PalmOne Zire 71 Handheld by Palm
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Digital camera reviews of PalmOne Zire 71 Handheld
Digital camera Review: Defective product
Summary: 1 Stars
My new Zire 71 has had a problem with the battery since I purchased it - it loses charge rapidly and unexpectedly and causes all data to be lost. In calling Palm support to get it repaired I was told there is a huge backlog for this repair. It seems to be a very prevalent problem so be aware that if you buy the Zire 71, and need it repaired (which sounds like it is likely to happen), it's going to take awhile.Digital camera Review: Design Student's Best Tool
Summary: 5 Stars
As a fashion design student in New York, I use this thing all day long. I listen to music on the bus & subway. I keep my schedule. I take notes (in Memo Pad)- using grafiti for quick notes and the folding keyboard (sold seperately) for long lecture classes. I put my homework assignments in my to-do list. I take pictures of my professors' examples, my own work, or anything that inspires. I even use the camera instead of the photocopier in the library! I have great maps of the city in it so I don't get lost in the fashion district. It amazes me that not only do my classmates not have one, but most of them have never used a palm. It's a definite edge. The only place where it does not adequately replace paper is with quick sketches & diagrams. Sure, you can use Note Pad, but then there's no way (that I know of) to attach that to the relavent notes that go with it in Memo Pad. I'm sure there's some more sophisticated software to be had for this purpose that I haven't investigated & invested in yet. Overall: it's the next best thing to the French curve.Digital camera Review: Does it all with panache!
Summary: 5 Stars
For a first time PDA purchaser this device met and exceeded all my expectations. It's versatility is unique, and when coupled with a suitable SD card provides more than enough space for pictures, MP3's, videos etc. Panasonic has developed a 1 gig SD card, although I haven't seen it for sale yet. A 256meg SD can be purchased for around $$$ and would meet most peoples needs for space. The screen is so bright and colorful it's amazing. I don't even need to use my glasses to read. I have had my device for only a week and it's already indispensable. I would like to correct a couple of complaints. Transfering MP3 files to your Palm Zire 71 actually couldn't be much easier on a PC, you just drag and drop them on the quick install application, into the expansion disk catagory, and they will be installed when you hotsync. It's true that WMA files tend to be smaller and are not supported, but you can use the newer VBR format for Mp3's and a slightly lower bitrate setting without much degradation of audio quality. There are other MP3 players available for Palm, with graphic equalizers, skins, etc., and I am sure more to follow. A hack to increase the volume level for MP3 playback would be much appreciated, as the peak volume level seems a bit low.
Granted, the camera doesn't take really high quality pictures but it sure can be handy to have with you, and they actually look very good if you can keep your hand steady. Even though I have a quality digital camera it's rarely with me unless I plan to take pictures. The Palm is always with me and ready to shoot in seconds.
The stylus that comes with it is a cheap plastic one, which I promptly replaced with a stylus that also lights up. That stylus also happens to stick out of the case a bit, which coincidentally makes it easier to keep from turning on the unit inadvertantly, as the power on button is in the same area, and also on top of the device. However the unit is set to power off automatically after a user set 1 to 3 minutes of inactivity, so even if it was turned on in it's case, it would be only for a short time.
I don't think anyone will regret purchasing this device. it's not perfect, but it's close enough for me. You'll love it.
Digital camera Review: Doesn't Hot Sync with Windows XP
Summary: 1 Stars
The handheld is great, but after 6 weeks, it suddenly stopped Hot Sync-ing with my computer. Many hours and 3 days later on the phone with Palm Support and I've been told "sometimes this happens with Windows XP". I'm still at it, currently downloading all sorts of updates to Windows and Drivers for the USB Port (my computer is about 14 months old). I've been told to "take it back" if it doesn't work, but all my data that I rely on is there in a form that can't be backed up or transferred. Despite the fun with the camera (I'd email a photo, but I can't upload those either!) the Palm is essentially worthless. Even if I do get it to HotSync, it's been many hours on the phone with Tech Support and many more hours of aggrevation. How can Palm sell a product that can't work on XP? I've been a huge Palm Fan for years, but I may be back to pencil and paper from here.Digital camera Review: Doesn't Last
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this hand-held around last September. In August, it started having problems of freezing up and not recognizing anything on the screen. My husband managed to get Palm to take it back since it was still on warranty. I don't know if they sent me a new one or redid the old one. It is now October (one month later) and the new/refurbished one has the same problem. I've given up on it and Palm.
I have owned three Palm products in the last 4 years and each has lasted only about a year. Their products appear to be too unreliable. I am now looking at alternatives.