PalmOne Zire 71 Handheld
by PalmOne
Average Customer Review:
Electronics (23 April, 2003)

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Editorial Review

Palm’s Zire brand is designed primarily for consumers rather than for professionals. The first Zire was a low cost, entry level machine, this one, the second in the range, is a multimedia extravaganza. The most eye catching feature of the Zire 71, after you’ve noticed the sleek rounded blue casing for the hardware, is the built-in digital camera.

The Zire 71's built-in digital camera

You need to slide the upper and lower body apart to reveal it, and when you do so the Zire 71’s screen automatically turns into a viewfinder. Click the button that is also revealed during the sliding process, and you can take pictures, at resolutions of 160 x 120, 320 x 240 and 640 x 480.

Palm has even produced a new version of Palm Desktop to help you make the most of managing digital images. This includes a nice viewer and some editing tools. Palm Desktop also, incidentally, has a new installer which is more efficient than before when it comes to selecting multiple applications to send to your Palm. The Zire 71 runs version 5 of the Palm operating system, which has improved sound features. Install the provided copy of the Real One player and you can play MP3 music through headphones. Gaming is assisted by a joystick style navigation button that sits beneath the screen. But when you want to use the Zire 71 for more traditional personal information management tasks you can tap the application shortcut buttons to launch Date Book, Address Book or Note Pad. The fourth button takes you to your digital photo library. As usual these buttons can be reallocated to other applications if you like.

Only 13MB of to the 16MB of memory on board is actually available for applications and data, but an SD card slot means you can add to this easily. The screen is a superb transreflective TFT type – it is the best we’ve seen on a PDA from Palm. The Universal Connector means existing peripherals like keyboards which support this should work without problems with the Zire 71. The Zire 71 is a great multimedia PDA which finally puts Palm in a position to rival Sony for its Multimedia crown. --Sandra Vogel ... Read more

Features

• Bright, 320x320 transflective TFT color display supports more than 65,000 colors
• Texas Instruments OMAP310 processor (ARM); 144 MHz
• Integrated digital camera with 640x480 resolution, auto exposure, and automatic white balance control
• SD expansion slot
• What's in the box: Zire 71 Handheld, Protective Carrying Case, USB HotSync Cradle, Power Adapter, Desktop Software CD-ROM, Software Essentials CD-ROM, Stylus

Reviews (170)

Poorly Made
My wife and I each bought a Zire 71 and they both failed after about a year. Makes you think the units are made to be disposible. The problem with my wife's was the battery. After a charging it would drain almost immediately. More than likely caused by the camera or joystick(she tried taping the unit shut so it wouldn't slide open but this didn't help). Mine stopped syncing and the touch screen worked eraticly. We owned other Palms which were simpler, better made and lasted longer. The Zire 71 is a disaster!

Good for 18 months, then went belly up.
The Zire 71 was a pretty good PDA for the first 18 months of its life.The camera was kind of a "wow" feature when I first got it, but the picture quality is poor.I haven't found much use for the camera, but overall the Zire 71 worked pretty well.

The problem is that the touchscreen has gone haywire.It no longer responds appropriately or predictably to the stylus and the PDA has been rendered useless by this problem.Unfortunately it is not worth the $125 that palm charges for non-warranty repair.

terrible software and terrible support
I am quite pleased with the handheld itself and have never had any major issues with it. The desktop softare, however, is downright terrible. I can't switch to a yearly or monthly calendar view without having it crash. I have reinstalled several times to no avail.

I contacted tech support but they never seem to understand the problem, insisting I reinstall their software even though that is what I have already told them I've been doing. I filled out a survey telling them I was unhappy because they hadn't been able to solve my problems and never heard from them again.

If a decent competitor arrives on scene with better software, and better tech support, palm will quickly be a thing of the past. ... Read more

Asin: B00008WFVI
Subjects:  1. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    2. Palm Connected    3. Handheld (Hand Held)    4. Portable Audio    5. MP3 MP 3 Player   

PalmOne Zire - Limited Edition Blue
by PalmOne
Average Customer Review:
Electronics

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Features

• What's in the box: Zire Handheld w/ Rechargeable Battery, Charging Cable, USB HotSync Cable, Getting Started Manual, CD-ROM with Palm Desktop Software, Stylus, Protective Flip Cover
• Smaller and lighter yet stores thousands of names, number, appointments and memos
• Easy and fast to find stuff
• Save a backup copy of your information on your computer
• Set alarms and reminders

Reviews (2)

Good Entry Level PDA
This PDA is a great entry level model, but it lacks many of the features of higher priced models. It's a great replacement for a paper planner, but don't purchase this model if you're looking to play games (which may be a good thing if you're purchasing it for a student, like me).

