PalmOne IIIxe Personal Handheld Organizer
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Electronics
list price: $199.99
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The Palm IIIxe handheld builds on earlier Palm III models by offering more memory and more options. Its 8 MB of RAM (four times the memory of the popular Palm IIIe) and 2 MB of flash ROM keep track of all your appointments, memos, to-do items, expense items, and e-mail, plus you can add thousands of third-party applications. Although the Palm IIIe and IIIx models have ample memory for many users, the Palm IIIxe better supports users who rely upon their organizer for data-heavy operations.

The Palm IIIxe is more powerful than its predecessors, but it retains all of the Palm IIIx's and IIIe's convenience features. It measures a mere 4.7 by 3.2 by 0.7 inches and weighs 6 ounces. Backing up and exchanging information with desktop PCs and popular PIMs requires just a touch of a button on the included HotSync cradle. The infrared port allows you to instantly beam business card information, phone lists, data, and applications to other infrared-equipped devices. It also features a sharp backlit LCD screen, legible in both dim and bright light.

The contents of the Palm IIIxe box include the Palm IIIxe handheld, a CD-ROM with an extensive assortment of Palm Desktop software applications, two AAA batteries, a DB-25 adapter, a HotSync cradle, a manual, and a Getting Started quick guide. You may further customize your Palm IIIxe organizer with third-party add-on peripherals such as modems or voice recorders. This device runs for approximately two months on just two AAA batteries and comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

What's in the box

• Palm IIIxe
• Protective flip cover
• Stylus
• Palm Desktop software
• 2 AAA batteries
• DB-25 adapter
• HotSync cradle
• Manual
• Getting Started guide

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Features

• Same size and weight as earlier Palm III models
• 8 MB RAM (4 times that of the popular Palm IIIe connected organizer)
• Upgradable features and operating system; PC and Mac compatible
• Now with Pocket Quicken financial management software
• Easy-to-read LCD screen, even in dim light or sunshine

Reviews (232)

long time user..
I still use my palm IIIxe.. bought it in 2001 from Amazon.Actually this is my second one, my first one bit the dust, so I bought a refurb for $39.00 and it synced up with the 4.1 OS... it is great for addresses and calendar + todos... I also type memos with a keyboard when I'm in the field.Also this is used daily from am to pm... at night I dl avantgo and read news from the otherside of the world before bed...

I'm a broadcast engineer with high end editing systems that I built myself and I keep watching for something that I can replace this workhorse with, but no go so far!The long battery life and using nimh AAAs is the clincher, just can't beat the little rascle.

The HP jornada line with the instant on and long battery life have caught me eye, but I don't care for windows CE.

Quality But No Frills PDA
I just bought this PDA used from Amazon and I'm pretty pleased with it.It's not color which I don't care about, but I am having a bit of a hard time seeing the screen well.I have had a terrible time getting it to synch correctly with Outlook and I couldn't get it to synch at all with Palm Desktop 3.5.3.No clue what the problem is, but after 2 hours trying to figure it out, I just gave up.I use Outlook Express, not Outlook and it took a lot of trial and error, but I can get it to synch names and addresses, but I can NOT get email to work since i don't use Outlook as my default mail handler.So..if that fits your situation and you want to synch for email and download from AVantgo, then do not buy this.However, I just want it for names and addresses to replace an old trusty Sharp Wizard that they don't make anymore.I really loved my Sharp though.What i like about the Palm IIIxe is that it's battery-operated (2 AAAs)- i honestly don't even fathom why people complain about this feature - they're nuts.The battery operated PDAs are the way to go because they can last forever in your purse and you don't have to remember to charge it.If the battery is dead while you're on the go - just run to a convenience store and buy AAAs.That simple.The Palm IIIxe seems pretty sturdy, but we'll see in the long run.Either with Palm or Sharp, this beats carrying around a paper and pencil organizer.The person I bought from on Amazon was great and honest too.

Probably the most perfect PDA
I bought this item from eBay a couple of months ago for just £25 (under $50 USD) inc. postage and packaging. The device was in mint condition, with the exception of the missing flip cover (which I would later purchase from eBay)...and it came with OS 4.1.

I have to say: I love this device! I have experienced no problems with it whatsoever, and finding software for it is a breeze.

Graffiti was very easy to learn, and I can now write on my Palm as fast as I can on paper. But, if writing a lot...you can always purchase a pull-out keyboard for the device. I got one brand-new and shrink-wrapped for an amazing price, from eBay.

