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My Nino has internal battery problems and there is no support for it. It's garbage.

I've had mine for 3 weeks... and it's tough to decide whether to turn it back in for a Palm III/Handspring Visor Deluxe.

Cost: Hands down, it's Amazon's Nino 319 package $180 for a 4 gray level, 8MB, WinCE 2.x, WITH 19.s modem!!! And it supports voice recordings.

A visor deluxe ($250) with 8MB module ($40) and a modem ($130) runs more than twice the nino. yes the modem is a 33.6, but for emails, who cares? It's not like you're going to be downloading a Quake IV demo on a handheld...

Form factor: slight edge to Palm III. Palm III is slightly shorter and a ounce lighter. the real difference is the width - when held in a hand it's not just the width you are concerned about, it's the width on both sides. the nino ends up feeling much bigger - those with big hands will probably like it.

The buttons on the sides of the Nino are damned annoying. Sorry Philips (and Amazon) but the buttons really belong on the face. Although I would like the voice start/stop button on the upper right-hand corner of the side, like a pocket recorder.

Screen: even. Palm's 160x160 is too granular. Nino's resolution is very satisfactory, but the handrecognition area is WAY too big - i wish you could select an option to reduce it to 66%. Palm's 16 shades of gray outpaces the nino's 4, but I'm having a difficult time noticing it.

Software: mixed. Palm OS has more 3rd party software than WinCE, but the quality programs are few for both platforms. Outlook is better on the WinCE especially with Office 2000. But palm's PIM is somewhat easier to use.

Software/data loading: MS's 3rd version of their software/data loader gets the nod here. Doesn't come with the Nino package, but it's easy enough to find and download. No real complaints about either one.

Handwriting: slight edge to Nino/WinCE. I started on the Palm III and it drove me nuts trying to switch over to the Nino - simply because of the weird way you write with Palm's system. WinCE does support a more natural way to write, but i still dislike their "i" form. The auto-word fill is something I'm trying to get used to on the Nino, and I like it. Palm mised the boat big time for not supporting cut, copy, and paste features - what's up with THAT?! a sw program is available to fix that.

There's more comparisons I can make, but I think it boils down to this: If you need voice and modem capability on a palm-sized PC for less than $250, select Amazon's $180 Nino 319 package. If you just use it for PIM and PC syncing (the $200 option) OR you have $400 to spend for voice and modem capability on a palm-sized PIM machine, go handspring. Of course, $400 also gets you into the Cassiopeia E-105 - but that's another review.

Either way you go, accept the limitations of the machine you buy.

Amazon: what a great deal on this product - many THANKS! Very nice support, BTW.

WinCE vs. PalmPilot is like Mac versus PC, and it's equally futile to determine a superior machine when it comes to these platforms. The Nino looks awesome, is fairly fast even with WinCE, and gets 12 hours of battery life before recharging. Thanks to the rechargeable battery pack, there is no battery switching like with the Palm III or IIIx. Storage space on the Nino is infinite thanks to the CompactFlash memory slot. The 19.2kbps modem is good for e-mail downloads, but don't try any web browsing with the soft modem and the grayscale screen. Software is good and plenty for WinCE palmtops...I run ICQ, PocketPaint, the Starbuck HTML book reader and a bunch of games on mine, in addition to the factory software. The T9 soft keyboard is far superior to the Graffiti input on the Palm systems. Synchronization with the desktop is flawless.

The Nino is a bit big, but it looks much better than any other WinCE palm PC. I actually prefer the size of the Nino to that of, say, the Palm V, just because it is easier to use for guys with big hands (like me).

Plus sides of the Nino: Very stylish, fast, expandable with CompactFlash cards. Good software bundle. Rechargeable battery pack, very good battery life even with the backlight on.

Negative sides: Somewhat bulky. The click-on modem adds to the bulk and is a little flimsy.

I have had my Nino for a few months and I've compared it with my wife's Palm V extensively. The Palm V is much lighter and a bit faster, but it's too minimalistic for me. I appreciate the CompactFlash slot on the Nino, as well as the WIndows-like GUI of WinCE. Never had an issue with battery life, the usable time of the Nino is more than enough between recharges. I wouldn't swap my Nino for any Palm box at this point. It is unbelievable how much you can do with these palmtops...they take over your life if you let them. I have several full-length novels on the CF card, as well as a dozen maps for PocketStreets.