First PDA
If you are tired of having a huge planner, buying replacement pages, and buying pens or pencils, this is the PDA for you. I bought one to replace my worn out monthly planner book.
I LOVE it !!!!It does everything my day planner book did, but much better, smaller, lighter and more fun to use. And you can play some games on them besides. I have checkers,roulette, video poker, Tic-tac-toe, even got my resume on it, and my addresses and phone numbers. The alarm is cool also.
If you want a pda and don't want to spend alot, get the Palm Zire handheld !!! ... Read more

Asin: B00009OWY9
Sales Rank: 29657
Subjects:  1. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    2. Palm Connected    3. Handheld (Hand Held)   

PalmOne Zire Handheld
by PalmOne
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $79.99
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Editorial Review

Small, light, and compact, the Palm Zire handheld is a great PDA for anyone looking for a basic electronic personal information manager to help organize their tasks, meetings, and contacts. Getting started with the Zire is simple, making it ideal for people who are new to the world of handheld devices.

Organization in your Palm

We were up and running within 20 minutes of opening the package. As part of our setup, we synced the Zire with Microsoft Outlook. Initially, we had to try twice before we could successfully sync our data, but have been able to sync data flawlessly ever since. All of our contacts and scheduled meetings transferred effortlessly, and we quickly came to depend on the Zire to tell us where and when we had to be at a given time. However, with only a 2 MB storage capability, this handheld won't hold a huge about of data.

The Zire is attractively colored with a white front and a silvery gray back, but Palm really cut corners with the screen cover. The cover is made of a flexible plastic that flaps around when it is supposed to be centered on the screen, and is awkward to keep out of the way when you want to access the screen. It's so annoying we recommend not using it at all. Fortunately, the screen cover comes separate from the Zire itself so this is easy to do.

While not a powerful handheld, the Zire is worth considering if you're looking for a way to keep your tasks, contacts, and meetings organized. It performs those tasks wonderfully, and is priced affordably. --Patricia Atherly

Pros:

• Mac and PC compatible
• Inexpensive and attractive
• Easy to set up and use
• Comes with a rechargeable battery

Cons:

• Only a 2 MB memory
• No expansion slots
• Palm OS 4.1 instead of the new Palm OS 5
• No backlight
• Flimsy screen cover

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Features

• Palm organization and style at an affordable price
• Easy to learn and use--even if you've never used a handheld before
• Mini-USB connector allows easy transfer and backup to computer
• Keeps addresses, appointments, and important information safe and secure
• What's in the box: Zire Handheld w/ Rechargeable Battery, Charging Cable, USB HotSync Cable, Getting Started Manual, CD-ROM with Palm Desktop Software, Stylus, Protective Flip Cover

Reviews (153)

Unreliable
I need a palm to have my calander and address book on hand at all times. This model proved to be extremely inefficient. The lack of backlighting meant that often I could not see what was on the screen and it's memory would empty from one moment to the next. I would be stuck with no calander or address book. I contacted the company by email and the only advice they had was to keep the Palm seperate from my cell phone. This I did, to no avail, the Palm continues to discharge it's memory.
I have now discharged the Palm into the rubbish bin and will not purchase another!

Wonderful Item
I don't know what people expect when they buy this item, but for me, it was to keep addresses, phone numbers and download my outlook calendar.If that is all you expect, then this is perfect.For those people who live and die by the palm gadgets, then get yourself one of those expensive palms. Zire is cheap and convenient enough to take it anywhere you want and you don't get upset when you bang it around a bit.I had it for about a year and zero complaints.Also, the battery lasts extremely long for my purpose.So, if you are a simple guy like me, then this is perfect for you.If you are expecting a small computer, then you need to spend some money.Hope this helps.

Decent product - horrible support!
I bought this Palm as a cheap contact manager - that's what I got - I knew what I was getting into. However, a word regarding Palm support...

