PalmOne m125 Handheld

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The Palm m125 is similar to the Palm m100 and m105 in its shape and classic, powerful Palm organizer functions. But it also offers several features that elevate it above the other two models--a memory card expansion slot, bonus software, and compatibility with peripherals for i705 and m500 series models.

The curved base of the Palm m125 fits snugly and comfortably in the palm of your hand. It features a protective cover that flips up and is flexible at the end--a nice touch to prevent damage if you scrape it against anything while opening. It also has a window on the cover that lets you check the time by pressing the button that pokes through.

Like other Palm handhelds the Palm m125 doesn't have a keyboard. Instead, you write shorthand-like strokes on the special writing area at the bottom of the backlit grayscale screen, which the m125 recognizes as letters. You can also tap with the stylus to type letters using an onscreen keyboard, as well as open menus and select icons. (For more keying power, you might consider the optional Palm portable keyboard.)

The Palm operating system (OS) is very efficient, so the 8 MB memory is enough to store a lot of data and quite a few applications, too. If you want to add more applications or content, you have two choices. First, you can find applications and e-books on the Web, download them to your desktop or laptop hard drive, and synchronize the data using the USB HotSync cradle, which attaches to the Palm universal connector at the base of the handheld. It's the same connector as on the m500 and m505 and Palm has promised to support it for three years, so there should be plenty of peripherals available.

Your other option is to use the expansion slot on the side of the handheld, which accepts Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory cards. Palm offers a number of expansion cards with content (such as e-books and Lonely Planet travel guides), applications (the PalmPak language translator, for example), and games. You can also store applications and content on memory cards (such as those from Viking or SanDisk) without sacrificing any of the Palm m125's 8 MB memory.

The Palm m125 comes with Palm OS 4.0, which has new e-mail and Web browsing software, and enables you to send SMS (Short Message Service). You can use infrared to connect to your cell phone for a wireless connection, or add an optional modem to connect to a standard phone line.

In addition to the standard built-in utilities and the Palm Desktop application (for both Windows and Mac), you get extra software including an e-book reader, Documents To Go (for viewing and editing Word and Excel documents), and AvantGo (which downloads Web content, such as news from BBC or the latest soccer scores).

For a budget PDA, the small, light Palm m125 has some nice design touches, is loaded with software extras, and can be customized with thousands of available Palm OS applications. It may not be the most powerful PDA on the market, but its expansion capabilities certainly kick it up a notch. --Mary Branscombe and Agen G.N. Schmitz

Pros:

Expansion card slot for SD and MMC memory cards
Lots of bonus software, including Documents To Go and Mobile Internet Kit software
USB universal connector ready for lots of peripherals

Cons:

Not as thin as the Palm m500 series

Amazon.com Product Description

Expand your horizons and organize your busy schedule with the Palm m125 handheld. With 8 MB of memory, a USB HotSync cradle, and a new expansion card slot, the curvy, sleek Palm m125 offers lots of computing power and versatility. You'll be able to add more powerful applications and store thousands of memos, appointments, addresses, and to-do items.

The Palm m125 handheld comes with Palm's classic information management applications, including Date Book, Address Book, To-Do List, and Memo Pad. You can also jot down notes quickly using the Notepad feature, which works like an electronic sticky note.

Additionally, the Palm m125 comes with a CD-ROM packed with bonus productivity, communication, and entertainment software--including AOL for Palm, MultiMail SE (for e-mail), DataViz Documents to Go (for viewing Word and Excel documents), Palm Reader (for e-books), AvantGo (for Web content after synchronization or with Internet connection), and Vindigo (for finding places to eat and shop).

You can back up data with your PC or Macintosh in seconds with the included USB HotSync cradle. And it works with all the same accessories as the Palm m100 handheld--including keyboard, digital camera, and an array of color faceplates.

A rubberized flip cover protects your handheld screen when it's not in use. It features a window so you can quickly view the time and alarm reminder messages when your handheld cover is closed. And, as with other Palm handhelds, you can use the infrared port to instantly exchange and store information--such as business card data--at the touch of a button.

With the expansion card slot, you can back up your data without synchronizing with your PC, expand the memory capacity to hold e-books and other applications, and add modules such as a dictionary-thesaurus and Lonely Planet CitySync guides. It is compatible with both MultiMediaCards (MMCs) and Secure Digital (SD) cards.

