Palm m505 Handheld

Pros: silent alarms, expansion capability, less pixelated than other color Palms, USB or serial sync
Cons: SD cards mostly vaporware, still pixelated, dim screen, yet another hotsync connector

One of the biggest problems with the Palm IIIc and the Handspring Prism is screen pixelation, otherwise known as the black grid. About half of the people who own these units don't even notice the black grid on the screen, and another 30 percent or so...

Pros: Color screen, Plenty of memory, Familiar design for Palm users
Cons: Price, Some unnecessary functionality, There are better color screens out there

The m505 is one of the latest in Palm's long line of hand-held devices. While in most obvious ways it seems a far cry from, say, my Palm III, it retains a familiar design and feel -- partly due to its continued use of Palm OS (Version 4.0 to be...

Pros: Expansion Slot, Reasonably Priced Color, Updated Palm OS, New Apps
Cons: Needs An Enhanced, Brighter Color Screen Without Sacrificing Battery Life

Through retail sources I’ve had the opportunity to use the new Palm m500 and m505 the past couple of weeks in advance of general distribution. The m505 is scheduled for retail sale starting in May while the Palm m500 is on a slightly earlier schedule on...

Pros: Size, style, and functionality
Cons: can't compare to the RIM Blackberry

I was really excited to hear that Palm was about to release their latest and greatest addition to the Palm PDA product line. When I caught the first glimpse, I was happy to see that they have heard the response from consumers: that the Palm V had the...

Pros: color screen, expansion slot, slim profile, sleek look, Li-Ion battery, OS4
Cons: color screen, lack of SD/MMC cards, Universal Connector

Only recently I put up a review on the Palm m500. I found out just a few days ago that a friend was going to have a m505 to review for a few days. I now had the chance to look at the m505 before I received the one I preordered at Amazon.com for $350...

Pros: Nice shape, stunning looks, rechargeable battery, recessed buttons, expansion slot, silent alarms, faster processor, COLOR.
Cons: Few products available, new cradle, EXPENSIVE, some programs incompatible with Palm 4.0 OS, smaller screen.

***WARNING: I AM A HAPPY PALM USER (read: Biased), and this is a long opinion. If you're looking for an opinion that trashes Palm, please look elsewhere.***

INTRODUCTION

I have been privileged to read many *scathing* reviews here on...

Pros: Ultra thin design, SD/MMC expansion slot, LED alarm, great software bundle
Cons: Color screen is dark, not compatible with Palm V accessories

Since Palm's last evolutionary offering in the world of PDAs, the Palm VII, people have been left wondering where the company would go next. With increasing competition from Handspring and Sony, Palm has finally answered back with their m500 PDAs. And...

Pros: Slim/Lightweight, Color Screen, Rechargeable, USB, Palm OS 4, Expansion
Cons: Slight dim screen, no hardware for SD/MMC clot

The Palm m505 is what I believe to be the best, or one of the best, Palm OS devices. The m505 has a modern, redefined Vx look, and while keeping it in a tiny package, have added an extra expansion slot as well as a color screen! Many more minor and major...

Pros: USB Cradle, Color Screen, Expansion Slots, Sleek and Small.
Cons: Price of $449.

I finally broke down and bought a Palm after much debate (with myself) about whether I really needed one. I have a desktop AND a laptop already after all. Now that I’ve done it, I think, “Who cares if I really need it or not… I love having it and it...

Pros: Great form factor, good expansion and color, ergonomic.
Cons: No brightness control, minor difficulty with expansion card, delicate hotsync connection.

My days using a Handspring Visor Deluxe are coming to an end, thanks to my testing of this precious PDA.

I've got to say up front that this PDA is about as good as it gets in the Palm OS flavors. And although I do have some minor concerns...

Pros: Very portable, well-integrated expandability
Cons: Extremely dark screen, expensive

After too long an absence Girlina is back to give her own sassy n’ stylin’ views on the latest in gee-whiz gadgetry. Warning: If you are one of those engineering types seeking an exhaustive review on every one of the fine points of the OS please don’t...

Pros: Size, color abilities, expandable, sleek design.
Cons: Screen could be a little brighter.

I'd never used a handheld before I bought the palm m505. (Playing an occasional game on someone else's handheld doesn't count.) So this review may seem basic to more experienced users. If you're new to PDAs like I am, I've tried to include useful...

Pros: Slim and sturdy form factor, good battery life, colour, expandability
Cons: Incompatible with older accessories

Backstory

After 2 years with my faithful Palm V (upgraded to 8 MB), two weeks ago I decided to take the plunge and get the new top of the line Palm handheld, the m505. The main reasons for my upgrade were expandability and colour. My...

Pros: Color screen, V-series size. Expansion slot, vibrating alarms
Cons: Screen a little dim, cradle is not so good, expensive

I've wanted something color in my pocket for a long time. While I loved my Professional, IIIx, and Vx, I lusted after color handhelds. My lust for a color Palm hit its crescendo upon the arrival of the Handspring Prism. Brand loyalty, the...

Pros: Its in color sweet radiant color!!! It can fit almost anywhere, I think...
Cons: Its in color, but not as radiant as I once thought...

Let me tell a story.

A story of a young College kid whose name we will with hold.

He was a brave soul, if not a bit unstable. He was notorious for doing quite stupid things (well maybe not stupid to him but quite stupid in a evil...