Handheld Reviews

This charger could not charge the Visor without overheating after 15 minutes. Either it had to be unplugged and set aside for 10 minutes, or a fan had to be directed against it to be able to charge the Visor. The housing is poorly constructed.

from Therasense, this provides the flexibility to travel! The cradle for the Handspring Visor Pro that came with this blood sugar monitor/Diabetes Management System stays hooked up to the back of my computer so my test results can be hot-synched to the computer; it is awkward to unplug. I wear an Insulin Infusion Pump 24/7 and the Tracker lets me fine-tune my daily insulin doses to my actual blood sugars. With this small, lightweight cord that plugs into any electric outlet, I don't have to worry that the Visor battery will run down while I'm away from home. Attaches easily to Visor, no overheating problems here. Freedom!

Charges as well as a cradle but is much easier to carry around with me. I read ebooks while I am away from work or home and the batteries for my prisim wear out before I have a chance to get back. I recommend this for anyone who buys a visor and is not at the office every day.

I love this wireless microphone, but if you go too far away from the reciever, the microphone will turn off. Other than that, there are really no other problems I have had with it. I love being able to take the microphone anywhere without the cords tripping and tangling around me. I hope I helped you make your decision! This microphone set is great; I want to get another one!

i love this mic. but if u need it to dj DON'T get it i is really fuzzy.

This product is very good for parties that you are going to have Karaoke at!!!! It is very powerful!!!! It is also useful instead of carrying a cord around!!!! This would be great for anyone who likes to sing on a karaoke machine!!! It works on all karaoke machines and it does look a lot different but it is still good looking!!!! Thank you Target for carrying it at such a low, low, low cost!!! It would have cost me a whole lot more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!!

While a nice idea, what I didn't realize was this module won't load my Palm AFTER a hard reset. I still needed to hot synch to load the MemorySafe "drivers" before the Palm and the module will exchange data.

I think it was a waste of money.

I got this free when I purchased my Palm Vx over a year ago and have used it regularly. Simple to use and it works as advertised. Similar to a memory card for the XBOX, this little portable ram module lets you dump the entire contents of your Palm Vx (or selected portions) safely where you can upload it again if a crash/hard reset or general disaster occurs.

The module comes with a CD with driver software to enable the unit and to give you the ability to set parameters and manipulate data. Keep in mind that this is not like a Sony Memory Stick or the new Palm SD cards...this is strictly for backups and cannot be used as a "memory extension" where you shuffle data to and from like a mini-hard drive while working.

Is it something you'll need? It depends on how often you use your Palm Vx, the amount of valuable data you store and your proximity to PC/sync cradle access. If you travel alot, the module is a worthwhile investment since you can get you Palm Vx up and running again without access to a PC or cradle. If you primarily keep your Palm Vx at home or shuffle it between home and office where you have a sync cradle at each PC (like I do), then my advice would be not to bother since you'll more than likely have 2 concurrent sets of data to backup from.

That said, I use mine often and keep data backed up regularly in the event that I ever download that one bad app that renders my Palm useless. For the low price, it's definitely something to consider getting.

Password-protected, this gadget offers the best secure backup around. It's not helpful in a cold crash situation becuse some software must be installed on the handheld before the gizmo can be accessed; but it does eliminate the need to store sensitive files on your PC, a serious problem for some of us.
To defrag, recycle first and then reload files from the gizmo.

Yes these styluses (styli?) are perfectly function and more importantly they fit in the HP Jornada cover; however a company that made brightly colors ones would win my dollars. I often write in places that are not well-lit (it's impossible to see the screen in sunlight), but it I drop my stylus in a restaurant or bar or on a train it is hard spot and find. I wish someone would make a bright red, orange or green stylus. Or better yet, how about glow in the dark?

And they fit in the slot for my Jornada 548. Of course, I stopped losing styli the day I got this 3 pack, so they just sit in my desk & car, waiting for their turn.

Well, I bought this recently simply because I got sick of having to retrieve the stylus (which came with the unit) from the hood, whenever I was syncing or charging the unit in the cradle. So, I bought the set of THREE stylus pens. Granted, it's very helpful to have another ONE pen. Yet, for some reason they are sold in threes, for 12.99 a set. The other two are sitting in a drawer doing nothing (and probably will be doing nothing for another 10 years). Other than that gripe, the extra stylus pen is very helpful!