The Palm m125 handheld ships with desktop and HotSync software for both PC and Macintosh systems. The HotSync cradle connects to your computer's USB port. To connect to a PC or Mac serial port, you will need to order the optional serial cradle.

The m125 comes with a USB HotSync cradle, a stylus, a protective flip-cover, and two AAA alkaline batteries. It is backed by a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Palm m125 user and advice.......2007-03-25

I am satisfied with this product except for the battery usage. Turns out that in some of these units the 'ultracapacitors' were leaking and eventually were shorting out. Ultracapacitors maintain the device memory during battery changes. This leaking/shorting caused the following:
- immediate loss of data memory when batteries removed
- high drain of new batteries - sometimes only lasting 1 day in my case

If you are technically handy with a soldering iron, you can order 2 new ultracapacitor parts from Digikey ( <$10) and solder them in yourself. I did this 3 years ago and have had great results - no loss of memory when changing batteries and new batteries last over 3-4 weeks with moderate use.

PERFECT!.......2006-03-28

The m125 is deffientally worth it's wieght in gold. At my middle school, there has been a Palm Pilot craze, and at the same time, I found myself wishing for something to help me keep organized. I tried a paper panner, but it was too bulky and heavy to carry around all day. I was just looking for a simple Palm Pilot and found the m125. It was PERFECT!

I love the m125! It is perfect for 13- year olds like me who just need something simple and nothing too fancy. The m125 is what I found to be a wonderful Palm Pilot. It has lots of expansion cards and I bought a games one, an eBooks card, and the E-mail expansion.

I also like the m125 because of it's size and price. I can tuck my m125 in my binder and carry it around with me. And I found it to be one of the cheepest, best working Palm Pilots i've ever seen.

But one thing, the batteries run out really quickly(like anywhere from 4 days to one week), and my family is getting tired of our battery "bill".

But overall, if you need a small, compact Palm Pilot, then this is you "Ticket". I highly reccmond getting a m125!

A Great Palm Pilot.......2005-08-26

I was given an m125 as a gift to help me keep track of my appointments. I found it to be very useful, and the one I had worked optimally. It takes notes, has a calendar, lets me make lists, draw little pictures, play some simple games... it's great. And if I use it normally without playing games much (just to save info, which is the main use for it after all) the batteries last a few weeks, and it's no big deal to back up the data at the end of every day, just like I would charge my cell phone at the end of a long day. (Make sure you always back up your data! It won't save it when you remove the batteries, but it's very easy to restore it at synch time once you put new batteries in.)

It's a great PDA... Palm is pretty awesome. Sure, there's always something to be desired - we always want more than what we have, but for the basic things, this is a great machine.

I really don't think it is fair for a few people to write reviews based on a units that are basically malfunctioning. I strongly suggest people ignore reviews like that. Before you pay for a unit, see that you have some kind of protection ahead of time, if you are really worried, check with your bank or credit card company first.

Palm, a Disappointment.......2005-05-29

I have been a user of PDA's for quite awhile. I have only owned Palm Pilots. The first one I owned worked fantastic, it was my life. I used it for appointments, directions, and a rolodex. It was my life blood. Somewhere, someplace, I lost that Palm Pilot. I figured I would upgrade and I purchased the new version M series. I got the M125. After awhile I could not set my time or date, I just could not press the lower left hand done button. I ran out of battery power and by the time I got back to my computer, or a drug store, for new batteries, the memory was wiped out. No problem if only I could set the date to coordinate my calendar with the true date. I looked on the web and found that it was a prevalent problem with the M Series. To replace the touch screen would have been $40.00. I purchased a fairly new M125 on eBay and sure enough, it had some issues. But I was able to set the date. I guess when I have the money to invest in a color screen like the Compaq unit, which I see is a flawless product, I will purchase it.

I don't think I would ever purchase a Palm product again.

Must be like the old Volvos.......2005-04-02

Remember when you were a kid and automobiles were less "consistent" than they are now? I can recall friends of my parents who had Volvos and either loved theirs or hated it. You either got one that worked well, or you got a lemon. My m125 is a lemon. My wife bought it for my birthday a while back and I made the mistake of putting off using it. By the time I tried to get it to speak to my computer (Outlook never happened), stop freezing up, move from one function to another, and just BEHAVE, there was no warranty left. It is a dog, with fleas. Customer Service sent a lengthy form tutorial via e-mail, that basically told me to "reboot". Fool that I am, I tried that a few times. My wife gets to stare at the world's cutest white elephant every time she sits down at her CPU. Her disappointment is palpable. The lesson, then, was two-fold. Take it out for a spin during the warranty period, or don't buy it at all. My own lesson will be to get a Dell.