If you don't have one, go get one...and get the Nino if you can. It looks awesome and adds to Philips' history of cranking out good, solid and funky handhelds.

I am a former owner of the original T|T. After a little over a year of T|T use, the power button became much less responsive. After several calls to PalmOne's customer service and speaking to several nice Indian folks (Note: PalmOne customer service is obviously outsourced overseas), I was told that it would be $125 to have the unit repaired. This was too much to invest in old hardware. I enjoyed the small form factor of that device so much, I decided to buy a T2 (depite PalmOne's abysmal customer service).

The appeal of the screen has been mentioned several times. I would agree tremendously! I thought the original screen was pretty good. However, the 320x320 display on this unit makes the original T|T look like someone put window tint on it. I also enjoyed the extra internal memory. The subtle changes with the Palm OS were nice too: like hitting the 5 way button to the right when in your address book to look a name up and the color themes.

One aspect that I just could not bring myselft to do was to adopt Graffiti 2. I have used the original Graffiti for so long that using anything else is heresy. For those that are like me, simply grab your old handheld with Graffiti 1 and get a file manager program. Search the ROM for the following two files: Graffiti Library.prc, and Graffiti Library_enUS.prc. Now beam them to your new handheld. Do a Soft Reset on your new handheld and PRESTO, you now have Graffiti 1 again.

If I had any advice, it would be to buy PalmOne products with a credit card that doubles the manufacture's warranty because their customer service is terrible and they will deny warranty service if your handheld is 1yr and 1day old.

Having owned the original Tungsten T for just over a month, I have to say that the original is a great Palm device. Compact, quick and very useful. The Tungsten T2 primarily refines the great features already present on the original T.

So why buy? Why upgrade? If you are a casual user of a Palm that primarily uses the device for occassional reference, stick with the original T. There is some great pricing available right now. But if you use your Palm frequently, the screen and additional memory are worth the upgrade.

The original screen is fine, and until I compared the two devices side by side, I was completely content with it, but a transflective screen is a lot easier to look at for quick glances or extended work sessions. It requires less time to focus on the information you need and while it is completely subjective, I find that has value for me.

If you like to read, ebooks on this device are absolutely incredible, and totally accessible while the device is in closed position.

The additional memory means you won't have to spend any valuable time trying to shoehorn even more programs into the 16mb memory space. 16 megs is plenty, but 32 megs is better.

There are more refinements, all the Tungsten patches are now incorporated into the OS upgrade, the graffiti input has been upgraded to Graffiti 2, which should be easier for new users. But there are text input utilities to customize character recognition anyway you want.

Hunt for a good bargain and jump in. An additional Tungsten model (the T3) will be available before Christmas with some nice specs reported, but when a Palm is this good, there is no compelling reason to wait. This device will still have a good resale value if you can't resist the new model. Something that can't be said for the original T with it's reflective screen.

My 1 month old orignal Tungsten T? My co-worker was still using a M100, I don't think he'll be disappointed with the replacement.

Somebody's got to test these new units.

I absolubtely love my Tungsten T2. I've had no problems and, unlike a reviewer below, I've never had a 'fatal error' or had to do a hard restart and lose any data. I'v also never run out of batteries or had any other sort annoyance. This is just an all around great palm, and makes life a heck of a lot more organized. Two great uses: 1. I cook a lot and when I find a recipe I want to ty online, I just immediately type in the ingredients onto my desktop software's to do list, do a hotsync, and go to the grocery store w/ everything on a neat checklist. 2. I also travel a lot. When I am preparing for a trip, I can search for restaurant reviews, store locations, museum exhibit details, and then just copy them and paste them onto my memo pad on my desktop software, hotsync, and then I have full articles and reviews at my fingertips. Those are some awesome bonuses to an already highly useful little device.

I would love the ipaqs if I could ever count on them to work. The 5555 is the third ipaq I have owned in the past three years (The company I work for gets them at a great discount, and I don't have to pay for them, which is why I keep getting them)

First off, there are many things to love about this pda. The fingerprint recognition is really cool. It works perfectly for me, and I don't have to worry about remembering a password or having it stolen. The integrated bluetooth and 802.11b is an excellent add-on, and hasn't added to the bulk of the device at all. There is a large amount of built-in memory, the display looks beautiful, the battery is swappable, and there are a lot of nice applications built in.