After a couple months - the screen went completely black and I needed to call tech support. What a nightmare. It's obvious to anyone that Palm has exported its help desk overseas (India most likely). The five different support engineers I talked to ALL had very thick accents, could not understand simple English sentences, could not make logical decisions (they follow a very formal script) and made the whole experience VERY frustrating, time consuming and expensive (they don't have a toll-free number anymore). The point is simple - sooner or later you're probably going to call tech support for help - and in my opinion, the "help" desk at Palm is horrible!
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Asin: B00006JKXN
Subjects:  1. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    2. Palm Connected    3. Handheld (Hand Held)   

PalmOne Zire and Zire71 Essentials Kit
by PalmOne
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $19.99
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Features

• Pouch case
• 2 Zire styli
• 2 Zire 71 styli
• 2 Zire/Zire 71 screen protectors
• Compatible with Palm Zire and Zire 71

Reviews (4)

A calculated rip-off
Another reviewer pointed out the fact that this bundles some items for the original Zire and others for the Zire 71, so unless you own both models, half the included stylii and screen protectors are useless to you.The enclosed case does have a belt loop, but it doesn't clip on (you have to thread your belt through it).And the case itself is made of amazingly flimsy translucent plastic - I figure it will last a few weeks at most.I'm now wary of buying any other Palm-branded accessories.

Worth it for the case, but needs more
The case, slightly bigger and easier to deal with than the one that comes with the Palm Zire 71.The extra styli thrown in make it worthwhile.The only complaint here is that there are only two screen protectors.A few more included would make this a purchase worth making.

Save your money
I thought genuine Palm accessories would be good.Now I wonder if Palm is just trying to get our money any way they can.

First, the package is misleading.It says "4 Premimum Screen Protectors."What they neglect to tell you is that you get 2 for the Zire and 2 for the Zire 71.Kudos to Amazon.com for putting things straight in their description.I should have shopped here first.

The case is pretty good, but it covers up the headphone port for the Zire 71.Not good if you want to go jogging with MP3s.The only improvements over the original Zire 71 case is that it doesn't turn on the organizer on insertion and it has a handy belt loop if you want to look super-geeky.

The screen protectors are highly-adhesive garbage.Try the ones made by Belkin.They have less adhesive.One of mine looked like someone took sandpaper to a small portion of it.It was so bad that I didn't even try to apply it for fear of getting sticky stuff on my screen for life.Why can't they make a static-cling screen protector?

I am taking this thing back to the store where I bought it.Hopefully they will give me a refund. ... Read more

Asin: B000099O3J
Sales Rank: 27335

PalmOne Zire/Zire 71 Slim Leather Case
by PalmOne
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $29.99
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Features

• Compatible with the Zire and Zire 71
• Made of leather
• Slots for business and credit cards
• Inside pocket for cash and/or notes
• Sturdy tongue-and-loop closure

Reviews (8)

Poor implementation
I was disappointed with this case. First off, the "latch" takes too long to open and close. I should be able to whip the case out of my pocket and be able to open it with one hand. A thin button snap would have been ideal. Second, the case is too small for the Zire. It seems like the covers should have been a quarter inch wider to cover the edge of the Palm. As it is, the case leaves the edge of the Zire poking out and looks sloppy. A button snap may have helped this problem, too.

It's been said before, but let me reiterate: adhesive velcro?!?! Come on!

On the plus side, the stitching and leather are very nice. If you have something leaner than a Zire this case might work well for you.

Nice, but I didn't like the velcro!
I like the compact case. It is working great for me, but I do nont like that my Zire 71 is attached to the case with velcro. I was not crazy about sticking it to the back of my Palm... call me picky. The other thing is, that now I have expansion cards and nowhere to put them. If you think that by any chance you are going to get expansion cards, you might check out some other cases.

Good for students!
Before I bought this case, i read some reviews about it. Some claim that the case closes too tight and then it presses the on/off button of the handheld. In my particular case, that was not true. The handheld works perfectly with the case, no matter if it is tight. Perhaps the trick of a correct usage is the following: you must attach the rubber seal to your handheld in such a way that the handheld is mostly placed rightwards. Under this condition, there will not be any problem with the power button. It does not look bad: quite the contrary, the case is very elegant and protects your handheld. And in the States or in any other free country, the price shown in amazon.com is excellent. Here in Mexico we must pay 500,- pesos for the case in a departament store. This is more or less the equivalent to 45 US dollars!
I hope this information will be useful to you in order to make a smart shopping! ... Read more

Asin: B00008KBPS
Sales Rank: 18956
Subjects:  1. Accessories (Accessory)    2. Bags (Bag)    3. Cases (Case)    4. Notebook (Note Book)    5. Laptop   

PalmOne Recharging USB Hotsync Cable
by PalmOne
Average Customer Review:
Electronics (08 February, 2003)
list price: $24.99
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Features

• Compatible with Zire 71, m500 Series, i705, m130, m125 (HotSync Only)
• Recharge your handheld and HotSync its data with your PC, both at the same time
• Connects to your computer's USB port
• Includes power adapter for your vehicle's cigarette lighter
• Charging times may vary according to the battery capacity of your handheld and available USB power

Reviews (25)

Works for me
I was reluctant to buy this item when I saw how many negative reviews there were. But it just seemed far too useful to pass up, so I tried it out anyway. I have been using it for more than five months now and it has worked well. I always use it on a flat surface, although I sometimes pick up the Palm to use it while it is still plugged in. I do international travel and it's very convenient to be able to charge my Palm in other countries without having to have another power converter. As is the convenience of only having to hook it up to my notebook, and not also to power.

