Handheld Reviews

I ordered a SanDisk SDSDB-64R 64 MB Secure Digital Card for $[money]. I used it in my Magellan Meridian Platinum GPS. I use a Zio SD Card Reader to load up to 64 MB of maps and points of interest data from Magellan's newest street mapping software (as of 5-21-02) USA Streets & Destinations. The SD card works like a charm. On a recent trip I loaded maps (with street level detail) covering an area from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA. That filled the 64MB SD card. If you have a Magellan Meridian Model GPS you DO NOT need to pay Magellan's high price for SD memory. Buy SanDisk, save some money and HAVE FUN GPSing!

I love San Disk Products! Their smart media cards are the best. They are very reliable and I have never received a faulty card. You can use them over and over... I like the 64MB size, it's perfect to take on trips and holds a nice amount of pictures. The price has really dropped in the last six months. I just purchased my fourth card. If your looking for smart media, stick with the brands you know and trust.

I dropped my PDA and the MMC card popped out. Realized it was gone hours later, went back, found it. It had been run over by a truck or forklift, judging from the scratches. Popped it back in, it worked fine. I'd call that durable, wouldn't you?

I wanted a case which didn't involve either velcro or animal skin, so this seemed like a good option. however, it's very difficult to open the first week or so of use, after which it starts to loosen up to the point that it opens when you don't want it to. it's thin and light, yes-but be careful; it's so thin that I actually nearly cut myself on the edges a couple times. I'm seriously thinking of taking mine back and shelling out the extra [money] for the palm brand one.

I bought the RhinoSkin Aluminum Slider Hardcase to protect
my Visor Pro. The sturdy aluminum construction is rather
attractive and does protect the PDA exceptionally well, but
at number of disadvantages. First, it is boxy and does not
fit comfortably into pants pockets. So, if you buy this case
expect to keep it in a larger coat pocket or to carry it by
hand. Second, the slider emits a rather annoying squeaking
sound which I can only liken to fingernails on a chalk
board. Third, it is not comfortable to use the PDA while still in
the case. I just remove it from the case when I want to use
it for extended periods of time. Finally, when it arrived
case the edges on the metal where sharp and required a
polishing with a Drummel tool to get to a point where I
would not fear cutting myself or ripping pockets on the
corners of the box. I paid (price) for this? Well... besides
its cost and having to polish the edges before using it, its
really not that bad and YES it really does protect the PDA
exceptionally well. I've mistakenly dropped it now three
times since I've bought it(once from a height of over 5
feet) and no damage. So, in a sense maybe it is worth the
cost given that buying a new Visor Pro would be much more
expensive. I just wish someone would make a more functional
metal case for a PDA this size.

The new molded case for m500 just came out from rhinoskin, which has a nicer design and less bulky appearance. I couldn't wait so I bought the slider a month ago and overall it's been a good case. It passed the drop test once on a ceramic floor, so I feel somewhat qualified to write a review. The advantage of the slider is that you can fold the cover back 360 degrees, it makes a noise but it's not exceedingly annoying. The palm rests in the slider a little less snug than preferred, but it stays intact and it's very easy to disengage the palm from the case to hotsync. The aluminum cover scratches easily if you put keys in the same pocket. Big minuses are its bulk, looks and price tag, but I bought it for the peace of mind.

I wanted a case which didn't involve either velcro or animal skin, so this seemed like a good option. however, it's very difficult to open the first week or so of use, after which it starts to loosen up to the point that it opens when you don't want it to. it's thin and light, yes-but be careful; it's so thin that I actually nearly cut myself on the edges a couple times. I'm seriously thinking of taking mine back and shelling out the extra [money] for the palm brand one.