What disappoints me with every ipaq is the low reliability. It is so poor that I would never personally spend my own money on one of these devices. I typically have to hit the reset button on my ipaq several times per day, becuase under heavy use the thing will freqently slow down or completely freeze up. You can't blame third party apps for these faults, since I am commonly using the standard features of my ipaq when these faults occur.

My first two ipaqs died within about a year of purchase. The first one had a battery go bad, and since it was built into the device I could not swap it myself. The second one just stopped working. I could turn it on, but it basically just gave me a blue screen of death and nothing more.

I love what the ipaqs offer, I just wish HP could get their act together and make them work as they're supposed to.

Great while it works. Mine died after 9 months of casual use. I'm not looking forward to dealing with warranty repairs.

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I would like to comment on reviewers who claim that the technical support is junk along with the device's reliability. May I point out that it is Microsoft's operating system, which is to be expected as no operating system is perfect. The iPAQ's hardware has nothing to do with how many times a reset is needed, since it has not only more ram, but a faster processor than most other pda's currently on the market. As for the technical support, I have had two iPAQ's and always received the same friendly and careless help needed to fix my problems straight away. Here's a recent example of how HP's support works.

1. Problem occurs.
2. Call to HP, they check warranty (lasts a year).
3. They send you an empty box, shipping and parts replacement, 100% free.
4. Ship it out next day.
5. Repair begins and ends in under an hour.
6. You receive an email confirming depature and repair success.
7. You receive the iPAQ back, only having it leave your side for less than 3 days.

If that's not service, then I don't know what is. I believe that many people are rude, arrogant, and are ignorant to their mistakes. I told the support technicians that I had dropped it and they said no problem, and replaced the screen, usb host connector, and battery all free of charge. Hope this helps your buying decision.

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In comparison to newer-age pda's including the Toshiba e805, the Asus MyPal, and the new Dell Axim, I hope you will regard my post only within HP and Compaq's products. This particular iPAQ is a giant leap from my Compaq iPAQ 3835, gone are the days of cradle synchronizing and wired connections. With Bluetooth and wi-fi I can synchronize and receiving data virtually anywhere.

A few reasons to avoid buying this:
- it is not a good first pda, as some features require proficient computer knowledge
- it is not worth buying unless you plan on using all features, including the finger print scan, otherwise go with the cheaper 4100 series iPAQs.

A few reasons to avoid buying another:
- is an 'upgradable' iPAQ, which means all previous software, cords/connections, sleeves (jackets), styli, and cases will work with this iPAQ.
- has wi-fi and bluetooth built in, along with 128megs sd ram, and 48 megs rom, gives you extra storage space.
- speedy processor and an sdio slot.

I believe this is the current best option for anyone wanting a powerful handheld machine. With the largest array of expansion abilities and wireless capabilities, it is the smartest choice you can make.

I bought the slim leather case about 5 days ago. Here is what I think about it:

Pros: professional looking, quality leather, card slots nice addition

Con: case makes the Palm bulky, stylus is difficult to reach once Palm is fastened to the case, the location of the snap(leather strip)on the right is awkward. It hangs over the screen of the palm and can be anoying. Might be better if snap was locatd on the left.

This case is the BEST investment for your Palm you'll ever make. I am a neat freak and was worried about finding something that I would like that wasn't clumsy or bulkly for my new Palm m100 and I found it. It is real leather! Soft foam padding protects the Palm and love the slots for the credit cards/business cards. It is real professional looking. I always get comments. Definately a wise investment.

I am acutely aware of how fragile a small electronic device can be having dropped my cell phone on numerous occasions, I have found that a protective cover isn't just sylish, but a complete necessity if you want your items to last -- and with what they cost, I need to squeeze as much use out of mine as possible.