Works fine if used right
I bought this about four months ago. After reading the reviews I was a bit concerned that it would fall apart. After four months I can report that I have had no problems with it, but the design could be better.

I use it everyday at work. I lay my Palm Tungsten T flat on my desk and then plug it in by sliding the cable and the Tungssten T together. On a rare occasion it will look connected when it isn't, but I just disconnect it and slide it in again.

I have used it while traveling as well. I've connected it to my laptop and laid it flat on a bed to make the connection. So it doesn't have to be as flat as a desk or table, but it does have to be resting on something. The connection is not as solid if you are holding it in your hand.

A better design would be to have a tab under the plug so it makes a sturdier connection. There is another product on the market that does this, but I didn't see it until after I ordered this one.

One thing that is really nice is that it has a hotsync button on the cable. I had a hotsync cable for my Palm III that had no button on it. It was a pain to have to turn on the Palm III, find the hotsync feature and turn it on. This makes it a lot easier to hotsync, just push one button and you're done.

When I bought this cable I had hoped to use it in my car, plugged in and laying on the passenger seat. I haven't tried that but I don't think it would work because of the connection. But since I charge it at home and at work, I don't need it plugged in when I'm in my car as well.

The bottom line is the connection could be better.

On the plus side it recharges while connected and has a button on the cable for hotsyncing. If you are going to use it on a flat surface; a table, desk or even a bed, it should work fine.

If you need to have it connected when you have no flat surface; such as while holding it in your hands or on a car seat, I'd suggest you try a different product.

No problems whatsoever - and it travels great!
I bought my cable 2 months ago and have been waiting to write a review until I had this item in constant use for a while. I love this cable. I've had no problem connecting and syncing my m515 every day at work, I've taken it on the road with my laptop twice, and there has been no issue with maintaining the connection, syncing or any of the other issues listed in the other reviews.

I was nervous about buying this product because of the negative comments in some of the other reviews. My need for a hotsync cable for work and travel won out, and I ended up giving this cable a chance because it is so much lighter and compact than a full cradle.

I am happy with my purchase so far. I've recommended it to others and they are just as happy as I. I'd certainly buy it again. ... Read more

Asin: B000083EB2
Sales Rank: 6037
Subjects:  1. Cables (cable)    2. Cradles (Cradle)    3. Handheld (Hand Held)    4. Palm m100    5. Palm IIIe (3e)    6. Palm v (5)    7. Cables (Cable    8. Palm vii (7)    9. Palm m500 m505    10. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    11. Palm IIIc (3c)   

PalmOne Zire Charging & Hotsync Kit
by PalmOne
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $34.99 -- our price: $23.74
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Features

• Compatible with Zire handheld (not Zire 71)
• Charges and synchronizes at the same time
• AC charger
• USB Cable
• International plug adapters

Reviews (7)

Charger doesn't fit the Zire 31, either
The USB sync cable does fit my Zire 31, and luckily that's the primary reason I bought this kit. The charging cable definitely doesn't fit the little hole on the Zire 31, though. So at this point (based on the earlier reviews) I'm wondering which, if any, of the Zire models this kit was intended for -- just the basic Zire 21 (or whatever the model number for the B&W version is)?

Does not work with Tungsten E
The Tungsten E is the black sheep of the Tungsten Palm product line.It charges and sychronizes likes the Zire product line.However, this product will not work for the Tungsten E!I have had to purchase other Zire products for my palm, but this one is not compatible.The charger connection end is too big for the Tungsten E.I recently bought and brought this product on vacation only to find out after my palm was out of charge that it did not fit.

Zire 71
I also purchased this product without reading the reviews. Oh soooo misleading, now I am leaving on a 2 week trip with no charger!!!Very, Very poor item description. ... Read more

Asin: B00007177T
Sales Rank: 13396

Seiko InkLink Handwriting System
by Seiko Instruments Austin, Inc.
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $129.99
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Editorial Review

The Seiko Instruments InkLink handwriting system is the ultimate tool for instantly capturing your handwriting or drawings directly to your handheld, laptop, or desktop PC.