I've never used the serial cradle, because I got this USB cradle when I bought my Jornada, so I can't compare the two, but I can say that this is definitely worth the money, whether you purchase it as part of a package or separately. USB connectivity is a must these days, especially if you intend to sync your Jornada with one or more PCs. That's how I use mine, and I find that the USB cradle allows me to quickly sync my Outlook information and other files with my PC, in addition to charging it when it is in the cradle. The weighted base helps keep the cradle in place and allows me to keep it under my desk on top of my tower PC when it's charging.

However, as with most products, the USB cradle is not perfect. I share the concerns of other reviewers about the fact that the screen stays on while it's charging (wonder if setting the power-off setting to a lower number would help; I've not tested that before). Also, I would have preferred a cradle that would help you align your Jornada with the connectors - this is more like a cell phone cradle because you slide your Jornada into it. HP does advise that you use both hands to do this. I think it would have been better to make the connector work more like a game controller or other peripheral, with the connectors housed within the cradle instead of having one side of them visible, so you could plug the Jornada into the cradle securely.

One thing to keep in mind - occasionally, my PC has had trouble locating my Jornada, making it difficult to sync my items. Every time this has happened, all I had to do was reboot the Jornada and the PC recognized it on the next synchronization attempt. Make sure you know how to do a soft reset on your Jornada and you should be fine.

A USB cradle or cable is a must have for your Jornada. Its SIGNIFICANTLY faster than the serial cable the 540 comes with. Especially if you transfer a lot of MP3s or web pages, this cradle will pay for itself with the time you save rather quickly.

The only downside is that it doesn't come with a power cable. You either have to use the one your 540 came with and plug it into the cradle or buy another one.

I bought a second USB cradle (one comes with the 545) so that I could use it at work. It's much better than the serial cable (faster and you don't use up a serial port). It integrates with the AC adapter so that you can keep the PocketPC charged while it's on the stand. The AC Adapter is sold separately, so be sure to buy one of these too if you don't have one already.

HP recommends to use the USB cradle with only Win98 or W2K. Get the serial version if you are running Win95.

The following comments have nothing to do with the cradle per se, but do affect how you use it...

The only drawback that I've seen is that the screen will stay on while the unit is in the cradle and connected to your PC (it won't power off automatically). I'm afraid that the screen will burn in if left on for several hours while it is in the cradle. You can either turn it off (this disconnecting from the PC) or blank the screen by pushing the light/button on the top of the PocketPC. I prefer to blank the screen so that it will stay connected to my PC and continue to sync information automatically as I make changes to Outlook.

Because I'm synching at work, I now have three identical copies of my contact information because the PocketPC carries additions and changes back and forth as I synch at home and at work. This is really nice as I totally rely on Outlook to keep track of people. If you want to, you can set filters so that "business" contacts won't replicate to your home PC and vice versa but both will exist on the PocketPC. This is also nice, but a pain to maintain the categories for each contact entry.

I was excited about this product when i first saw it because i needed another cradle and i wanted to take my palm on the road. I though the idea of using batteries to power the Palm Vx was great. I got the BattPac and started using it. At first it worked great. After two sets of batteries the batteries started falling out becuase the clips holding them in are made of very thin metal that bends beneath the weight of the battery. Then the clip on the battery cover cracked off. ...

I would hope that... the product would be of much higher quality.

I've seen friends carry around their palms, and I've considered obtaining one of these toys along with the battery charger. It seems more cost efficient to simply order one of these in preference to buying an endless supply of batteries.

This is going to make my life so much easier. I had been taking my recharger/cradle to and from the office every day to synch/charge at home, and this nifty accessory now solves that problem.

Furthermore, I do a lot of international travel and was worried about recharging/synching my Palm while on the road and also avoiding dangerous fluctuations in voltage that could fry the unit. Requiring only 2 AA batteries (available everywhere), I now never have to worry about running out of juice.

For those who travel, this is a must!

Good construction, and nice size, but a few minor problems: I've owned my case for a couple of months now, and it's starting to show in the leather. The construction is excellent, but the leather shows every scratch. Which, considering the style, isn't too much of a drawback.

At first I was a little upset that the clip that holds your visor into the case was black (I own the Ice version), but I've since gotten over it. The other problem with the clip is that it doesn't hold the Visor in securely; sometimes when my Visor has been bumped around in my bag it unattaches from the clip, so when I open the case I have to reattach my visor before I use it (I don't think this is a widespread problem, since the other reviewers say that their Visors stay in snuggly).

For people who want to use this as a wallet, don't expect to hold anything more than a credit card in the pocket, there isn't much room.