I looked around for quite awhile before I purchased mine, and I went with this particular model mostly because it was designed specifically for the entire m-class of Palm Pilots (I personally have the m125). I love the look of this carrying case, and yes, it IS made of real leather. It has now entirely replaced my wallet thanks to the pockets inside which can hold my credit cards, drivers license and cash (if I'm ever fortunate enough to actually GET some from the missus...). Because of the Palm inside I don't feel comfortable putting it in my back pocket like I did my old wallet, and since mine did not come with a belt clip, I bought the same model I use for my cell phone and it works like a charm (now if I can only remember to take it off before I sit down on it in the car...). The velcro snap on my particular model has worked perfectly since the moment I opened it up, and see no future problem resulting since it seems to be well stitched on in the back.

All in all, if you have an m-class Palm product, don't just rely on the semi-rubber flip cover that it comes with, buy one of these slim leather carrying cases and you will increase the life & reduce the wear of your product significantly -- especially if you fumble with your pilot as much as I do. There are many different types of cases available, and I would imagine most do a great job of protecting your Pilot...but for this specific model, I can honestly say mine was 100% worth the cost.

I bought this with my first PDA...a Visor Pro...and didn't give a the design of the case a lot of thought as I was caught up in the excitement of ordering my new toy.

When my items arrived, I found the cover for the PDA can't be used with this case. That wouldn't bother me, but without the cover, the buttons on the PDA get pushed, or something, with normal usage (just carrying it around my office). I found I lost data--the dreaded re-set--and had to restore the PDA every couple of days.

At first, I thought something was wrong with the PDA but I found that if I keep the cover on it, everything's fine. So I purchased a soft sport case, keep the cover on the Visor, and voila...life is good! My 7 year old now carries this case with "her" PDA (a ($$$) calculator) inside and it seems to work fine for that.

I bought this case several months ago, but I wanted to give it some use before I submitted a review. I required a well-made and stylish leather case that added as *little* bulk as possible to my (original) Visor, while providing some basic protection. I didn't want a case that used hook & pile fastener to attach the Handspring - I wanted a case that took advantage of Handsprings unique top-and-bottom cover attachment system.

DESCRIPTION: This is a black leather fold-over case with a leather strap (2 1/2-in long, 3/4-in wide) that wraps from the back edge and fastens to the front (when closed) using a quality hook & pile fastener (probably Velcro). The pile is sewn into the full length of the leather strap, and a 1-in by 3/4-in hook pad is sewn onto the front. There is a small Handspring logo (about 3/4-in square) stamp-embossed on the lower right-hand corner of the front. Closed and containing the Visor only, it measures 5 1/8-in tall, 3 3/8-in wide and 1 1/8-in thick (not including the extra width of the attached strap). The front and back panels contain sewn-in cardboard for form and added protection. It's a tight-fitting case.

POCKETS: There are four pockets on the inside left. Three are credit card sized and will leave exposed the top 1/8-in of any credit cards you have inserted. These pockets are snug but can stretch to fit about three credit cards each (and maybe more). Each "end" about 3 1/4-in deep, so you won't lose any cards in the pockets. Be careful if you stretch out the pockets with more than just a couple of cards - although cards normally fit snugly, there's not much that will stop a card from slipping out of a loose pocket. The side pocket (still on the inside left, under the credit card pockets) is bigger and "ends" at 2 3/8-in deep. It's 4 3/4-in wide, and items placed inside will be somewhat protected (by the strap) from falling out.

QUALITY: This case seems very well made. The leather is free from scars and the stitching is practically perfect. After months of daily use, all stitches remain very tight, and there are no dangling threads, fraying edges or anything of the sort. Stitching and cuts are very uniform and beginning and ending points (of stitches) are well reinforced. There are no places where the stitches have "missed" their intended target - for example, the stitches around the edges and corners never miss the folded edges they intend to fasten. To hold the Visor in place, there is a hard plastic cover that is both tightly stitched and glued into place under a thin layer of leather on the right-hand side. This holds my Visor in place very snugly.

PROTECTION: When the visor is in the case, there's about a 1/8-in leather "edge" around it for a bit of protection. For a leather case, it provides good protection, but I certainly wouldn't go drop kicking it across the living room. I've accidentally dropped the Visor a couple of times (onto hard airport floors), and the case has successfully protected it (though the stylus flew out once). There are about three layers of leather a couple layers of sewn-in thin cloth (for the pockets) and a sewn-in piece of cardboard that protect the front of the visor. There are two layers of leather, the hard plastic holder, and a piece of sewn-in cardboard protecting the back. It's a good SOFT case, providing basic protection - don't play football with it or step on it and you'll probably be okay.

