PDA Reviews

I bought these thinking that they would help my grafitti recognician and would keep my screen w/o scratches, but I was TOTALLY WRONG!! There are 2 MAIN reasons why not to buy these.

1) Almost IMPOSSIBLE to get it straight on the screen and with out bubbles in it.

2)Makes your screen VERY blurry and hard to read. You can no longer use programs such as "Palm Mirror" because the shean on the screen that is used to give you a reflection, is gone.

Luckilly I was able to return these TWENTY DOLLAR dissapointments without any trouble. I can't strees enough, DO NOT BUY THESE unless you want to totally waste 20 dollars!!

They're Great-give 'em a five... well, they degrade visibility somewhat-but they reduce glare... and there's the speed thing.

PRO: *fairly easily applied, no different than taking care to apply any other adhesive. *protects entire screen from any scratches or smudges--or those annoying mini-scratches that accumulate in one area like perma-smudge. *the writing surface is somewhat less slippery, improving accuracy. *they say to replace them monthly, though they're not significantly depleted of utility by then. *reduces the glare on the screen. **SPEED: Because I'm no longer anxious about scratching the screen, I'm writing more quickly. This was nothing I anticipated and makes them well worth the minimal investment.

CON: *visibility issues-though these are greatly minimized by adjusting the contrast. *would be perfect if slightly easier to apply perfectly-I'm not particularly well coordinated, though, and I have done it repeatedly.

So maybe I'd give 'em a 4.5 if there were such a thing, but I can't, so five it is.

It takes a bit of patience to get this protective screen on, but it is worth the time, effort, and money that you put into it. It protects your Palm's screen from unnecessary scratches, and damages. It is great.

Just be patient, take your time, and put this on. Prevent costly damages from happening!

I bought this unit for GPS data collection. I choose it because of the 115mb internal memory and the 10,000 track points storage, WAAS capability, external antenna jack, USB port, and color screen.

The screen is very readable in full sunlight, better than any I have seen. The rocker switch makes text entry for track and waypoint descriptions easy.

However, once you have waypoints marked it is extremely difficult to delete them. This is because there is no function to bring up the waypoint list except the "Find" key. If you have waypoints far-away from you, you cannot delete them because you can only "find" waypoints near your current position.

Well, mine came with 2 waypoints outside of the United States, one was Garmin Europe, the other Garmin Taiwan. These points do not show up if I use the find function as they are too far away.

I see no way to delete these waypoints. Also, since there is no Waypoint management screen, you have to delete the waypoints you can find one at a time.

The MapSource program does not allow you to delete the waypoints, so how do you get rid of Garmin's headquarters?

This seems like a very ridiculous limitation for a NEW GPS unit in this price range.

The MapSource program allows for a DXF export, all I could get was 5 points and a single line. I had collected 7 tracks and 30 waypoints.

O.K., why is Garmin putting games on the GPS units? I would rather have the ability to manage waypoints than 5 stupid games.

Without WAAS I was getting +/- 18 feet (at least thats what the screen said). I was able to collect track and waypoints under canopy, but I did notice I lost track points while circling a large riparian area.

Track points can be set to collect once per second.

Summary:

I like the unit, but not being able to easily manage waypoints is a major limitation.

What would make it better?

1) Ability to Delete all waypoints
2) Waypoint Management Menu screen
3) Allow more than 20 tracks
4) Remove corny games, why would you be playing these games at sea? This is a MARINE unit...

Suggestion:

If you are looking for a GPS unit for Data Collection, this ain't it. Unit has the potential to be a great tool, but un-professional limitations restrict its use to a fancy toy.

I have just received my new GPS 76C. It is a great unit. There is however a major downside. If you intend to use this for marine navigation and are looking at buying a BlueChart CD to download Charts, you only get one unlock code with your CD. This means that you can only use one of the region charts. Ie. if you are in the Eastern part of the Med, you can use your one free download to get the chart for this area. If you move to the West of the Med, you now need to buy another unlock code. These are far from cheap and will start costing you a fortune. Buy a Magellan GPS as the Marine CD is cheaper and you get all the charts for the region you purchased included and not have to buy each areas chart. I am now stuck with a GPS that I don't really want.

I bought this unit for GPS data collection. I choose it because of the 115mb internal memory and the 10,000 track points storage, WAAS capability, external antenna jack, USB port, ability to load maps, and color screen.

The screen is very readable in full sunlight, better than any I have seen. The rocker switch makes text entry for track and waypoint descriptions easy.

Managing Waypoints is a bit cryptic. This is because there is no function to bring up the waypoint list except the "Find" key.

At first I did not realize I could search by name, there are many submenus whith additioanl functions. I think it would work better if there was simply a WayPoints menu (there is one for Tracks, and one for Routes, why leave waypoints out?) rather than having to "Find" your waypoints.

