Palm Pilots.. Who has one and what is a good one etc
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Aussiedeb

Friday, June 21, 2002 - 06:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hubby and I are looking into getting a palm pilot or similar since I already go to college and he is going part time starting monday. We want to be able to keep all out appointments etc in it so its easy to carry. Also to put our college schedules in etc.

We need some advice on what is a good one and how much they roughly go for etc, plus software etc.

Thanks in advance.

Mags

Friday, June 21, 2002 - 06:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I have a Palm IIIe, and love it. I only use the calendar, to do list, and address book. It's a black and white Palm, but it serves my needs quite well.

Hope that helps

Max

Friday, June 21, 2002 - 07:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I had a Palm V and used it a lot. Upgraded to a Sony Clie NR70V a month or so ago and LOVE it! It's the Cadillac of PDAs and a bit pricey, but for me it was worth it.

It's a little longer, but narrower than the Palm was. It's got a screen that flips up and a built-in keyboard that's fairly usable. It uses a memory stick, so it can hold lots of information. Also has a built-in camera which is really cool. You can take pictures of people and pair them with the accompanying address/phone info. Also plays MP3 files.

Check out PDA Buzz for reviews and discussion groups about most of the available PDAs on the market. Other good sources of info/software for the Palm operating system are Palm Gear and Handango.

Whatever you get, look for expandability so it will last you a while. Make sure you can add memory stick or compact flash card storage.

Good luck!

Aussiedeb

Friday, June 21, 2002 - 07:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Mags, I just bid on ebay for one.. $46.00 with accessories. I didnt want a all singing all dancing one to start with anyway, and it seems good.. going price on amazon is 65.00 used and 129.00 new..

Aussiedeb

Friday, June 21, 2002 - 03:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Max, I wanted to just get a basic one to start with having never experienced them at all, but will keep that in mind when I decide to get a bigger and better one and pass this one onto hubby :)

I won the auction on ebay..so it was only $46.00 + postage with accessories.First time I have ever used ebay to bid on stuff..

Maris

Friday, June 21, 2002 - 03:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have a palm but I also bought a Smartpad which is great. You hook your palm up to the pad and u use an electronic pen. when you write your notes on the pad they are simultaneously saved on your palm and when you hotsync all your notes transfer to your computer.

It is really worth the money especially if you need to write a lot of notes.

Buttercup

Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 01:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have had Palm Pilots since they first came out in the 90's. I love them! Gone are the days when I had to write and cross out old phone numbers, addresses, appointments, etc., for family friends and business contacts when they got new information and filled up more space in the address/calendar/appointment book

Also, there is no need to transfer tons of information to a new book when one becomes full, or when a calendar book becomes obsolete. Birthdays, anniversaries, etc., are set and will show up at the right time every year--no need to transfer that either. In addition, I synchronize my Palm with my computer so that I can easily access or change information on either one.

I have downloaded books to my Palm, as well as maps and directions for when I travel, and much more. Also, if somebody else with a palm pilot has information you need, then the information can just be "beamed" to you by the push of a button. No duplicate writing necessary.

This came in really handy when I was the chief slave (maid of honor) for one of my best friends last year, as she just beamed me the names and addresses of people I needed to contact. We also synchronized our calendars so that we could make it to certain appointments together.

My current version is the Palm Pilot Vx.

On a different note, when I moved across country last year, I needed a phone that could handle email, and what I got was a phone that not only could do that, but it has a web browser PLUS almost all the functions of the Palm Pilot as well

I sure didn't need that, but the phone came with all or nuttin'. Anyway, I guess I have a back-up to my Palm. The phone might be an option some people would like to consider if a cell phone is needed as well :)

Buttercup

Aussiedeb

Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 04:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks..

Buttercup, I got a phone with the web browser too. It came with it.. so I was happy :)

I cant wait to use the palm pilot, can get rid of the paper diary thingy I use now.. With me and hubby both working and going to college, and doctor appointments etc.. I need something more flexible and easier to use and co-ordinate with my pc.

I love new toys and cant wait to see how this thing is, I know its an older model but at least I will know what all I want when its time to upgrade.

Thanks for the info everyone, told hubby I could count on you lot for info.. :)

Deb