It's easy to use, works on ordinary paper up to legal size, and easily clips onto 50-page tablets. Plus InkLink comes with its own carrying case that fits in a pocket or purse.

Using Seiko's exclusive binaural technology, the InkLink Data Clip continuously listens for communications from the InkLink pen while it tracks the natural movement of your hand. As you write anywhere on the paper pad with the InkLink pen, the InkLink Data Clip reads precisely the location of the pen tip and communicates its exact position to your handheld, laptop, or desktop PC.

Sounds complicated? Believe it or not, InkLink is about as difficult to use as a paper clip. With InkLink, all you have to do is think it, ink it, and link it. ... Read more

Features

• Compatible with handhelds, laptops, or desktop PC's with USB
• Instantly capture your handwriting or drawings directly to your handheld, laptop, or desktop PC
• Works on ordinary paper up to legal size, easily clips onto 50-page tablets
• InkLink pen tracks natural movement of your hand; Data Clip communicates positions to your handheld or computer
• Comes with carrying case, 1.5 volt button batteries (3), blue ink cartridge, AAA battery (1), IrDA transceiver, InkLink USB Cable, InkNote Manager software on CD-ROM for PC, Pocket PC and Palm OS, Quick Start Guide

Reviews (14)

Buy the SmartPad II instead
I have both InkLink and SmartPad II.I thought I'd get more use out of the InkLink since it has both PDA and PC interface; however, as stated in many of the reviews, it's a hassle to setup and has many weak s/w issues.Additionally, I take great issue with the extremely short pen battery life.

SmartPad II is not easy to use with a laptop; however, it works like a charm with my Pocket PC.Plus there is no setup hassle and the battery life is wonderful...I've not has to buy a replacement battery yet.It's an odd "AAAA" (that's right, 4 "A") battery.The organizer case forced me to lighten up as it does not contain the usual ring binders; however, there a lot of surface on the left inside face to Velcro till your hearts content.Finally, this device does not optically sense the location of the pen; so, there are no issues with flipping sheets.I've modified a standard steno pad (by trimming the backboard with a scissor) to fit the sleep) and find I can flip back and forth and edit as long as I do the same on the PDA.

I realize that you could fax or scan hand scribbled notes and have a graphical capture anywhere.I find that I can draw and beam diagrams to those that have PDAs and email them to those that do not without another digitizing session.So, chose the SmartPad as your InkLink will sit and collect dust...mine does.

Disappointed in Seiko, disappointed I bought it.
I tried the Logitech Digital IO pen and didn't like the size and fact I had to buy expensive proprietary paper -- so I bought the Seiko.

Problem with so many hardware manufactures is that they just don't know how to write (or care) about the support software.

1. When using the pen with a PC, if something takes to 'focus' from the Seiko software, like a popups message or alert, the pen will stop recording penstrokes. This can be a disaster if you are not constantly watching your PC screen.

2. When using the pen with a PDA if you loose the ir link or the PDA popups message or alert, the pen will stop recording penstrokes. Again, this can be a disaster to your notes. The only way to get what you've written into the file is to painstakingly write over the parts you have already written.

3. Better have a lot of little hearing aid batteries handy for that pen -- it chomps through them.

I bought the pen at full price when it first came out. I complained to Seiko about the lame software and they said a number of people had the same complaint but there was a development kit available and that they would constantly be improving the software. It's been two years now and Seiko has not released a single update.

I recommend not buying this pen. While the hardware is nice, the software is basically useless, unless you are willing to put up with a lot of headaches!

Magical hardware, so-so software
The InkLink system consists of a clip that fits on the top of an ordinary writing pad, and a special pen.The clip connects either to the USB port of a desktop computer, or to a little gadget (supplied) that allows an IR connection to a palm or pocket PC.

The device is very good at what it does---digitising drawings and handwriting at extremely high resolution.I tried writing as small as I could on the pad, and it's still very good on-screen.The resolution's basically greater by the width of the ball-point pen.

The hardware is amazing, and works like this:the clip sends an infrared pulse to the pen, which then emits an ultrasonic pulse back.Two detectors on each end of the clip pick up the ultrasonic pulse, and knowing the speed of sound, calculate the exact position of the pen.It works perfectly, even right at the far edge of a letter-sized pad.