The Killer Ap has to be AvantGo. Almost everyday I'll sync my Palm to download the latest from The Times and CNET News.

I would most definitely consider the IIIxe a 'trusty' device...and from reading reviews about other devices from Palm...this is the most perfect. ... Read more

Asin: B00004RC2D
Subjects:  1. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    2. Palm Connected    3. Handheld (Hand Held)   

Compaq iPAQ 3635 Pocket PC Bundle (with Compact Flash Jacket)
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Electronics
list price: $549.99
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Editorial Review

There's no doubt that the Compaq iPAQ 3600 series occupy that rare class of gadgets that's noticeable for being eye-catching and fashionable as well as functional. Even if you don't regularly shuttle between nations in a private company jet, using the sleek metal device may make you feel like a high-powered executive (or at the very least, make other people think you are).

The most striking feature of the iPAQ is its bright, crisp color screen. We were a little surprised to discover that it only displays 4,096 colors (compared to color offerings from Palm and Handspring, for example, which display up to 65,536 colors). While the color quality is fine for everyday use, photos can appear somewhat grainy or posterized.

Other hardware notables include a headphone jack for listening to digital music (or even just the built-in alert sounds, which are the best we've heard on any device), an infrared port for beaming data to other similarly equipped Pocket PCs, and a voice recorder for capturing your ideas while in traffic. The unit is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that performed acceptably for a color display. A connection port at the bottom accommodates extension packs that can read CompactFlash media, PC Cards, and other peripherals (or just brightly colored jackets for expressing your fashion sense).

In terms of storage and software, the iPAQ is a modern workhorse. It has 32 MB of RAM for storing large media files like MP3s and movie or animation clips, plus 16 MB of ROM that houses the included applications. These include the Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 operating system, Pocket PC versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Money, Windows Media Player, and Reader as well as applicationslike a calendar, contact list, task list, and notes.

The iPAQ accepts data using a handwriting recognition system that was surprisingly tolerant of our scribbled notes--we encountered problems mainly with two-stroke letters like t, i, and k. An onscreen keyboard comes in handy in these situations, or you can use the "inking" feature to write directly on the screen, followed by a Recognize command that translates the writing into letters. Although inking seemed to lag slightly behind the stylus as we wrote, it picked up 80 to 95 percent of the letters.

This isn't to say that the iPAQ is perfect, however. Many aspects of Windows CE 3.0 drove us crazy, like the irrational choice to put the program menus at the bottom of the screen and present them so they don't appear to be menus at all. Another quirk is the iPAQ's Navigator, a large four-direction button below the screen that can be used to scroll through selections. Looking at the QStart screen (an icon view of most of the programs), you can highlight different icons using the Navigator. However, counterintuitively, you have to push up and down on the Navigator to highlight objects to the left and right, respectively. Pushing the center of the Navigator acts like the Enter key on a computer keyboard, taking you to the selected program or file.

The iPAQ interfaces with Windows-based PCs (sorry, Macintosh users) using Microsoft's ActiveSync 3.1 software (which also includes a full version of Outlook 2000). The synchronization process is pretty efficient, and lets you browse the contents of the iPAQ from your desktop. However, it took three PCs running three flavors of Windows and three ActiveSync installs before we were able to get the computer to recognize the iPAQ.

It's worth noting that the glitches we ran into were more interface annoyances that are probably easy to adapt to (though we'd rather have software engineers bend to users' needs). The iPAQ 3600 series is the closest device we've seen that (mostly) intelligently packs the capabilities of a full-size PC into a handheld. --Nelson Finn

Pros:

• Good color screen
• Easy transfer of Word and Excel files between PC and handheld
• Good handwriting recognition
• Expansion jackets provide for more memory and peripherals

Cons:

• Awkward Windows CE interface
• ActiveSync synchronization software can be flaky

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Features

• Pocket PC bundled with CompactFlash Expansion Jacket, enabling you to add memory and functionality such as a modem or wireless LAN Card
• Also comes with Conduit Peacemaker Professional Software for beaming information to and from a wide range of PDAs and ZioGolf2 3-D golf game
• 240 x 320 TFT LCD screen displays more than 4,000 colors
• 32 MB RAM and 16 MB ROM
• What's in the box: iPAQ 3635, CompactFlash expansion sleeve, 950 mAh Lithium Polymer battery, Two styli, Vinyl slipcase, AC adapter, User manual

Reviews (131)

USE IT, LOVE IT
I have had my Pocket PC for quite some time now, and I love the convenience that it offers.