The MapSource program allows for a DXF export, all I could get was 5 points and a single line. I had collected 7 tracks and 30 waypoints.

O.K., why is Garmin putting games on the GPS units? I would rather have the ability to easily manage waypoints or more tracks than 5 stupid games.

Without WAAS I was getting +/- 21 feet (7 meters) on top of a levee, and +/- 49 feet under canopy, at least thats what the screen said. I was able to collect track and waypoints under different levels of canopy, but I did notice I lost track points while circling a large riparian area with 40-50 foot trees.

Track points can be set to collect once per second, or by distance. The smallest distance is .1 mile, it would be better if it could go down to meters. Track display is very good.

Summary:

I like the unit, but Waypoint Management could be easier.

What would make it better?

1) Waypoint Management Menu screen
2) Allow more than 20 tracks

3) Pulldown box descriptions for Waypoints, Tracks, with user item entrys, like "tree", "River", so I don't have to enter every letter every time.

4) Remove corny games, why would you be playing these games at sea? This is a MARINE unit...

I just picked up this leather case for [price] in the bargain bin at Future Shop (...) and I must say that it was a good deal. The feel of the case is nice (as its leather) and my Visor Prism clips in nice and tight. The only down side is that when it's closed the cover tends to rub up against the face of the Visor and I'm actually seeing some of the blue finish rubbing off and showing the black plastic underneath. Not good. After spending so much money on this unit you want to keep it in as good condition as you can. I would recommend getting another type of case that provides adequate protection with a clip in type mechanism that has a cover that doesn't rub up against the finish.

I like the fact that it has such a snug fit. It also makes your Prism 'appear' less bulky. My only complaint is the velcro strap...it should've been a snap clasp instead.

The case is fine, paying 24.99 seems like not a bad deal until
you get hit with the 16.99 shipping and handling, which almost
DOUBLES the price. Go buy this at Staples.

I am not too happy with this case. The belt clip does not fit any work belt I wear. It will work fine with a dress belt, but not any kind of wide work belt. The inside of the case is full of dried glue where they glued the lining to the leather. Most of all, the ipaq will not fit in the charging cradle while it is in the case; you have to take it out of the case everytime you want to sync it to your computer or charge it. Also I don't like the pocket on the inside of the case. Anything you put in the pocket (like an sd card) presses directly on the screen. It may be safe, but I'm not going to take a chance with the screen. Searh for something better, especially at the price of this one.

For those who don't wear shirts with pockets or are afraid of the iPAC slipping out of the pocket and being damaged on the floor, AND who have not added any slip-on accessories, this is a great add-on. It fits the naked iPAC just perfectly with easy access to all functions except the recessed reset button on the bottom, which you hopefully won't have to use very often.

What I really like is that it has a belt clip, very much like the ones used by some of the high quality cell phones. It slips on the belt, and a "button" on the back of the case securely "snaps" into the holder. To remove the iPAC along with the case, you push a large button on the top of the belt clip and the case easily slides up and out. When you are ready to put it away, it "snaps" securely in place. Another thing I like is that I carry mine on the right side, which covers the right hand pants pocket. The case, mounted on the belt loop easily "swivels" out of the way to allow easy access to the pocket.

The only reason I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5 stars is that the portion of the belt clip where the belt slips through could have been made to more easily accomidate various belt "thicknesses". The belt I use is somewhat thick,(as opposed to "wide") but not at all uncommonly thick. The belt clip accomidates it, but just barely, and putting it on the belt is a pain, especially where the belt holes have been stretched "out" by strain on the belt by my little bit to large stomach. You have to exert some "muscle grese" to slip the clip onto and up the belt to its desired location.

I don't wear a shirt with a pocket very often, and when I do, I still prefer the iPAC holder because it is secure, there is no added weight to the shirt pocket and you don't notice the iPAC at all mounted on your belt ... even sitting down it swivels out of the way.

I use my iPAC a lot for listening to mp3's that I download. The flap on the case works beautifully to hold the earphone plug snugly in the earphone recepticle on the IPAC, something I had trouble with before I got the Rhino Case. I remove the iPAC with case frequently during the day, and the large "release" button on the belt clip works easily to release the case from its "locked" position without having to look down to the clip ... it is easily done by feel alone.

Of all the add-ons I have purchased for my iPAC, becides additional SD Memory for mp3s, the Rhino case is, by far, the most useful and, for me, essential of the lot. To top it off, it has worked flawlessly as advertised and the fit to the iPAK is perfect. Now, the question is, how long will it be before either something breaks on the belt clip, or the eye on the back of the case comes off (as so often happens with cell phones that use this same system). Once either of those events happens it will be time or order another RhinoSkin Leather Flip Case.