I bought the RhinoSkin Aluminum Slider Hardcase to protect
my Visor Pro. The sturdy aluminum construction is rather
attractive and does protect the PDA exceptionally well, but
at number of disadvantages. First, it is boxy and does not
fit comfortably into pants pockets. So, if you buy this case
expect to keep it in a larger coat pocket or to carry it by
hand. Second, the slider emits a rather annoying squeaking
sound which I can only liken to fingernails on a chalk
board. Third, it is not comfortable to use the PDA while still in
the case. I just remove it from the case when I want to use
it for extended periods of time. Finally, when it arrived
case the edges on the metal where sharp and required a
polishing with a Drummel tool to get to a point where I
would not fear cutting myself or ripping pockets on the
corners of the box. I paid (price) for this? Well... besides
its cost and having to polish the edges before using it, its
really not that bad and YES it really does protect the PDA
exceptionally well. I've mistakenly dropped it now three
times since I've bought it(once from a height of over 5
feet) and no damage. So, in a sense maybe it is worth the
cost given that buying a new Visor Pro would be much more
expensive. I just wish someone would make a more functional
metal case for a PDA this size.

The new molded case for m500 just came out from rhinoskin, which has a nicer design and less bulky appearance. I couldn't wait so I bought the slider a month ago and overall it's been a good case. It passed the drop test once on a ceramic floor, so I feel somewhat qualified to write a review. The advantage of the slider is that you can fold the cover back 360 degrees, it makes a noise but it's not exceedingly annoying. The palm rests in the slider a little less snug than preferred, but it stays intact and it's very easy to disengage the palm from the case to hotsync. The aluminum cover scratches easily if you put keys in the same pocket. Big minuses are its bulk, looks and price tag, but I bought it for the peace of mind.

I wanted a case which didn't involve either velcro or animal skin, so this seemed like a good option. however, it's very difficult to open the first week or so of use, after which it starts to loosen up to the point that it opens when you don't want it to. it's thin and light, yes-but be careful; it's so thin that I actually nearly cut myself on the edges a couple times. I'm seriously thinking of taking mine back and shelling out the extra [money] for the palm brand one.

I bought the RhinoSkin Aluminum Slider Hardcase to protect
my Visor Pro. The sturdy aluminum construction is rather
attractive and does protect the PDA exceptionally well, but
at number of disadvantages. First, it is boxy and does not
fit comfortably into pants pockets. So, if you buy this case
expect to keep it in a larger coat pocket or to carry it by
hand. Second, the slider emits a rather annoying squeaking
sound which I can only liken to fingernails on a chalk
board. Third, it is not comfortable to use the PDA while still in
the case. I just remove it from the case when I want to use
it for extended periods of time. Finally, when it arrived
case the edges on the metal where sharp and required a
polishing with a Drummel tool to get to a point where I
would not fear cutting myself or ripping pockets on the
corners of the box. I paid (price) for this? Well... besides
its cost and having to polish the edges before using it, its
really not that bad and YES it really does protect the PDA
exceptionally well. I've mistakenly dropped it now three
times since I've bought it(once from a height of over 5
feet) and no damage. So, in a sense maybe it is worth the
cost given that buying a new Visor Pro would be much more
expensive. I just wish someone would make a more functional
metal case for a PDA this size.

The new molded case for m500 just came out from rhinoskin, which has a nicer design and less bulky appearance. I couldn't wait so I bought the slider a month ago and overall it's been a good case. It passed the drop test once on a ceramic floor, so I feel somewhat qualified to write a review. The advantage of the slider is that you can fold the cover back 360 degrees, it makes a noise but it's not exceedingly annoying. The palm rests in the slider a little less snug than preferred, but it stays intact and it's very easy to disengage the palm from the case to hotsync. The aluminum cover scratches easily if you put keys in the same pocket. Big minuses are its bulk, looks and price tag, but I bought it for the peace of mind.

I wanted a case which didn't involve either velcro or animal skin, so this seemed like a good option. however, it's very difficult to open the first week or so of use, after which it starts to loosen up to the point that it opens when you don't want it to. it's thin and light, yes-but be careful; it's so thin that I actually nearly cut myself on the edges a couple times. I'm seriously thinking of taking mine back and shelling out the extra [money] for the palm brand one.

