Handheld Reviews

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.

Blue Mist is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

Ruby Pearl is a nice color for the new palm, but the only setback is the price. Only a few would want to buy each cover individually, just to costomize their m100. Palm should sell them as a set for $10.00 more.

At least, thats what I think.

i like the new palm, it is a good device with a handsome, contemporary design that appeals to the younger and techno-illeterate buying market. Today, people have money to throw away, and this is something to throw away into.

I got a whole set of these because the original one that my Palm came with was getting kind of boring. I like being able to change it whenever I like. The first couple of times, I had trouble getting the cover off, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy.

If you compare the Dell Axim to other Pocket PCs and as well as to the entire handheld market, you will find that nothing else can top it. I bought my Axim X5 400mhz a couple of months ago and still have yet to wipe the grin off my face whenever I use it or even think of using it. Here are some things you can do if you have one:

1. Organize your life. The calendar, tasks, and email program as well as supplemental programs you can find for FREE on the Internet keep you on track whether you're a business person or a student (like me!). I have entered my class schedule into my Axim and it lists which classes and the times I have to take them every day (Pocket PC 2002 is smart enough to let you repeat items. For example, you can tell indicate that you have Roman Civilization every Tues. and Thurs. from 2:00-3:30PM from April 1st to June 10, and it will mark your calendar for you and remind you on each occurance if you'd like).

2. Entertainment. Buy a Secure Digital or Compact Flash card and you've got a working entertainment system. With the help of a program called Pocket MVP as well as the standard Pocket Windows Media Player, I have been able to listen to MP3s and watch Divx/AVI movies and trailers on my Axim. There are also many, many Pocket PC games you can buy online and many you can find for free.

3. Surf the Internet. Buy a wireless compact flash card (and you can find these for really cheap prices if you look for deals online) and find a wireless portal or use your home wireless router to do everything online that you can do on a PC. You can also download instant message programs to chat and IM with other people online.

The Axim lets you do this and more. It looks stylish and is a great toy and tool that you won't get tired of.

I forever shopped for a pocket PC. Never owned a palm, all I knew was that I wanted a color pocket PC. The price originally won me over compared against the IPAQ. However, with the advent of the HP IPAQ 1910 at [amount], the same price of the AXIM after rebate, I was torn. The IPAQ is incredibly small and light and has a slightly larger screen. However the process is half of the Dell and the battery life is not great from what I have read. I realize the Dell in larger in size, but I really had nothing to compare it to. The HP is so small that I am sure I would drop it. The HP also has less with it. For roughly the same price, the Dell is fully loaded with software, comes with a case, and includes a very slick and modern docking station. I even bought the extra battery just in case but that ended up being a waste money since battery life is so good!

I am very happy with this product as a new user. Overall design, price and performance cannot be beat. Enjoy!

This is a great pocket PC. I am not a hard core techie like my husband and I find it easy to use. It synches with outlook, which was key for me. Also, there is plenty of good software to download for it. I like Avant-go and e-wallet. The buttons are programmable so you can use your downloaded software with ease. For example, my home button now simply brings me the news. I do reccommend getting more memory if you want to store photos or video clips, etc...

I cannot understand the few comments I've heard about poor screen brightness. I compared the screen side-by-side with other makes / models and the Jornada's was by far the best. I use MS Reader and am halfway through a novel and have had no problems reading the screen for extended times.

Windows for Pocket PC 2002 is a very nice OS. Lots of functionality. Very smooth syncronization with Outlook (included). I like the Pocket versions of Word and Excel. Especially like the note function - I don't have to take paper into meetings any more.

If you use your Pocket PC at home and work (like me), you will probably want to buy a second cradle and power adapter. Battery life is good compared to other Pocket PCs, but not nearly as good as Palm units. I expect to be buying an extra standard or extended battery in coming weeks.

Although I still don't have a modem or ethernet card for mine, I like using AvantGo to get web clips during sync to my desktop. Very nice feature.

