Palm Z22 Handheld

Average customer rating:

some hints for usage and the good and bad

Z22

Terrific product!

PDR MAVEN

Simple but Great Palm

Palm Z22 Handheld

Manufacturer: PalmOne
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Cool, affordable handheld with 32 MB of flash memory and bright color screen

Perfect replacement for your messy paper daily organizer

Weighing in at just over 3 ounces, this lightweight organizer is about the size of a deck of cards

Easily connect and synchronize with data stored on your computer; view digital photos

Palm Desktop Software for Windows and Mac

ASIN: B000BI2180

Product Description

Meet the Palm Z22 organizer. Yes, a handheld organizer sounds serious. But it's actually a lot of fun. In fact, you can get started in just a few simple steps. Pick it up. It's small and light. Turn it on. There's a bright color screen. Check it out. You can store appointments, phone numbers, to-do lists, and photos. The Palm Z22 organizer holds life's details and lets you find it all fast. Take it wherever life takes you, then get home and save everything to your computer with one tap (when used with included synchronization software). It was designed by the makers of the original Palm Pilot specifically for people who haven't seen what a handheld organizer can do. Everything is super simple. A touch of a button brings up your appointments, addresses, and more. The Palm Z22 organizer even comes with an easy three-step set-up poster to get you up and running. You'll notice that the Z22 has a bright color screen. Names and addresses are easy to read, appointments can be color-coded, and photos (yes, you can even carry your photos!) come to life. The main thing, though, is organization. You can carry years of appointments, thousands of addresses, hundreds of photos, your to-do lists, a note pad in a pocket-size unit that weighs about 3 ounces. Once you put information into the Palm Z22 organizer, you can rest assured it'll stay there. Even if you forget to recharge and the power runs out. What's more, you can save everything to your computer. Compatible with thousands of optional Palm application software that can be preloaded in your PC and synched to your Z22

Amazon.com Product Description

If you're still using a paper planner, maybe it's time to catch up with technology and upgrade to the affordable and easy-to-use Palm Z22 handheld. It enables you to keep your entire day-to-day schedule and contact information at hand and in your pocket--no more flipping through multiple pages, looking for scraps of paper or keeping track of to-do lists. And you won't have to enter the same thing twice--once on the computer and once in your planner, as you can easily make updates on your computer and synchronize data to the Palm Z22 in just a minute or two.

This handheld features a 32 MB of flash memory (20 MB accessible for file and software storage), Palm OS 5.4 (Garnet), a fast 200 MHz ARM-based processor, and an internal rechargeable battery (that can be charged via the included AC adapter or via the USB cable connected to your PC).

Weighing just over 3 ounces and about the same size as a deck of playing cards, the Palm Z22 is compact and stylish with a white front and translucent blue backing. Small enough to fit into any purse, backpack or back pocket, it boasts a bright, 160 x 160-pixel color touchscreen display, which provides easy readability of names, addresses, and appointments. You can even color-code appointments for improved organization, and view and carry pictures of friends and family wherever you go.

Operating System and Software
The installed Palm OS 5.4 uses the intuitive and easy-to-learn Graffiti 2 writing software to input data into the handheld (as well as an on-screen keyboard). Windows users can synchronize their calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes with Microsoft Outlook. The Palm OS features the following organizer applications:

Contacts: Lets you store several addresses for each contact, and with new fields for more phone numbers, multiple e-mail addresses, instant messenger IDs, and Web sites.
Calendar: Use the new Agenda view to see upcoming calendar events, tasks due, and important e-mail, and color-code your events to provide an easy way to reference your calendar in the Agenda, Day, Week, and Month views. Take more notes, or synchronize more details from your desktop, in the larger Memos and Notes fields.
Tasks: Use tasks with alarms and repeating tasks to set reminders for important commients.

It also includes AddIt, a program that includes a variety of applications such as CheckSplit, Chess, Carb Counter and Solitaire. The bonus software CD-ROM has an eBook reader with three books and a dictionary, the powerOne Calculator (perfect for basic and advanced mathematics), and SplashShopper (a helpful shopping list application).

Compatibility
The Palm Z22 is compatible with PCs running Windows Windows 2000 (SP4) and XP (Outlook synchronization requires MS Outlook 2000, 2002, or 2003; sold separately), and with Macs running Mac OS 10.2.8 to 10.4.

What's in the Box
Palm Z22 handheld, USB sync cable, power adapter, 3-step setup poster, Graffiti 2 sticker, Software Install CD-ROM with Palm Desktop, Tutorial, Getting Started Guide, User Guide, and bonus software.

Customer Reviews:

some hints for usage and the good and bad.......2007-09-17

Ok, so I am veteran PalmPilot user, from the Pro to the m500 and now this one.

I'll make a few general comments here and then some specifics:
(1) Why buy a palmpilot?
Well, if you can, you probably want to do a smartphone instead (e.g. Treo). But if you don't want to do the smartphone, the palmpilot is a great way to stay organized and on top of things
(2) Why not just use a laptop?
The palmpilot is small, light, and it turns on... immediately.

The good and the bad of the Z22:
GOOD:
(1) very light and small - this is a great feature.
(2) Also, does seem relatively tough so far.
(3) very nice screen

BAD:
(1) the palm desktop software is sorely in need of updating. What are these guys thinking? The basic apps seem the same as 6 years ago, and that's not ok. In particular - warning - the desktop software has an "unchangeable" font. So if you have a modern laptop/computer, you won't be happy. - but this is not a killer for this product (see below).
(2) It is not clear if there is any keyboard that works with it - wake up, Palm. Most people really dislike Graffiti text entry. I tolerate it, but would buy a keyboard. And because the Palm Desktop is so outdated, the keyboard is even more useful.

HINTS ON USAGE:
(1) If you are going to enter text, just buy a software text replacement immediately - like Mobilewrite or TealScript. The Graffiti 2 system is terrible; Graffiti 1 is much faster and accurate. These pieces of software will allow usage of Graffiti 1.
(2) If you are managing any significant number of projects (including just your personal projects like books to read), then just buy a replacement for the Todo list application. I like Natara Bonsai; but Shadowplan also looks very good. The great thing about these is that they have a very nice desktop application - so you can do everything on the desktop comfortably. I've been using Bonsai for years.
(3) a case is important. A cheap digital camera case will easily fit the palm - and has great padding.

So 4 stars?
This is a godsend for tracking complicated information and getting things done. I just wish I had bought it about 9 months ago, when I embarked on a long complicated project. I'm happy to have it now.

Z22.......2007-09-17

This is the second Z22 that I have purchased new. No problems, functions well. I did however also purchase a refurbished one that only lasted about 2 1/2 months. BUY NEW!

Terrific product!.......2007-09-17

Very pleased with the Z22, an excellent product and fine quality. I wish I had upgraded before!

PDR MAVEN.......2007-09-09

WHEN I BOUGHT MY PALM Z22 IT WAS TO REPLACE AN OLDER MORE CUMBERSOME PALM PILOT THAT I HAD FOR YEARS AND YEARS. I FIND THAT I CAN CARRY THE NEW ONE IN ANY PURSE OR JUST IN MY POCKET. THE ONLY PROBLEM I FIND IS THAT THE WRITING IS SO SMALL. I USE IT FOR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL USE. I WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT IT.
SINCERELY,
PATRICIA SARKA

Simple but Great Palm.......2007-09-09

I bought one of these new for $99. It is cute, small and does everything I need it too. I'm not a businesswoman, so I don't need internet and document editing, just simple things like a calendar, contacts list and calculator. There are also some entertaining games you can get for the Z22 as well. The screen isn't the most amazing quality, but for the price it is just fine. I reccomend this to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive, simple way to keep organized.