My main qualm is with the software.It's clunky and has no default vector export format.It took me a long time to work out how to export the drawings in a vector format (the supplied software allows export as .bmp, .jpg, and .png, all bitmat formats).To export in a vector format you have to print the page to a pdf file (using pdfwriter as a virtual printer), then import the pdf into a drawing program such as Adobe Illustrator.It would be really nice to be able to use this device directly in a drawing program, as an adjunct to the mouse.

Overall, I would recommend the Inklink.It's very good at what it does, and once the vector export is worked out, it works well as a vector input device.It's also amazing to write on an ordinary pad, and see the same marks come up on the screen.If only Seiko would put a bit of effort to the software, this could become a must-have device. ... Read more

Asin: B00006B7UH
Subjects:  1. White Board (Boards)   

PalmOneMP3 Audio Kit
by PalmOne
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $99.99
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Features

• Compatible with Palm Tungsten T and Zire 71 handhelds
• Enjoy your favorite music on MP3 on your Palm PDA
• High speed SD/MMC reader/writer rip, mixes, and transfers files onto 64 MB expansion card
• Stereo headphones included
• Free digital audio book offer from Audible

Reviews (3)

You do not need it. All Capabilities Pre-Existing in Zire71
Using the RealOne Player which comes bundled free with your Palm Zire71, your Zire71 has the ability to play mp3s. For the money that you would have spent on this audio kit, you could go buy a 256MB or 512MB SD memory card. Using that card and the free RealOne Player, you can store and play 4-8 times as many mp3s as you could with this expensive kit. So, do not waste your money on this unnecessary add-on. Instead, buy an SD expansion card, install RealOne player, transfer the songs to the card (using a memory card reader/writer, your cradle, or the builtin infrared sync device on the Zire71), and let the mp3-enjoyment begin. I have used my Zire71 in this way for six months now and I love it.

Not Needed To Listen to Music on your Palm Using SD Card
This kit contains a lot of components with very little usefulness for it's price. When I first purchased my Palm Tungsten T, I didn't have any experience with expansion cards and MP3 players, so shame on me for wasting my money!

The kit includes the following items:

1. RealOne Player software which is available from the realone website FREE OF CHARGE. This is the only item from the kit that I use because it's easy to manage all my CDs on my PC.
2. A generic pair of earbuds that seem to be the cheapest ones you can buy at any store. They're uncomfortable with poor audio quality.
3. A 64 MB expansion card. I wasn't even able to copy an entire CD onto the card at CD quality. (Using the RealOne software I was able to reduce the audio quality by increasing the compression to fit an entire CD on this card.)
4. A USB card reader for SD and MMC expansion cards only. I used this when I first got the kit, but found it to be useless if I have my Palm connected to my PC and use the RealOne software. (The card reader is currently tucked in a drawer if I ever find a need for it.)
5. 20-Page User Manual.

I later made a better investment when I purchased the Lexar 256MB SD expansion card; this sells for about the same price (the prices are still dropping) as the complete Palm MP3 Audio Kit but it's storage capacity is worth the price. Since I arrange or delete songs using my Palm, I really don't need the card reader, but other card readers can be purchased at half the price with the ability to read a larger variety of expansion cards.

*** If you're considering purchasing this kit for music listening, try my method before you make your final decision --Download the RealOne software, purchase an expansion card, and connect your Palm to your PC.Rip your CDs into the RealOne library; insert the expansion card into your Palm; select the transfer option and soon after your card is loaded and ready to play through your Palm.

Not a value-minded product, too expensive for only 64MB
This product is only useful if you know very little about mp3's, card readers, flash memory cards, and how they all relate to pda's.If you are very comfortable with all of the aforementioned, then you would already know that prices for 256 MB Secure Digital cards have dropped significantly, and that coupled with a dirt-cheap SD card reader, you can basically get your mp3 'kit' for slightly more than this palm accessory kit, except 4 times more space, since this kit only gives you 64MB.That would barely fit a CD-quality level album.ONE album.Basically, when it comes to mp3 players, 64MB worth of space is nearly worthless.The kit also includes headphones, but people generally have a bunch of these lying around anyway.