Plus:

-Great color screen
-Fast and easy to use.
-Cradle adaptor is nice so you can able to sync files from pc to pocket pc.
-Includes Word, Notes, Calender, Calculator, Recorder, Window Media Player, etc...(HELPFUL)
-Expandable

Con

- Although it is expandable, you can't use your memory card to do anything but save materials.I am unable to listen to 256 mb songs... but i have to copy and paste song from the card to the pc every time I get sick of listening to the same song.
- Low battery life!

Other than that... it is great... user-friendly... and helpful if you are busy student or a college student...

I use it to:

1) types notes in class (why carry a laptop when you can get this)
2) MP3 player... besides the issue above, music quality is great... easy to transfer from pc to pocket pc.
3) calender and agenda... (keep important dates in check and be on tops of things)

hard to read the screen
This is a good value, but the screen is very difficult to read in less than perfect lighting conditions.Under bright flourescent lights in the office, it is fine.The rest of the time, though, I have a heck of a time with it. The internal memory also isn't really big enough to store MP3s.I decided to go back to paper and pen.

Why I still like this PDA, continued
I found out the way to copy photos from my CompactFlash card onto the iPAQ. It's not hard but more complex than necessary. I also found out how to send the iPAQ in to have its screen replaced. A hassle. Its screen and/or stylus should work together so they don't produce scratches in the first place. ... Read more

Asin: B000058E2B
Subjects:  1. Hewlett Packard (Hewlett-Packard)    2. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    3. Pocket PC (PCs)    4. Compaq    5. Handheld (Hand Held)    6. Portable Audio    7. MP3 MP 3 Player    8. Casio    9. Hewlett-Packard    10. (HP)    11. (Hewlet Packart)   

PalmOne m105 Handheld
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Electronics

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Palm handhelds have succeeded because they're small and lightweight but hold a surprisingly large amount of personal data. The Palm m105 handheld expands on those essential features by offering an organizer that's smaller and lighter (4.4 ounces) than most others while remaining packed with 8 MB of memory, so it can do much more than just store your calendar or addresses. The m105 is also one of the most comfortable Palm devices we've held--its distinctive curved bottom rests comfortably in the palm.

Like other Palm devices, the m105 includes an infrared port for beaming data to other handhelds, and it features a high-contrast screen with optional backlighting for low-light situations. At 2 inches square, the screen is slightly smaller than those on most Palm organizers. We noticed the difference since we've been using Palm handhelds for some time, but the m105 retains the same 160-by-160-pixel resolution, so this probably won't be a distraction for most users.

However, unlike other Palm handhelds, the m100 series includes two special applications. The Clock displays the date and time if you simply push the top scroll button on the front, even when the device is off. (It can also be viewed through a window in the cover.) And with the Note Pad, we could write notes or draw pictures directly on the screen without having to write in Graffiti, Palm's character-recognition language.

With more memory, the m105 can now hold more software--and Palm has provided a range of possibilities on the accompanying CD-ROM. Palm's Mobile Internet Kit, normally sold separately, is a software collection that allows the m105 to communicate via infrared link with a GSM cellular phone (such as the Nokia 8290). The kit includes MultiMail Pro software for managing e-mail, programs for SMS text messaging and WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) browsing, and software for accessing Web Clipping data over the Palm.net network (the same service used for the wireless Palm VIIx). Also included on the CD-ROM is the AvantGo Web browser and a client for connecting to AOL.

The Palm m105 includes a HotSync cradle (the m100 handheld shipped with just a cable) for synchronizing data between the handheld and a desktop or laptop computer. Macintosh owners (like ourselves) or anyone wishing to use a USB port on a Windows system will need to purchase the USB serial adapter, though the Mac version of the Palm Desktop software is included in the box.

We were disappointed to find that the Windows version of Palm Desktop included on the CD-ROM is one generation behind the latest release. However, you can download Palm Desktop 4.0 for free from Palm's Web site, making this only a one-time nuisance. Additionally, the m105 is not flash upgradable, so you won't be able to update to a newer version of the operating system later on (the m105 comes with Palm OS 3.5).