PalmOne P10905U PopCap Games Card (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

Average customer rating:

Pop Cap games for your PDA
Entertains grown-ups as well as grade school age kids

PalmOne P10905U PopCap Games Card (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

Manufacturer: PalmOne
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Features:

High quality graphics, animation and sound effects in color & grayscale
Challenging entertainment, multiple levels & built-in instructions
Intuitive "Pen Tap" play
Compatible with all Palm OS handhelds with SD/MultiMediaCard slot

ASIN: B00008BKYR

Product Description

The Palm PalmPak Games Card: PopCap features 5 addictive puzzle games created by PopCap and brought to the Palm OS by Astraware.PRODUCT FEATURES:Games: Bejeweled, Mummy Maze, Seven Seas, Alchemy, and Atomica; Swap gems to make lines in the fiendishly addictive and award-winning Bejeweled; Escape to the exit and outwit the mummy in Mummy Maze; Navigate your galleon through hazardous waters, avoiding pirates, reefs, and even sea monsters in Seven Seas; Turn lead into gold and become the mythical Alchemical Grand Master in Alchemy; Make Molecules in Dr. Atomicus' Laboratory in Atomica; Compatibility: All Palm OS handhelds with SD/MultiMediaCard slot; Fully localized into EFIGSBp languages.

Customer Reviews:

Pop Cap games for your PDA.......2007-07-30

5 games one SD card! Enjoyable games like bejewel and alchemy. Great to pass the time when out and about waiting in lines or appointments. Runs smooth on my Palm TX. Great buy and must have for fans of Pop Cap.

Entertains grown-ups as well as grade school age kids.......2007-07-12

You can't go wrong with the PopCap brand. I purchased this to keep my kids occupied during car trips, waiting to be seated at restaurants, etc. This card possesses the ever so popular bejeweled as well as many other games that hold my 8 year olds and 10 year olds interests.

PalmOne HotSync Cradle USB (m125, m130, i705, Tungsten (Except E), & m500 Series)

Average customer rating:

Fussy- poor design
cradle not compatible with tungsten !!!!
Not compatible with Tungsten E!
No problems--works as advertised
ESD Problem

PalmOne HotSync Cradle USB (m125, m130, i705, Tungsten (Except E), & m500 Series)

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Quickly synchronizes information in your handheld to your desktop computer or laptop
Recharges your Palm handheld
One-touch HotSync button performs synchronization
For PC or Macintosh; requires available USB port and compatible system software
Compatible with Palm m125, m130, i705, m500 series handhelds, as well as the Tungsten T, Tungsten T2, Tungsten T3, Tungsten W, and Tungsten C

ASIN: B00005B6S8

Product Description

The Palm m500 HotSync USB cradle updates and recharges your handheld quickly and easily. Use it in your home or office to keep your handheld in sync with your desktop computer. It's a snap to back up your data - just connect the cradle to any USB port on your desktop, slide your handheld into the cradle, and push the HotSync button. Once you push the HotSync button, the cradle automatically synchronizes the information in your handheld with your PC or Macintosh.

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Synchronize and back up data with Palm's USB HotSync Cradle for Palm m500 and m550 series handhelds. The cradle will update and recharge your handheld quickly and easily. Just slide in your handheld, connect it via any USB port on your desktop, and push the HotSync button for automatic synchronization. Use the USB cradle in your home or office to keep your handheld in sync with your PC or Macintosh.

Special note to customers: If you are running Windows 95, Windows NT, or Mac OS 8.0 or earlier, or do not have a computer with a USB port, you will need to purchase the Palm m500 series Serial HotSync Cradle.

Customer Reviews:

Fussy- poor design.......2004-02-03

The cradle is very finicky. The fit is not very tight and I have to press down on the top of the palm pilot to ensure the contacts are touching. Plus, it has it's own power plug AND the USB connection. I'd recommend the USB cable instead. It connects snugly, easily and is only one thing to plug in, plus very reliable long term. Charges fast too. This cradle just fell short all the way around.

cradle not compatible with tungsten !!!!.......2004-01-12

The fact the cradle was listed as compatible, but was not was a great disapointment for me. I shop at amazon often and have had good results till now. Maybe it would be better to go a retail store to purchase these types items.