USABILITY: The strap tends to get in the way - it tends to curl right on top of the screen when you open the case up. Also, the open-like-a-book design requires a little more manipulation than a flip-top design, but with a little practice, you'll be able to open it quite quickly with one hand. I tend to pull the strap to the back, and then fold the front cover to the back as well. The cover then re-fastens onto the strap on the back of the case (a good side-effect of the strap design) and the Visor is exposed and very easy to use - just don't drop it now, because it's not well protected. I basically use the pockets for frequent flyer cards and for the ProxCard that gets me into the parking structure at work. (I can just wave the Visor case in front of the sensor and the gate opens up.)

WEAR & TEAR: The case has held up very well so far - probably because of the durability of the leather and the quality construction. The hook & pile fastener used in construction seems to be of high quality. The pile sewn onto the strap has not buckled or separated, and the fabric shows little sign of wear. The hook part of the fastener is still very firm and effective. The only place the case really shows wear is on the strap - close to where it goes into the back edge of the case. This is probably due mostly to the way I fold the strap to the back. Otherwise the case is still in excellent condition.

OVERALL RATING: I rate this product with four stars mainly because of the sometimes-annoying strap, but I can't think of a way they could have remedied the annoyance. And, though the hook and pile fastener has some positive side effects, I bet it'll be the first to wear out, and when it does it'll basically render the case useless. That said I'm extremely satisfied with the quality, style and lack of bulk, which were my initial requirements. It's probably the smallest quality case you can get for the Visor.

If you want a good balance of bulk, protection, style and quality, than this is the case for you. If you're clumsy or work around heave machinery all day, you might opt for a hard case instead.

Hope this was helpful!

I ordered this case at the same time I ordered my Visor.

I have workmates that use Visors, and seeing them slip the Visor in and out of those slip covers that come with the Visor, and then pop off that plastic face shield every time they use their Visor just looked awful. Looks awkward, and knowing me, I'd end up droping the thing one day just getting it out of the case.

So, onto this case. I like how it's made specifically for the Visor. It clips into the case very easily, and is very secure. But, at the same time, it also comes out easy enough when you want to sync.

The leather is not cheap, but rather very nice. It's soft, black, and does not look tacky at all. And I'm really into product design stuff. It's easy to hold in your hand, and even fits in your pocket, should you find the need.

The Velcro strap worries me a little, because I'm sure it'll wear out eventually, but at that point, the case itself will probably be beat up as well. I figure if the case lasts a year or so, you're in good shape.

The strap does kind get in my way when I have the case open and I'm tapping away. But, I've found that I can just tuck the strap under the Visor and it's out of my way.

I do not put any credit cards in the slots. I think cards would scratch the screen. I don't use this as a wallet, but of course, you're free to use your own judgement.

The Visor is a little exposed in this case (on the edges), and I'm not sure how much protection you'd get in a fall, but I guess it would be more than if you had no case at all, or even if you used the case that comes w/ the Visor.

Also, the stylus is a little hard to get to with this case, but it's not that big a deal.

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this case. I ordered it based on the picture and the reviews written here. I am a tough customer when it comes to stuff like this . . . stuff I use everyday, and expect good fucationality out of, and this product does not disapoint.

If you need a case, or are just now buying a Visor, I think this is the first add-on you should buy.

Having a screen protector on your PPC is a great idea, I wholeheartedly recommend getting one to keep the screen scratch-free. However, with the HP protectors, they could have done a better job with designing them. They aren't flexible sheets of film that adhere to the screen, but instead are more rigid sheets of plastic. I found that when freshly installed, the protector had a tendency to move around on the screen when I tried to write on it. Any dust under it actually scratched the underside of the protector. The PPC screen itself seems like it's still scratch-free. After rubbing my fingers across the top of it a few times, then wiping off the smudges with a soft cloth (don't press too hard), the resistance went away and it seemed to stay put when writing on it. HP should have designed them to fit a little more snuggly on the screen so they don't give me the impression that they could scratch the screen by their own movement.

