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Summary: Absolutely, Positively, Fantastically GREAT!
Review: The $ I put down for my Palm V are some of the best dollars I've ever spent. Really.Prior to my Palm V, I had a separate address book and calendar and lists and notes everywhere, all of which ended up getting lost or being in entirely different places when I needed them most. As a result, I often forgot to do things that needed to be done, lost important phone numbers, etc.-you get the idea. My Palm V changed everything. Now I keep everything important, from the standard addresses, to do's, notes, and appointments to my accounting info, stock portfolio, and local movie times (thanks to AvantGo.com) all on my Palm V, and it's GREAT! A warning to those buying Palm V's, though. It takes time to get used to it! I hated grafiti (the "handwriting" you must use for the Palm to recognize your input) at first, and found the miniscule on-screen keyboard a pain. Additionally, I saw no real point in keeping a to do list and ALL my appointments on the thing. After a month of forcing myself to do so, however, I was hooked! After really taking the time to get familiar with the thing, I use it on the order of twenty times a day--far more than I've used any other device (digital or old-fashioned pen and paper). So, my buying advice: buy one! Palm V's are absolutely fantastic, really! They're beautifully designed (you won't feel geeky pulling one out!) and the handiest things in the world. I promise! (Be sure to buy one of the hard cases to keep it beautiful.)
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Summary: Palm V Rules! The best little invention that organizes life!
Review: I bought my Palm last year; after using it for one year, I could never go back. By the way, I will be just a 16-year old HS Senior. You might say why does a kid need/want a Palm Pilot? Well, for one thing, I use it to write down homework and long-term assignments, and have never missed one. My Palm has become my palm. With its date book, I keep, what else, my dates in order. The address book keeps all my friends numbers and emails in order...I haven't missed one yet. With the memo pad, I can even take notes in class. And the plus, its the easiest, most foolproof way to pass notes in class with my friends who have Palms. Plus using the numerous websites I download a lot of programs and games to keep occupied in those boring classes. Plus for the gadget-friendly, computer-savvy teen I am, its the easiest way to stay in touch. Even my Computer Science teacher has one... Just a few complaints: 1. Link with my cell phone 2. Comes with more than one metal stylus, the plastic one stinks 3. Hard Case should come with it, mine has dents, but I am a kid, and I drop things Other than that, this product is great. I recommend it to all, Fortune 500 CEO's and High School kids. Palm is a great company who makes a great product.
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Summary: Great Product
Review: Finally an organizer that keeps me organized! but buy the Vx. You will quickly fill up 2Mb's with the many applications you can install.
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Summary: Slim and rechargeable but touch-screen wears out quickly
Review: I've owned a Palm V since Feb '99. In the last 5-6 months, the sensitivity of the screen has severely degraded. I have to write very carefully, or my Graffiti isn't recongnized. I also have trouble with other on-screen controls, like scrolling or marking a checkbox. This has made the V very difficult to use. Because it has worn out so quickly, I don't think I'll replace it with the same model--I'm going to look at the Handspings. On the plus side, you can't beat the size of the V. It's very slim, fitting easily and inconspicuously in the pocket of your pants--even your jeans (as long as they aren't slim-fit!). The recharging cradle is also a bonus. You never have to think about batteries.
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Summary: Invaluable for busy people
Review: My Palm V was wonderful, and I replaced it immediately when it was stolen--Probably the best argument that I really got good value from it! I had not used any form of portable computer, PDA, or similar device before, but after just a few months I found mine indispensible. I chose the Palm V over the other Palms, and over any Windows-based system because of the sliim profile. I can put it in the front pocket of my slacks and it is not obtrusive. The usefulness of the built-in functions for keeping to-do lists, addresses, and calendars is obvious. Less obvious is using all the downloadable software available on the internet--Often for free, but more often at a modest price, at least for the really useful stuff. I use the calendar book function in a way I suspect the designers didn't intend--I enter reminders to myself for a set date and time, so my alarm will go off and the Palm will display a message such as "Call Norman now." I also find the Search function very useful. If I remember that I dealt with Norman, but have forgotten his phone number or last name, I can have the Palm search for "Norman" and display his name and address (assuming I entered it when I first talked to him) as well as any notes or memos I wrote about our discussion. You can do this for any word or name, so if I remember discussing widgets with a guy, but have forgotten his name or phone or company, I can search for "widgets" and again everything I've entered on the subject will be available. In fairness, I have to say that if you don't have a fairly busy life, you may not have much use for it, but if your life is a busy one, I predict you will find the Palm V (or Palm Vx) invaluable. This includes people who aren't "high-powered executives." Stressed--out students or overwhelmed homemakers will find it useful.
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Summary: I can only recommend it - more memory would be good though
Review: I own a Palm V now for about a year and it's without doubt one of my best buys. I couldnt imagine my business life without my electronic agenda, especially the possiblity to synchronize my Outlook on the computer at home and at the office is just fantastic... Now I am sure I have all my contacts and all important meetings available all the time, independently on which computer I am working or if I am out of the office. The big difference to the Windows CE palmtops is that the Palm tends to be what it should be: a replacement for your filofax or other agenda. it's not supposed to be a little tiny computer... It is supposed to be an electronic organizer. To have additional features like small application is an addon. It doesnt matter which Palm you pick, after all they all have the same applications and the same operating system, but if you want a good and an esthetically perfect organizer, you have to pick the Palm V. And if you need more than 2 MB of memory, go for the Palm Vx.
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Summary: Consider spending the extra money for the Palm Vx
Review: I recently purchased a Palm V, it is the best time mgmt. tool I have owned. The only draw back is the memory capacity, the V was my first organizer so I was not sure how much memory I would need for all my office activities. I know now, I want MORE MEMORY!
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Summary: Lousy Product
Review: I was never able to HotSync my Palm V even with Tech support assistance. I bought a wallet case for it, but it still comes on in my pocket. Yesterday, I took it out of my wallet and noticed it was on, but since then I have been unable to shut it off. I've only had it for 2 months and Palm V will still not refund my money. There are better organizers out there. Avoid this product at all costs.
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Summary: Colour and more memory
Review: It's already a great product, I can't live without it. Although I already upgraded it to 8MB, more memory is always good. Colour will be great too! Am I expecting too much?
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Summary: Same features as the Palm IIIe and costs over $100 more!
Review: The Palm V offers very little over the Palm IIIe. Except for the sleeker case and the rechargeable battery the Palm V is basically the same machine as the IIIe. They both have the same amount of memory (2mb) and the software is identical. For the extra dollars I would expect more. Don't get me wrong; I love the Palm line of Products. They keep me organized by keeping track of To-Do items, appointments, phone numbers, and expenses (I have a different expense program, the one that is built in is not so great). And the screens on the latest Palms (available on all of the currently shipping versions) are fantastic, they are very crisp and you can view them in any light. On the plus side the Palm V's memory is upgradeable, unlike the IIIe, but I have had mine with the same 2Mb of memory for over two years now and I have only filled up about 20% of the space. Saved addresses and appointments hardly take up any space and programs that you can install onto the device are usually under 100k. Because of this, I doubt that an average user will ever need more than the pre-installed amount of memory. So buy this product only if you really like the casing that much more than the Palm III line. Because other than the case, you are getting a Palm III.
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