I bought the RhinoSkin Aluminum Slider Hardcase to protect
my Visor Pro. The sturdy aluminum construction is rather
attractive and does protect the PDA exceptionally well, but
at number of disadvantages. First, it is boxy and does not
fit comfortably into pants pockets. So, if you buy this case
expect to keep it in a larger coat pocket or to carry it by
hand. Second, the slider emits a rather annoying squeaking
sound which I can only liken to fingernails on a chalk
board. Third, it is not comfortable to use the PDA while still in
the case. I just remove it from the case when I want to use
it for extended periods of time. Finally, when it arrived
case the edges on the metal where sharp and required a
polishing with a Drummel tool to get to a point where I
would not fear cutting myself or ripping pockets on the
corners of the box. I paid (price) for this? Well... besides
its cost and having to polish the edges before using it, its
really not that bad and YES it really does protect the PDA
exceptionally well. I've mistakenly dropped it now three
times since I've bought it(once from a height of over 5
feet) and no damage. So, in a sense maybe it is worth the
cost given that buying a new Visor Pro would be much more
expensive. I just wish someone would make a more functional
metal case for a PDA this size.

The new molded case for m500 just came out from rhinoskin, which has a nicer design and less bulky appearance. I couldn't wait so I bought the slider a month ago and overall it's been a good case. It passed the drop test once on a ceramic floor, so I feel somewhat qualified to write a review. The advantage of the slider is that you can fold the cover back 360 degrees, it makes a noise but it's not exceedingly annoying. The palm rests in the slider a little less snug than preferred, but it stays intact and it's very easy to disengage the palm from the case to hotsync. The aluminum cover scratches easily if you put keys in the same pocket. Big minuses are its bulk, looks and price tag, but I bought it for the peace of mind.

I wanted a case which didn't involve either velcro or animal skin, so this seemed like a good option. however, it's very difficult to open the first week or so of use, after which it starts to loosen up to the point that it opens when you don't want it to. it's thin and light, yes-but be careful; it's so thin that I actually nearly cut myself on the edges a couple times. I'm seriously thinking of taking mine back and shelling out the extra [money] for the palm brand one.

I bought the RhinoSkin Aluminum Slider Hardcase to protect
my Visor Pro. The sturdy aluminum construction is rather
attractive and does protect the PDA exceptionally well, but
at number of disadvantages. First, it is boxy and does not
fit comfortably into pants pockets. So, if you buy this case
expect to keep it in a larger coat pocket or to carry it by
hand. Second, the slider emits a rather annoying squeaking
sound which I can only liken to fingernails on a chalk
board. Third, it is not comfortable to use the PDA while still in
the case. I just remove it from the case when I want to use
it for extended periods of time. Finally, when it arrived
case the edges on the metal where sharp and required a
polishing with a Drummel tool to get to a point where I
would not fear cutting myself or ripping pockets on the
corners of the box. I paid (price) for this? Well... besides
its cost and having to polish the edges before using it, its
really not that bad and YES it really does protect the PDA
exceptionally well. I've mistakenly dropped it now three
times since I've bought it(once from a height of over 5
feet) and no damage. So, in a sense maybe it is worth the
cost given that buying a new Visor Pro would be much more
expensive. I just wish someone would make a more functional
metal case for a PDA this size.

The new molded case for m500 just came out from rhinoskin, which has a nicer design and less bulky appearance. I couldn't wait so I bought the slider a month ago and overall it's been a good case. It passed the drop test once on a ceramic floor, so I feel somewhat qualified to write a review. The advantage of the slider is that you can fold the cover back 360 degrees, it makes a noise but it's not exceedingly annoying. The palm rests in the slider a little less snug than preferred, but it stays intact and it's very easy to disengage the palm from the case to hotsync. The aluminum cover scratches easily if you put keys in the same pocket. Big minuses are its bulk, looks and price tag, but I bought it for the peace of mind.

The cradle is very finicky. The fit is not very tight and I have to press down on the top of the palm pilot to ensure the contacts are touching. Plus, it has it's own power plug AND the USB connection. I'd recommend the USB cable instead. It connects snugly, easily and is only one thing to plug in, plus very reliable long term. Charges fast too. This cradle just fell short all the way around.