Average customer rating:

Great palm. It will serve you well.
Zire long on features hard to use
PalmOne Zire 71 Handheld
I may not be the best judge
SUPER GREAT Zire 71

PalmOne Zire 71 Handheld

Manufacturer: PalmOne
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Bright, 320x320 transflective TFT color display supports more than 65,000 colors
Texas Instruments OMAP310 processor (ARM); 144 MHz
Integrated digital camera with 640x480 resolution, auto exposure, and automatic white balance control
SD expansion slot
What's in the box: Zire 71 Handheld, Protective Carrying Case, USB HotSync Cradle, Power Adapter, Desktop Software CD-ROM, Software Essentials CD-ROM, Stylus

ASIN: B00008WFVI
Release Date: 2003-04-23

Product Description

Keep phone numbers and addresses on hand. Write to-do lists. Take notes in meetings. The Zire 71 handheld helps you do it all - and keep it all organized. The joystick-like 5-way navigator gives you quick, one-handed access to your information. Want to capture a spontaneous moment? Simply slide your handheld open to expose the protected, hidden camera. Then point, shoot and share with friends and family. Take your favorite MP3s, video clips and audio books with you wherever you go. It is a snap to organize and move files from your handheld to your desktop and back again. A new, high-resolution color screen vibrantly displays images, graphics and type. Rechargeable batteries give you plenty of time to enjoy the action. An ultra-fast ARM processor handles the most demanding media tasks with blazing efficiency. Plus, 16 MB of memory gives you plenty of storage space for digital photos, games and applications.

Amazon.com Review

Palm's Zire brand is designed primarily for consumers rather than for professionals. The first Zire was a low cost, entry level machine, this one, the second in the range, is a multimedia extravaganza. The most eye catching feature of the Zire 71, after you've noticed the sleek rounded blue casing for the hardware, is the built-in digital camera.

The Zire 71's built-in digital camera

You need to slide the upper and lower body apart to reveal it, and when you do so the Zire 71's screen automatically turns into a viewfinder. Click the button that is also revealed during the sliding process, and you can take pictures, at resolutions of 160 x 120, 320 x 240 and 640 x 480.

Palm has even produced a new version of Palm Desktop to help you make the most of managing digital images. This includes a nice viewer and some editing tools. Palm Desktop also, incidentally, has a new installer which is more efficient than before when it comes to selecting multiple applications to send to your Palm. The Zire 71 runs version 5 of the Palm operating system, which has improved sound features. Install the provided copy of the Real One player and you can play MP3 music through headphones. Gaming is assisted by a joystick style navigation button that sits beneath the screen. But when you want to use the Zire 71 for more traditional personal information management tasks you can tap the application shortcut buttons to launch Date Book, Address Book or Note Pad. The fourth button takes you to your digital photo library. As usual these buttons can be reallocated to other applications if you like.

Only 13MB of to the 16MB of memory on board is actually available for applications and data, but an SD card slot means you can add to this easily. The screen is a superb transreflective TFT type - it is the best we've seen on a PDA from Palm. The Universal Connector means existing peripherals like keyboards which support this should work without problems with the Zire 71. The Zire 71 is a great multimedia PDA which finally puts Palm in a position to rival Sony for its Multimedia crown. --Sandra Vogel

Amazon.com Product Description

Early Adopters Pick: April 2003. First handheld under $300 to have a built-in digital camera.

The Palm Zire 71 handheld helps you organize your life on the fly. View your appointments and addresses on an outstanding high resolution color screen, or capture pictures with its unique hidden digital camera. Listen to MP3s, watch video clips, and enjoy the Zire 71 handheld's long-lasting rechargeable batteries.

Built-in Digital Camera
The Zire 71 handheld features a built-in digital camera with 640x480 (VGA) resolution, auto exposure, and automatic white balance control. To use the camera, just slide the front down to reveal the lens, point and click, and you've captured the images to share with your friends and family.

Display
The Palm Zire 71 features a 16-bit, 320x320 bright transflective TFT color display, which supports more than 65,000 colors.

Expansion
The Zire 71 uses Multimedia Card and Secure Digital expansion cards, which instantly add software applications, additional memory, large databases, and more without taking up built-in memory space.

Operating System
The Zire 71 is powered by Palm OS 5.2.1, which provides higher performance, enhanced multimedia features, support for Bluetooth connectivity and networking, and enterprise-class security.

Extra Software
Along with the standard Palm software, you'll receive a Software Essentials CD-ROM containing RealOne Mobile Player for MP3s, Kinoma Player for video, Audible Player for audio books, RealOne Arcade, Palm Reader for eBooks, Solitaire, Adobe Acrobat Reader for Palm OS, powerOne Personal Calculator, Phone Link Updater, Telephony/SMS, VersaMail 2.5, and more.

Compatibility
The Palm Zire 71 is compatible with PCs running Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me, and XP, and with Macs running Mac OS 9, version 9.1 or higher, or Mac X, 10.1.2 or later.

What's in the box

Zire 71 Handheld
Protective Carrying Case
USB HotSync Cradle
Power Adapter
Stylus
"Read This First" Document

Palm Desktop 4.1 for Windows, which includes:

Palm Quick Install for easy transfer of Palm OS applications, photos, audio files and more from your computer to your handheld.
Palm Photos for editing and emailing photos from your desktop
Palm Desktop 4.0 for Mac

Software Essentials CD-ROM

RealOne Mobile Player
Kinoma Player & Producer
AudiblePlayer
Handmark's Solitaire
RealOne Arcade
Palm Reader
VersaMail
PowerOne Calculator
Acrobat Reader

Customer Reviews:

Great palm. It will serve you well........2007-01-23

I bought this as an alternative to a laptop when I was in college. I purchased a fold-out keyboard and typed my notes in class. I kept my schedule, notes, assignments, photographs and some mp3s all in my pocket, then simply sync'd it to my home computer when I got home. The doodle feature in the notepad was very helpful to me, and the graffiti was equally as easy as the keyboard function. I was able to write substantial chunks of papers at the library or in cafes then transfer them to Word at home. The desktop program is very intuitive. It was so much lighter and less conspicuous than a laptop...especially walking all around campus. The camera feature is easy to use and it holds a ton of pictures. I totally recommend this product to anyone who is considering buying. It is worth taking the time to explore its features and use them!!!

Zire long on features hard to use.......2007-01-05

rating really somewhaere between 3 and 3.5 stars depending on how much hassling with what I am trying to do.
I you are not very computer savy, don't get the Palm Zire 71. It fit my budget however and feature set for my budget. So far, it is filling the bill. It shows photos well, plays mp3's OK (Using real player sucks tho - GUI interface really poor). It has locked up once on me. No clear reason except was while trying to read a PDF.
The cradle is the worst design I have ever seen, you better get it on right or it does not connect and tips really really easy. We'll see if the cradle lasts.
Software included very very antiquated. I am going to have to get tealdoc just to read text files easily. I use it for practicing music on guitar and it works for that but a lot of fiddling.

My wife could never never use this thing.
Screen is excellent, Graffiti is better than my old visor. Seems to work fine with 512 meg sd card.
camera would be useful in a crash to document, not much else tho except really low quality snaps.
MBR

PalmOne Zire 71 Handheld.......2007-01-03

I used this product for very short time. It was good and I give to my friend who continue enjoy it.

I may not be the best judge.......2006-04-18

I may not be the best judge of the quality of this PDA but i upgraded to it from my Palm Visor. It seemed easy enough to use and the camera feature was what drew my attention THE MOST! I loved this palm it remains my favorite long after its untimely demise (my dog stepped on the LCD screen! *cries*), i even tried to find on shortly after but no where could get me one as quickly as i needed it. So i was stuck with the zire 72. Its ok, the camera quality is MUCH better on the 71, and i miss it greatly but 118 bucks to replace for an identical or 120 to fix, just wasnt worth it. I loved this palm and would recommend it to any one! (Get the plug in keyboard too! Its awesome for college note taking!)