With the addition of more memory and Internet access software, plus its comfortable, lightweight design, the Palm m105 is an entry-level handheld that doesn't feel like the new kid on the block. --Jeff Carlson

Pros:

• Smaller and lighter than most handhelds, fitting comfortably in hand
• 8 MB memory stores more data
• Includes Palm Mobile Internet Kit and other software for online access

Cons:

• Slightly smaller screen
• Operating system not upgradable
• Doesn't ship with latest Palm Desktop software for Windows

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Features

• 8 MB memory--stores thousands of addresses, phone numbers, appointments, and to-do items
• Includes HotSync serial cradle to back up data to your PC or Macintosh
• Comes with e-mail and Mobile Internet Kit software and desktop software for both PC and Mac
• Link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows only)
• Customizable with optional snap-on faceplates

Reviews (114)

Support or lack of
The M 105 does what it was designed to do, howerver the apparent lack of interest by the Palm people when trying to sort a problem sours the experience.

This unit uses a 3.3 volt cell as a power backup when batteries are being changed and once it is flat there appears to be no replacement available. When approached the Palm people in Australia couldn't have been less interested in providing access to a new cell or offering a solution. I have carried out extensive searches with all the battery suppliers I know of and none make a cell of the required specifications.

So to conclude, it is a good product providing you don't want any backup in the way of spares.

Palm M105, a wonderful planner for someone short of cash
When I bought the palm m105 I was surprised at how much memory was installed despite the immensely low price. I immediately started loading programs onto it and was, overall, pleased. If you are someone short of cash and in need of a planner this is your ticket.

An excellent PDA!
This was my first PDA ever. In fact, I still use it! The price is very affordable and worth way over the price! The size is compact and you can put it anywhere. Buy a case holder with this item and use it as a wallet! The instuctions (manual) explains everything accurately...and the techology is very simple!

If you look at some other reviews you will notice :

1) One person said that they lost their info
and
2) Someone said that when they restarted all they kept getting was touch the screen

Anwser to 1) : You needed to use the cradle...and transfer all of the info from the pda into the computer. When you need to change your batteries, change them and then Snyc (all of the info from the comp will go back onto the pda.) All of your info should be completely restored.

Anwser to 2): You had to touch the screen with your stylus exactly in the given circles. If you clicked anywhere else, it will keep going and going.

I have not had any problem's with my m105 and I have had it for 4 years. In fact, I was (and still am) so in love with it, when my first one got stolen, I bought a new one!

I would definetly recommend this item for someone or as a gift

Recap :

Affordable
Compact
Easy to Use
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Asin: B000059MSI
Subjects:  1. m100    2. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    3. Palm Connected    4. Handheld (Hand Held)   

Royal DV3 daVinci 2MB PDA
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Electronics
list price: $99.99
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Editorial Review

The Royal DV3 2MB PDA is all you'll need to store thousands of addresses, memos, to-do items, and appointments. It also includes a free Microsoft Outlook Sync-Link software filter that allows users to synchronize daVinci data with all versions of Outlook. The Royal daVinci accepts data input via pen-based handwriting recognition, touch-screen input, or an optional folding keyboard. The screen features 160 x 160 dpi resolution. The Royal DV3 includes docking cradle and CD-ROM software bundle. ... Read more

Features

• Supports an optional folding palm-size keyboard; pen-based input with handwriting recognition
• 2 MB RAM holds thousands of addresses, memos, to-do items, and appointments
• Includes docking cradle and synchronizing software bundle
• 160 x 160 dpi screen resolution

Reviews (16)

Don't get stuck with this...
I received the 00R model last year and while it's a very cheap PDA, you get what you pay for. Royal barely supports their PDAs at all, not having released any OS or link upgrades in over a year, the things fall a part on you (my cover especially) and worst of all, despite what it says on the box, you can't install new software on it. There's no way!

My advice, shell out 20 bucks more and get a real PDA, not this over-priced organizer.

Horrid Product, Don't Even Accept as a Gift!
What a mess. Subject to breakdowns, can't use all the memory claimed in any reasonable way, no applications, no expectation of any applications, tiny individual note storage space of a few characters(no warning at limit), unbelievably poor support, long litany of complaints on Web bulletin boards (...), flimsy, faulty, embarassing product that is not of a quality that should be sold to the public.