This was mostly a good fit for the Ipaq. It's not hard to insert and take out, but I have to push it in really hard to get the entire top of the screen to be visible in the window. But that might change after I've had it a while and it breaks in.

The post mount is a plus, since it's compatible with any Nokia phone post mount.

I am not too happy with this case. The belt clip does not fit any work belt I wear. It will work fine with a dress belt, but not any kind of wide work belt. The inside of the case is full of dried glue where they glued the lining to the leather. Most of all, the ipaq will not fit in the charging cradle while it is in the case; you have to take it out of the case everytime you want to sync it to your computer or charge it. Also I don't like the pocket on the inside of the case. Anything you put in the pocket (like an sd card) presses directly on the screen. It may be safe, but I'm not going to take a chance with the screen. Searh for something better, especially at the price of this one.

For those who don't wear shirts with pockets or are afraid of the iPAC slipping out of the pocket and being damaged on the floor, AND who have not added any slip-on accessories, this is a great add-on. It fits the naked iPAC just perfectly with easy access to all functions except the recessed reset button on the bottom, which you hopefully won't have to use very often.

What I really like is that it has a belt clip, very much like the ones used by some of the high quality cell phones. It slips on the belt, and a "button" on the back of the case securely "snaps" into the holder. To remove the iPAC along with the case, you push a large button on the top of the belt clip and the case easily slides up and out. When you are ready to put it away, it "snaps" securely in place. Another thing I like is that I carry mine on the right side, which covers the right hand pants pocket. The case, mounted on the belt loop easily "swivels" out of the way to allow easy access to the pocket.

The only reason I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5 stars is that the portion of the belt clip where the belt slips through could have been made to more easily accomidate various belt "thicknesses". The belt I use is somewhat thick,(as opposed to "wide") but not at all uncommonly thick. The belt clip accomidates it, but just barely, and putting it on the belt is a pain, especially where the belt holes have been stretched "out" by strain on the belt by my little bit to large stomach. You have to exert some "muscle grese" to slip the clip onto and up the belt to its desired location.

I don't wear a shirt with a pocket very often, and when I do, I still prefer the iPAC holder because it is secure, there is no added weight to the shirt pocket and you don't notice the iPAC at all mounted on your belt ... even sitting down it swivels out of the way.

I use my iPAC a lot for listening to mp3's that I download. The flap on the case works beautifully to hold the earphone plug snugly in the earphone recepticle on the IPAC, something I had trouble with before I got the Rhino Case. I remove the iPAC with case frequently during the day, and the large "release" button on the belt clip works easily to release the case from its "locked" position without having to look down to the clip ... it is easily done by feel alone.

Of all the add-ons I have purchased for my iPAC, becides additional SD Memory for mp3s, the Rhino case is, by far, the most useful and, for me, essential of the lot. To top it off, it has worked flawlessly as advertised and the fit to the iPAK is perfect. Now, the question is, how long will it be before either something breaks on the belt clip, or the eye on the back of the case comes off (as so often happens with cell phones that use this same system). Once either of those events happens it will be time or order another RhinoSkin Leather Flip Case.

This was mostly a good fit for the Ipaq. It's not hard to insert and take out, but I have to push it in really hard to get the entire top of the screen to be visible in the window. But that might change after I've had it a while and it breaks in.

The post mount is a plus, since it's compatible with any Nokia phone post mount.

The basic design of the G700 is in fact ingenious. When I show the device to onlookers, they gasp at the expansion mechanism of the actual keys. Concession: It is damn cool. Sadly, I must confirm previously addressed grievances, primarily with the space bar, which is every bit as flakey as described. You think there's a trick to making it work better, but there isn't. It's just flakey, which is surprising. The expansion is so exactingly well done, you can hardly believe they would goof such an obvious quibble. One thing I will add in contrast to earlier reports is that it is possible to switch the location of the shift and up arrow keys. True, this is not entirely intuitive, and less than gracefull in usage, it is there.

For those of us with Clies, the Stowaway is the way to go, at least until there's a Stowaway XT ported to our platform. It's a shame, because the Belkin really has a lot going for it.

This fold-out keyboard is almost just right. It is much sturdier than the Targus (which flops around) and the keys have a better depth with the option to turn on/off the "click". The placement of the PDA is good, and it can even be charged while it rests securely in place. However, for a touch typist (like myself), the right shift key is way too far over, the enter key does not work in all functions, and the space bar just doesn't work very well at all. In fact, the space bar only works by pressing firmly in the middle portion only, a serious enough defect that my Belkin will be going back. Too bad -- I do think that this is the best of the keyboards out there, just not close enough!

