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Summary: An excellent, reasonably priced organizer
Review: If you don't want to spend all that money on the slimmer, sleeker Palm V, and you know you don't want a WinCE device, then the IIIx is the way to go.The IIIx has the same screen technology and processor as the IIIe, but twice as much memory. Some users have reported "streaking" problems on the screen. I have not experienced that. In most cases, my screen is very clear and readable. However, Palm recently introduced the "reverse backlighting" feature that inverts the color when you turn it on. It's great when you're sitting in very dark conditions, but in dimly lit rooms or during twilight outside, it can be quite difficult to read the screen because of the reverse backlighting. I learned, though, that there is a simple Graffiti shortcut to make the backlight "normal". Even with the normal backlighting, I had trouble reading the screen in twilight conditions. Another feature of the IIIx that the IIIe lacks is an upgradeable operating system. This was the deciding factor for me when I chose the IIIx over the IIIe. The current PalmOS is 3.3, but the IIIe was shipping with 3.1 when I bought the unit for a friend for Christmas. The IIIx also had 3.1, but I immediately upgraded it to 3.3. There is no way to do that on the IIIe. You may ask, Why would I need OS 3.3 instead of 3.1? Here's one reason: HotSyncing via infrared. OS 3.1 can't do it. If you're a laptop user and don't feel like carrying your HotSync cradle everywhere, or springing the extra money for a USB cable, then IR is a great feature. It's slower than the cradle, but way more convenient. The IIIx also has an internal expansion slot that the IIIe lacks. Supposedly, you can open up your IIIx and plug devices like pager cards, etc., into it, but I don't think many of these devices exist right now. It wasn't a deciding factor for me. Many people (including myself) have wondered: Why get a Palm IIIx instead of a Handspring Visor Deluxe? Here's is my reason, that I don't see many people mentioning: like the IIIe, the OS in the current Handsprings CANNOT be upgraded. That means if it ships with OS3.1, you are stuck with it. If upgrading your OS is important to you, you should not get a current model of the Visor. (Perhaps in the future, their models will be upgradeable.) The other reason I chose the IIIx over the Handspring was that Handspring was experiencing 6 week delays. I know that another reviewer has said he got his in 2.5 weeks, but if Handspring's own website is saying "It's going to be 6 weeks," then you pretty much have to take it at face value. I just checked their site as I write this, and it says their wait is down to four weeks. If you can wait that long and don't need an upgradeable version, then I would take a hard look at the Visor. It has a lot of attractive features. Remember that Visors ship with a USB cradle. If you don't have USB support on your computer, you'll have to purchase a serial cradle for (I think) $10. As far as cost goes on the IIIx, shop around a little if you're cost-conscious. To sum up, get the IIIx if: (a) You can't afford/don't need the slimness of the V or Vx (b) Need the extra memory compared to the V or IIIe (c) Need the upgradeable OS or IR HotSync (d) Can't wait the possible 4 weeks for the Visor. Hope this info is useful.
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Summary: Wonderful, great value!
Review: The palm will certainly revolutionize the way you arrange your life. At the touch of a button, you can connect it to your PC and transfer all of its information (which also means you can input information to your palm from your PC). There's a myriad of freeware available on the net that will enhance the performance of the Palm IIIx. The screen is great for viewing. 4MB is more than you'll ever need (I have many programs loaded, and thousands of phone numbers and appointments, and I only use 1.3 MB). The great advantage of the Palm IIIx is that it uses batteries (versus the Palm V and Vx, which are rechargeable), which means you don't have to carry your cradle when you travel, and you can get batteries for it anywhere! Small, lightweight, highly efficient. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Good machine but not a great value
Review: If you're impressed with this little fellow, check out theHandspring Visor, with twice as much RAM, a processor that's 40%faster, the same software & compatibility, and $100 less. I don't understand what "problems" Mine was ordered two-and-a-half weeks before Xmas, was specifically *not* promised to arrive by Xmas, but did. I also got quick and courteous customer support when I had a question, as did my friend when he later bought one based on my recommendation. In short, the 3Com people have stiff competition.
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Summary: Excellent product...a must have
Review: I am a student at a major university and it keeps everything from homework assignment, deadline and other project organized and convenient. It sure beats using a dayplanner. It has it all, I do know how I had ever managed to keep organized, more or less live with out this outstanding product. If your a student or anyone who like to be organized BUY it, it is worth every penny!