It's a shame Palm did not make a special cradle for the Palm m125 and m130, since the Palm is not very stable in this cradle. Perhaps they will release a special cradle in the near future. In the mean time, you might want to invest in a cable.

I bought this cradle because I have to leave the USB cradle that came with my Palm M515 at the office. I chose a serial cradle for two reasons: all of my USB ports are filled at home and this cradle was significantly cheaper than a USB model.

I find that the cradle is quite a bit slower. This would be a problem if I did as many Hotsync operations at home as I do at the office. Since I only sync at home to updat my AvantGo data and to re-charge my Palm,this cradle works fine.

If you need a cradle for a situation similar to mine, don't waste your money on the more expensive USB model unless you're really impatient.

The cradle is very finicky. The fit is not very tight and I have to press down on the top of the palm pilot to ensure the contacts are touching. Plus, it has it's own power plug AND the USB connection. I'd recommend the USB cable instead. It connects snugly, easily and is only one thing to plug in, plus very reliable long term. Charges fast too. This cradle just fell short all the way around.

It's a shame Palm did not make a special cradle for the Palm m125 and m130, since the Palm is not very stable in this cradle. Perhaps they will release a special cradle in the near future. In the mean time, you might want to invest in a cable.

I bought this cradle because I have to leave the USB cradle that came with my Palm M515 at the office. I chose a serial cradle for two reasons: all of my USB ports are filled at home and this cradle was significantly cheaper than a USB model.

I find that the cradle is quite a bit slower. This would be a problem if I did as many Hotsync operations at home as I do at the office. Since I only sync at home to updat my AvantGo data and to re-charge my Palm,this cradle works fine.

If you need a cradle for a situation similar to mine, don't waste your money on the more expensive USB model unless you're really impatient.

Received the card in a reasonable amount of time. Put the card in the slot and it did not fit exactly like the HP 32MB digital card fit. In other words, the HP card has a "spring-like" feel to its insertion and extraction. The Viking card fit snugly in the camera and did not "spring". At first the camera did not recognize the card, then after taking it back out and re-inserting it, the camera did recognize the card. I was looking only for more memory space, so faster action on the camera is not of importance to me. This gives me 440 pictures at 1MB per picture with 2-stars compression. I am happy with the card at the price I paid (~$61.00 w/$15.00 rebate = $46.00).

Unlike other reviews on this product I found it to be a very good memory card. I use it in my Kodak LS443 digital camera and have yet to have a problem out of it. It saves my pictures quickly and has yet to lose anything. I think it's a good card with a good price.

Fantastic results in my Minolta Dimage G500! Speed, reliability, and the right price. Nary a problem from day one.

This is one of the cheesiest companies out there. Stay away from them and their products.

I read all the reviews on here and purchased the starter kit with my new clie based on the enthusiasm displayed. However, I am a bit disappointed. The 6 screen protectors were not universal, they were for specific handhelds and none for my clie. I tried cutting one to fit but ended up with alot of bubbles and just got rid of it. The case is a little bulky and prevents you from putting the PDA in your pocket. The wet dry wipes are okay but other stuff on the market, like glass wipes and alcohol wipes, will do the same thing. The only really useful item is the 4in1 stylus but the black ink quit working after 3 days. My advice is not to order this until you use the PDA for awhile and then decide that there are some additional items needed to make it more useful.

Finally something of "all in one" types of products for maintaining your Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) for small price comparing to the price of items of same quality sold separately. I have Handspring and I found this product very useful because of great case of real hi-quality leather and multi functional stylus I felt in love with. I think that this product will satisfy needs of every owner of any type of PDA, never mind if it is Handspring, Palm, Sony, IBM or even Pocket PC. And I think that this is specially useful for those who recently bought new PDA and do not have time or will to experiment for choosing right case or spare styli, or as a gift for someone who spends time with PDA. I give it 5 stars.