Was good for a while, but...
Initially, I really enjoyed using my DV3. But I didn't get the keyboard, and it was difficult suffering through the hunt-and-peck method of touch-screen writing. Although I wasn't unhappy with this product, it ended up dying out on me one day. I had only used it about 3-4 weeks before the PDA died and lost ALL my information -- there was no low-battery warning or anything of the sort, because if there were I would have changed batteries and not have had to throw it in the back of my drawer, where it still sits today. ... Read more

Asin: B00004W4EA
Subjects:  1. Pocket Information Managers (PIM)   

Casio PV-400PLUS Cassiopeia Pocket Viewer Handheld Organizer
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Electronics
list price: $99.99
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Editorial Review

If you are looking for a hand-held electronic organizer but don't want all the bells and whistles (or the steep price) of a pocket PC, the Casio PV-400 Personal Viewer may be your solution. While it doesn't process data, the Casio PV-400 can synchronize with your desktop PC as well as store and display data.

The PV-400 offers 55 hours of battery life; 4 MB of flash memory; and a 128 x 128 dot matrix, illuminated backlight display. With these features, viewing important information while traveling or conducting business is literally well within your grasp.

What's in the box

• Cassiopeia PV-S400Plus
• PC Synchronization Cradle
• Hard Cover
• Stylus
• User manual

Software:

• PV Operating System developed by Casio
• World Clock
• Scheduler
• Contacts
• Memo
• Expense Manager
• Currency Converter
• Quick-Memo
• Pocket Sheet
• Secret Memory Area
• Quick Schedule
• 2 Calculators-Regular calculating mode plus scientific calculator
• 12 Games-Pocket Chess, Diamond, Floor Spread, Poker, Black Jack, etc.
• 9 Utilities-PV Number Convert: binary, octal, decimal and hex; Metronome: mark time by means of regularly recurring ticks or flashes at adjustable intervals; PV Clock, PV Exchange for rate conversion of currency, PV Shopper for a check off list for projects and materials.Pocket Viewer Timer, time, stop watch and count down timer, Tip Calculator, World City for world time plus
• 7 Reference Contents-Denomination code for linear measure, square measure, cubic measure, etc.; National Code, Piano Chords

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Features

• Stores addresses, phone numbers, and business contacts
• Synchronizes data with your PC
• 4 MB flash memory, 160 x 160 dot matrix display
• 110-hour battery life
• What's in the box: Cassiopeia PV-S400Plus, PC Synchronization Cradle, Hard Cover, Stylus, User manual

Reviews (46)

Cassiopeia
Very easy to use.It is handy in keeping track of all the Marathons that I do along with all the dates so I know where I need to be.I have taken it to Singapore, Laos, Thailand, and across the US with out any major problems.The only problem I had is when I lost the stylus in Dallas.It is well worth the money.

A SUPER MACHINE
I HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT FOR 3 YEARS IN OUR CARPET BUSINESS. IT IS QUICK TO USE, WINDOWS FORMAT. VERY USER FRIENDLY. I PAID 100.OO FOR MINE AND NOW THEY ARE 1/2 THE PRICE. YOU WON'T BE DISSPOINTED.

Cassiopeia- The future of Handhelds
Casio, this tops Palm, Royal, Sony, Sharp, etc.!!!!I think your Cassiopeia division is going some where.Someday the Palm Pilot will not be the leader- it'll be a Casio!!I believe in you and trust you- all the products are great.You really have a keeper here and I think that if you give more attention to your handhelds they'll be number 1 in no time.It was cheap, too!Wow, the best PDA I've ever seen ... Read more

Asin: B00003Q5HV
Subjects:  1. Pocket Information Managers (PIM)   

VTech Helio Handheld PDA (Metallic Blue)
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Electronics
list price: $179.99
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Editorial Review

Don't let the low price tag of VTech's Helio fool you. Even though the lower-end of the handheld price spectrum often seems to overlap with those $40 organizers available in the electronics department of your local superstore, the Helio is a respectable PDA with as much power and more memory (2 MB of flash memory, 8 MB of internal storage) than the low-cost options from Palm and Handspring.

VTech seems to be going for a slightly different audience, judging by the some of its color choices (among others, it's available colors include Pearlized Pink, Metallic Charcoal, and Translucent Lime). But other than that, the Helio looks quite similar your average handheld. It also offers a syncing cradle, desktop software, and the basic scheduling, e-mail, and notation applications of other PDAs.