Not compatible with Tungsten E!.......2003-12-17

I can't comment on the quality of the cradle but I have one comment. I ordered the cradle as it was listed as an accessory for the Tungsten E. However, it does not fit into the cradle and Palm doesn't seem to currently produce one compatible with it. Just want to warn others so you don't have the hassle of having to send it back.

No problems--works as advertised.......2003-09-02

I bought this extra cradle for my M515 to have at the office. It works just as I needed it too--no problems at all. I needed to sync with both home and office computers, not just a charging cradle. The only downside it that I have to continually take the PDA out of it's protective carry case to put it in the cradle--at home and office. It sure would be great if there was a cord that could hook up to it without removal.

ESD Problem.......2003-08-06

there's a known problem with the USB cradles that they are extra sensitive to Electro Static Discharge. I fries both the cradle and sometimes the handheld (cooked my M515 yesterday for the second time). Look up Palm USB ESD on Google... Palm is going to replace my handheld again. The serial version of this cradle does not have this issue. If you ask Palm about getting a serial cradle back instead of USB they state you have to buy one.

PalmOne PalmPak Games Card (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

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There is no Chess game
Good alternative
Great Compilaton of Games
Worth every penny...
Don't buy this unless you like to be outdated

PalmOne PalmPak Games Card (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

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10 entertaining games--from classic to cutting edge
SimCity, Bubblet and Zap!2016
Chess, checkers, and backgammon
Compatible with Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 series handhelds

ASIN: B00005B6TP

Product Description

Want to make waiting around a lot more fun? Next time you're stuck at the airport or in an endless line, plug in the PalmPak Games Card to play 10 entertaining games. Just plug the PalmPak Games Card into the expansion slot on your handheld. This postage stamp-sized multimedia card expands the capabilities of your handheld to give you the power to play games without sacrificing memory space. From SimCity to solitaire, the PalmPak Games Card features an exciting mix of games from the classic to the cutting-edge. You'll enjoy favorites like chess, checkers, and backgammon, games of chance like 9-ball, blackjack, and Vegas slots, and hot new games like Bubblet and Zap!

Amazon.com Product Description

Want to make waiting around a lot more fun? Next time you're stuck at the airport or in an endless line, plug in the PalmPak Games Card to play 10 entertaining games. Just plug the card into the expansion slot on your Palm m500 series handheld. This postage stamp-size MultiMediaCard expands the capabilities of your handheld to give you the power to play games without sacrificing memory space.

The PalmPak Games Card features an exciting mix of games from the classic to the cutting edge (like SimCity). You'll enjoy favorites like solitaire, chess, checkers, and backgammon; games of chance like nine-ball, blackjack, and Vegas slots; and hot new games like Bubblet and Zap!2016.

Customer Reviews:

There is no Chess game.......2007-02-04

I bought this card only and only for Chess game and there is none on it.

Good alternative.......2003-05-14

I think that this was a good choice, because you can erase games of your Palm and free space. Remember, Palm is not a toy. You will not have a Gameboy Advance in your hands if you purchase this Game Card. But I am sure that this can keep you entertained in your free time.

Great Compilaton of Games.......2003-03-14

The majority of the games are absolutely great. There are few that are dated, but the card is definately worth the price. Great way to pass the time.

Worth every penny..........2003-02-07

This palmpack card is worth every penny. I bought it mainly for travelling. We live in Europe and do a lot of long drives so this definitely keep us entertained. My dad played chess from Naples to Austria. My husband is highly addicted to Simcity, he wouldn't give it up!? and I personally liked bubblet. This will keep you entertained for hours. It's definitely better than the games in our cell phones! :)

Don't buy this unless you like to be outdated.......2003-01-15

Although the games on the card are good, most of the itmes on it, like Klondike and Slots are outdated. The games can not be moved off the card, and cannot be updated to the current version(s). You would be better off buying the games seperately.

