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Pros:
• Reasonable setup and ease of use.
• Good, well organized desktop software.
• Web browser very capable and easy to use.
• Ability to view and edit Microsoft Office
Documents and Excel files with Documents to Go.
• Capable of handling and storing pictures,
videos and music.
• External speaker produces good sound.
• In Menu, Options, and then Preferences specify in Delivery
Options what you want to download
(e.g., unread e-mail, mail from the last X number of days). You can also sync your e-mail
automatically.
Cons:
• Cannot store files such as documents and music
on internal memory (limited space with only 128Mb available).
• Music
player application requires use of an external SD (Secure Digital) card to store any music
files, (cannot transfer music files to internal memory).
• Must manually request Palm to search for new
mail messages, (no automated mail delivery).
• Changes to Calendar occur only when HotSync is
performed.
Summary:
This device would suit most users campus-wide. While it may be
pricey at just under $300, the e-mail, calendaring and web
applications would prove extremely useful to help with personal
organization. Even though only faculty and staff access the
campus calendaring system, the Palm desktop software makes it easy to
enter and synchronize personal calendars which can include everything from
classes to meetings, as well as allowing assignments to be tracked with
the To Do List. The added functionality of mp3 playing capability
may also be a plus for those wishing to consolidate portable
devices. Overall, the device would provide necessary portable
access to information even though the e-mail functionality is somewhat
limited by the fact that it only receives "new" messages.
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