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Summary: Good but BEWARE the streaks
Review: I have to say that I've grown very dependent on my IIIx. I'd give it a score of 5 except for the streaking problem. Mine didn't do this right away. It started hapening about 6 months after I began to use it. Sometimes its there sometimes it isn't. When its there, the streaking (looks like water was spilled on a sheet of ink writing) can make the screen totally unreadable. Five minutes later, all can be fine. PDA need to be dependable. Mine isn't always. Before I started reading other reviews, I thought mine was just broken. I was considering buying another but not if by luck, I get another "streaker". Even though I like the IIIx, its reasonably priced (though still expensive), has great software options, I'd be cautious about buying another one. Probably wouldn't go with the IIIx if I had known about the streaking problem in advance.
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Summary: A great choice but not perfect
Review: The big questions these days is what organizer to get. I'll assume you are reading these reviews because you already know that the Palm OS beats CE any day. So the choice is a Palm Vx, a Palm V, a IIIx or a Visor. I can't recommend the Visor right now due to the horrible problems people are having with Handspring...maybe in another year, but not now. The new Vx is a good choice, lots of memory and the other advantages of the Palm V like a better screen, and rechargeable battery. But the darn thing is still overpriced. If money is no problem though, I'd probably go with the Vx. The V is good too, but only 2 meg of memory...yuck! Now, 2 meg of memory is going to be enough for a lot of people. If all you want to do is the basic appointment/phone book/to-do stuff, 2 meg is more than you'll ever need. But that's it...you're stuck with 2 meg and can't upgrade (easily). If you are interested in using your Palm to do internet stuff, grab webpages with AvantGo, play games, read books, etc. you're going to find yourself a bit squeezed by 2 meg. You can still do quite a bit, but it's a bit more work to manage your space. Now, for less money you can get the IIIx. You'll have twice as much memory, and the ability to upgrade. I personally put on the TRG xtra xtra pro board which gave me 4 meg more of RAM and 2 meg more Flash...it's like having an 11 meg Palm! Really great. Of course, I bought this before the Palm Vx came out, today it's not quite as good a deal to do. One other reason I like the Palm IIIx is that I have a lot of add-ons that only work with it...the Palm Navigator (compass), the Weatherguide, Landware's GoVox voice recorder, etc. I don't believe these will fit a Palm V. Of course, it goes both ways....Palm's new 33.6 modem and the new wireless Omnisky modem only fit the Palm V. I do believe the Palm V has a better screen, it doesn't seem to have the streaks that a lot of the Palm IIIx's have. And there's no doubt it has a certain "coolness" factor. Most of my friends at work went with the Palm V. But they are fairly impressed with the space and the accessories I have for my Palm IIIx.
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Summary: For a first purchase...this is the one
Review: This was the first PDA I had ever purchased and I was unsure if the product would meet my needs. After reading all the reviews I decided to purchase the Palm IIIx...and I have to say that the product more than lives up to the reviews. It is easy to use and has more than enough features for the standard user. I wonder why it took me so long to purchase one after using my Palm IIIx. I would recommend this product to anyone.
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Summary: A great Organizer for Students
Review: I bought Palm IIIx last semester. It was very helpfull for me. I was able to keep track of all my home works, and dead lines. This think actually pumped up my GPA! . If you are a student, just go for it. Its very easy to use, and has a lots of free applications and games in the internet. Even better this thing has a flash rom, which means the OS is upgradable(The upgrades are also FREE in the net), not only that you can also share information with other Palm III, V or VII Organizers through the IR transmitter. For this price you can't get any thing better.
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Summary: EXCELLENT PRODUCT
Review: I was quite unsure after I order the Palm IIIX, but once I received it and learned to work it, I wondered to myself, how did I ever live without it. It's the most compact, efficient and dynamic product on the market. I am a college student and being organized is top priority and with the Palm IIIX, the days of paper organizers are things of the past. A MUST HAVE!
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Summary: A Must Have for anyone
Review: I have had a Palm for the past two years and found I cannot live without it. It is not only the built in applications which make my life easier, but the thousands of 3rd party applications available for free or next to nothing on the internet, which expand the use of my palm to something I use 20 times a day. There is software which will allow you to track your banking and merge the data with Quicken or other banking software, store maps, look up a zip code or area code, download entire books, play games, create shopping lists, and with a modem, even let you surf the internet, or send and receive e-mail and faxes. I even have my entire CD collection of over 600 cd's stored by artist, title and song name which I converted from a spreadsheet and stored on my Palm. When I go to the record store to find new songs, I can instantly see if I have a particular song on another disk. The endless expandibility via 3rd party applications is probably the Palm IIIx best feature.
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