PalmOne m130 Handheld

Product Description

The Palm m130 handheld is a stylish, affordable tool that will keep you organized at work, school and even during your (few) spare moments. You'll be ready to go right out of the box - in no time at all you'll be loading your address book and checking off items on your to-do list.Flip open the cover, and you'll find a backlit, easy-to-read display with support for thousands of colors. Games and photos never looked so good. A built-in lithium-ion battery automatically recharges in your HotSync cradle. With normal use, it will last for up to a week between charges. Add games, applications, eBooks and more on MultiMediaCard and SD expansion cards. Snap an MP3 player, portable keyboard or GPS receiver to the Palm Universal Connector. It couldn't be easier to extend the capabilities of your handheld.

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Palm's m130 enters the handheld market as one of the least expensive color units available. Basically a colorized version of the earlier m125, the m130's bright backlit screen displays 58,621 colors on its 160 x 160 pixel screen.

It also boasts an 8 MB memory with an expansion slot that accepts both MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) cards for adding both memory and special applications. The SD card slot will also connect to SDIO (Secure Digital Input/Output) devices, including Bluetooth cards for wireless connectivity, and upcoming peripherals like digital cameras and bar code scanners.

You can also attach peripherals to the base of the unit via the Palm Universal Connector, which enables you to use the m130 with keyboards, modems, and GPS receivers that are also compatible with the i700 and m500 series handhelds.

The universal connector is where the handheld meets up with its USB cradle, which not only serves to sync up the m130, but to recharge its lithium-ion battery as well. On the highest setting (you can drop it down a notch in well-lit environments), the display backlight sucks juice at a moderate rate. But since the battery recharges at each sync-up, it's not much of an issue. Even if you run out of battery life and your m130 shuts down, you have about a week to recharge it before you lose the data on your Palm.

Nicely contoured, with an attachable faceplate that flips up (letting you play Captain Kirk and Dr. Spock, if you're so inclined), the 5.4-ounce m130 rests solidly in your left hand with the right manipulating its standard buttons and screen with the stylus. One complaint we did have with the m130: at the edges, the screen doesn't appear to be as sensitive as in the middle and it can sometimes require a repeat tap with the stylus before it registers.

In addition to the standard Palm Desktop software, the m130's impressive handheld software bundle includes Palm Reader (for taking e-books along with your Palm), DataViz's Documents To Go (for viewing and editing Word and Excel files; Windows users can also view and edit PowerPoint documents), and MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition (for viewing images and videos on the full-color screen).

An IR port on the top of the m130 lets you beam contact information, such as your business card, or even an application, to another similarly equipped handheld.

An inexpensive color handheld with a decent amount of memory and lots of room for growth, the m130 makes a great PDA for users looking to add color to their portable world. --J. Curtis

Pros:

Inexpensive, full-featured color PDA
58,621-color display looks great
Loaded with software extras
Rechargeable battery

Cons:

Stylus doesn't register, at times, around the edges

Amazon.com Product Description

The curvy Palm m130 handheld has all the classic information management features you expect from Palm, as well as a bright color display with support for 58,621 colors. Plus, it's loaded with valuable productivity and connectivity software and has a built-in expansion card slot for additional memory storage, applications, and content. It comes with 8 MB of built-in memory, enough to store thousands of addresses, years of appointments, hundreds of to-do items, and more than 50 software applications.

The expansion card slot is a dual-purpose slot that can hold Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory cards. Both types of cards are small, inexpensive, and easy to plug in. Much like computer diskettes, they hold information for upload or download onto a handheld. With them, you can instantly add software programs, e-books, large databases, graphics, or even video files to your handheld without sacrificing memory space. The Palm Universal Connector (at the base of the m130) enables you to add peripherals such as a keyboard, GPS receiver, and more.

In addition to Palm's built-in organization applications in Palm OS 4.1--including Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Note Pad--the Palm m130 also features the following bonus software: Documents To Go by DataViz (for synchronizing Microsoft Word and Excel documents), Pocket Mirror (for linking to Microsoft Outlook), MultiMail SE, MGI PhotoSuite, AvantGo, powerOne Personal Calculator, Palm Reader, and Palm Mobile Connectivity software.