PalmOne HotSync Serial Cradle (m125, m130, i705, Tungsten & m500 series)

Average customer rating:

Fussy- poor design
cradle not compatible with tungsten !!!!
Not compatible with Tungsten E!
No problems--works as advertised
ESD Problem

PalmOne HotSync Serial Cradle (m125, m130, i705, Tungsten & m500 series)

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Quickly synchronizes information in your handheld to your desktop computer
One-touch HotSync button performs synchronization
For PC or Macintosh with serial port
Compatible with Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 series handhelds

ASIN: B00005B6S9

Product Description

The Palm m500 HotSync serial cradle updates and recharges your handheld quickly and easily. Use it in your home or office to keep your handheld in sync with your desktop computer.It's simple to back up your data - just connect the cradle to any serial port on your desktop, slide your handheld into the cradle, and push the HotSync button. Once you push the HotSync button, the cradle automatically synchronizes the information in your handheld with your PC or Macintosh.

Amazon.com Product Description

Synchronize and back up data with Palm's Serial HotSync Cradle for Palm m500 and m550 series handhelds. The cradle will update and recharge your handheld quickly and easily and is easy to use. Just slide in your handheld, connect it via any serial port on your desktop, and push the HotSync button for automatic synchronization. Use the serial cradle in your home or office to keep your handheld in sync with your PC or Macintosh.

Special note to customers: The Palm m500 series Serial HotSync Cradle is compatible with Windows 95, Windows NT, or Mac OS 8.0 or earlier. Macintosh users require a Macintosh serial adapter (sold separately) to connect to a Macintosh system through the printer or modem port.

Customer Reviews:

Fussy- poor design.......2004-02-03

cradle not compatible with tungsten !!!!.......2004-01-12

Not compatible with Tungsten E!.......2003-12-17

No problems--works as advertised.......2003-09-02

ESD Problem.......2003-08-06

Original Black Leather Flip Case for Palm Pilot m100, m105, m125, m130 Series PDAs

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Original Black Leather Flip Case for Palm Pilot m100, m105, m125, m130 Series PDAs

Manufacturer: Eurus-Wings
ProductGroup: CE

Designed for the Palm m100 series handhelds
Made of soft, supple leather, Has Palm Logo
Integrated flip-cover design, Made of Genuine Leather
Opens at bottom so you can HotSync without removing your Palm m100 from the case
Top has pockets for Credit cards and Misc.

ASIN: B000EEU0WA

Product Description

This new Black Leather PALM m100 Series Flip Case fits ideally all Palm m100 series PDAs (m100, m105, m125, m130). It Opens at bottom so you can HotSync without removing your Palm m100 from the case. The top of the case has pockets for Credit cards and Misc. General Features: - Designed for the Palm m100 series handhelds; - Made of soft, supple leather; - Integrated flip-cover design; - Opens at bottom so you can HotSync without removing your Palm m100 from the case; - Has Palm Logo; - Top has pockets for Credit cards and Misc. Compability: Palm m100; Palm m105; Palm m125; Palm m130; Notes: PDA is not included

PalmOne 16MB Expansion Card (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

Average customer rating:

Good for your aplications
Overpriced, undersized
Good but too expensive
A Traveller's Best Friend- Protect Important New Contacts
Would like to give it more than 3 stars

PalmOne 16MB Expansion Card (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

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Load software, eBooks, pictures, audio files, video files or even entire databases
Pop card into your handheld without permanently loading device
Digital read-write flash memory
Card capacity of 16MB is divided into a security area and a user accessible area of approximately 14.6MB
Compatible with Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 series handhelds

ASIN: B00005B6TN

Product Description

Running out of room to store all your stuff? Add additional memory to your handheld with this Expansion Card.Just plug the postage stamp-sized 16MB Expansion Card into the slot on your handheld to expand your handheld's memory to 24 MB. With 16 MB of memory, this secure digital read-write flash memory card is the perfect way to store your favorite software applications, pictures, and audio files.

Amazon.com Product Description

Need more than 8 MB of storage? Just plug the 16 MB Expansion Card into the slot on your Palm m500 series handheld to expand your memory to 24 MB. The expansion card is about the size of a postage stamp and is easy to use. This secure digital (SD) read-write flash memory card is the perfect way to store your favorite software applications, pictures, and audio files.

Customer Reviews:

Good for your aplications.......2002-12-27

This is a good product for store your aplications, the only bad thing is that you can't store databases on it.

