Palm Tungsten E2 Handheld by Palm
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Digital camera reviews of Palm Tungsten E2 Handheld
Digital camera Review: A Writer-Teacher's take
Summary: 5 Stars
I would like to offer a somewhat different perspective on this product. I am not a business person; my thinking and needs are very different from a business person's. I am a reader, writer, teacher. Moreover, I am a very disorganized person. I thought maybe if I had a device that could centralize all the various elements of my life effectively, I could have some peace of mind. I have never owned an electronic tool of this sort. After reading and investigation on various brands, I chose this one. I have to say, it is one of the easiest electronic tools I have ever used. I didn't buy it for the bluetooth capability, so I can't speak to that. But it is a wonderfully easy and handy tool for keeping apointments straight and having contact information handy anywhere. Reading through the description of the E2, I was initially afraid that I would have to buy Microsoft Outlook in order to be able to have a calendar and appointment capability, but this is not true. The CD that comes with the E2 has those features--and many more--on it. As a writer, I appreciate the "Documents to go" feature. It is so easy to transfer Word documents to the Palm, and I have put several of my favorite poems on it. I have also bought a little keyboard to go with my Palm so that I can work on poems/stories while away. It is so much more compact than my laptop (and I have the smallest laptop that Dell ever made). It probably wouldn't be a good choice for writing the "Great American Novel" on, but for capturing those ideas that just can't wait, and when your brain is working faster than you can write by hand, this is a great device. I write a lot when I travel. I can also put my lecture-PowerPoints on the device so that I can review them anywhere. Finally, with expansion cards, you can also carry music, photos, and video with you. I do have a 60GB iPod, but, frankly, I am reluctant to carry it with me on some of my more rugged road/boat trips. And, as much as I love my iPod, I still find putting photos on it to be a confusing process. (I am not that technically savvy.) But the E2 works like a dream; simply drag and drop the photos, music, video that you want and there it is! The E2 also has a small speaker which works surprising well and I use it for listening to poems. A headphone jack allows for a richer experience for listening to music. The only downside is that the E2 doesn't have much memory and the expansion cards can be expensive. But I've decided the expense is worth it because now I can carry so many of my precious documents with me in once device which is fairly rugged (at least compared to the iPod which does not have the more stable flash drive that the E2 does). So I can use my iPod to store ALL of my music, to plug into my home speakers, and to take on short, easy adventures. But the E2 can go with me practically everywhere. The E2 is small, light, fast, easy to use. I really, really like it.Digital camera Review: A good all around PDA
Summary: 4 Stars
Overall, I find the E2 a joy to use. The screen is beautiful, the processor is fast and the casing looks expensive. Furthermore, the Bluetooth hotsync works effectively so I never need to use the cable again. I have a light weight computer, Apple Powerbook G4 12", so I do not think it is necessary to have a PDA loaded with functions, which are often too complex to use and too expensive to buy. The E2, like the original idea of the Palm Pilot, is designed to replace the address book, memo pads, that we must carry, plus a few new tricks in a light and relatively inexpensive package. The downside of this is the lack of a good carring case with a belt clip. The E2 does come with a piece of rubber to cover its screen but this does not offer protection if you need to carry it with you all the time, which is something that a PDA supposed to do. I have this for about one month and so far there is no quality control issue as yet. I do find the screen a little numb and not as sensitive as my old Palm III but I can live with that. In summary, I still highly recommend it.Digital camera Review: A good pda from palm. The E2 works well for me,as long as i dont need service.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is my third palm pilot...I found it very easy to set up,and easy to use...My unit has been trouble free..My previous units had memory wipe problems..My cell phone rang,and my palm was blank...Customer service was lacking to say the least...I received this one as a gift...,so im happy for now...After reading the reviews,from my fellow reviewers,i can see the unit is good,if you are lucky...If you purchase the palm,please make sure they have a good return/refund/exchange policy,before purchasing...These units are very sensitive to static electricity...This may explain the data memory issues,that some people have experienced...I thank you stewart l 12/07/05.Digital camera Review: A mind of its own
Summary: 3 Stars
I've had my E2 for a little under a year now and have had it shut off by itself three times. When I say shut off, I don't mean the nifty auto-shut off to save on the battery; I'm talking about complete shutdown where it does not turn on, the reset button does not work and it is, completely dead. The first time this happened was about 4 months in and, of course, the limited warranty had expired. I tried to charge it for days, pushed the reset button several times and even stroked it, to no avail. Then one day I picked it up, and hit the power button and low-and-behold, the thing turned on. I reset the time and date and it was ready to go. Multiply this experience by three and you've experienced the Tungstun E2. I'm writing this review now because today is the special day that my E2 decided to turn itself back on... Don't know the next time it will crap out, but at least I know it will come back on at some point...Digital camera Review: A pile of junk
Summary: 1 Stars
I have 3 palm devices, two have failed out of warranty. The latest my Tungsten E2 had a speaker failure 16 days past the meager 90 day warranty - cost to repair $149 plus $35 web charge (more than I paid). Go look it up yourself. My Tungsten E had a power switch fail within 1 year. I can't afford to buy a new one every year can you? I don't think Palm knows the magnitude of their quality problem because no one bothers to repair out of warranty items. I am never buying Palm again.