sold on AvantGo, a online site that downloads at sync all the things you ask it to: weather, sports, financials, etc.
Batteries are a [reasonabley priced] but it must know that because it uses them fairly frequently- but not like my GPS. It warns you, but listen to the warning- if you wait too long, your data's gone....until the next sync.
Very efficient on memory but you can always buy more-never had to.
Recommend if you want a black and white, no-frills, fast and convenient PDA that you can customize until the cows come home.
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Summary: Best for the money
Review: I did a lot of shopping when looking for a PDA using the Palm OS. I compared the Palm Vx, VII, IIIc, IIIxe and the visor series. First off, I don't have a need for lots of color, and if I did, I would definitely have bought the 65,000 color Visor Prism for the resolution and color depth. The Platinum is a little thicker than the Vx, and comparable in size to the III and VII series. The VII has one advantage, a built-in modem (necessary service sign-up although), and the IIIc has color, but moderate color at that. The IIIxe has built-in memory upgrade capacity, but so does every Visor (8mb modules available). The platinum visor has the fastest processor available in Palm OS devices (50% faster than current Palm models, as reported by Handspring), and also uses the most up-to-date Palm OS (version 3.5.2). For the money ..., there no better deal out there. Unless you need color, this is the best Palm PDA available. Compatible with all Palm applications (those that run on the new OS, at least... I've found that some older app's won't run), and with the built-in Springboard module expansion slot, I'm sure that there's lots more to come from this company, co-founded by the creator of Palm. New innovation and next-generation thinking will put this company and its products ahead of the competition.
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Summary: Question
Review: I got this for my birthday as my first palm. I had been playing a lot of games on my dad's Vx, but I now can't stand the palm produced model. For gaming, the visor models are the best I have played on, and I've played games on all M1 series except 100, Vx, Clié (don't know model name), and a few Pocket PC's. The hardware buttons on my platinum are the most comfortable, and I prefer the back on this model to the Prism. My only question is: what si teh difference between a neo and a platinum? This has bee bugging me for a while.
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Summary: THREE BLONDES' MOM
Review: I have owned my Visor Plat. since 12/2000.
A present from my high-tech toy loving engineering husband.
I am a homemaker with 3 young children.
Enough said.
Q: Why do I have a Platinum?
A: I looked at this with the same light as when I purchased my leather Daytimer and acces. I plan to own this for at least 5 years. I wanted the memory to add programs, the clairty on the screen, and the power to get the information I wanted quickly.
Q: Do I wish I had the newer re-chargeable Visors?
A: Yeah, but I buy a big pack of AAA batteries at Costco, and they stay fresh and last all year. Not a bad $11.00 investment. I keep a set in my car so I always have some handy.
Q: What do I use my Visor for?
A: ...I used a program to store prices at differnet stores when we were remodeling.(Price comparison) Another program for my grocery list. What I have on hand in the pantry, and what needs to be used up in the fridge. Especially good for meal planning. Yet another program to keep my children's records in. (When was the last time Paige was on an antibiotic-did it work well, any reactions?) Just love those questions when you're holding a sick crying baby! Gift program: The rare opportunity to shop with a girlfriend, and she saw a necklace she liked. I put in the information(on the sly), and was able to find it 4 months later for her birlthday. She thinks I'm amazing.
NOT, I just have one place with all my information. I purchased an exercise program (BMI calculator) that I really like, great for goal setting. The only accessory I purchased was the "Backup Module"...just plain smart. I was VERY reluctant to give up my "paper" organizer for my Visor, but I really can't imagine doing without. Handspring has been a good company to deal with also. A glitch when I first got my Visor and they walked me through everything and made sure I had things set-up the way I wanted them. Since then I have had ZERO problems.
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Summary: Not worth it. Not for a long shot!