SUPER GREAT Zire 71.......2006-03-17

the zire 71 is a great palm. i love it. it has a great battery life, and a high res. screen.(360x360) The backlight is great.the camera is amazing. also the camera has 3 different resolutions.(160x140, 360x360, or 650x480) the mp3 player is great. sound quality is awsome! I hope you get one!

PalmOne Zire 72 Special Edition Handheld Silver

Average customer rating:

I love the Zire...
Good product but......
The do almost everything PDA
Great expectations
Almost 2 years and (almost) no problems

PalmOne Zire 72 Special Edition Handheld Silver

Manufacturer: PalmOne
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Product Features:

Bright, 320x320 transflective TFT color display supports more than 65,000 colors
312 MHz Intel PXA270 processor, Palm OS v5.2.8, 32 MB RAM (24 MB actual storage)
Integrated 1.2 MP digital camera that also shoots video
Expansion slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDIO memory cards
Palm Desktop Software for Windows and Mac and Software Essentials CD included

ASIN: B0002ZAEYA
Release Date: 2004-12-01

Product Description

When it comes to productivity, the Zire 72 handheld means business. Now you can shoot photos and capture and watch video clips anywhere you go. Listen to MP3s, create and edit Word- and Excel-compatible files, or get wireless e-mail and Internet access with its built-in Bluetooth.

Amazon.com Product Description

Building on the success of PalmOne's Zire 71, the Zire 72 is the first Palm-based handheld that can capture digital video with sound and shoot digital still photos. This special silver version of the Zire 72 also features bright 320 x 320-pixel color screen for optimal playback of video and photos as well as voice recording capability and an MP3 player for listening to your own soundtrack. Other features include Bluetooth wireless connectivity, a 32 MB memory, Secure Digital card expansion, and a fast 312 Mhz Intel PXA270 processor. And, of course, the Zire 72 features Palm's suite of information management applications and the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files and synchronize with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only). It's also available in the original blue version.

Upgrade Features
The Zire 72 offers the following improvements to the Zire 71:

1-megapixel image resolution (1280 x 960 pixels); the Zire 71 had a maximum 640 x 480 resolution.
32 MB of memory (24.7 MB user available); the Zire 71 had only a 16 MB memory
Video capture with sound; the Zire 71 only shot still images.
Digital zoom for closer image capture and in-handheld editing.
Voice recording capability.
Wireless Bluetooth connectivity (the Zire 71 connected to your PC only via the HotSync cable)
At 4.8 ounces, it's 10-percent less weighty than the 5.3-ounce Zire 71.
Palm OS 5.2.8 (versus 5.2.1 for the Zire 71).

Built-in Camera
The back of the Zire 72 holds the built-in still and video camera, which does not require you to slide the back of the PDA to activate it (like the Zire 71 did). You can shoot video with sound turned on or off at 320 x 240 pixel resolution and 15 frames per second. Just use the handheld screen to frame the video, tap the "record" button on the display, then save your video to an optional expansion card after tapping the "stop" button.

For still photography, it features a 1.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with a fixed focus range of about five feet and a 2x digital zoom. It captures up to 1280 x 960 pixel images, as well as 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160 x 120 resolution modes. The camera also offers such customized image setting controls as white balance, brightness, saturation, contrast, and sharpness. You can also add date stamp or effects like sepia, black and white, and blue.

Audio
The included RealPlayer for Palm OS enables you to listen to MP3 music files stored on optional expansion cards via the built-in speaker on the Zire 72 or, for stereo sound, using optional stereo headphones or ear buds.

With the built-in digital voice recorder, you can create voice memos, then synchronize them to your desktop PC and email them to friends and colleagues.

Display
The Palm Zire 72 features a 16-bit, 320 x 320 bright transflective TFT color display, which supports more than 65,000 colors.

Connectivity and Expansion
With the built-in wireless Bluetooth connectivity, you can synchronize the Zire 72 with Bluetooth-enabled computer from across the room (within a range of 10 meters, or approximately 30 feet). But that's just the start. Using a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone, you can send and receive email and connect to the web, send multimedia (MMS) or text (SMS) messages, and even automatically dial any number in your handheld's Contact's application. You can also synchronize data the "old-fashioned" way via the mini-USB connection at the base of the handheld.

The Zire 72 uses Multimedia Card and Secure Digital expansion cards, which instantly add software applications, additional memory, large databases, and more without taking up built-in memory space.

Operating System and Software
The Zire 72 is powered by Palm OS 5.2.8, which provides higher performance, enhanced multimedia features, support for Bluetooth connectivity and networking, and enterprise-class security. It useses the intuitive and easy-to-learn Graffiti 2 writing software to input data into the handheld (as well as an on-screen keyboard). Windows users can synchronize calendar, contacts, tasks and notes with Microsoft Outlook. The Palm OS features the following organizer applications:

Contacts: Lets you store several addresses for each contact, and it adds new contact fields for more phone numbers, multiple email addresses, instant messenger IDs, and a website for your contacts.
Calendar: Use the new Agenda view to see upcoming calendar events, tasks due and important email, and color-code your events to provide an easy way to reference your Calendar in the Agenda, Day, Week, and Month views. Take more notes, or synchronize more details from your desktop, into the larger Memos and Notes fields on the handheld.
Tasks: Use tasks with alarms and repeating tasks to set reminders for important commitments.

You'll use Graffiti 2 allows you to enter data quickly into your Palmª handheldÑbut it's even more intuitive and easier to learn

Along with the standard Palm software, you'll receive a Software Essentials CD-ROM containing PalmOne's VersaMail, Web Pro, Messages (SMS/MMS), Palm Reader, Documents To Go Standard Edition, Acrobat Reader, Solitaire, powerOne Personal Calculator, and Audible Player for palmOne handhelds (Windows only).

Compatibility
The Palm Zire 72 is compatible with PCs running Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me, and XP, and with Macs running Mac OS 9, version 9.1 or higher, or Mac OS X, version 10.2 or 10.3.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Zire 72 Silver Edition handheld, built-in rechargeable battery, carrying case, mini-USB HotSync cable, power cable, stylus, CD-ROM with Palm Desktop 4.1 software for Windows and Macs (as well as bonus software), and printed Getting Started guide. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery that has a battery life of between 3 and 4.5 hours depending on screen brightness settings and usage.

Customer Reviews:

I love the Zire..........2007-03-08

When my Zire 72 recently suffered a screen malfunction, I started shopping for a newer model -- I thought I'd find an updated Palm with more bells & whistles. To my surprise, none of the new models have the video and camera that the Zire has. I suppose it's Palm's way of pushing you towards buying a Treo -- but I don't like the phone/Palm combo, so I went for another Zire. I have to admit I paid more for this one because it's silver and soooooo pretty -- much nicer than the standard blue I had before -- but I'll just count that as the cost of being a girl. :o)

Good product but.............2007-01-21

Good Product but i had never understud the software. I sold it and purchase an IPAQ 2700 series with wifi. Windows CE. (another thing)....

The do almost everything PDA.......2006-12-27

I've had my Zire 72 for around a year and half and I love it. It does about anything I need in a PDA. I looked at others and found they lack some feature that the Zire 72 has like a built in speaker, camera or voice recorder.
The Good:
- Documents to Go: love this, I have read long docs on the plane when I had nothing else to do (while listening to music on the MP3 player)
- Voice Recorder: missing in many PDAs, Handy when driving and you need to take a note
- Built in speaker: Not great, but beats having to plug in earphones to hear your voice memos or check audio
- MP3 player: I use it for music and audio books
- Video Media player: I work in video production and have demo reel on my palm now. How cool is that!
- Camera: Ok, not great quality, but has been good for documenting things and location scouts
- Great color screen: I had a mono Palm VII before
- SD slot: Great for storing tons of MP3 files

The bad:
- Can't replace battery yourself: The one thing I hate about this little gem. I'll look into self fixes on-line
- No Wi-fi built in: but you can add it with a SD card.