In summary, this kit is only worthwhile if the thought of purchasing all of these items separately (a memory card, a card reader, and a set of headphones) is too bewildering for you.Otherwise, save your money and buy a memory card that is no smaller than 256 MB capacity and get yourself a card reader, and you are set. ... Read more

Asin: B00009RG40
Sales Rank: 26837

PalmOne Sega Classics Card
by PalmOne
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $29.99 -- our price: $18.99
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Features

• Compatible with Tungsten C, Tungsten T, Zire 71
• Four SEGA Game Gear greats now packed into one "plug 'n play" card for your Palm Handheld
• Games include Sonic the Hedgehog
• Shinobi, Super Columns
• Shining Force II: The Sword of Hajya

Reviews (3)

didn't work on handspring treo 600
This looked really fun, and the requirements said a palm os 5 device with an sd/mmc slot, but unfortunately, it didn't work on my treo 600 handheld.Each application would say "Error loading ARM code" when invoked.Also, it appears you need to cart the card around with you because you can't copy the applications onto your handheld, they have to stay on the card.:(

Sonic is Back!
Who could imagine that my Palm could be so much fun! What was once my calendar and date book has now become a replacement for my GameBoy - thanks to the Sega Classics card. These games are just like the originals on GameGear.I recommend this product highly.It really helps time fly while waiting around airports.

Great games, great value
These Sega titles are loads of fun with great gameplay, high-res color graphics, and sound effects for a PDA.The games are almost exact replicas of the original titles on Sega's Game Boy-like Game Gear (in fact, I believe they are ports using an emulator), then they will bring back some fond memories if you were a Game Gear fan.Even if you didn't play these on a Game Gear, these games are top notch for a PDA.

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The games are:
Sonic the Hedgehog: original high-speed platform game
Shinobi: decent side scrolling fighting game
Super Columns: great Tetris-like puzzle game
Shining Force II: The Sword of Hajya: a role-playing game (adventure game kind of like Dungeons and Dragons but with more colorful characters)

If you have a Palm OS 5 device (like a Zire 71, Tungsten C, or Tungsten T) and like games, this is a must have.Note that this card does not work on Sony OS 5 devices, which use Memory Stick. ... Read more

Asin: B000095SMW
Sales Rank: 7663
Subjects:  1. PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) Software    2. Palm Pilot (Palmpilot)    3. Handspring hand spring visor    4. Games Entertainment    5. Handheld (Hand Held)    6. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    7. Palm m500 m505    8. Expansion cards   

PalmOne P10914U Games Essentials Card
by PalmOne
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Features

• Compatible with Tungsten Series, Zire 71, m500 Series, m130, m125, i705
• Palm's update to the top-selling Games Card!
• Contains 12 awesome games, including SimCity Classic, Shanghai by Landware
• VIP Casino by Hexacto, Ricochet by Astraware, Billiards by Megasoft 2000
• Chroma Pack by Whitehorse Games, Atum by The Games Kitchen and 9-Ball by Landware

Reviews (4)

512MB Cruzer Micro Drive
I bought this 512MB Micro drive here for price and his rating. True to his word, I received the drive in record time and it functions great. I would recommend this seller to everyone. I look forward to future purchases. Thanks!

Some good titles
It's a pretty good card. All of the titles are fairly easy to learn how to play.

Really Fun Bunch of Games!
I love a lot of the games on this card...I didn't expect to be hooked...but I am...I thought Atum was dorky when I saw it but I've spent many a late night connecting the little molecules...Checkers is fun but the Zire 71 I've been using it on chokes in any level higher than level 1 - it takes the computer awhile to compute its move in levels 2-5. I've enjoyed Mah Jong although the tiles are a little hard to read and some look alike and I've read elsewhere it isn't real Mah Jong, but I don't know the difference. :-) The casino games I've played briefly but they aren't as much fun. Pool is nice but you quickly learn to beat the Palm, even on more difficult levels. And of course, SimCity is cool and it is pretty expansive. I've never played it on a regular computer before, but it was really detailed (in my opinion) and was pretty fast....All in all, I think the card will keep you happily occupied during long waits at the bank, post office, and airports... ... Read more

Asin: B000095SLZ
Sales Rank: 5152
Subjects:  1. Handheld (Hand Held)    2. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    3. Palm m500 m505    4. Expansion cards    5. PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) Software    6. Palm Pilot (Palmpilot)    7. Handspring hand spring visor    8. Games Entertainment   

How to do Everything with Your Zire Handheld
by McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
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Paperback (14 March, 2003)
list price: $16.99
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Reviews (1)

Discovering the Zire
The Palm Zire is the workhorse of PDAs, It comes with two MB of memory amd can display up to fifteen shades of gray; and it is gloriously inexpensive. For many of us the Zire is all thatis needed, and then some. (I have a few thousand entries on mine, plus some third-party applications, plus a book of poetry - Billy Collins, "Nine Horses"), and so far have used only about half theavailable memory.

