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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Apr 13, 2001
Pros: Expansion Capabilities, Palm 4.0 OS, New Apps.
Cons: No Color, Not Compatible With Other Cradles or Handspring Attachments
Summary: Think Palm Vx revitalized and ready to meet the future and you have the Palm m500. I’ve spent a week with the m500 obtained from retail sources in advance of the release scheduled for later in the month. Virtually everything contained in my m505 review ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 19, 2004
Pros: large screen, expansion, sleek design
Cons: mine stopped hotsyncing after three days of use acessories are exspensive
Summary: i was looking all over the web for a pda and when i saw the palm m500 i liked it and i got it as a gift i was in need of a pda very badly when it finaly came i was eager to try it out everything seemed to work so well i then hooked it up to my pc so i ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 16, 2004
Pros: Small/thin, low power screen, 8mb RAM, SD card, Universal Connector, nice accessories.
Cons: 16mb of RAM would be nicer, but that's about it!
Summary: I realize that I am a bit late in the game, but I purchased a M500 for a specific reason that I will explain later. This is a great Palm device! Despite what a lot of folks think, a color Palm or PocketPC is not always the way to go. Some of the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 28, 2003
Pros: Long battery life, low price--the perfect palm for ebooks.
Cons: Grayscale, not the best palm for wireless access.
Summary: Granted, it's a bit outdated, but the price savings make up for the age. Overall, whether this is the right PDA for you depends on what you want your PDA to do.
I'm a heavy reader, and for this endeavor, the m500 is one of the best values on ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 7, 2003
Pros: It appears to be a fairly strong hard case
Cons: It doesn't fit the m515, despite what Palm's web site says
Summary: I bought this case for use with my Palm m515 handheld. The packaging only mentioned the m500/505, but Palm's web site claimed m515 compatibility.
The m515 is slightly thicker than the m500/505. The result is that the case (which was ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 18, 2003
Pros: Price, 8MB memory, sharp screen, battery life, expandable, bonus software, fun!
Cons: I wish the screen was just a tad bigger.
Summary: The Palm m500 is the first Palm device I've ever owned, and I must say I'm very impressed. I chose the m500 for its expandability, 8 MB of memory, long battery life, and overall good reviews. I wasn't interested in a color model, as I knew I wouldn't be ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 25, 2003
Pros: lightweight,ease of use
Cons: lightweight, it is no a durable product
Summary: I have had to reset it several times, I have also lose valuable info stored on it. I thought they were dependable and I'm now sorely disappointed. the hot sync program is full of bugs!!!!!!!!!!!! and I can't get proper tech support
I thought the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 28, 2003
Pros: Bright backlight, 8MB of memory, cheap now
Cons: data entry can be difficult, 8MB not enough
Summary: This palm pilot is a good model for someone who needs the basics. It has a backlight and is easy to read in the sunlight and at night. Data entry at times can be difficult, because the unit's interface is small and the built in key-pad is hard to use. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 14, 2003
Pros: Very inexpensive, nice software, simple
Cons: Not color, old software, has minimal extras
Summary: I found my m500 on ebay for half it's price and didn't wait a second to buy it. It helps me keep track of all my college assignments and dates as well as keeps my entire address book. I also have many games and extras on my palm to keep me occupied in a ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 13, 2003
Pros: Small, functional
Cons: Incompatible with old cradle, same as older Palms.
Summary: In and of itself, there's not TOO much to gripe with about this Palm, other than the fact that the batteries are a fortune and not do-it-yourself changeable (plain old AAA's are far superior and more cost effective), and the SIGNIFICANT fact that ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 18, 2002
Pros: Small
Cons: Worst digitizer ever, horrible connector, really unreliable IR interface
Summary: I have had a Palm organizer for about 3 years, having used (and used up) a Pilot and a IIIx. This one has been unreliable since I bought it. I can't make the graffiti work very well (remember, I've been using Graffiti successfully for years), and the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 28, 2002
Pros: Rechargable batteries with long time between battery charges.
Cons: Backlight mostly useless, high cost of accessories.
Summary: I have had my Palm M500 for about 4 months now. I use it primarily for the datebook, addresses and for reading articles via the included AVANTGO software, which downloads articles off the internet.
I bought a package for $200 that included a ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 27, 2002
Pros: Light, slim profile, ease of use
Cons: Cheaply Made, Bad Tech Support, Poor Account Management for Sales Professionals
Summary: Just setting up my recently purchased Palm m500 and noticed that the back plastic and front metal covers were slightly separated on one corner. There are 4 small, special screws on the back and I did not have the special tool necessary to tighten this ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 24, 2002
Pros: Small and Handy, fits in pocket, works fast
Cons: Breaks after about 2 months, unreliable.
Summary: I thought i purchased a good product when I got this. But I was wrong. The item was good for about a month. When the screen went fuzzy everytime I sued it from then. I only kept it in my pocket and thats it. The Syncing program had a bunch of problems ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 19, 2002
Pros: 8MB Memory and Palm 4 Software make this a best buy.
Cons: Memory Cards can be expensive.
Summary: The Palm m500, a black and white version of the m505, is a PDA that can impress anyone. Believe me, whip this thing out in stores and you can hear the sound of people's heads turning in your direction.
Mine came with a leather flap that covers the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 18, 2002
Pros: Easy to use, easy to Sync,travels easily.
Cons: Hard to see screen in sunlight.
Summary: I just love this PDA and use it daily. We purchased one for my husband to use 6 months ago and he finds it essential in running our business. I thought that this kind of PDA would be a bit more than I needed as a housewife but after playing around with ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 9, 2002
Pros: Plastic screen; included cover; SD slot; lightweight; responsive; long battery life
Cons: plastic backplate; Universal connector;
Summary: First Impressions
Upon purchasing my m500 from Amazon.com, I was skeptical as to how much use I would get from it. After It arrived and I had already let it sit for 2 hours charging in the cradle, I was sure that I made a good decision. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 17, 2002
Pros: Full of user friendly features, thin and small
Cons: vibrating alarm is a little weak
Summary: I am a first time PDA owner, and I was overwhelmed by the amount of models and options out there. I settled on the Palm m500 after extensive research. I have been blown away so far, and I often wonder how I managed to keep my life together without one. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 23, 2001
Pros: Synchronized calendars and phone numbers
Cons: I need another USB port
Summary: I have been trying to find a way to keep my addresses and phone numbers at work and home somewhat consistent. I used to have to write an address and phone number down on paper and try not to lose the paper before entering the information into my home and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 16, 2001
Pros: Better display, rechargeable battery
Cons: EXPENSIVE (and its accessories, too!)
Summary: Just what do you need a Palm Pilot for anyway?
That’s not the point, is it? It’s just fun!
I must admit that was a driving factor in my desire for a Palm. The main reason, however, was to be able to read texts when I have a chunk ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 17, 2001
Pros: Sleek design, light, more functionality
Cons: Expensive, functinality may be overkill for most users
Summary: The world has been inundated with possibilties. But you have to ask yourself, do you need to take advantage of all of them (possibilities).
This is a great maching but for what most people want to do with it, there are many more affordable ... read more
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