I've added a keyboard and have written scripts and artilces with my Zire.

Scott

Great expectations.......2006-11-12

I enjoy using the Zire 72 and understand compleely why it's such a popular and successful model; at the aame time, I understand why Palm pulled it from their line-up. It has a lot to do wtih user expectations. When you use a PDA, you assume that its individual features will run easily. While the vast majority do, and very well, the Zire 72 loses points in the "bells and whistles" department - just the area where it's touted as being so unique.

1. Although the Zire 72 boasts a digital camera, the grainy image and poor white balance makes a good cell phone's images look considerably more appealing. Do not expect the camera feature to function as you'd hope.

2. Everybody raves, and rightfully, over the wonderful color screen, which is easily bright enough to read and work by. Eyestrain is unlikely. But it comes at a cost - an unuually fast loss of chorge. While you can plan for it by charging often and carrying a cord, it's a danger with longer periods of use.

3. The Media Player is, like the digital camera, useless. It requires the installation of expensive memory chips, and saps fuel at a frightful rate. You're best staying with your iPod instead of using tbe Zire's player.

4. Battery replacement is a challenge. There are online options for learning how to replace the battery, but it's not for beginners, and you stand to break your PDA. Some feel you're safest paying the extra money to have a pro do it for you.

I use and enjoy my Zire 72, and hope you don't take this as an unnecessarily one-sided review. Rather, it's meant as a means to put the PDA into perspective. As long as you know which features you'll be able to use (and which you won't), you'll be able to make a much more intelligent consumer decision.

Almost 2 years and (almost) no problems.......2006-10-07

Minor problems, but very good so far. Had a Zire71, moved up a little. This one should have a shrine built if it ever dies.

SYNCING, Use Avantgo free service for all news, sports, magazines like CNET, PCWorld, RollingStone, Yahoo, Bloomberg, Seattle PI and much more. Syncs addresses and calendar using Outlook as its main database. Patience can be a bonus; When putting videos on it, it can take up to 15 minutes or more. Music is a bit faster, Real takes care of all that.
CAMERA is very low quality, washed out, poor resolution, poor definition of edges, blurred. Hard to shoot a good one, but sometimes (rarely) it does okay. Expect to do a lot of touch up when you download the pics onto your pc. Videos are washed out, sound quality okay, distorts badly with high volume, like an idling hotrod at 20' sounds like pure static. BUT the camera is very handy if you left your digital camera at home. i.e. car accidents.
VOICENOTES hangs computer when syncing, i don't use VN anymore.
REALPLAYER works great, sound quality is excellent on sony earbuds. Have 150+ songs, 60+ pics and 30+ vids on 1MB SD card w/360MB still free.
MEDIAPLAYER Works great, just drop videos onto the desktop converter and into the palm they go. Longest video i have on it is about 10 minutes.
WIFI would be nice but that's available in a different model. Maybe a card coming.
SOFTWARE is a little disjointed, would like the databases and calendar to tie together better. It could benefit from a lot more automation. Calendar is invaluable, haven't missed a birthday, anniversary or important biz meeting yet. Contacts uses Outlook as its server.
WINDOWS APPS Documents-To-Go makes it completely win compatible.
FREEZES & CRASHES Probably 10x in 2 years, up and running in seconds after a reset. Far fewer problems than my buddy's $500 win handheld. He often must redock to reload all his software and contacts. A huge problem when you're not near your pc, totally cut him off one time, no contact info. See Quirks below.
AGE & BATTERY May be pushing 2 yrs old, battery life is down to about 5 days off the charger.
DURABILITY No glass screen to break like the old V series. Bounced off cement floor from shirtpocket more times than can remember. Screen covers are a must. Keep forgetting to remove from pocket while sandblasting, powerwashing, walking to work on rainy days. Sand once wedged sd card inside, pulled it out with needle nose pliers, surprised it still works. Power washed entire side of building with it in pocket, set it in the sun to dry it out, still works fine. (it dripped when held on end) Often gets rained on when walking to work, set it on pc monitor to dry it. Puppy chewed it once, after repeated freezes, hangs, weird buttons being pressed during setup (when i didn't press them), figured out the front cover teeth marks were pushing hard enough on the touchscreen that the palm thought I was pressing entries.
BLUETOOTH, works as advertised. Setup was a little goofy, but got it done.
QUIRKS Watch out for crumbs, crud and dirt (and teethmarks) between the screen and the front fascia, crud will press on the touchscreen and cause all kinds of weird startup & freeze problems.
I will buy another one when this one dies.

Average customer rating:

Take reviewers' advice!
Design Flaw
Very good value for its price
Great for the Price
$50 or less and you can't reasonably expect more. Works great for me.

PalmOne Zire 21 Handheld

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ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

Keep all your important information--from appointments to addresses to notes--at your fingertips
8 MB of memory, bonus software, and a fast processor
Play games on the go or read an eBook
Synchronizes with Outlook
What’s in the box: Handheld device; Palm Desktop software including Note Pad and Expense; Software Essentials CD with Handmark Mobile DB and PDA Money; pre-installed basic applications such as Address Book, Date Book, etc.

ASIN: B0000CBJ8J

Product Description

Zire 21 is the easy and affordable way to balance the demands of your busy life. Keep all your important information - from appointments to addresses to notes - at your fingertips. With 8MB of memory, bonus software and a fast processor, the Zire 21 handheld is a great value from the handheld leader.Intuitive software makes staying on top of your life a snap. Keep track of your schedule with reminders and alarms for appointments. Carry thousands of contacts - family, friends, co-workers, doctors, emergency contacts - and always have your important addresses and phone numbers at your fingertips. Keep your to-do list with you and check things off as you go. Synchronizes with Outlook so you can use the calendar, contacts, tasks and notes you already have.Getting organized has never been so affordable. The Zire 21 handheld has all the tools you need to stay on top of your life.8MB of memory means you'll have room to store years of appointments and thousands of contacts with room to add software like an exercise log or shopping list manager (sold separately).Keep track of birthdays and anniversaries. Track your automobile maintenance and passwords, play games and read an eBook with valuable software included in the box.

Customer Reviews:

Take reviewers' advice!.......2007-04-16

Amazon reviewers told me to avoid this item. I purchased one anyway because I had lost one that had worked. This NEW one had to be returned immediately because it didn't work at all! Buy a Zire 22 instead. It works well!

Design Flaw.......2006-07-27

I received this as a gift over one year ago. I did not put it to use at that time because the screen is hard to read... and my Palm XIIIE was working perfectly. Recently, I bought a new computer which did not have a LPT ports so I decided to use the Zire which synchronizes via USB. The big problem is that it is uncompatible with my cell phone. If my cell phone rings all data in the handheld is lost. According to Palm Support they should not be close to each other, not easy being a female who carries both products in the same bag. I never had a problem like that with my previous Palm.
Do not buy this product if you planning to have a cell phone nearby.

Very good value for its price.......2006-03-18

Best feature is the Note Pad application, you can scribble on it just like writing on a post-it note and can save it.

Great for the Price.......2006-03-15

The Pros
Low Price
Small & Light
Palm OS 5
8 MB of Memory

The Cons
No Backlight
Black & White Screen
No Replaceable Battery (Common on Palm brand PDAs)
No SD card slot

I bought my Zire 21 about seven months ago, and have had no problems with it, unlike some other people have reported. I read on another review that they think that some of the Zire 21s are randomly resetting because the palm is not shielded enough , and when it is placed by some cell phones it causes the palm to reset. Palm, Inc. is not required to replace the PDA, so they just recommend keeping the PDA three feet away from cell phones. I have never read anything offical that says this, just another person's online review. I have no problem with this because I don't have a cell phone.

