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Summary: Very satisfied
Review: This was shipped immediately, and in good condition. Very happy!
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Summary: Bad customer service
Review: I bought the Tungsten T here because the web page said that this item was new, came in a new box with a manual. I spent more money because of this but that is what I wanted. What I received is a Palm Tungten T in a repackaged box, with NO manual and copied software. I feel that the third party that has this misrepresented themselves. I had to use the Palm Pilot because my other one was stolen and I needed this. This is just a warning to all of you.
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Summary: Classic Palm function, with quick/easy Bluetooth sync.
Review: I bought this strictly for the wireless Bluetooth to sync to my 17" Powerbook, and haven't been disappointed. Syncs are quick/easy and CORDLESS. No cradle to hunt for, and I can do it from across the room. Gotta love the connectivity! Otherwise, works like other Palms. Also added a 128 MB card left from digital camera I wasn't using so now have mega storage. Best Palm I've had, runs everything, and graphics are great. With Docs-to-Go and SplashSuite (have a "wallet full" of pics on the card), I've got my life in this thing. The only way they could improve it would be if they'd make it a phone, too... but current ones on market are too big/bulky for my taste. My last Palm was a phone/Palm combo, and I got tired of having it in my way all the time and opted for 2 smaller tech pieces..
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Summary: Skip it/Dont buy
Review: The autotype feature does NOT work. It behaves erratically. Palm conduit for Mac does NOT sync with Entourage notes, a huge shortcoming.
The system crashes every 2 or 3 days, requiring a reboot at usually inopportune times.
Blue tooth connectivity using your phone as a modem is very UNRELIABLE. support "punted" and directed me to Sony Ericsson, who "punted" and sent me back to Palm, who said basically: "too bad"Battery life is also an issue. The cradle and the car charger do not firmly connect to the Palm, wiggle your desk or slightly budge your palm going over a speed bump, no more connection.
While the battery lasts a long while, recharging it is a neat trick ESPECIALLY if you are on the move. Isnt being on the move the whole point behind a PALM? Dont buy it. It is another example of a promising product crippled by shortcomings and poor execution. Dont let the sleek external design fool you. It is a time burner and not a time saver.
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Summary: Swank.
Review: The Palm Tungsten T is actually my first PDA -- I just graduated from college and I'm starting a new job, and I figured this would be a good way to get organized and keep all my phone numbers, etc. in one place. So far, it's been pretty impressive. My first impression was of how small this thing is; it looks and feels bigger when you're using it. A lot of this is due to the very slick sliding Grafitti area. When closed (and in a clamshell case), it's smaller than my bi-fold wallet in every dimension (at least when I have a bunch of receipts and some cash in there), and only a little heavier. It fits in the front pocket of your pants or jacket without any trouble, and when compared to some of the monstrous handhelds (especially the PDA/phones) that I've seen in stores, this thing's very portable. After all, you're going to carry it around with you all day, right? The color screen is great; it's big, bright, and looks very sharp unless it's in direct sunlight (at which point it washes out). It's marginal without the backlight, even in a well-lit area. The T2 has a newer transflective screen that's supposed to fix both those issues, so if you plan on using your Palm outdoors a lot, or you need to stretch your battery life by running with no backlight, that might be a better choice. Speaking of battery life, it seems excellent. Based on the meter, I'd say you get maybe 2-4 hours of constant use out of a full charge (also dependent on what you're doing; games take up more than looking through your calendar). I haven't tracked how long it takes to fully charge; I never manage to get it more than 1/4 of the way down! Some people have griped that the battery isn't removable; however, Lithium-Ion batteries are extremely reliable and last a long time. They also don't have the memory problems of older Ni-Cad and (to a lesser extent) Ni-Mh batteries, so you shouldn't have to worry about your battery life getting worse as the unit gets older. It's fast; not quite as instantaneous as some of the more expensive Sony units or Pocket PCs, but it's got enough horsepower to sort several hundred addresses in the blink of an eye. Games seem to run well, although I haven't tried any fast-paced, graphically intense action titles. Best I've got are Pac-Man and Missile Command clones, which don't have any problems. Palm's default software is pretty good. I actually bought an open-box Tungsten T, which doesn't include the extra CD of software that usually comes with it, so I can't comment on that (but if you have one and want to send me a copy, please do!). It's got all of Palm's standard date/addressbook software, which is servicable, and there's lots that you can download for it. HotSync operations are very fast. However, I wish it had better backwards compatibility with OS3.X/4.X titles; simple things usually work fine, but more complicated graphical apps and games often fail (or have graphics/sound problems). Also, older titles usually don't support the 5-way control stick (they treat it as an up/down scroll only, or ignore it), and assume that you have a Graffiti surface readily available, which can be a pain if you're trying to use things 1-handed or with the unit closed. Newer software is better, and there are several add-ons you can download that let you write on the main screen as if it were a Grafitti pad (though I wish Palm would integrate this functionality into the OS, since the add-ons are a little spotty.) I can say, though, that it recovers very quickly from a crash, with no need to hit any hidden recessed switches on the back. I *hear* it can double as an MP3 player, as it has a headphone jack, but you can't actually load MP3 files onto it without a memory card (which I don't have yet). There's a small speaker (and mic) built in, but the speaker's pretty poor. The microphone seems to actually work well, even through a closed aluminum hardcase. Voice memos come out perfectly legible. It only has 16MB of onboard memory, but that holds a *lot* of addresses and several dozen sizable programs (small programs are usually less than 1/10 of a MB; large ones are rarely much more than 1/2 MB), so I don't count it as a big drawback. Also, large addon cards are readily available for file and data storage (up to 512MB). The T2 has 32MB of flash RAM, so again, if you need the extra functionality, it might be a better choice. I'm getting a bluetooth phone soon, so I'll have to report back after I see how well they work together. I don't have a bluetooth adapter for my PC, so I haven't tried it with anything yet. Hopefully I'll be doing wireless web surfing soon. All in all, the Tungsten T is a solid, affordable mid-range PDA. And with the introduction of the new Tungsten T2, its price will probably drop significantly over the next 6 months. It doesn't have a camera or other flashy multimedia features that this year's models have, but it is a slim, lightweight organizer that can do a lot of neat tricks on the side.