The native USB HotSync cradle allows you to quickly back up and exchange information between your handheld and your PC or Mac. The Palm m130 handheld comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery, which is charged using the HotSync cradle. Palm Desktop software is compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me, and XP and Mac OS 8.6 through 9.x. Note that for connecting to Windows 95 and NT, you will need an optional serial cradle or cable.

The Palm m130 comes with a stylus, USB HotSync cradle with 120 VAC/60 Hz charger, internal rechargeable battery, Palm OS 4.1, and an infrared port. It is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the box

Palm m130 handheld
USB HotSync cradle
Getting Started manual
CD-ROM with Palm Desktop software, bonus software, and complete documentation

Customer Reviews:

Cute toy but............2007-09-12

Like many others online I was never able to hotsync this to the computer. As a standalone it is fun and great-but the software is incompatible to XP and NO hotfix really works. Before you buy this do a "google" as to the hotsync problems. Palm makes it very very difficult to join their "customer support" forums (you must use user names and passwords that have one upper case letter, one numeric etc.) so any help available out in cyber space probably would not bother. I tried their new beta OS and it caused catastrophic fatal errors to my computer. (Had to spend two hours 'restoring')
If you can find this for a couple of bucks at a garage sale-go for it.

Problem.......2007-01-04

Not sure if it is the product or the individual unit, but this dumped data for no reason and I was unable to retrieve it. That was a pain reentering a load of names, addresses and appointments.

great first palmpilot!.......2006-10-02

the palmone m130 is a great palmpilot but if youve EVER owned a pda its basicly the same old same old with color and a sd/mmc slot...
now lets get down to the main parts of why you maybe looking at a m130

screen:so-so it is small but it can handle most of the palm software out there

palm os 4:very stable! the only time it crashes is if you dont have the right driver for something...

battery: battery dos not drain as fast as people every one says but i found out a way to keep the battery life going just hold down the power button for a few secends untill the screen dems down

8 megs of memory:very big! i put about 60 programs in and it still has 3 mbs left if i didnt remember it was a handheld i would think it had 30 mb in it!

size:its about as tall as a coke can then a coke bottle and about as wide as a credit card but a few CMs off

toughness: it jumped out of my pocket while i was on my scooter it fell about... 4 feet and i was going 7mph AND THE ONLY THING DAMAGED WAS THE FACEPLATE!

4 stars becouse if you tap it it falls off the charger

Defective power switch, battery won't hold charge.......2006-03-14

I've had 2 model 130 Palms- neither was of very good quality.
Same problems with both units- erratic functioning power switch and unreliable power from the rechargeable battery.
Wouldn't recommend this one. One star is much too generous.

Never Worked.......2005-10-09

I started out w/ a Palm M100 "back in the day" and loved it. I then "inherited" my brother's Palm IIIc, which I liked even better. Basically b/c it was color.

We have fundraising raffles at work, and, sometime in 2004, we had one for the M130. I looked up all the specs and saw that it was more advanced than the IIIc. So I played, and, for the first time ever - I won!

I was so excited - I took it home and hooked up the cradle. Nothing. Maybe it just needed to charge? I waited 24 hours. Still, no signs of life.

I had the receipt and should have taken it for a refund, but, being the lazy bum I am, didn't. So now it lives in my desk drawer b/c I haven't had the heart to trash it or the motivation to e-bay it yet. I've seen this recurring theme in many of the reviews for the M130 - it doesn't charge and Palm wants too much money to fix it.

If you're in the market for a basic used PDA, steer clear of the M130. The M100 is great, though it is black and white. Plus, they're almost free at this point. The IIIc is also great for a color model.

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

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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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Product Features:

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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Product Features:

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!