Anyway, this palm is great for what I use it for, it does all the basic PDA functions (calender, address, etc.), it has enough memory for all my scriptures, and a few other books. I also have room for other aplications, and games (But is is cutting it close on space with all that), and they run fine on the Zire 21 because of the 126 MHz processor. It also runs Palm OS 5.2.1, and comes with more software on the CD-Rom.

My only problems with this palm is that it doesn't allow you to replace the battery when it won't recharge anymore. This is a problem with many Palm PDAs, and something that I would like then to change, also they could improve battery life in some of their other PDAs. There is no backlight behind the B&W screen, so you can't see the screen at night. And there is no SD card slot, so I can't add more memory space if I ever need to.

So if you don't want to spend alot for a PDA, just want the basics, and you don't mind a black and white screen, I suggest this one.

$50 or less and you can't reasonably expect more. Works great for me........2006-01-07

I am looking at getting a better PalmPilot, but this one has been great already for finding addresses on the go, noting my schedule and expenses, and looking up notes I put in it about who I'm meeting when and why or what airline / airport / gate I'm supposed to be at. In other words, it's highly practical.

I wish it could do Excel--but the rest of the functions I'll get with the upgrade are just fluff. In the world of corporate business, I nearly always make any changes to my Palm's contents on my computer, sync it and go. The device itself is merely a portable reference, and it's silly to expect it to function as a laptop / multimedia high-performance entertainment device. I've had no problems with seeing the screen or its resolution.

Even the best PDA is useless for making presentations, so I don't really see the practicality of a high-res screen or the ability to play movies or any of the other additional functions you get with the higher end models--except to entertain yourself.

If you have no real world usage, like business, for your PalmPilot, then you want one way better than this or something else entirely--like a multimedia cell phone or a Sony PSP. But for all practical reasons, this classic PalmPilot is really all you need for business.

I actually had the original PalmPilot, the year it first came out in the mid-90s. The original had durability issues, but otherwise was far more useful than what it replaced--pen and paper. I was suprise the new ones don't have cradles, but after a while I thought, 'who needs a cradle?'

This Zire is no great leap forward in functionality from the original except that it's more durable, and that's just fine for $50 more or less. Especially if you're just starting out in business, don't feel the need to impress anyone with what your gadgets can do--brains are far more impressive, so show them you have some.

Bottom Line:

This is the Swiss Army Knife of personal organizers, and I'm in no rush to replace it with the Rambo Knife of PDAs or the Big Blue of palmtop computing or any other such silliness.

For the price, it's better than perfect--it's a deal.

PalmOne 3208WW Tungsten E and Zire Essentials Kit

Average customer rating:

Nice Accessories.
They need to tell people.
Not bad for the price
Better off buying the items seperately
Good case in a jam. Pen is an added bonus.

PalmOne 3208WW Tungsten E and Zire Essentials Kit

Manufacturer: PalmOne
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Product Features:

Accessory starter pack to get you started with your PalmOne handheld
Leather carrying case to protect your Palm
Universal multifunction stylus that also functions as a multi-color pen and pencil
Four screen protectors to keep your screen safe from scratches
For PalmOne TungstenE, Zire21, 31, and 72 handhelds

ASIN: B0007KTCS4

Product Description

Kit Includes Leather Case - Multifunction Stylus - 4 Screen Protectors /

Amazon.com Product Description

This starter kit has the accessories you need to outfit your PalmOne handheld. It is compatible with PalmOne Tungsten E and Zire 21, 31, and 72 handhelds. The kit comes with a soft leather case for convenient transportation and protection, and four screen protectors. It also comes with a universal stylus that also functions as a pencil, a black pen, and an orange pen.

Customer Reviews:

Nice Accessories........2007-07-18

The case fits my organizer very well. It doesn't make it any bulkier either. Nice case.

They need to tell people........2007-05-12

I believe in the title of the Essentials Kit they need to tell the customers that the PDA is NOT INCLUDED. I got the Essentials kit thinking that a pilot was included. When it got here I was shaking and shaking the box, but nothing came out but the kit. I was embarassed and irritated. They need to put it in BIG BOLD PRINT. DOES NOT COME W/ A PDA.

Not bad for the price.......2007-02-16

Has all the essentials. Not much use for the pen/stylus. Wish it had replacement styluses (or is it styli).

Better off buying the items seperately.......2007-01-13

I've had the palm kit for over 2 years and the case is now starting to break on the edges from flipping it open anytime I use it. This is from normal use and not from even flipping the case open and holding it open. It seems the edge of the case is re-enforced with a piece of wire and the leather has worn away on both sides and exposed the wire to the point where it has broken on both sides.

The stylus/pen thing is not very useful and is a bad design. I'm not really sure which function I'll get when I turn and push down the button on top.

As for the screen protectors, I can tend to be a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to having no bubbles under the clear coat but that wasn't even the thing I was most disappointed with. I was going through a new protector almost every month because it would get more and more difficult to write in the same spot due to the wear on the protector. In the end I bought a Boxwave screen protector and I am much happier. Although the Boxwave screen protector is more expensive then all the other screen protectors, the one protector I have had for a little over a year is still going strong.

Good case in a jam. Pen is an added bonus........2007-01-04

There's not a lot of options for my Z22. I wanted a flip style case and this came closest to fitting the Z22. It's about 3/4" longer than needed but the sides are snug enough to keep it from falling out. The flap makes for easy access and protects the screen while in my purse. The only negative is the lack of a catch or magnet to keep the flap closed, but I can live with that. I like the slim, flat design (no bulky plastic belt clip thingy sticking out in back). I didn't think the pen was all that necessary but after playing around with it, it became a permanent item in my purse. 2 colors, stylus, and pencil all in one. I haven't needed the 4 extra screen protectors so far but I'm sure they'll come in handy later. All things considered, not a bad 'kit' for 10 dollars.

Average customer rating:

Ok for a beginner, but lacks in advanced functions
most reliable and battery efficient palm I've ever used
Unreliable
Wonderful Item
Decent product - horrible support!

PalmOne Zire Handheld

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Product Features:

Palm organization and style at an affordable price
Easy to learn and use--even if you've never used a handheld before
Mini-USB connector allows easy transfer and backup to computer
Keeps addresses, appointments, and important information safe and secure
What's in the box: Zire Handheld w/ Rechargeable Battery, Charging Cable, USB HotSync Cable, Getting Started Manual, CD-ROM with Palm Desktop Software, Stylus, Protective Flip Cover

ASIN: B00006JKXN

Product Description

The Palm Zire handheld is designed from the ground up for everyday personal use. On the move, at school or at work, it makes the dream of paperless life a reality. Feel like you don't have enough time to catch up with everything? The chances are you're not in control of your schedule. Unlike a paper organizer, the Zire handheld gives you the whole picture: appointments and people, tasks and notes, and ties them all together. Nothing could be more natural than entering information into the Zire handheld. Unlike a PC, which forces you to use a keyboard, or a mobile phone, which demands dexterous thumbs, the Zire handheld is much more civilized. If you know how to write in capital letters, you know how to use the Zire handheld. In just a few minutes, you will have mastered Graffiti, Palm's unique - and very intuitive - handwriting language. How easy is it? Well, like A-B-C. What's more, what would happen if you lost your paper agenda? With a Zire handheld, you can keep a copy of all your information on your PC.

