PalmOne m500 Handheld

PalmOne m500 Handheld
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PalmOne m500 Handheld
List Price: $199.99
Our Price: $59.00
You Save: $140.99 (70%)
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Category: CE
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Digital product summary information

Manufacturer: Palm
Audio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Mac OS 9 and below
Model: 3C80800U
Product features:
  • Windows and Macintosh compatible--includes desktop software for both platforms
  • Native USB cradle allows faster HotSync operations
  • New, advanced monochrome LCD screen makes it easier to see in dim light and in bright sunlight
  • Built-in 8 MB memory stores thousands of contacts, appointments, to-do items, and notes
  • New Secure Digital Card/MultiMediaCard expansion slot for additional memory and functionality such as a dictionary/thesaurus, games, and more
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Digital camera reviews of PalmOne m500 Handheld

Digital camera Review: "Was" a Great Product, Overpriced
Summary: 4 Stars

I bought an M500 over a year ago & truly loved it. Unfortunately, it stopped sync-ing with my computer. I learned that there was a problem with the cradles for M500s & had mine replaced. It never worked again however, & my warranty expired. They cost about [$] to fix, so I thought I might just look for a new one & get an extended warranty.

The price is getting down near [$] (though not consistently) for refurbushed models at Palm.com.

Right now (Feb 1,2003) , Palm is selling them new at [$]. I'm still shopping.... but carefully. Many vendors are currently selling them used or refurbished for this amount.. or more! Before Christmas, Palm noted the expected retail price as [$], but the actual selling price rarely reflects this. Overall, the selling price has remained inflated for this b&w screen product due to customer demand.

So, for now, I'm biding my time.....

Summary of PalmOne m500 Handheld

Palm introduced the Palm V as the handheld for elite users: its anodized aluminum finish, small size, and thin profile--not to mention its premium price tag--were supposed to appeal to the upper echelon of executives. When the masses decided that a small and light device was worth the extra bucks, Palm found itself with its top-selling handheld. With the introduction of the Palm m500, it's clear that Palm has learned its lesson and is sticking with the successful form factor, while adding a handful of new features to incrementally advance the entire Palm family.
The lightweight, stylish Palm m500 handheld is expandable, customizable, and Internet capable. The Palm m500 has an expansion card slot for additional memory storage (up to 64 MB) and add-ons such as a dictionary/thesaurus, games, and more. The Palm m500 comes with all the classic personal information management tools you expect: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Mail, and Clock. It has 8 MB of built-in memory, enough to store thousands of addresses, years of appointments, hundreds of to-do items, and more than 50 applications.

The expansion card slot is a dual-purpose slot that can hold two types of cards: Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard (MMC). Both types of cards are small, inexpensive, and easy to plug in. Much like computer diskettes, they hold information for upload or download onto a handheld. With them, you can instantly add software programs, e-books, large databases, graphics, or even video files to your handheld without sacrificing memory space.

Sleek and lightweight, the Palm m500 handheld has a shiny aluminum casing and is curved to fit in your hand. The display's enhanced technology makes it easier to see at all angles, in dim light, and in bright sunlight.

The new native USB HotSync cradle allows you to quickly back up and exchange information between your handheld and your PC or Mac. The Palm m500 handheld also features new vibrating and blinking LED alarms (in addition to the standard audible alarm) to help you stay on top of your busy schedule. The Palm m500 handheld comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery, which is charged using the HotSync cradle.

The Palm m500 handheld comes with Palm OS 4.0, which provides enhanced security and improved Internet connectivity. Other application features include Note Pad for writing sticky notes, Palm Mobile Connectivity for connecting to the Internet and obtaining e-mail via compatible cellular phones, and AOL for the Palm OS.

The Palm m500 handheld is PC and Macintosh compatible and requires a USB port. It comes with Palm desktop software for both PC and Macintosh. It has a one-year warranty.

What's in the box

  • Palm m500
  • Stylus
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • USB HotSync cradle
  • Palm Desktop software for Windows and Macintosh and Palm Mobile Connectivity software
  • Getting Started guide
  • Handbook

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