All I can say is that I am more than satisfied with the HP Jornada screen protectors. I ordered them here on Amazon, I peeled off BOTH sides of the green tinted plastic sheets that protect the hard plastic screen protector and installed my first screen protector. I used the first one up in a few days, and was really disappointed, but with the second one (it's been on for a month) I used a different stylus....this has made all the difference!! There are many styli on the market, and I now own three...I have found that these don't scratch the screen protector as much as the original stylus.

I do not see what everyone is having a problem with. I have never had the protectors move on me, they stay in place very well. I will continue to use these protectors as long as they are available.

This just didn't work out for me. First, the on/off button kept getting hit while in my travel bag, leaving me with no Palm on one trip and virtually no power left on another. On top of that, blank notes kept being left due to this issue. The leather flap is constantly in the way when you try and enter something. I gave up and bought the hard case as a replacement. It's smaller and much sturdier so shouldn't have any of the above problems. Plus it opens up all the way for easy use.

I've used this case for my Palm 500 for several months now; it suffices, but could be improved upon. Here are a few things that bug me: Over time the slots that hold the expansion cards loosen and the cards fall out easily. Since the case isn't completely closed, this could be a problem. I've also found that the design of the case causes the front buttons to be depressed if only a little pressure in applied to the case, for example, I couldn't put it in the cargo pocket of my work pants - I'm a RN and a paramedic - without hearing the distinctive clicking from a depressed button just from the movement of my legs. If you're a bit less active with the Palm, then that's probably not a big deal.

Aside from those concerns the case looks great, protects the screen quite well (I usually just toss it into my backpack and it's been fine) and does hold all that Palm claims. My biggest problem has been the expansion card slots loosening too much. I'm ordering the closed zippered version; that should resolve my concerns.

This is -the- case for the m50x series. Not only does it have plenty of space and slots for SD cards, credit cards, and ID cards, but it has a zippered closure that protects the Palm from lint and dust. Your screen will be less likely to be scratched. It also contains a tiny notepad that attaches to a leather flap. A nice touch, but I would recommend that you just discard the notepad and use the plain leather flap as a buffer between the Palm and the SD and credit cards. You lose a bit of functionality with the loss of the paper, but you gain tons of additional screen protection. When most wallet style cases are closed, the edges of your credit cards are pushed up against the screen. This is bad. This case actually provides the much needed added protection with that leather flap. The Palm is held in by a slide-rail, this allows the Palm to connect to the cradle while still in the case. It is somewhat ackward, but less ackward than taking it out of a case. And to top it off the case is a nice quality leather. If you have a m50x, get this case!

This just didn't work out for me. First, the on/off button kept getting hit while in my travel bag, leaving me with no Palm on one trip and virtually no power left on another. On top of that, blank notes kept being left due to this issue. The leather flap is constantly in the way when you try and enter something. I gave up and bought the hard case as a replacement. It's smaller and much sturdier so shouldn't have any of the above problems. Plus it opens up all the way for easy use.

I've used this case for my Palm 500 for several months now; it suffices, but could be improved upon. Here are a few things that bug me: Over time the slots that hold the expansion cards loosen and the cards fall out easily. Since the case isn't completely closed, this could be a problem. I've also found that the design of the case causes the front buttons to be depressed if only a little pressure in applied to the case, for example, I couldn't put it in the cargo pocket of my work pants - I'm a RN and a paramedic - without hearing the distinctive clicking from a depressed button just from the movement of my legs. If you're a bit less active with the Palm, then that's probably not a big deal.

Aside from those concerns the case looks great, protects the screen quite well (I usually just toss it into my backpack and it's been fine) and does hold all that Palm claims. My biggest problem has been the expansion card slots loosening too much. I'm ordering the closed zippered version; that should resolve my concerns.

This is -the- case for the m50x series. Not only does it have plenty of space and slots for SD cards, credit cards, and ID cards, but it has a zippered closure that protects the Palm from lint and dust. Your screen will be less likely to be scratched. It also contains a tiny notepad that attaches to a leather flap. A nice touch, but I would recommend that you just discard the notepad and use the plain leather flap as a buffer between the Palm and the SD and credit cards. You lose a bit of functionality with the loss of the paper, but you gain tons of additional screen protection. When most wallet style cases are closed, the edges of your credit cards are pushed up against the screen. This is bad. This case actually provides the much needed added protection with that leather flap. The Palm is held in by a slide-rail, this allows the Palm to connect to the cradle while still in the case. It is somewhat ackward, but less ackward than taking it out of a case. And to top it off the case is a nice quality leather. If you have a m50x, get this case!