The Zire is also delightfully simple to use. In order torealize its full capabilities, however, some help is needed; and that is where this book comes in. Written with admirable clarity and refreshing humor, "How to do Everything with your Zire Handheld" is the complete guide to the Zire. It explains thebasics and much, much more. I regard it as essential reading for anyone with a Zire. It has helped me immensely. I have no doubt that it will help others.

In short, if you have a Zire, trust me: you need this book. Both informative and entertaining, "How to do Everything with your Zire Handheld"is a superb exploration of the humble Zire's extraordinary abilities. Until I read it, I had no idea that the Zire could do so much sowell. It made me realize that the Zire is even more of a bargain that I had thought. ... Read more

Isbn: 0072229306
Sales Rank: 117778
Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - General Information    2. Computer Books: General    3. Computers    4. Hardware - Handheld Computing    5. Hardware - Personal Computers - General    6. Internet - General    7. Pocket computers    8. Zire (Computer)   

How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld (How to Do Everything)
by McGraw-Hill Companies
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Paperback (15 January, 2001)
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Editorial Review

This guide takes the approach that handheld computers based on the Palm operating system are so user-friendly and crash-proof that it's useless to spend a lot of time telling you how to get it to work. Rather, How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld is more of a taskmaster, leading you through such productivity tips as tracking expenses, planning trips, and using the Palm as a business productivity software suite.

Though the book is weighted heavily toward the PalmPilot, it is targeted toward users of all devices based on the Palm OS, such as the IBM WorkPad, the Qualcomm pdQ, and the Handspring Visor, to which the authors devote an entire chapter. What Dave Johnson and Rick Broida do best is explain how to get the most out of those features you probably gave only a cursory glance to.

Most users probably create to-do lists on their Palm handhelds, but how many of them import those lists into other applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel? Both programs build tables based on to-do list data. Palm handhelds also come with an applet called Sun Compass, which could come in handy when you're on the road.

Given that so many people use their PalmPilots as glorified address books, the tips Johnson and Broida supply are highly useful. How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld will show you how to make these popular devices the ultimate productivity tools. --John Frederick Moore ... Read more

Reviews (16)

Good Info. Out of Date
I just purchased a Palm m515 and ordered this book as a help to get me started. The book covers a lot of information, but is for older models of PDAs. It is out of date. So if your looking for material for a new model PDA, look for a newer edition book.

First 300 pages are no better than Palm's documentation
The first half of the book cover many generalities and obvious points, most of which could be read from your Palm's manuals. It also covers many models, so you may not be sure exactly what applies to your toy.

The second half of the book covers a lot of communication issues, independent add-on applications, security, and other in-depth topics. It does a good job explaining the security options available in Palm's newer OS and all of the permutations for sharing/protecting different levels of information.

Chris Seibold MyMac.com Book Review
...How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld is pretty much what it says: a book all about the Palm OS (not just Palm Pilots but any PDA that runs the palm operating system). The authors, Dave Johnson and Rick Broida, clearly love the Palm OS...in the same way a lot of Mac users love the Mac. In this book you'll find a nice defense of the Palm OS and all the instructions for using said miracle of miniaturization.

The first two thirds of How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld are pretty standard fair. Mostly how to do this and that with your Palm PDA...How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld really comes into it's own around chapter fourteen. The chapter is entitled "How to use you Palm as a laptop Replacement"...you'd be surprised with just how close you can come...other niftiness abounds system hacks for avoiding the capital letter stroke, hacks to use that leftover flash memory and methods to print to just about any printer with an IrDA port. Those are just a few of the enclosed tips that make the book worth having for the...power Palm users.

The style of the book is perhaps it's most appealing feature. Sure it's full of pictures and useful instructions...This keeps the book light and enjoyable instead of devolving into a monotone how to manual. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the reasons to try something or the reasons to not try something are presented with equal weight with the consequences noted. All factors noted How to Everything with Your Palm Handheld is an engaging (for an instruction manual) and useful read.

Bottom Line: This is not a ground breaking book (perhaps it was three editions ago) and most if not all of the information is available elsewhere. Yet owing to the writing style and advanced user tips How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld would be a useful addition to any Palm user's library from novice to just short of Palm OS programmer.

MacMice Rating: 4 out of 5 ... Read more

Isbn: 0072191007
Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - General Information    2. Computer Books: General    3. Computers    4. Hardware - Handheld Computing    5. Hardware - Personal Computers - General    6. Microcomputers    7. PalmPilot (Computer)    8. Reference - General