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PalmOne m500 Handheld | 
| Brand: Palm
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $32.99
as of 3/15/2010 23:59 MDT details
You Save: $167.00 (84%)
New (3) Used (14) Refurbished (4) from $17.95
Seller: Action Packaged, Inc.
Rating:  121 reviews
Sales Rank: 721
Platform: Mac OS 9 and below
Media: Electronics
Operating System: Palm OS 4.0
CPU Speed: 33
System Memory: 8
Native Resolution: 160 x 160
Modem: None
Connectivity: Infrared
Display Size: 3.36
Battery: Rechargeable
Compatibility: PC USB
Removable Memory: Secure Digital card
Size: Palm m500 Handheld
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 3.1 x 0.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 3C80800U
Model: 3C80800U
UPC: 805931000316
EAN: 0805931000316
ASIN: B00005AWBJ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Built-in 8 MB memory stores thousands of contacts, appointments, to-do items, and notes | | • | New, advanced monochrome LCD screen makes it easier to see in dim light and in bright sunlight | | • | New Secure Digital Card/MultiMediaCard expansion slot for additional memory and functionality such as a dictionary/thesaurus, games, and more | | • | Native USB cradle allows faster HotSync operations | | • | Windows and Macintosh compatible--includes desktop software for both platforms |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The lightweight, stylish Palm m500 handheld is expandable, customizable, and Internet capable. The Palm m500 has an expansion card slot for additional memory storage (up to 64 MB) and add-ons such as a dictionary/thesaurus, games, and more. The Palm m500 comes with all the classic personal information management tools you expect: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Mail, and Clock. It has 8 MB of built-in memory, enough to store thousands of addresses, years of appointments, hundreds of to-do items, and more than 50 applications. The expansion card slot is a dual-purpose slot that can hold two types of cards: Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard (MMC). 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. Sleek and lightweight, the Palm m500 handheld has a shiny aluminum casing and is curved to fit in your hand. The display's enhanced technology makes it easier to see at all angles, in dim light, and in bright sunlight. The new native USB HotSync cradle allows you to quickly back up and exchange information between your handheld and your PC or Mac. The Palm m500 handheld also features new vibrating and blinking LED alarms (in addition to the standard audible alarm) to help you stay on top of your busy schedule. The Palm m500 handheld comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery, which is charged using the HotSync cradle. The Palm m500 handheld comes with Palm OS 4.0, which provides enhanced security and improved Internet connectivity. Other application features include Note Pad for writing sticky notes, Palm Mobile Connectivity for connecting to the Internet and obtaining e-mail via compatible cellular phones, and AOL for the Palm OS. The Palm m500 handheld is PC and Macintosh compatible and requires a USB port. It comes with Palm desktop software for both PC and Macintosh. It has a one-year warranty. What's in the box
- Palm m500
- Stylus
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- USB HotSync cradle
- Palm Desktop software for Windows and Macintosh and Palm Mobile Connectivity software
- Getting Started guide
- Handbook
Product Description
Looking for a handheld that grows along with your needs? The Palm m500 Handheld is designed with an expansion slot that allows you to easily add memory, back up data, and take advantage of a variety of applications without sacrificing memory space. You can also use the Palm Universal Connector to add a portable keyboard, camera, or wireless modem to your handheld.Based on the award-winning Palm V handheld, the Palm m500 handheld features a sleek design and small size. For something so compact, it's loaded with powerful features, including mobile connectivity software that lets you access the Internet and sends e-mail through your modem or data-enabled cell phone. Bundled productivity and business software help you simplify your life. And you can view all your information on a high-contrast display screen using desktop software.p software.t desktop software.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Palm m500 Handheld March 13, 2010
Nick Covey (Cary, NC USA)
I wanted something to replace my Sharp YO-520 data organizer w/ 1 MB that was suffering from a screen going bad, without resorting to buying a smart phone and paying the $30/mo subscription fee. I have almost 2,000 names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, anniversaries, and passwords in my Sharp, so I pretty much can't live without this information. After three weeks of research, I decided on the nine-year-od technology of the Palm m500 to replace the Sharp. It avoids many of the problems with later Palm models, especially color versions, such as frequent battery recharge intervals, difficulty viewing the screen in sunlight, unreliable performance, etc. This thing will go for weeks w/out recharging. If the battery runs all the way down, it'll keep the data for several days after. When the warranty period of one year expires, you can use a third-party kit to replace your own battery, as well.
Overall, I have been quite pleased with my new Palm m500. It took a couple of weeks to standardize the data from my Sharp in comma delimted format to import to the new Palm, but having to reenter 2,000 items would have been too overwhelming to contemplate.
The CD with the Palm software was useless on Windows XP and Windows7, but the downloadable software versions from Palm work fine for both these versions of Microsoft's operating systems. The manual is available in pdf format on the internet, as well. Data sync up nicely with the computer, which is essential for downloading the free and purchasable third-party software apps available, as well as having your essential data backed up on the computer. This "old" technology prevents email syncing w/ Outlook 2003 or 2007, but this was not a great loss for me, as I don't intend to use this device for accessing email. Forget about surfing the internet, too, as the technology is based on infrared through a modem or cellphone, which is pretty outmoded now. However, the infrared port can be used to beam data to another Palm, if you have a second device or someone else has one.
If used strictly as a hand-held PDA, this is a great solution, with 8 MB internal memory and the capability of adding additional memory with a memory card. There's a downloadable application that will enable this device to use the newer high-capacity memory cards, if you so desire. Screen is quite clear and responds well to the stylus, which fits nicely in the side of the device. (The reset tool unscrews from the top of the stylus.) The alarm feature is nice for remembering appointments and anniversaries.
I would recommend getting the Kensington hard platinum case (~ $4) to fully protect the device and to be able to carry it safely in one's pocket. I was worried from the picture if it was too large to fit in a pocket, but it has turned out not to be a problem.
I've seen some pretty high prices in 2010 for a new Palm m500 ($150+) but you should be able to find one for $39.99 or less if you look around. I bought two just to ensure not having to migrate to a new data platform anytime soon.
 No support available March 8, 2010
Shirley A. Hines (Spanaway, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are running Windows 7, DO NOT PURCHASE this product. No support available as it is a product no longer supported by Palm. I have tried every resource I could find to resolve my Hot Sync issues with no luck. Really made a mistake by purchasing this item.
 Good Basic Tool March 3, 2010
James Fitzgerald (Cody, WY)
A friend and I needed a way to carry large amounts of simple data without carrying books. We checked for PDA's, but the new ones were quite expensive and did all kinds of things we didn't need or want to do. This level of technology is perfect for this specific use. We can sit in class and look up information and specific passages in books that we've downloaded. We've worked with them for about 4 weeks now, and they are good, serviceable, and if they die in a year we're not out a ton of money. Highly recommended.
Does everything I need it to do February 17, 2010
Chris M. Sewell (Ralston, ne usa)
I bought this to help me do inventory at work, as well as to help keep track of my food orders from different providers, and so far I am very pleased with the machine. It does everything I need it to do and more. I was able to download a spreadsheet program that makes doing my inventory very easy.
 DISAPPOINTED February 7, 2010
A. Nichols (MA)
I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, SHE LOVED IT BUT HAD TO
SEND IT BACK BECAUSE IT WORKED TWO DAYS. I LIKE THE FEATURES BUT
NOT SURE HOW LONG THE REPLACEMENT WILL LAST. THE SCREEN STOPPED
WORKING WITH THE STYLUS. BOUGHT THUMBOARD, WORKED ONE DAY AND QUIT.
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