I bought this case after reading the reviews of other buyers. I was shocked when it arrived because I thought it would be larger. I was looking for something to carry credit cards, my license, and some cash as well as my visor. In reality, I can easily carry a card or two and my license but after being in there for a while, the cards strech the leather and also make an impression that can not be removed. Another notable dislike is that it is very easily scratched. Some can be removed with a leather oil or other protector but it still shows the markings.

The stylus holder leaves something to be desired. After using it over time the holder gets stretched out and easily falls out of the case.

As far as protection it works great. I've dropped it several times and although my visor may pop off of the holder, it remains safe inside the case. The case is also very attractive with my orange visor and catches the eye of many.

I would recommend this as a gift or a splurge item, but I'm not confident that my money was well spent.

I purchased an Ice Visor Deluxe about a month ago and quickly became fed up with the terrible included case. I began pricing and checking out cases on Amazon and Handspring and this Distressed Leather case always drew my attention.

The case is constructed from %100 Top Grain Leather, premium stuff! The Visor is very secure inside the case, which snaps shut and would not open easily if dropped or pulled along. The snapping mechanism is constructed very well, so months down the line, constant opening will not cause it to become loose. The holder for the Visor, which is basically a sewn-in version of the screen cover that came with the Visor seems extra tight, but not too tight; a good quality in a premium case.

The case includes a stylus holder, which is attractively built into the case. Storing your extra stylus here will not rub or press against the Visor. The case also includes a pocket, which firmly holds money, credit cards, or the original graffiti instructions. A small Handspring logo is visible only when case is open!

I have only two criticisms of the case. First, screen cover that holds the Visor in place is black and conflicts slightly with the aesthetics of the Visor and color; however, graphite Visor users will probably be happy! Second, since the case is constructed so well, there are actually two leather shells protecting the Visor and this can make it difficult to quickly and easily get the your stylus housed inside the visor, but you could always store your stylus in the slot provided.

Probably the main reason I purchased this case was because of the amazing texture and feel of the distressed leather. The case is very beautiful and trendy and the color accompanies any wallet, purse or briefcase perfectly. As the reviewer before me said, "Buy It".

I originally bought this joystick to play Tetris but there are not enough controls for the game. I can't turn the piece around with this joystick. It's good for everything else.

I got this a while back for my Prism. I didn't realize at the time it was just a faceplate that pushes the application buttons on the Visor, so I was a little disappointed--seems like a lot to pay for that. Still, it was nice for games, making gameplay faster since the joystick appearance is more intuitive for games than the buttons alone. The SnapNType by TT Tech is way better though, it's an actual interface that snaps into the port on the Visor and has a Palm OS driver, rather than just being a button-pusher. Hopefully Amazon will carry that soon!

This was a well built product. The only problem lies with the fact that you are paying [price], for a piece of plastic with buttons that you push to push other buttons. It doesn't really help on all games either - some don't have configuration that work with the d-pad. But if you would like to impress people and if they flaunt their "Game Boy Advance" at you, just get an emulator and you have just one-upped them. Worth a buy if are a gamer.

Oh yeah, It comes with Zap2016! This buy the way, in my opinion, is worth just as much as the gameface if not more.

Not impressed. Charged fine but the adapter to my iPAQ was not secure at all. Any slight motion of the cable and the pda lost connection to my computer. So, unless you plan on not bumping your cable or ipaq EVER while syncing, i'd steer away from this. Also ran into power issues with the iConcepts cradle.

Overall I've been pretty impressed with my ipaq acccessories from iConcepts. I travel a lot and didn't want to tote around my desktop charger. Then I found this guy that charges with the USB port. I don't sync it w/ my laptop when I travel (although I should) but it charges just fine. The cable is a tad stiff, and I'm careful not to bend it

Very handy idea works good but connect is not secure (iPAQ 3630). On an older lap top it shuts down and pops up an error that the iPAQ was drawing too much power. All in all it beats the bulky cradle.

A little less than i expected. Not necessary a good look for such a nice piece of equipment. Made the Palm Pilot look pretty cheap. But if you really, really need a change of pace, they are not the worst product you could buy. Plus they give you 3 extra stylists and Graffiti Alphabet stickers.

If you really need to replace the shade that came with your Palm III, get this product. Otherwise, it is totally frivolous and has no real electronic value. It's a shame that Amazon will ship it at the price of electronics, though.

Ever noticed the problem of a sea of palm pilots sitting on a table when you go to a friend's house. Well, that won't be a problem when yours has one of these bright covers on it. Adds a bit of fun, and you can pick one to suit your mood or your clothes!