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Summary: failed on start-up
Review: My entire family has depended on Palms for several years. Thus, when it came time to replace my III, I naturally ordered another Palm. The Tungsten had the features I needed, plus a few nice extras. There was a trade-in offer at the time, so the price couldn't be beat. Big mistake. I was shipped a non-working item. It had clearly been opened, discovered to be faulty and had been shipped back to the vendor. Yet, the vendor reshipped the item. A previous review commenting on the vendor was "edited." Before buying, note that consumers are unable to review the vendor for this item.
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Summary: I Love It!
Review: You need to understand that I upgraded from a Palm m105 to the Tungsten T. The m105 is pretty basic and crude, so the TT is a quantum leap in every respect. I debated between the new TT2 and the TT(1), and decided to save the money and upgrade again, later, to the upcoming TT3. For now, I find the TT to be everything I need and then some. And it is so cool looking. The sliding lower section makes it really compact. The screen is fantastic! I have only found one situation where the ambient light was such that it was hard to read with the backlight on and off, and in that case it was about the same as the m105 had been in good lighting. With the light off, it is very readable in bright daylight and strong flourescent light. The screen is bigger and the resolution is SOOOO much better than the m105, not to mention the beautiful color! As for memory, 16MB is useable. 32MB or 64MB would be nice, and you can get that with the higher Tungstens, so I see no reason to complain about the TT's 16MB. I bought a PNY 256MB SD card with a great discount and rebate at Staples (it ended up cheaper than most 128MB cards) and that puts an end to the memory limitations. I have installed games and 2Sky astronomy program (big database) on the card, and it all runs just fine (a little slow on launching only.) I also have a bunch of mp3 music on the card, and it's still only 1/2 full. The only item I wanted that it's missing is 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless networking. But hopefully SanDisk is going to solve that problem before the end of the year, with their upcoming SDIO Wi-Fi card. I decided against the Tungsten C because I didn't like the keyboard and, mainly, because it's audio jack is mono--useless for mp3 listening. So all in all the Tungsten T is a terrific little machine and at clearance prices, it makes a really good deal.
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Summary: Oooooooh... Nice case
Review: Al though this is an expensive palm i have to say your buying quality. I have found this hand held to be one of the best ive seen. Many of my friends love this machine and envy me. I love its size. And best of all its Linux Compatible. PROS
) Small Size
) One Handed Operation
) Sliding SlikScreen Area
) Bluetooth
) 16-bit screen and 320x320 Resolution
) Has MMC/SD and SDIO Expansion
) Can use WiFi (using SDIO card) CONS
) The Clear Protective cover is annoying
) Bluetooth speed up battery drain
) No WiFi built in
) Price (but remember this is leading edge tech) I love this machine its dourable with a metal case... Easy to dent but not to break ... and can handle a 2 story drop. Has about 5hr-7hr battery (in my experence).
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Summary: Nice but...
Review: Ok let's break it down: The good: 1) Very nice screen!!! One of the most vibrant I've seen on a palmpilot to date
2) Nice and small, fits in any pocket rather well
3) Fast! Brings up anything I need relatively quickly with a decent load time
4) Bluetooth!!! Very handy way to expand externally via GPS devices and Cell phones, etc... The bad: 1) Initial RAM is a bit skimpy at 16MB, prepare to shell out money for an expansion card as well. I blew through half of my built in memory in 2 weeks
2) Non-replaceable batteries. What could I do if mine dies and can't recharge? Absolutely nothing... In short, if you want an awesome PDA at a good price this is it! However I suspect that this PDA has a 3-4 year life at best with it's built in batteries (but I've seen Lithium Ion's last fairly long), and do be prepared to buy an expansion card initially.
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Summary: Good Product, Solid Construction of the Palm itself
Review: Coming from a Handspring Visor Deluxe and then Platinum, I was a bit sceptical of a "true palm". I write like crazy using Graffiti, and wasn't sure if I'd like the hidden pad area. As it ends up, the TT is very solidly-built, and the hidden pad isn't annoying at all. When it opens, the TT fits very will into your hand, and the edges of the hidden area actually help you hold on while you write. Being able to listen to music allows a mix of both business-related and fun uses for the TT as well. The color screen is amazing as well, allowing for a lot more uses of the TT.
The only thing I don't like about the palm is the cradle. It doesn't really cradle the TT, and it's a little on the annoying side. However, once you get the hang of it, it isn't too bad.
So far, two thumbs up overall!
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