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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 Ultra Thin Keyboard for Palm m130, Tungsten, m515, and i705 series

Average customer rating:

Tungsten Owners Beware!!!
Pretty, but fragile
Works great, dead technology
Will Fall Apart
Utilitarian

PalmOne Ultra Thin Keyboard for Palm m130, Tungsten, m515, and i705 series

Manufacturer: PalmOne
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Sleek and ultra-compact design
Offers comfort and feel of a standard keyboard at nearly half the size and weight of other foldable keyboards
Small size allows for use in tight, cramped spaces
Palm Universal Connector
Compatible with Palm m series, Tungsten series, i705 and Zire 71

ASIN: B00007BI0H

Product Description

This sleek, ultra-compact keyboard for your Palm handheld provides the comfort and feel you expect from a standard keyboard at nearly half the size and weight of other foldable keyboards. The keyboard's smaller size enables you to use it in tight, cramped spaces such as an airline food tray table, crowded conference rooms, or even on your lap.

Customer Reviews:

Tungsten Owners Beware!!!.......2006-04-28

This keyboard is NOT compatable with the tungsten E or E2s (which do not use the 'universal' connector. I can't say anything about what other models may or may not work with it, but be aware that the Palm 'universal' connector is NOT in fact universal. It may be a marvelous keyboard, but I bought it based on the information that it was compatable with my palm...

Pretty, but fragile.......2005-06-18

I've owned two of these keyboards, both of which I bought new, and both had dead keys (specifically, J through L) after a few months. It's a pity, because the size and layout of this keyboard is excellent. I now use the much cheaper Logitech keyboard, because at least when that dies it'll only cost 7 bucks to replace.

Works great, dead technology.......2005-03-29

This is just about the coolest little keyboard you can find. It is light, portable, and it responds as well as a normal keyboard. The one downside, which I recently discovered, is that it won't work with the newer class of Palm Devices, explaining why it is so inexpensive now. When I first purchased a keyboard, it was to go along with a Zire 71 handheld. That handheld died, forcing me to upgrade to the newer Zire 72. Much to my surprise, Palm changed the connection for their PDA's, rendering the wonderful little typing device useless.
So, if you are using one of the older models that it can work with, I would certainly say that it is a good buy. But, I would not count on it to last you for generations of Palm devices to come.

Will Fall Apart.......2004-12-10

The piece that holds the palm to the keyboard fell apart - little metal and plastic bits everywhere. It's impossible to put back together. I hadn't mistreated or mishandled it, it is just very fragile. (In fact, I wish I had done something bad to it - I'd feel better.) I do not recommend that you buy this keyboard.

Utilitarian.......2004-10-07

I've just bought the keyboard, and it seems versatile and useable. I would have liked another row of keys; however, it is incredibly small which is nice.

One thing I ran into was that after the first time that I used it, I couldn't hot sync to my PC. I found that if I go into the keboard icon on my Palm and uncheck "Enable keyboard" that I could hot sync again. That was a little scary at first, but now that I have discovered the fix, it's just an inconvenience.

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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Product Features:

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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ProductGroup: CE
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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

Product Description

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.

850mAh Eurus Internal Li-Ion F21918595 Battery for Palm M130 , M135 , M13x PDAs

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850mAh Eurus Internal Li-Ion F21918595 Battery for Palm M130 , M135 , M13x PDAs

Manufacturer: Eurus-Wings
ProductGroup: CE

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850 mAh Ultra High Capacity, 3.7V, with Longer Runtime
Li-Ion Rechargeable Internal Battery
Made from High Quality Japan Cells
100% compatible with original batteries and chargers
for Palm M130 , M135 , M13x

ASIN: B000EAC08Q

Product Description

TECH SPECS: Li-Ion Internal Battery; 850mAh Ultra High Capacity; Voltage: 3.7v; Part no.F21918595; The battery is completely compatible with batteries of smaller capacity; Chemistry: Li-Ion; 100% compatible with Original Battery and Charger devices; No Memory Effect, The battery can be recharged without loss of capacity; CE and SGS-ISO-9001-2000 Approved. Compatible Palm / PalmOne PDA MODELS: Palm M130, Palm M135, Palm M13X Series

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