I just got my Belkin G700 Sony CLIE T series Keyboard today. I bought it through ebay and paid less than 40 dollars, which included shipping and insurance. I have to say, after initial use on my T615C (OS 4.1)...it works wonders! I really like the structure of the case and how it holds the PDA very securely. I am still amazed by the mechanism it uses for opening/closing of the keyboard. It does this very smoothly, but I am a bit worried that it may fail because it feels rather flimsy...but from what I've heard it's very dependable.

I heard that there were numerous driver issues with the keyboard but after loading the most recent (June, 2003) drivers from the Belkin website I had very litle problems. The driver failure after PDA sleeps has also been fixed. On almost all my word processing programs, I am able to type VERY fast and have an instantaneous response on the screen. The programs I was successful in typing were: All of Sony's built in planning functions (Memo, Address, etc.), SheetToGo (like Excel), and BugMe.

The feedback on the keyboard feels just like a full size laptop keyboard. The only problem is that the right shift key feels just a tiny bit too far to the right and the spacebar must be hit close to the center in order for it to work. However, this keyboard has many advantages compared to other keyboards like the Targus Stowaway Ultra-thin. The Ultra-Thin lacks a whole row of numbers at the top while the Belkin has a seperate one. This allows the keyboard to have more functions and type much more naturally. The adapter port for charging the PDA is a bit difficult to insert, but again that's a minor issue. Other keyboards I have seen also have been too small or the keys too tiny, or the feedback too low. Belkin seems to have got it just right.

The only software that I have problems with is WordToGo from the DocumentsToGo suite. It seems to crash (Fatal Exception) with keyboard use no matter what I've tried, whether it's editing an old document or creating a new one. The menu function on the keyboard also only works to bring down the menu but doesn't allow me to use the arrows on the keyboard to select an option. However, after talking to both the DocumentsToGo (DTG) and Belkin technical support, I have pretty much concluded that Palm OS 4.1 is the culprit. It looks as though the all problems have been fixed in OS 5.0 and the best thing to do is upgrade DTG to the most recent version (6.0). I'm still hoping I can somehow fix the WordToGo crash issue by getting better keyboard support for my 4.0 version of DTG. I found a relatively easy way to compensate for this though...I just use "Memo" to type everything I need and I just copy and paste it into WordToGo! *I heard WordSmith may have better compatibility*

This sure is one cool keyboard and I highly recommend especially at the ridiculous cheap price you can buy it through ebay. It's safe to say that you CAN use this like a laptop. I just wish I had a newer model of the CLIE, since it looks as though those models have no problems with WordToGo. :)

The design seemed very logical and fresh during initial use. But later I discovered the plastic cover wasn't very smooth inside, and it caused a few major scratches both front and back of my iPAQ. If you hate having scratches on your PDA, avoid this product!!! Get a E&B leather case instead.

It'll keep the screen from getting scratched and lets you cradle sync without removing from PDA, but not much more protection. I banged the side of of my 5450 on a chair while it was in the sleeve and the screen got cracked. Now I keep it in the sleeve and a padded case when carrying.

Sleek, snug fit. Put your Ipaq in this (click!) and slip it into your pocket. You're ready to GO.

Cover protects your IPaq very nicely, and you can still have easy access to your Screen. No extra parts. No zippers. Ipaq Fits into Cradle while in the case.

Get this. You won't regret it. Great Design. Great egonomics, affordable.

I think this stylus is too short and too thin to go with the Casio. The price is right and the quality is fine, except that it unscrews at the top, I don't know what the purpose of that is. A part to lose possibly. It's just not what I was looking for.

This is a nice item to get if you tend to misplace your stylus every now and then, like me. The grip of the pen is just like any ordinary stylus so there won't be any unfamiliarities. It wont fit to every PDA out there, so these pens will be great to be inside a pencil case or inside your pocket.

Hey, they are low cost, not very solid not beautiful but they do what are supposed to.

It doesn't have search option. You can spend a lot of time to find sth in it.
It is difficult to use keyboard. Try another product.

If you need something to write down ideas, lists, dates, phone numbers. This little guy will do just fine. User interface is a tad akward at first but ok once you get the hang of it.

at nine dollars this thing does many things plus does them affectionately vastly more durable + better than the 8121 or the glum 8131 Any organizer over $70 might do well to bundle the thing with I think many people will prefer this little organizer kind of like getting two glasses at the optometrist

It looks nice and does an okay job of protecting your Palm, but it's pretty bulky, and doesn't have enough pockets in the sleeve.

This series of Visor cases seems quite nice. The visor locks in place solidly, the leather is good looking, and the unit appears well made.

But two weeks after I got the case, the snap came apart. To Amazon's credit, they sent an immediate replacement. But the replacement's strap was just short enough to make the male and female snap pieces not meet easily.

I'm going to keep the case anyway and see what happens. But my experience points to some quality control issues at Handspring manufacturing.

--dave

this is a good safe case for my visor. I already have a wallet for cash and plastic but at least it looks good with my visor