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List Price: $349.00
Our Price: $209.00
You Save: $ 140.00 (40%)
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Palm
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Battery Description: Rechargeable
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Palm
Compatibility: PC USB
Connectivity: Infrared
CPU Speed: 33
Display Size: 3.36
EAN: 0805931000323
Feature: Built-in 8 MB memory stores thousands of contacts, appointments, to-do items, and notes
Label: Palm
Manufacturer: Palm
Model: 3C80801U
Modem Description: None
Native Resolution: 160 x 160
Platform: Mac OS 9 and below
Publisher: Palm
Removable Memory: Secure Digital card
Size: Palm m505 Color Handheld
Studio: Palm
System Memory Size: 8
Variation Description: Palm m505 Color Handheld
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
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Features
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Built-in 8 MB memory stores thousands of contacts, appointments, to-do items, and notes
Displays over 65,000 colors--view photos, video clips, and more
SecureDigital/MultiMediaCard expansion slot for additional memory and functionality such as a dictionary/thesaurus, games, and more
USB cradle allows faster HotSync operations
Windows and Macintosh compatible--includes desktop software for both platforms
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Editorial Reviews:
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Welcome to the world of possibilities. The expandable, Internet-capable Palm m505 handheld can be easily customized to grow along with your needs. An innovative expansion slot makes it simple to increase memory, back up data, and add new applications without sacrificing memory space. Use the Palm Universal Connector to add a portable keyboard, camera, or wireless modem. And 65,000-color support displays your information in vibrant color on a high-contrast screen.With an elegant design based on the award-winning Palm V handheld, the Palm m505 handheld packs a lot of power into its compact package. It includes new mobile connectivity software that lets you access the Internet and send e-mail through a modem or data-enabled cell phone. And bundled productivity and business software helps you keep important information at your fingertips when you're on the go.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Buy
Comment: I bought this new to replace my Palm organizer that was stolen a few years ago. I haven't had any problems with it and I've had it for about three years now.
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Summary: 2nd Palm, 2.75 Years w/m505
Comment: I've owned this since late 2001. It replaced a 4-year-old Palm Pilot Professional (1MB mono, AAA batts). It has been very solid for me. I am hooked on the simplicity of the Palm OS. I don't need a notebook computer in my pocket. I need an all-in-one-place-and-go-anywhere life organizer--calendar, address book, Scrabble (extra!), with ability to sync to desktop @ home and @ work; beam entries between this and my wife's m130. I also have add-on of SplashID for password-protected storage of PINs, passwords, web-logins, and other sensitive/private info. As a result, every piece of critical info (13+ categories of addresses, work/personal appointments, etc.) is always at my fingertips, and always safely backed-up on the Palm Desktop.
Battery life has been fine for my usage levels. Backlight is dimmer than newer models, but it does the job (I'm not playing DVD movies, for cryin' out loud).
Only problem I'm currently having is that a small section of the screen (approximately a .5"x.5" square) has "died" within the past 6 months--losing all touch sensitivity....so I have to work around that.
My office IT guy says PalmOne will come out with next generation of models this fall, so I'll wait for that selection before replacing this one.
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Summary: Perfect for almost anybody!
Comment: The Palm M505 is a neat little PDA. It's features are perfect for students to business people. There are many positive elements to this little Palm.The Palm M505 is the perfect companion for a student. It's small size and low price makes it perfect for somebody on the run and someone in need of a durable, compact Palm Pilot. In it's life, my Palm has been dropped numerous times, gotten soaked in water, and gotten thrown into the bottom of a backpack countless times. Again, it is perfect for anyone in need of durable database.
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Summary: AWESOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT!!
Comment: I got this awesome palm piolot with a keyboard and it is great! I bought games and put a cool "Documents to Go" program on it. I write stories a lot so I can use it for that, and I can also write school things on it if I'm in the car and my handwriting won't be sloppy! This is very cool. I am 12 1/2 and this is one of the best palms I have ever used. You should buy it!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Time Bomb
Comment: I got this model for myself because at the time, it was the best model available. It worked really well for quite a while, and I even told my dad to get it for my mom for Christmas. So far, she has had no problems (knock on wood). Mine bit the dust earlier this year after over a year of problem-free functioning. It just quit syncing. Nothing changed at all. It just stopped syncing one day. I went through numerous attempts to solve the issue through email technical support with Palm. Nothing worked. I didn't want to call them because I didn't want to spend money on tech support. Turns out they won't charge you because they know there is a problem with the unit! They sent me a reset card which didn't help. I called them again and they were going to make me jump through more hoops. I pulled out the attitude and said NO WAY. They finally agreed to take the unit back for repair. They turned around the unit quickly and it was fine for a couple months, and it just quit on me again. They are obviously having VERY serious issues with this model, and I feel as if I have suggested a time bomb for my mother. It's not worth the hassle to get this Palm. I don't know if all Palms are this problematic, but I would avoid any Palm model that begins with a "5." I'm sure they are all duds, and once you begin to rely on a PDA there is nothing, and I mean NOTHING more bothersome than having to go through these issues. You are left without a PDA for who-knows-how-long and you feel vulnerable. It's just not worth it.
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