Overpriced, undersized.......2002-05-20

This card is a sham folks, save your money and get a 16MB or 32MB MMC or SD card and download BackupBuddy. They offer two versions, a free utility that installs onto the card and the palm that allows you to do manual backups and restores. Or a very cheap shareware version that does automated incremental backups, encrypts the backup files. Both versions allow you to restore from the card without having to reload the software into the palm.

I don't know why Palm choose to sell this card at such a high price... it seems like they took an MMC card and put a backup utility on it, and doubled the price.

Good but too expensive.......2002-05-13

Eventhough it's good and fast due to SD card bandwidth interface, compared to MMC and Sony memory stick. Palm 16 MB SD card is too expensive. The price of [money], you can buy at least 32 MB or even 64 MB of Sandisk SD card from some stores. Moreover, 16 MB is not enough anymore when most of the professional palm programs are among 4-5 MB.

A Traveller's Best Friend- Protect Important New Contacts.......2002-03-07

I bought two of these cards.

Just like it is supposed to, this card only backs up your PDA's built-in memory, not your expansion card memories. The most important thing in my PDA is my built-in memory. It contains my contacts, my calendar and my encrypted PINs- I use an encryption program. I cannot afford to have these lost which is why I use a PDA in the first place. If my PDA is lost or destroyed I can buy a new PDA, but if I just entered several new contacts, appointments, or encrypted PINs since I last performed a HotSync, I have to reacquire that data. I carry one backup card on me at all times in a pill box- along with my other expansion cards- and swap it every week with a backup card I keep at home or in my hotel room. This way I have a week old back up if I need to check something I accidentally deleted without selecting "Save archive copy on PC". If my wife or I enter an important new contact, appointment, or encrypted PIN, I immediately use my back-up card to back up the data, instead of waiting until the next time I am at my computer to HotSync. Most people recommend buying a 16MB expansion card and using a backup program to backup your PDA. I disagree. Since the backup software is hardwired into the card and very simple to use, I do not have to worry about accidentally ruining the backup.

This card is not for everyone. But if you have important data, the ability to buy a replacement PDA, slip the back-up card in, and instantly have your PDA back, makes this a life saver on the road.

-Bj
CJ's Husband

Would like to give it more than 3 stars.......2002-02-23

I would like to give Palm 5 stars for this product but in spite of it works excelent, I have to say that in the event that one card stops working 3 weeks after bought, Palm as a serious company confident of the quality of its product should have a minimun Warranty for this kind of accesories. Not the case. I decided to bought it after having Palms since the 3com pro model and noticed how important is to count with your data in the event of a Palm accident. Unfortunately, what should be a bullet prof device fails first than the device it was suposed to protect.

PalmOne PalmPak eBook Series: Sci-Fi (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

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PalmOne PalmPak eBook Series: Sci-Fi (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

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Sci-Fi master, Peter Hamilton, brings you a trilogy of intergalactic proportions
Humanity is at risk of being taken over by the minds of those long dead
Included e-books: The Reality Dysfunction, The Neutronium Alchemist, The Naked God, Second Chance at Eden
Add e-books to your Palm handheld without sacrificing internal memory
Compatible with Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 series handhelds

ASIN: B000060NVO

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Sci-Fi master, Peter Hamilton, brings you a trilogy of intergalactic proportions where humanity is at risk of being taken over by the minds of those long dead. Also get "A Second Chance at Eden, " which chronicles the history of the Confederation leading up to the time of Joshua Calvert and Quinn Dexter.

PalmOne PalmPak Dictionary/Thesaurus Card (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

Average customer rating:

Get the newer version!
You'll never believe how often this comes in handy!!!
Stopped working on me
Love it
A must have

PalmOne PalmPak Dictionary/Thesaurus Card (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

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Never be at a loss for words
Franklin Thesaurus and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, tenth edition
Ideal for spell-checking notes and correspondence
Expands the functionality of your handheld without sacrificing memory space
Compatible with Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 series handhelds

ASIN: B00005B6TO

Product Description

The right word is just a tap away. Are you at a loss for words? You won't be with the PalmPak Dictionary/Thesaurus Card. It's ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who needs to compose e-mail, memos, or letters on the go. Just plug the PalmPak Dictionary/Thesaurus Card into the expansion slot on your handheld. This postage stamp-sized multimedia card expands the capabilities of your handheld without sacrificing memory space. Access the most up-to-date, comprehensive dictionary available - Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition. And you'll never be without a synonym when you use the informative Franklin Thesaurus.

