PDA 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.

Nexdisk's portable memory units are, ergonomic and handy little devices for those with need to transfer data or files that are too large for a floppy. They provide a convenient method for the safe and reliable transport of data.

After the provided software is installed, and the device is connected via USB, it should be recognized and ready for use. Available in 32, 64 and 128MB versions, transfer speed appears to be very swift, and smooth. The sleek plastic housing appears to be durable enough to withstand most normal wear.

The unit can be connected directed to your USB port, or if that is not convenient, an extension cord is provided. This little guy is way too easy to misplace, so the other accessories provided are quite handy. They include a keychain ring, and neckstrap cord, so you have your choice of how you want to carry it.

By shopping around, you can probably find a good deal. If you have a need for a compact, reliable, portable USB memory device, this one may suit your needs pretty well.

Bought this when they first came out. My Nexdisk has been rained on, stepped on, left in a hot car, washed (with bleach) and dried ... the thing still works. I love it and hope that when I upgrade to a larger memory, the product remains as robust.

The little silver plastic case sits on the end of its included USB connection wire which is hooked to my desktop computer, waiting for me to use it. When I want to take it, and the data stored in it, there is no bulky machine to drag with me, no power plug, no hassle - just a device to drop in my pocket, and even tie down with the provided cord. The memory size checks to less than 128 MB free space, but the space used contains a complete operating system. Every computer I've ever plugged it into, recognizes the disk and runs it. Unless you want something bulky and power hungry, I recommend this device.

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.

I just got the case. It has a nice feel to it and is very well constructed. I'm happy with the purchase. This price is very good.

Pros

Heavy Duty Zipper.

Well made.

Great protection.

Stylish

Cons

No belt clip. I don't really miss it but it would be nice to free up my hands and stick it on my belt. (but then again, I will look less like a geek.)

Makes Palm III more bulky. Difficult to keep in pocket.

Not much room inside to store anything besides a business card and a couple of scraps of paper.

Velcor mount for Palm III not very secure.

I just got my Palmglove (and a 3-pack of the nice metal stylus)in the mail today, and I love it. It seems to be really well made (no unfinished edges or leftover sewing threads)and very sturdy protection for my Palm IIIxe. Though it provides plenty of protection by itself, the great thing about it is that it holds the unit very snugly with or without the flip top attached -- a plus if you want extra protection for the screen. Not too bulky, a pretty sporty package. Like other reviewers, I think a belt clip would complete the package.

I have had my PalmIIIe for a month, and this case has saved its life twice. The first time i left it in my tent all day while camping, and it got really wet. The case, however, has a water-resistant inside, and spared the life of my palm. The second time it fell off my kitchen counter, a fall that cracked my freinds screen. The padded case once again saved the day. It also has a nifty spot on the inside for money or whatever, and I use it as my wallet. The price is very reasonable, too (Look at the prices of some other cases) And it is by far the best looking.

P.S.--My freind with the cracked screen bought one soon after!

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!

I've been using screen protectors from Palm (now PalmOne) and other brands for a long time. I bought a T3 and my surprise, when I got the screen protector pack was the need to cut myself the protector. Or you have a precise use of scissors or your work will look bad in your palm. I'm not happy, but right now for T3 people have no options.

Otherwise I would prefer (even paying extra bucks) a pre-cutted protectors.

The newer, brighter screens on the Tungstens and Zire 71 are also softer. They scratch easily. My Tungsten T3 was showing marks on the common areas of the screen within a few weeks. Unfortunately, I didn't get these from the very beginning. At least now it wont get any worse.

A little difficult to apply, but if you carefully apply one edge first and slowly roll it on while smoothing with the included cloth, you can get it on perfectly. It will make the screen slightly less bright and can look poorly when the palm is off, but when the palm is on they are unnoticeable. Believe me. As the owner of at least 8 different Palm models, this is an excellent investment in your $300+ Palm. Get em!

The protectors are easy to use- just follow the lines and cut to fit your Palm. It can be a little bit tricky getting all of the bubbles out.

The Palm V has been a terrific tool for keeping names, addresses, phone numbers, appointments and other information I need to keep with me. I like the way it fits into my pocket, but would like a thin protective case that's not bulky. I disagree with the comment about visibility in low light. It's not easy to view. Even in normal lighting conditions, I find myself shifting it around to find the right angle where it's visible without a lot of reflection. Still, overall, it's pretty great.

I've tried a few organizers previously, including the Visor and this is the best so far. However, even this device has its drawbacks. For starters, the screen can be hard to read, the backlighting does not help except in total darkness. The applications could do with some improvements, Visor has improved calendar and to do lists. I miss those. Visor also has faster syncing, believe me you'll appreciate it when you are syncing 8MB of data. Those are my gripes. Apart from that, this is the most practical organizer ever, I can carry it everywhere with me. The form factor is great and it does whatever I needs it to do.

I PERSONALLY THINK THAT HAVING A PALM V IS LIKE HAVING CONVENIENCE.IT VERY SMALL AND ABLE TO FIT IN YOUR POCKETS.I AM STILL WAITING TO GET ONE ,IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT I WILL BUY.THE ONLY OTHER DRAWBACK I HAVE IS THE MEMORY IS TOO SMALL 2MEG. FOR THE MONEY.PALM VX HAS MORE MEMORY BUT EXPENSIVE. I THINK I WANT TO SPEND ABOUT $200.00,HOPE IT'S NOT A LONG WAIT. EWART.CALIFONIA

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!

Well, it is very useful if you use it to download emails or send them while on the road, but.. If you want to surf the web for a long time... I do not reccomend it, it disconnects after a determinate amount of time. I prefer a wireless option, that is, using your cell phone as an wireless modem, this way it doesn't matter how much time you spend online...

To use the Palm Modem you have to belong or sign up for unlimited service to: AT&T, Compuserve, Earthlink, PSINet or if networked at work, Unix Verio Windows NT RAS server.

When connecting to the Avantgo.com, the modem will sync to the site for just download enough informtion for the e-mails or web site. It appears in order to go to another web clipping, the modem has to re-connect, which seems like a hassle.

However, for limited internet usage, and could also be used for stock market symbols, the modem will connect to the web clipping and then shut off.

The modem has limited uses and is only a land line with no wireless use. The modem also uses 2 tripple A batteries, without recharable option.

Ever since Palm began releasing modem products for their PDAs, having one as a backup connectivity device has been a priority for me.

Sure you can do a litle web surfing but that is not its' true calling or intention. Checking your eMail is what this modem is all about and where it shines like the true star it is. Setup is easy and the supplied software is not the best but will get you where you want to go.

Battery life is great and that makes it always a good device to carry along on any business trip.