Inside is where you'll find the differences. The Helio offers voice recording (up to 50 minutes with its current storage), memory upgradability (up to 16 MB--although you'll have to remove the current 8MB), and character recognition superior to Palm's Graffiti (the Helio uses CIC's Jot). Instead of having to memorize slightly-off gestures (the "7" for "t", for example), you write the letters and numbers just as you would on paper, which can lead to an impressive input rate.

In addition to three buttons for voice recording and playback, the Helio features three programmable application buttons on the front, and two scroll buttons that are conveniently placed on the side of the device.

However--there are no Internet connectivity options available for the Helio yet, although VTech says a 19.2K or 28.8K modem is currently in development. And since the Helio uses the VT-OS proprietary operating system, the number of third-party applications is much more limited than with a Palm OS-based handheld.

If you're looking for a gift that's a little outside the normal PDA box or just looking for a powerful handheld for general on-the-road tasks, the Helio shines. --J. Curtis

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• 8 MB of internal memory, 2 MB of flash memory
• Voice recorder

Cons:

• No Internet options
• Lack of third-party software

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Features

• Features e-mail, scheduler, memo, address book, expense manager, and a voice recorder
• Stylish color
• 1-year warranty
• 8 MB RAM, 2 MB flash RAM
• 3 shortcut keys

Reviews (38)

Good for basic data
The Helio is just fine for most data storage needs like phonebook, notes and a calc with metric converter. I like the LARGE FONT mode and the screen is of a descent size. I just returned a Clie' Sj22 because the fonts and screen are too small.

JOT hand writing recognition works GREAT... better than graphiti.

On the bad side, the batteries are killing me. 2-"AAA" are needed and on average last only a week. I am a light user. The Duracell Ultra (recommended) may last 2 or more weeks. Rechargeable are lower in voltage (1.2 volts / cell as opposed to 1.5 volts with alkaline) and cause the battery indicator to appear low, even after a fresh charge. This was a bad choice of power supply. Yes, there is a backlight, but I never dare to use it.

I keep my fingers crossed each time I sync because the software (Helio Desktop) can act buggy because it is slow. Once you get a grip on syncing a few you should do OK.

It is worth the price!
I purcased the vTech Helio for myself in Dec.2000, from Amazon.
Then,I was given a Palm llle for Christmas.
Since then I have used them both extensively, and have decided that even thoughmy Palm was FREE,:>, the Helio is a much better value, with 4x the memory, a voice recorder, available for far less, when purchased, than any other PDA in its' class.
The vTech Helio will perform all the standard PDA functions, PLUS the voice recorder, as well as any other PDA I have tried!
It is easy to use the script input, with little practice needed to learn the JOT shorthand.(I had more trouble learning the GRAFITTI used by the Palm PDA).
With everyday use, including playing several games, the batteries last 5-6 weeks, (Longer when I use the GOOD ones)
The only drawback I have found is the lack of a flip cover being available for it.(BUY A CASE!!-it is cheaper than replacing the PDA if you, or the cat, drop it!)
Since I am shopping for another PDA because the Palm died of a cracked screen, (the cat did it!), for which Palm will charge $100. to exchange for a refurbished unit,(Their form of repair), I can replace it with the more versatile vTech, at a lower cost, here at Amazon.
Now, if vTech will offer a COLOR capable model....

Great for BUSY high school and college students!
I am person who hates to confrom and in todays world, everyone does. It seems like everyone who owns a cell phone owns a Nokia, and everyone who owns a pda owns a handspring or palm. That is why I own a Ericsson and a VTECH HELIO!. The V-tech stands out compared to other PDA's. It has a built in voice recorder and everything else you need to keep organized. It is very stable, and does not have a cheap feeling like some other PDA's. For the price I bought it for (50 dollars), it was a steal. I know they discontinued making helios, and that is why stores in Europe and America are clearing them out by selling it for 50 dollars. But, the helio was originally 199 dollars (upper quality device),and now its for 50 dollars..it is a great deal. I use my Helio for everything, and it has never failed on me. Yes, their are a limited number of programs, but with all I see, many third party people are still producing new programs for the helio. There is this new program out for Helio's called Grey Scale, and its a must have. Because Helio has a 16 color grey screen (palm has a 4 color grey screen), you can download any picture online and view them on your Helio! For 50 bucks, it is the best deal for a PDA out thier. You won't be disapointed! ... Read more

Asin: B00004XSI2
Subjects:  1. Pocket Information Managers (PIM)