Amazon.com Review

Small, light, and compact, the Palm Zire handheld is a great PDA for anyone looking for a basic electronic personal information manager to help organize their tasks, meetings, and contacts. Getting started with the Zire is simple, making it ideal for people who are new to the world of handheld devices.

Organization in your Palm

We were up and running within 20 minutes of opening the package. As part of our setup, we synced the Zire with Microsoft Outlook. Initially, we had to try twice before we could successfully sync our data, but have been able to sync data flawlessly ever since. All of our contacts and scheduled meetings transferred effortlessly, and we quickly came to depend on the Zire to tell us where and when we had to be at a given time. However, with only a 2 MB storage capability, this handheld won't hold a huge about of data.

The Zire is attractively colored with a white front and a silvery gray back, but Palm really cut corners with the screen cover. The cover is made of a flexible plastic that flaps around when it is supposed to be centered on the screen, and is awkward to keep out of the way when you want to access the screen. It's so annoying we recommend not using it at all. Fortunately, the screen cover comes separate from the Zire itself so this is easy to do.

While not a powerful handheld, the Zire is worth considering if you're looking for a way to keep your tasks, contacts, and meetings organized. It performs those tasks wonderfully, and is priced affordably. --Patricia Atherly

Pros:

Mac and PC compatible
Inexpensive and attractive
Easy to set up and use
Comes with a rechargeable battery

Cons:

Only a 2 MB memory
No expansion slots
Palm OS 4.1 instead of the new Palm OS 5
No backlight
Flimsy screen cover

Amazon.com Product Description

Easy to learn and use, the Palm Zire handheld offers you great value at an affordable price. It's compact enough to slip into a pocket and keeps all of your important information--addresses, appointments, notes, and more--at your fingertips, whether you're at work, at school, or at home. Enter information right on its screen with Graffiti software, Palm's alphabet, or easily transfer information from your PC or Mac. With a rechargeable battery for hassle-free operation and a handy flip-cover to protect the screen while you're on the go, the Zire handheld is a practical and reliable way to keep your busy life in balance.

What's in the box

Zire Handheld w/ Rechargeable Battery
Charging Cable
USB HotSync Cable
Getting Started Manual
CD-ROM with Palm Desktop Software
Stylus
Protective Flip Cover

Customer Reviews:

Ok for a beginner, but lacks in advanced functions.......2005-10-23

Pros-
1.) Works good for someone who only needs basic functions such as date book, expense, etc.
2.) Compatible with Mac and PC, also can connect to other Palm Pilots via infrared transfer.

Cons-
1.) Black and white screen.
2.) Only 2 MB of memory. This is ok if you only use the basic functions of the unit, but if you install other applications it tends to start bogging it down.
3.) Unreliable battery. The battery lasted quite a while when I first got the unit, but after about a year of using it, it got to where now the charge only lasts for approx. 1 hour.

Conclusion:
This PDA is ok for a beginner or someone who needs basic functions, but if you are looking for a hard working PDA, invest a little more and get a better one.

most reliable and battery efficient palm I've ever used.......2005-07-01

I have had a zire (bought it open-box off of [...]) for about 2 years and it has performed admirably. While this palm has some very well-known limitations, it has (and is still doing) everything I need it to.
pros:
-amazing battery life (never drained it past 1/2 full, even after weeks of (admittedly light) usage.
-extremely durable. I work at Staples and this thing goes through thick and thin with me while I bang it around during my 8-hour day. While it has plenty of scratches, nothing's gone wrong with it and it still looks halfway decent.
-nice flip screen protector. While some people hate it, it does not compromise the zire's compact qualities and protects the screen while it's in my pocket.
-Very reliable. I will say this again. Nothing has ever broken, and I have had no defects show on this palm.

cons:
-no backlight. Not an issue for me, but may be a dealbreaker for some.
-only 2 buttons plus up/down buttons on face. It would've been nicer with more buttons, but I make do fine like this.
-Not fast by any means. I only do basic applications like scheduling and contacts, which work fine. but this thing will be extremely slow with any application that's processor dependent.

Conclusion: this is a great model for someone desiring a simple palm with great battery life that will take a beating. spending a couple bucks on a used/refurbished model is a way better deal than going with palm's least expensive current offering, the zire 21 (or even the zire 31, which has abysmal battery life).

Unreliable.......2005-01-27

I need a palm to have my calander and address book on hand at all times. This model proved to be extremely inefficient. The lack of backlighting meant that often I could not see what was on the screen and it's memory would empty from one moment to the next. I would be stuck with no calander or address book. I contacted the company by email and the only advice they had was to keep the Palm seperate from my cell phone. This I did, to no avail, the Palm continues to discharge it's memory.
I have now discharged the Palm into the rubbish bin and will not purchase another!

Wonderful Item.......2005-01-26

I don't know what people expect when they buy this item, but for me, it was to keep addresses, phone numbers and download my outlook calendar. If that is all you expect, then this is perfect. For those people who live and die by the palm gadgets, then get yourself one of those expensive palms. Zire is cheap and convenient enough to take it anywhere you want and you don't get upset when you bang it around a bit. I had it for about a year and zero complaints. Also, the battery lasts extremely long for my purpose. So, if you are a simple guy like me, then this is perfect for you. If you are expecting a small computer, then you need to spend some money. Hope this helps.

Decent product - horrible support!.......2004-08-31

I bought this Palm as a cheap contact manager - that's what I got - I knew what I was getting into. However, a word regarding Palm support...

After a couple months - the screen went completely black and I needed to call tech support. What a nightmare. It's obvious to anyone that Palm has exported its help desk overseas (India most likely). The five different support engineers I talked to ALL had very thick accents, could not understand simple English sentences, could not make logical decisions (they follow a very formal script) and made the whole experience VERY frustrating, time consuming and expensive (they don't have a toll-free number anymore). The point is simple - sooner or later you're probably going to call tech support for help - and in my opinion, the "help" desk at Palm is horrible!

Average customer rating:

good agenda, very pleasant with
Great - if you use an expandable memory card
great medium-level palm
Palm sized power
Problems from the beginning

PalmOne Zire 72 Handheld

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Product Features:

Bright, 320x320 transflective TFT color display supports more than 65,000 colors
312 MHz Intel PXA270 processor, Palm OS v5.2.8, 32 MB RAM (24 MB actual storage)
Integrated 1.2 MP digital camera that also shoots video
Expansion slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDIO memory cards
Palm Desktop Software for Windows and Mac and Software Essentials CD included

ASIN: B0001KWGP6

Product Description

Capture life's moments with a 1.2 megapixel camera built right in to the Zire 72 handheld. Shoot photos and video clips, 1 then download them to your computer to share with family and friends. Create photo albums on your handheld, attach photos to contact information, display a favorite photo in the background, and more.Carry your tunes with you and listen to them using the built-in speakers or a pair of stereo headphones. Play MP3s while you're scheduling appointments, adding contacts, or just enjoying a spare moment.Manage photos and videos just as easily as schedules or contacts. Stay ahead of your day with the Agenda View, and track your schedule easily by color-coding your events.Keep your business tools close at hand. Create and edit Word and Excel compatible documents and read Adobe Acrobat files right on your handheld.Synchronize with Outlook email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes right out of the box.Get connected with built-in Bluetooth technology. Use a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone as your modem to send and receive email and connect to the web. Or share files, photos and more with nearby Bluetooth devices like computers, printers and other handhelds.Record your thoughts with the Voice Memo application and microphone. Then synchronize them to your desktop computer - even email them to colleagues and friends.

Amazon.com Product Description

Building on the success of PalmOne's Zire 71, the Zire 72 is the first Palm-based handheld that can capture digital video with sound and shoot digital still photos. This multimedia PDA also features bright 320 x 320-pixel color screen for optimal playback of video and photos as well as voice recording capability and an MP3 player for listening to your own soundtrack. Other features include Bluetooth wireless connectivity, a 32 MB memory, Secure Digital card expansion, and a fast 312 Mhz Intel PXA270 processor. And, of course, the Zire 72 features Palm's suite of information management applications and the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files and synchronize with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only).