This just didn't work out for me. First, the on/off button kept getting hit while in my travel bag, leaving me with no Palm on one trip and virtually no power left on another. On top of that, blank notes kept being left due to this issue. The leather flap is constantly in the way when you try and enter something. I gave up and bought the hard case as a replacement. It's smaller and much sturdier so shouldn't have any of the above problems. Plus it opens up all the way for easy use.

I've used this case for my Palm 500 for several months now; it suffices, but could be improved upon. Here are a few things that bug me: Over time the slots that hold the expansion cards loosen and the cards fall out easily. Since the case isn't completely closed, this could be a problem. I've also found that the design of the case causes the front buttons to be depressed if only a little pressure in applied to the case, for example, I couldn't put it in the cargo pocket of my work pants - I'm a RN and a paramedic - without hearing the distinctive clicking from a depressed button just from the movement of my legs. If you're a bit less active with the Palm, then that's probably not a big deal.

Aside from those concerns the case looks great, protects the screen quite well (I usually just toss it into my backpack and it's been fine) and does hold all that Palm claims. My biggest problem has been the expansion card slots loosening too much. I'm ordering the closed zippered version; that should resolve my concerns.

This is -the- case for the m50x series. Not only does it have plenty of space and slots for SD cards, credit cards, and ID cards, but it has a zippered closure that protects the Palm from lint and dust. Your screen will be less likely to be scratched. It also contains a tiny notepad that attaches to a leather flap. A nice touch, but I would recommend that you just discard the notepad and use the plain leather flap as a buffer between the Palm and the SD and credit cards. You lose a bit of functionality with the loss of the paper, but you gain tons of additional screen protection. When most wallet style cases are closed, the edges of your credit cards are pushed up against the screen. This is bad. This case actually provides the much needed added protection with that leather flap. The Palm is held in by a slide-rail, this allows the Palm to connect to the cradle while still in the case. It is somewhat ackward, but less ackward than taking it out of a case. And to top it off the case is a nice quality leather. If you have a m50x, get this case!

This just didn't work out for me. First, the on/off button kept getting hit while in my travel bag, leaving me with no Palm on one trip and virtually no power left on another. On top of that, blank notes kept being left due to this issue. The leather flap is constantly in the way when you try and enter something. I gave up and bought the hard case as a replacement. It's smaller and much sturdier so shouldn't have any of the above problems. Plus it opens up all the way for easy use.

I've used this case for my Palm 500 for several months now; it suffices, but could be improved upon. Here are a few things that bug me: Over time the slots that hold the expansion cards loosen and the cards fall out easily. Since the case isn't completely closed, this could be a problem. I've also found that the design of the case causes the front buttons to be depressed if only a little pressure in applied to the case, for example, I couldn't put it in the cargo pocket of my work pants - I'm a RN and a paramedic - without hearing the distinctive clicking from a depressed button just from the movement of my legs. If you're a bit less active with the Palm, then that's probably not a big deal.

Aside from those concerns the case looks great, protects the screen quite well (I usually just toss it into my backpack and it's been fine) and does hold all that Palm claims. My biggest problem has been the expansion card slots loosening too much. I'm ordering the closed zippered version; that should resolve my concerns.

This is -the- case for the m50x series. Not only does it have plenty of space and slots for SD cards, credit cards, and ID cards, but it has a zippered closure that protects the Palm from lint and dust. Your screen will be less likely to be scratched. It also contains a tiny notepad that attaches to a leather flap. A nice touch, but I would recommend that you just discard the notepad and use the plain leather flap as a buffer between the Palm and the SD and credit cards. You lose a bit of functionality with the loss of the paper, but you gain tons of additional screen protection. When most wallet style cases are closed, the edges of your credit cards are pushed up against the screen. This is bad. This case actually provides the much needed added protection with that leather flap. The Palm is held in by a slide-rail, this allows the Palm to connect to the cradle while still in the case. It is somewhat ackward, but less ackward than taking it out of a case. And to top it off the case is a nice quality leather. If you have a m50x, get this case!