Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Apr 9, 2001
Pros: silent alarms, expansion capability, less pixelated than other color Palms, USB or serial sync
Cons: SD cards mostly vaporware, still pixelated, dim screen, yet another hotsync connector
Summary: One of the biggest problems with the Palm IIIc and the Handspring Prism is screen pixelation, otherwise known as the black grid. About half of the people who own these units don't even notice the black grid on the screen, and another 30 percent or so ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 4, 2004
Pros: Portability, does the job it's supposed to do
Cons: Color screen probably not the best
Summary: I have had my Palm m505 for about 3 years (since Christmas 2001) and I still use it and enjoy it. Back then the price was around $400, and I imagine that it's much lower now that newer models are out. The greatest thing about the m505 is its small ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 6, 2004
Pros: Compact size, stylish looks, lots of software, removable storage (mmc cards).
Cons: Screen could be brighter
Summary: I have been using the M505 for about 4 months now and I must say I have really grown to like it. I upgraded from a IIIX and don't regret it for a second. The size is great, the battery lasts and lasts, and there is so much software available it is ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 10, 2003
Pros: The Form Factor (size, weight, screen etc)
Cons: No Built-in Wireless Network (not even BlueTooth)
Unable to get the e-mail to work.
Summary: The m505 is my second Palm PDA, so obviously I like Palm products. I got this (my wife bought it for my birthday) just after it had come out. In short - I really like this PDA. In more detail, I really like all that this model is capable of doing ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 7, 2003
Pros: Color screen, both Macintosh and PC compatible, extra memory avaliable
Cons: Lights on PDA is not that bright, cradle is not that great.
Summary: I recently just got a Palm m505 from my boss, who just recently just bought a Sony Clie PEG-NZ90, and after using the m505 for about a month, I have found it to be somewhat useful, but not something I use everyday. With the regular Palm features such as ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 19, 2002
Pros: Expandability. Color. Price
Cons: Bit hard to read in bright light
Summary: Let's face it. Most of us use our PDAs as GameBoy for adults. I keep my appointments and contacts but also love to play games and read content from avantgo. I upgraded from an m100 to this about a year ago and I'm still very happy with it. I carry it ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 3, 2002
Pros: Size, scalability, battery life, price, Sleek look
Way cheaper than 515 or Pocket PC
Cons: Screen could have adjustable brightness
Basic colors are a bit washed out
Summary: What makes me interesting is that I originally had a pocket PC (Jornada 525) and decided to give Palm a try. I had to have color but was turned off by the price of the 515 and didn't like the IIIc or M130. Ounce for ounce the M505 is the best value in ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 7, 2002
Pros: Excellent Design, long lasting battery, and color!
Cons: Pixels and can be a bit slow with big programs.
Summary: I received the Palm m505 as a gift from a friend. The great thing about this PDA is the compact size and it’s long lasting battery. I use this item for the following: Dates, addresses, avantGo, and mapQuest.
This item is great for managing ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 24, 2002
Pros: Easy to use, Light, Color Screen
Cons: Screen hard to read without backlight on. Problems with Static discharge disabling the unit
Summary: I bought my Palm M505 about a month ago. our local store was blowing them out for the newer models so it was cheaper than a M130 so I picked one up. So far so good. I have been able to get the grafitti writing down so I can enter things into it and ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 23, 2002
Pros: Great look, easy to carry around, lovely color
Cons: Doesn't come with computer compatible programs like word or excel.
Summary: The Palm m505 is an awesome add-on to the Palm family. I own one and I love it. The colors are rich and the layout makes it easy to find everything you need. Files can be transferred from this to your computer and vice versa which makes planning ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 1, 2002
Pros: Slim, color, and handy
Cons: Expensive, dim screen
Summary: I tried the Handspring Visor, and the Compaq Ipaq, before settling on the Palm m505. Comparatively I am happy with the choice I made. The Palm is the best way to go with PDA's on the market today, although I don't think color is as important as I ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 25, 2002
Pros: Easy upgrades, nice design, a great little palm
Cons: Faded display, hard to see sometimes
Summary: I bought a M505 on an upgrade from my well loved IIIxe. I thought that it was the best!! Color screen for the first time is an eye opener. You can see in all different light.. and it really was exciting to me to see the difference. However, it was ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 18, 2002
Pros: Size, color, faster processor, slim design
Cons: Cradle takes getting used to, without backlight need to use in well lit room
Summary: I recently purchased the m505 after using the IIIxe for over a year. I was looking for a slimmer design Palm in color and this fit the bill! So far I am very pleased with this model. It's lighter than the older versions and the sleek design is great. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 13, 2002
Pros: With the release of the M515, good deals are to be had on M505s.
Cons: The M515 fixes flaws in the M505 and retails for the same price.
Summary: I recently purchased a Palm M505 and it was a tough choice when comparing it to other PDAs from other vendors. Eventually I decided to be conservative and go with Palm who has been around longer in the PDA market than most other vendors. Color was a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 28, 2002
Pros: Convenient and Addictive
Cons: Dim Screen color, but very usable
Summary: I just got my m505 a week ago. I bought it directly from Palm because I wanted the red m505. This was a mistake. They screwed up my order several times and charged me each time. I was determined to return it as soon as it was delivered.
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 16, 2002
Pros: Small, easy to use
Cons: Build quality issues, doesn't fit in cradle well
Summary: Despite the negative buzz don't avoid this Palm because of the screen! While it's not great for viewing pictures or video (who really NEEDS to do that?) the colour screen makes it much easier to work with spreadsheets and other apps! It's even good ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 9, 2002
Pros: Ample memory, expandable, portable (small!), best daylight screen I've ever seen, color.
Cons: Had to be exchanged (USB sync), but I ended up with a better unit.
Summary: That niche being those of us who want a SMALL form factor and lots of power. I've had mine since October (I paid 450 for it; that was before the big price drop and the free 16meg card. Curses.) minus the 14 days it took for Palm to exchange it for an ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 7, 2002
Pros: Size, style, ease of use
Cons: Not as many features as iPaq
Summary: I purchased a Palm m505 approximately six months ago as a replacement for my old Palm III. Since I wanted to see how well it would stand an abbreviated test of time, I held off on writing a review until I had a chance to see what Handspring, Compaq et ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 3, 2002
Pros: Color Screen, thin and sleek, SD/MMC card slot, OS 4.0.
Cons: Color Screen, not cutting edge.
Summary: As Palm redefines their color handheld market, they looked at the success that they had with the Palm V series. After the success that Palm achieved with their V series handhelds, they decided to improve their V series handhelds and reassigned them to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 31, 2002
Pros: Small size, sleek design, SD/MMC slot, MAC friendly.
Cons: Pricey, not enough add-ons availible yet.
Summary: I am a long time user of systems that use the Palm OS. My first Palm was the Palm IIIe and though I loved it, a fall from my bed shattered the screen rendering it useless. I then moved on to the Handspring Deluxe, which I also enjoyed. I kept that for ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 21, 2002
Pros: Small size, Easy of use, Color screen, Lots of software
Cons: Dim Color screen, small screen
Summary: I have purchased many Pda's over the last six years and have come to the conclusion that for everyday use the Palm OS is the simplist to use. With the Palm M505 you do not need to read the manual to use it and it is quick and easy to learn.
The M505 ... read more
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