Upgrade Features
The Zire 72 offers the following improvements to the Zire 71:

1-megapixel image resolution (1280 x 960 pixels); the Zire 71 had a maximum 640 x 480 resolution.
32 MB of memory (24.7 MB user available); the Zire 71 had only a 16 MB memory
Video capture with sound; the Zire 71 only shot still images.
Digital zoom for closer image capture and in-handheld editing.
Voice recording capability.
Wireless Bluetooth connectivity (the Zire 71 connected to your PC only via the HotSync cable)
At 4.8 ounces, it's 10-percent less weighty than the 5.3-ounce Zire 71.
Palm OS 5.2.8 (versus 5.2.1 for the Zire 71).

The Zire 72 can easily capture and manage your most important digital files.

With the built-in digital voice recorder, you can create voice memos, then synchronize them to your desktop PC and email them to friends and colleagues.

Display
The Palm Zire 72 features a 16-bit, 320 x 320 bright transflective TFT color display, which supports more than 65,000 colors.

Listen to MP3 music files stored on expansion cards via the built-in speaker on the Zire 72

The Zire 72 uses Multimedia Card and Secure Digital expansion cards, which instantly add software applications, additional memory, large databases, and more without taking up built-in memory space.

VersaMail software enables you to access and manage your personal and corporate emai1 while on the go.

Contacts: Lets you store several addresses for each contact, and it adds new contact fields for more phone numbers, multiple email addresses, instant messenger IDs, and a website for your contacts.
Calendar: Use the new Agenda view to see upcoming calendar events, tasks due and important email, and color-code your events to provide an easy way to reference your Calendar in the
Agenda, Day, Week, and Month views. Take more notes, or synchronize more details from your desktop, into the larger Memos and Notes fields on the handheld.
Tasks: Use tasks with alarms and repeating tasks to set reminders for important commients.

Graffiti 2 allows you to enter data quickly into your Palm handheld but it's even more intuitive and easier to learn

Along with the standard Palm software, you'll receive a Software Essentials CD-ROM containing PalmOne's VersaMail, Web Pro, Messages (SMS/MMS), Palm Reader, Documents To Go Standard Edition, Acrobat Reader, Solitaire, powerOne Personal Calculator, and Audible Player for palmOne handhelds (Windows only).

Compatibility
The Palm Zire 72 is compatible with PCs running Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me, and XP, and with Macs running Mac OS 9, version 9.1 or higher, or Mac OS X, version 10.2 or 10.3.

Messages software allows you to send and receive text and multimedia messages and include photos taken with the built-in camera.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Zire 72 handheld, built-in rechargeable battery, carrying case, mini-USB HotSync cable, power cable, stylus, CD-ROM with Palm Desktop 4.1 software for Windows and Macs (as well as bonus software), and printed Getting Started guide. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery that has a battery life of between 3 and 4.5 hours depending on screen brightness settings and usage.

Customer Reviews:

good agenda, very pleasant with.......2007-01-11

its was a very good agenda to me until one day.... i drop it..
i used with a aluminium case and i have been drop it many times until from my legs drop it and the screen become blank, i heard this is the problem but overall its very good agenda, used about one year.. if i got to buy another i will do it.. but i think to buy the treo 650, its the one i need for now....

Great - if you use an expandable memory card.......2006-12-10

I have both the Palm Tungsten E and the Zire 72. I've owned both for over 2 years and honestly haven't had a problem aside from losing data. This happens when the battery dies completely (I'm terrible at recharging electronics). However, I must say the voice recorder and digital camera on the Zire 72 have been lifesavers in certain situations! I have been able to take clear voice records of lectures within large classrooms.
At the time I purchased the Zire 72, it came with a free expansion card (mail-in offer). When the card didn't arrive, the girl at their customer service number was very helpful and friendly. I will definitely continue to buy Palm products in the future.

great medium-level palm.......2006-07-15

got the zire 72 ~2 years ago, replaced with t/x 12/05 (see my review on it). thought i should still write a review because i thought it was a great palm overall.

pros: very quick, quicker than the t/x and locks up less; also very important for music lovers: you can lay the palm flat and actually hear the music fairly well with its speaker (volume overall much louder with 72 than t/x; and when flat, can barely hear stuff on t/x). similarly, if you connect it via the headphone jack to your car stereo, it produces a much louder sound (important to minimize static noise if using a cassette adapter); has a voice recorder!; has a decent camera as a backup in case you need a pic and no real camera around

cons: comes with only 32 mb internal memory but can use an external card; blue "paint" will flake off...i just peeled all mine off so it had a nice silver look but then they came out with the zire 72s which is basically the same thing!; some of them will start making the high-pitched buzzing noise when on...mine started doing that after i had it for a year or so; screen size is the usual size, not bigger like the t/x

all in all i think a great palm, definitely get it and not the t/x if you plan on using it more for music than other productivity stuff!

Palm sized power.......2006-07-15

I had a Palm III followed by a Palm V and I was pretty pleased with both these older model PDAs. After some study, I opted for a Palm Zire 72 and I am very pleased with the features.

Important to me, the Zire 72 has Palm's suite of information management applications and the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files and synchronize with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only). This is one reason I got the Palm; my Blackberry is not good as a PDA and I love the easy-to-use and fast PalmOS.

The Zire 72 features:

1-megapixel image resolution (1280 x 960 pixels
32 MB of memory --64 MB in the special edition
Video capture with sound
Digital
Voice recording capability.
Wireless Bluetooth connectivity to connect to the PC or your Bluetooth-enabled phone
4.8 ounces wieght
Palm OS 5.2.8 Operating System
Software
USB cable for linking to PC
Slot for SDI memory card
16-bit 320x320 TFT screen capable of 65,000 colors.

Capabilities Rundown:

PIM and software:
Zire 72 features Palm's suite of information management applications for expenses and note, and it has the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files and synchronize with Microsoft Outlook in Windows. Our own company email system will support the Palm and Pocket PC while it will not be supporting the Blackberry Enterprise System anytime soon. So the Outlook support is very important.

Bluetooth:
The Bluetooth seems designed for devices to enable mobiles, LAN and PC connections to give web capability. It would be clunky, in my view, to connect via a cell phone, so I'd love to see WiFi. But this feature can be added with a $99 card put into the SDI slot. Bluetooth is not as easy to configure; the set-up wizard seemed to be a bit difficult and there are only a few cell phone models included in the preset configurations. If you can get the 72 connected, you can use it to dial numbers, send SMS, MMS and e-mail, and browse the web using the Web Pro 3.5. Or you can opt for a WiFi card and surf at MacDonalds and Starbucks. Phones that are listed:

Sony-E T68i

Sony-E T610

Nokia 6310i

Nokia 3650

Siemens S56

Not a super list.

For PC interfacing or Palm-to-Palm there still is an infrared port.

Egonomics:
Complaints were made about the blue paint on the regular edition flaking off. There is available a special edition with the silver body that seems to be less prone to this complaint.

The control is a rectangular navigating button. The screen has the familiar Palm division between screen and stylus pad below. The Graffiti 2 was easy to use--the letters are almost exactly like written print, as long as you know where to begin the the letter, but that's practically intuitive. The sensitivity and accuracy of the stylus-pointing is a huge improvement over the very early Palms like the PalmV.

My system came with a Cordura nylon case, very nice quality and a huge improvement from the old flimsy leatherette flaps of early days. Without a case, you have to get something to cover the screen. The stylus is the same type of rod that attaches to the side by sliding into a slot.