Review: I own a Handspring Visor and I must say that I should have stayed with my old Palm III. Not four months yet and blotches began to appear in the screen, making it difficult to concentrate. Not to mention that some people would say "ooh, what's that on the screen?". Also, the screen appears to be loose and moves from side to side when I wipe to clean it. The cheap PLASTIC that the Visor is made of easily scratches for the most simple contact with anything and the screen is worse as it's extremely sensitive to the stylus. These things occur immediately after a couple of months of use. Yes, the manufacturer will quickly (without difficulty or hassles) replace the Visor but I believe it's because all of the Visors have major defects one way or another. And remember, the replaced Visor won't be the a new model that you paid so much for. My wife still has my palm III, which I bought in 1997, and it's still in the same new condition. Yes, my Visor has the Dragonball Z processor (Which I must add that you can't really tell the difference in speed) with more memory and expandability "and all that", but what good is all THAT when the quality of the product is highly poor? (Especially the screen!) It's like having an engine of a Lambourgini in a giant cardboard box!
I guess the only good thing that came out of all this is that my wife is extremely happy with her Palm. My suggestion? Don't get a handspring of any kind. GET A PALM. It's much worth the money you work so hard for; ONLY becouse PALM is built to last!
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Summary: bad price
Review: i think the PDA itself is awesome but if u want a good price with a free cradle, just go to [another website]...
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Summary: cheap, powerful, attractive - the perfect handheld?
Review: I think this is a great product. I've been using it for several weeks and haven't had any trouble. Using the included cradle, I've hotsynced with my iMac and iBook with absolutely no errors. The USB hotsync is tremendously faster than the Palm serial connection. Unbelievable. The device is pretty light and the buttons are very easy to use. The Visor desktop software is fairly robust for the common user and may replace your current calendar/schedule app. Mac Office 2001 also supports hotsyncing w/ Entourage. Springboard module is a great idea. I've currently got the eyemodule and it works effortlessly. True "plug-n-play". Unless you really need/want color and don't mind the extra cash to get it, I'd heartily recommend the Platinum to anyone looking for a handheld.
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Summary: bad price
Review: I used the Platinum for about 4 months lightly. Then one day I was writing a memo and poof- the screen was awash in static. Performed a hard reset then a power down reset, but the screen is still just static and does not respond to any of the buttons being pressed. I spent a few days going back and forth with Handspring customer support, but they simply would not replace it. I recommended this model to a friend, and hers did the same thing after 3 months. Hmmm... No more recommendations from me. Great model while it worked, but based on my experience and some rumors I've heard, this model could have some hardware defect that surfaces after a few months. Also, tech support was very rude and hard to work with.
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Summary: Hardware Problems
Review: I used the Platinum for about 4 months lightly. Then one day I was writing a memo and poof- the screen was awash in static. Performed a hard reset then a power down reset, but the screen is still just static and does not respond to any of the buttons being pressed. I spent a few days going back and forth with Handspring customer support, but they simply would not replace it. I recommended this model to a friend, and hers did the same thing after 3 months. Hmmm... No more recommendations from me. Great model while it worked, but based on my experience and some rumors I've heard, this model could have some hardware defect that surfaces after a few months. Also, tech support was very rude and hard to work with.
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Summary: Great buy
Review: I used to have a Palm V, which I absolutely loved. I did everything I needed it to do and was small and sleek to boot. After I clumsily broke it, however, I needed to buy a new PDA. The Palm V had been discontinued, and I thought that the Vx was ridiculously expensive, so I bought the Visor Platinum. VERDICT: It is considerably larger and clunkier-looking than the beautiful Palm V, but its faster speed and USB connection are great! On top of the neat new (to me, anyway) applications like the world clock and enhanced datebook, I added AvantGo and Vindigo (NY, SF and LA). The Platinum's memory isn't even close to being full. I'm hoping that the nice platinum finish won't wear off over time, but that remains to be seen. The things about the Platinum that I don't like are its thickness, its lack of a rechargable battery like the Palm V has, and its clunky snap cover. For a PDA this size, they should have had the swivel cover like some Palm devices have. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase... it does its job very well and is a hell of a lot cheaper than the Palm Vx.
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