Batteries Included: 1 Batteries: 2 Binding: Electronics Brand: Palm Compatibility: PC Serial CPU Speed: 16 EAN: 0782494440790 Feature: Sleek case with protective flip cover Label: Palm Manufacturer: Palm Model: 80300U Modem Description: None Platform: Palm OS Publisher: Palm Studio: Palm Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features
Sleek case with protective flip cover Infrared transceiver 3 fonts for easy viewing 2 MB storage capacity What's in the box: Palm III, Protective flip cover, Stylus, Palm Desktop software, 2 AAA batteries, HotSync cradle with serial cable, DB-25 adapter, Manual, Getting started guide
You've seen them all around you. The Palm III from 3Com is the organizer that's the size of a deck of cards and small enough to fit into your shirt pocket. Stop struggling to find your datebook each time you need to note an important meeting. With a Palm III you'll have already entered that meeting information and be ready for more. And its 'datebook' has a built-in alarm to remind you of that meeting, so you can focus your attention on the more important matters at hand. The Palm III stores thousands of addresses, to do's, schedules, and personal notes. It stores thousands more items than the Pilot Professional. And the Palm III supports email with its optional Pilot modem, as well as infrared wireless data communication. Imagine keeping up with your e-mail by carrying something the size of a deck of cards! You can keep up with your life without having to carrying a fifty-pound day planner. Unlike most personal organizers, the Palm III comes with a cradle that allows you to seamlessly synchronize your data between the Palm III and your PC. So you can update your PIM software on your PC -push a button- and you and your Palm III are ready to go. Entering information on the road is simple. Write in the information with the stylus on Palm III's award winning Graffiti software or use the on-screen keyboard. One of the disadvantages of earlier PDA's was that you spend weeks entering data, then the batteries fail and you lose everything. By synchronizing the Palm III with your desktop you create a permanent backup. So, no matter what happens to the PDA, your information is always safe. The Palm III has a backlit screen, so you can read and enter information anywhere- in a dark car, a conference room or a restaurant. When you discover how incredibly useful the Palm III is, you consult it frequently.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Palm III Comment: Awsome little gadget. i had my first one 15years+
great for data base management. Customer Rating: Summary: Does the basics Comment: I just ordered a Palm III online a few weeks ago, and so far I like it. It's easy to use, I entered information in the address and date book field immediately and have been expanding to the memo pad and to do list. A few things I don't like, the alarm isn't much of an alarm. It makes a very faint noise once at the time you set it for and if you don't hear it then you're just kinda out of luck, but as soon as you turn your palm on again, that note shows up with the alarm time and date and description. Also, I got a cord with mine, not a cradle, and it won't connect to my computer (I guess the connecting cable is too old for my 2004 laptop?) and I can't find an adapter, so I haven't been able to connect it to the computer or download anything, which sucks for me, but I don't know if that's a common problem or not. I also got a CD with it which I installed, but without a connection it doesn't help much, but atleast the Palm is user-friendly enough that I could figure out the basics without the CD. For the price they're going now, anywhere from $20 used, I definitely think it's a good deal for your money, good means of organization for someone with a busy schedule who needs addresses and dates at their fingertips. I have it in a case and it fits in my purse fine, not too big or bulky. Customer Rating: Summary: The Best For Beginners Comment: I have been having my PALM II for more or less 1 year and am very happy with it. The handling of directions, appointments, alarms, to-do's, cocktails, even TV-shows is excellent. The memory capacity is something limiting when you begin to use 3rd-apps (Irda Remote Control emulation, DocuemntsToGo,etc). The back-light is very shining, and its consumption of batteries (alkalines) is fair (1 pair every month). I bought this one from a friend that boght it from another friend. i'm the 3d owner, but even so, keeps totally useful, no scratchs and good-looking. It's some heavy and big (it's not a ZIRE!) but for the beginner that wants to wipe out all the papers and the phone book, it's perfect! A point important to consider is the size of the screen, in my opnion, is a bit greater than the rest, so the fonts appear more clear and you read them easier. And finally, the price: It's an old model (it's a Classic!) therefore if you can get one of this, just do it!, it's very cheap for their services. Come to the Palm world = ) Customer Rating: Summary: a good companion Comment: its lightweight property makes it easy to carry even on field assignments requiring mountain trekking. That is why, palm 3 is a good companion.
its sturdy make, affords it to be carried almost in all situations. Easy to access applications further make it more reliable like a good companion.
above all, it is affordable.
Customer Rating: Summary: No wonder they dont make these anymore Comment: Palm III has been surpassed by the IIIx, the V, and the new VII. Maybe these newer models will give users a better reason to buy.
Green screen makes it difficult to read and its stodgy design is outdated.
Palm III has a rudimentary database (i.e., Phone Book), it is not completely customizable by the user to have its own fields and data types. They do not offer any extended memory in the 8 Meg range or above, why. I found technical support lacking is support of my question keeping me on line for extensive periods of time.