MP3:
You need a SDI card (Secure Digital card) to load MP3 songs with RealPlayer onto the system for playing back with MP3. These are not hard to find, you may even have one floating around the house (we did.) Drag-and-drop songs onto the card on your PC, put card in Palm and go. There is a headphone jack.

There are "speakers" (tiny) and a voice recorder. Great for memos.

Camera:
The 1.2 megapixel camera has onboard adjustments for contrast and light (I needed to take down the exposure for a shot of my deck at dawn.) Digital zoom. No cover for the camera lens. The resolution was ok. The memory will hold about 85 shots, and you can move them to the SDI (optional) card. No flash.

Software:
The installation CD comes with Adobe Acrobat Reader for Palm, plus a calculator, a reader-- Documents To Go which allows you to read Microsoft Word and Excel. It's recommended to download AvantGo to add internet features. Sites such as www.palmsource.com, www.freewarepalm.com, www.palmgear.com, www.download.com have many free or inexpensive applications for the PalmOS.

There is no manual, it's on the CD.

Summary:
For a PDA, this is about perfect. To be perfect, they'd have to include WiFi and or a better phone setup list for the Bluetooth. I am quite thrilled with the Zire 72--it does what I want it to do, mainly be a PDA and keep my appointments and handle some data. The camera and MP3 are nice for travel.

Problems from the beginning.......2006-06-08

I bought this device because I loved that I could use it for both work and personal fun. I bought it in September 2004, and by January 2005, I'd returned it because the blue paint was peeling off. PALM was pretty awful to deal with. It was returned to me in April or May. When they did return the device, it would not sync properly. I called PALM and they gave me the run around, telling me it was my PCs problem, my company's problem, etc. They wouldn't take it back. Then the warranty expired and they wouldn't take it back, and quite frankly I was exhausted by the whole thing and stopped using it for a couple of months. Finally, in January 2006 I decided just to use it for its organizational tasks and forget the syncking. Now, June 7, that just broke and I am throwing it away.

Average customer rating:

Servers it's purpose, although plastic and flaky
Hey it gets the job done
Great product and yes hard means anything hard..it does not say aluminum, etc..
Cheap plastic case
PAINTED hard plastic!?

PalmOne Hard Case for Zire Handhelds

Manufacturer: PalmOne
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Plastic exterior with stylish finish
Durable plastic interior
Smooth interior lining
Secure attachment mechanism

ASIN: B0000DJF0K

Product Description

Palm is a pioneer in the field of mobile and wireless Internet solutions focusing on managing and accessing information. This unique user experience requires a unique set of guiding principles - be simple, wearable and connected. An unwavering commitment to these principles makes Palm products ideal for customers and developers alike.

Customer Reviews:

Servers it's purpose, although plastic and flaky.......2006-04-15

As other reviewers have said, the paint does flake off pretty much completely. It is also plastic, not metal. However, it is strong and has saved my palm many a times when I have dropped it. It's fine for the price, just know that you'll have to spend time scrubbing off the paint so that it doesn't get everywhere.

Hey it gets the job done.......2005-10-25

yes my paint wore off it doesnt look bad

best case for a zire because if you drop your palm in dis case your palm will not die!

really good
buy it

Great product and yes hard means anything hard..it does not say aluminum, etc.........2005-09-23

yes it flakes if u use it alot, but hey at lease it protects the pda very well. It is not too bulky for me. I even bought another one off ebay.com when the original one broke and yes things break, everything can and will most likely go out and or break after awhile. The velcro doesn't feel that bad on my palm and would recommend this pda case to any pda user out there that just wants basic protection and doesn't want to spend alot of money. ^_^

I love this case and currently use it for my zire 31.

Cheap plastic case.......2005-09-17

It looks like in a couple of months the plastic hinge will eventually break. Not worth the money.

PAINTED hard plastic!?.......2005-09-15

Ick! I've had this case for only a couple of months and I've noticed the silver paint on the outside of the case has been flaking off in my purse! Not only are all of my purse items, lipstick, wallet, etc covered in tiny specks of silver paint, but the case looks awful! The protection it gives is otherwise satisfactory, but who wants to whip out a speckled case that looks like I fished it out of a garbage can during a business meeting?!? It's not pretty! I got the PDA to look more sophisticated and organized (I'm a grad student), and now it looks I can't take care of my own stuff!! Needless to say, I'm on the hunt for a new case. Alas, it was a gift to me, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else. A classmate showed up with the same one this week, and I'll be discreetly checking it out to see if it does the same thing!!

Average customer rating:

Good Entry Level PDA
First PDA

PalmOne Zire - Limited Edition Blue

Manufacturer: PalmOne
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Smaller and lighter yet stores thousands of names, number, appointments and memos
Easy and fast to find stuff
Save a backup copy of your information on your computer
Set alarms and reminders
What's in the box: Zire Handheld w/ Rechargeable Battery, Charging Cable, USB HotSync Cable, Getting Started Manual, CD-ROM with Palm Desktop Software, Stylus, Protective Flip Cover

ASIN: B00009OWY9

Product Description

Replace bulky paper planners, to do lists and sticky notes with a convenient Palm Zire handheld. Well known for being easy to learn and use, Palm handhelds are the most popular handheld computers on the market. The Zire handheld has everything you need to keep your life - and your budget - in balance.Stay organized with less effort. Use the Zire handheld to keep events, appointments, names and phone numbers all in one place so you'll always know where to find them. And it's small and light, so you can take your information with you wherever you go.When you want to update an address or add an event to your calendar, simply enter the information on your computer and transfer it to your handheld. Or, write directly on the handheld screen using Graffiti 2 software.With paper, once you lose it, it's gone. But with a Zire handheld, you can keep a backup copy of your data on your computer using HotSync technology. With a single tap, you update your records and exchange information between your computer and your handheld.

Customer Reviews:

Good Entry Level PDA.......2004-06-20

This PDA is a great entry level model, but it lacks many of the features of higher priced models. It's a great replacement for a paper planner, but don't purchase this model if you're looking to play games (which may be a good thing if you're purchasing it for a student, like me).

First PDA.......2003-07-26

If you are tired of having a huge planner, buying replacement pages, and buying pens or pencils, this is the PDA for you. I bought one to replace my worn out monthly planner book.
I LOVE it !!!! It does everything my day planner book did, but much better, smaller, lighter and more fun to use. And you can play some games on them besides. I have checkers,roulette, video poker, Tic-tac-toe, even got my resume on it, and my addresses and phone numbers. The alarm is cool also.
If you want a pda and don't want to spend alot, get the Palm Zire handheld !!!

Average customer rating:

Excelent Choice
OK BUT
Does not fit the Palm TX
Good for Zire72
OK

Palm Slim Leather Case (P10985U)

Manufacturer: PalmOne
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Features:

Compatible with most Palm Tungsten and Zire PDAs
May be compatible with other models as specified here or by the manufacturer

ASIN: B0001W05IE

Product Description

PalmOne P10985U Slim Leather Case

Customer Reviews:

Excelent Choice.......2007-09-25

If you're planning to buy a palm of any kind think about this product as a faithfull companion

OK BUT.......2007-09-24

This case for the Z22 is OK if it is being carried in a brief case or handbag. BUT for a person on the move and wants his/her Z22 quickly there are better cases on the market, and I now have one.

Does not fit the Palm TX.......2007-09-09

I bought this item because it was recommended for the Palm TX, but it is not designed for the TX and it covers a small part of the bottom of the screen.

Good for Zire72.......2007-09-03

Looks good and fits perfect with Zire 72. Extra slots good for carrying stuff. Only if they would provide an extra stylus with this....!

OK.......2007-08-09

It's hard to keep the palm fully in the csse. It tends to slide out the top. Otherwise, it is ok.

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