Amazon.com Product Description

Never be at a loss for words with the PalmPak Dictionary/Thesaurus card. It's great for students, professionals, or anyone composing e-mails, memos, and letters. It features Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (Tenth Edition) and will give you the most up-to-date definitions and synonyms available.

Palm expansion cards are about the size of a postage stamp and are easy to use. Just plug it into the slot on your handheld to start searching for word definitions and synonyms, without sacrificing your handheld memory space. These Palm backup cards allow your handheld to grow along with your needs.

Customer Reviews:

Get the newer version!.......2003-11-28

Palm is now selling the 11th edition of Merriam Webster dictionary, and with rebate, the cost is less than this one. It might even be in color.

You'll never believe how often this comes in handy!!!.......2003-08-25

You'll never believe how often this comes in handy. I use this all the time to get the correct spelling of a word or to look up a definition. I got if for only occasional reference but ended up using it much, much more than I thought I would. It's so fast and easy! Definitely one to keep with you all the time.

Stopped working on me.......2003-08-11

I bought this and used it occasionally for a few months. After this I found it would not work anymore, any attempt to open either the dictionary or the thesaurus just gave me a blank screen followed by a return to the launcher. Attempts to get support faile to generate any response.

Love it.......2003-07-31

I love this thing. Nice to have a semi-instantaneous dictionary at hand. Great for word/board games like Scrabble or Boggle. :- ) Only drawback is that this is the 10th edition of the dictionary, and the 11th edition is now out.

A must have.......2003-04-26

I've used this many times since buying and and agree with others who say this is an absolute must have with a compatible palm. I don't know how I got along with out it.

PalmOne USB HotSync Cable (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

Average customer rating:

0 for 2
Palm Recharging USB Hotsync Cable
Fine fit.
Simple and fast enough
If you carry a laptop, you need this cable

PalmOne USB HotSync Cable (m125, m130, i705 & m500 series)

Manufacturer: PalmOne
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Synchronizes in seconds
Light and easy to carry
6 feet long
Compatible with Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 series handhelds

ASIN: B00005O0LI

Product Description

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Amazon.com Product Description

Palm's USB HotSync cable is the perfect connection for synchronizing the data between your Palm m500 or m505 handheld and your PC. The fast USB interface means full data backup can be achieved in minutes. The 6-foot length makes connecting your handheld to the PC easy and comfortable. The cable's light weight makes it a perfect travel accessory.

Customer Reviews:

0 for 2.......2003-10-30

I bought one of these chargers. It broke within a couple of days. So being loyal to palm I bought another... which never worked! I have a ton of palm stuff and I havent written anything bad about the company, but I found that workmanship to be much lower then what I would expect from such an established company.

Palm Recharging USB Hotsync Cable.......2003-10-07

This cable does not fit the M130 as promised it will not charge it becasue it doesn't even fit it!

Fine fit........2002-06-09

I don't know what the fuss is about with the fit. It fits my M130 snugly and the synch process works flawlessly on my XP machines. I use the cable in 3 places (and the original cradle at home) and haven't had a problem yet.

Simple and fast enough.......2002-03-21

This device is simple and fast enough (since it is USB). No other special award. Just a cable functions well.

If you carry a laptop, you need this cable.......2001-12-06

If you can get past the fact that this cable was finally released some MONTHS after the Palm m505 was released, and that it costs $(...) over and above the price of the travel charger, you will find that this is one of those accessories that is worth it's weight (or lack thereof) in gold.

The cable is very light, and allows you to attach your Palm to it without removing it from it's case. The Palm connection is smooth and does not require the lift-snap-pull routine that you go through to remove the unit from the desk cradle.

This cable also has a hot-sync button on the connector, which is an improvement over the cables for the Palm III series. To sync with those cables, you had to use the hotsync software on the desktop. Not a major difficulty, but a bit annoying at times. Now you just push the button on the cable and you are on your way.

This cable does not charge the unit like the desktop cradle does. For that you need the m505 travel charger. However, this cable fits quiet nicely in the bag that comes with the travel charger, so you can have both of them together as needed. The overall size of both this cable and the travel charger is not a lot smaller than the desktop charger, but this little package is much more flexible to carry in a laptop bag.

Now that I am past my frustration with Palm for not having this available at the time of the m505 launch, I am glad that I purchased the cable.

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