pda's and palms .......

[sgrkaine]

where can i get a palm really cheap? ne one know? i dont want alot on it just basic stuff like phone book, memo, to do lists ect... because from what i hear getting email and stuff on em is expensive as all get out... or is it? ne one inlighten me on this subject of what is good to get for the doe and what i should stand clear of?


ken @ [email protected]

[MacGyver]

If you want a palm cheap, try <a href="http://www.ebay.com" target="_blank">www.ebay.com</a> - but be aware what the prices for a new Palm are, so you don't end up overpaying for a used one.

For just the basic organizational tools, then anything in the Palm III series would do just fine. But personally I would recommend a Palm Vx - these are older units, but have a rechargable battery and a larger screen than the newer M100 series. You should be able to still find them in retail stores for around $200-250 US

The vast majority of PDA's don't have any wireless access built in - you have to purchase an external modem to do that.

[King Grover]

I have a palm M105 and i have no problems with it. it comes with a cradle to plug into the PC and download e-mail and schedules to. I believe my company paid around $150-200 for it. Not to expensive and it serves it purpose well.

[DVader]

I cannot promise you'll get one for sure, but in the Hot, Hot Deals forum here on Windrivers the Free Palm M100 link is still good. Here it is:

<a href="http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum3/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=37&t=000379&p=" target="_blank">http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum3/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=37&t=000379&p=</a>

Give it a shot. Aplustech said he got his palm a few days ago.

[sgrkaine]

ok lol im gonna try for my free bee one from the dealership.

thx guys for the help on this issue i get the idea but still post if there is a pda/palm that has problems that i should steer clear of if you know of any.


thx,


kenneth

[MacGyver]

Come to think of it, some of the Palm III series had a problem with streaking on the screen. But that was addressed in a ROM update you can download from Palm.

[Stalemate]

I use a Palm m100 and I love it.

But I'm already thinking of upgrading it to the m125 model. More memory and an expansion port.

The m100 replaces the III series - but MacGyvewr is right in saying the screen is smaller (even if the resolution is a bit sharper).