My reasons for the Prism
Written: Jan 31 '02
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Pros: Color, Re-Chargeable, Linux Compatible.
Cons: Some USB Support missing from Linux Programs, Screen Outdoors.
The Bottom Line: Need Color? Need Speed? Need Expandablity? Get this.
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| endurance's Full Review: Handspring Visor Prism Handheld |
It has been a few months now, and I have been using my Handspring Prism for just about everything, from organizing my personal life to playing great freeware games I find at Freeware Palm, but my most mission critical use is at the office, where it operates as my secondary computer here on the desk.
Battery Life
While looking at a new handheld first of all I knew I wanted a Handspring, and that reason I will go into shortly, but a re-chargeable battery was a must. I went through too many batteries with my Palm IIIe, and did not want to go through that again.
The battery life varies based upon contrast, sometimes which needs to be turned up in low light, but even full tilt brightness I have lasted nearly 3 days without a recharge.
Color or No Color?
I have a team of web designer I work closely with, and I myself am a designer by trade, (but nerd since birth) so being able to show clients a preview of things is a plus. Granted the screen is not an 800x600 but it is nice to show logo, which I can show that even at 160x160, shows the flexibility of their logo, being able to take it down to even a coffee mug size.
Springboard Expansion
The springboard is something I am slowly upgrading more and more. I have started out with the silent alarm add-on and in meetings that has been a lifesaver; instead of a 'BEEP BEEP BEEP' I get a gentle rumble in my hand as I am taking notes to remind me of a meeting, so my schedule doesn’t overlap.
Palm OS?
Despite all the hassles with Palm Inc. in the past year I am a faithful user. Just because the company is crazy at times, doesn’t mean their software stopped working.
Palm has a wide variety of software titles, reasonably priced, and a lot of hardware, which is becoming more and more standardized. Handspring's Founder Jeff Hawkins started Palm back in 1994, and he has since sold the company and moved forward with his dream of mobile computing in the Handspring line.
Linux Ready?
I was really happy to find that this device was ready to venture into the world of Linux. JPilot and ColdSync 2 Linux based programs both were ready for the challenge of USB Syncing! So I can sync on Windows or Linux with ease.
Bottom Line
I love my Prism, I am still looking at getting a lot of upgrades, seeing as I have only had the device under 6 months I am no where near the level of nerdness I was at with my Palm IIIe which my sister is now using at College.
If your an artists, or like Froggy (hey its a fun game!), and color is in your handheld plan look no further than the Handspring Prism, it is a $300 investment, but a price that is well worth it.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 299
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Member: Charles Brown
Location: Bakersfield,CA
Reviews written: 125
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About Me:
Graphic Designer who loves Gadgets, and Mobile tools!
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