Overall very pleased. Better than a laptop / notebook computer (except for screen size).

This is a great PDA. It runs Windows 2002 Pocket PC Edition very well. I can play MP3's, use Pocket Word, and synchronize with Microsoft Outlook without a problem.

The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is that the screen scratches amazingly easy. I always keep the thing in a soft case, and it's already scratched up pretty good. I have no idea how these little blemishes got there, but it is very annoying when the light is just right and they stand out.

First, it has a built-in Type Ie Compact Flash (CF) card slot. Type Ie means Type I extended. It refers to the removable door behind the slot, allowing bulkier peripherals to plug into the slot. Cards that come in Type II that WILL NOT work include the IBM Microdrive. Also, there is no built-in Secure Digital (SD) card slot like some of the other Pocket PC 2002 PDAs. HP will be releasing an expansion sled that has an SD/MMC slot (more on expansion later). Personally, I'd rather have the CF slot over the SD slot since I use the slot primarily for memory expansion and CF cards come in larger capacities (currently up to 512MB) for less dollars.

Other features: The flip cover (it's removable) helps protect the screen when not in use. It doesn't naturally flip open to 180 degrees or flush with the back. You could force it but I wouldn't risk damage. The sides have a rubberized grip for a secure hold. There is an up/down rocker button on the thumb side (if you hold the PDA in your left hand) that is nice for one-handed scrolling. Below the rocker button is the record button which is nice for recording voice notes or for using the bundled Mobile Conversay speech recognition software. This software allows you to use a basic voice calendar as well as query the date/time, battery level, and open applications. The recognition quality is actually pretty good. The four "hot" keys (HP home menu, calendar, contacts, and tasks) can be mapped to four additional functions using a press-and-hold. For example, two of the keys can be mapped such that pressing and holding would bring up 4 volume profiles and 4 brightness profiles.

The 56x is slim and light. It is about the same size as a naked iPaq (without expansion sleeve). It feels very comfortable in hand. It's light and slim enough to be truly carried in one's cargo pants pocket without the feeling it's pulling your pants down.

The biggest advantage is the battery (rated 14 hours). Compared with the older iPaq's (36xx series), the 56x battery runs almost twice as long. The best part is that the battery is removable. So, you could carry two standard batteries for extended use. HP will also release an extended battery sled that is rated at 28 hours, according to their website. The battery slot also serves as an expansion slot. Other planned expansion choices, all due within the next 3 months, include a standard battery with a built-in SD/MMC slot and a PC card sled with battery and SD/MMC slot. There is also a backup battery that comes with the 56x for retaining your data in the event the standard battery is removed. So, you won't have to worry about losing your data if the main battery gets totally drained.

Gripes: The stylus is a cheap, flimsy plastic stylus. I would prefer they use a heavier weight stylus. The screen is smaller than the iPaq's. However, the screen is the same resolution (320x240 pixels), so images will appear tighter in the smaller screen. There has also been a big stink over dust creeping underneath the screen. So, if you view something with a dark background, you could see dust particles that make the 56x look like it has a dandruff problem. HP is aware of this problem (since so many people have complained about it) and assures that those devices made in November on will have better sealed screens. If you want to know when your 56x was manufactured, check the serial number written inside the main battery slot. The number begins with SGXYY... X is the year (1 = 2001). YY is the week of the year. So, SG144 and later devices should have the dust problem remedied. Mine has not had a dust problem, so I consider myself lucky.

Like it's Pocket PC 2002 cohorts, it sports a 206MHz StrongARM processor, 64K colors, and the full Pocket PC 2002 OS. Since PPC2002 only uses about 24MB of the 32MB ROM, there is 8MB available for storage (called HP Safe Store) on top of the 32MB/64MB RAM. This is a nice place to install essential applications you want to keep even if you have to hard reset the device or for backing up your contacts and calendar info.

Overall, this is a wonderful PDA that is very well designed. Definitely a serious competitor with the iPaq.