Pros: Convenient and Addictive Cons: Dim Screen color, but very usable
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.
Pros: Expandable, Internet-Capable in Brilliant Color Cons: None!
The Palm M505 handheld with rich 65,000 color support is customizable thanks to two expansion features. The standard secure Digital/MultiMediaCard slot and the Palm Universal Connector let you add storage, applications, content, and add-ons, like a...
Pros: expansion capability, stylish and lightweight, reasonable price Cons: screen needs to be brighter, battery life can be improved
I got the m505 as a gift from one of my friends and I use it for everything. If you aren't clear about what PDA's can do then you are missing out on A LOT. I keep track of everything, even do my work on my palm.
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.
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 ...
Pros: Slim/Lightweight, Color Screen, Rechargeable, USB, Palm OS 4, Expansion Cons: Slight dim screen, no hardware for SD/MMC clot
The Palm m505 is what I believe to be the best, or one of the best, Palm OS devices. The m505 has a modern, redefined Vx look, and while keeping it in a tiny package, have added an extra expansion slot as well as a color screen! Many more minor and major...
Pros: SD card expansion slot,
USB Universal connector,
Better case buttons,
Vibrating alarm, Cons: Not many software improvements in Palm OS 4.0
I compared the m505 to my compaq iPAQ and Palm IIIc over the weekend, and had some comments to make (along with everybody else) about the controversial screen issue.
I compared the iPAQ and the 505 side-by-side, and without the backlight on...
Pros: Color, Lightweight, Tons of Storage. Cons: Bad pixelation, expensive.
People keep complaining the screen is not bright enough, but I find it okay, and that will be your only, if any, complain on this machine. Actually, the screen looks great under sunlight or bright environment, which unlike the earlier palm, you have to...
Pros: Small and Solid. Vibrating Alarm. Very Long Battery Life. Cons: Screen may be Dim in a few situations.
The most important advantage for the M505 is its very compact and solid design. It's small and sturdy enough to keep with you at all times without being obtrusive or worried about damaging it. The screen is always bright enough when ambient light is...
Pros: Size, color abilities, expandable, sleek design. Cons: Screen could be a little brighter.
I'd never used a handheld before I bought the palm m505. (Playing an occasional game on someone else's handheld doesn't count.) So this review may seem basic to more experienced users. If you're new to PDAs like I am, I've tried to include useful...
Pros: Great readability, small convenient size, and fast! Cons: A bit expensive, but worth the money!
A few have complained that the color on this model Palm is dim. I can tell you that mine is not dim at all. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised at how bright it is both with the backlight off and with it on! Mine was made in the USA, and I understand...
Pros: Slim Form Factor, Ruggedized Casing, SD Slot, 4.7 Ounces, Backlit Graffiti Area Cons: No I/O Devices for SD Slots, Complaints of Washed out Colors, Dust Issues
Palm is getting closer with the Palm M505 handheld. Weighing in at an incredible 4.7 ounces, keeping the Palm V series form factor while adding a color screen and SD expansion is certainly an impressive engineering feat. Palm has packed the standard...
Pros: Compact size, stylish looks, lots of software, removable storage (mmc cards). Cons: Screen could be brighter
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...
Pros: color screen, lots of memory, sd slot, and expansion slots, numorous others Cons: none
this is the first day that i have had my m505 and its better than i thought it would be. the screen is excelent even without the light on. i am typing this on the m505, WITH the light on, and let me tell you, its gorgeous. it is bright, crisp and...
Pros: Small, Thin form factor, Long-Life Rechargable Battery, Mac Support, FAST USB Connection, Brilliant Color Screen Cons: Slightly Dim Screen, Not very many SD/MMC Cards currently available
The Palm m505 is Palm's stab at the high-end handheld market. I was amazed at the high quality of the design, and many 'optional' extras, such as a leather cover, includes in the box. Another plus for me was out-of-the-box Mac support, because I use the...
Pros: Expandability. Color. Price Cons: Bit hard to read in bright light
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...
Pros: Great design, fast OS system, "Wow" factor Cons: A little expensive
I had a difficult time trying to decide on the compaq pocket PC or the new Palm M505. After trying both, I chose the M505. The Palm OS 4 is much faster to navigate through, I feel extremely well organized, the Pocket windows software seemed to hang up...
Pros: Great look, easy to carry around, lovely color Cons: Doesn't come with computer compatible programs like word or excel.
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...
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
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...
Pros: Small, stylish form factor; long battery life; expansion capabilities; USB cradle included; bonus software Cons: screen just a little dim but not bad
I, myself, am a IIIc user and upon hearing of a SMALLER, shinier Palm in COLOR, I was very excited. Additionally, 8 MB on my IIIc was reaching the point of insufficiency so the SD/MMC card expansion of the m505 was even more tempting for me.
Pros: Size, style, ease of use Cons: Not as many features as iPaq
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...
Pros: Great form factor, good expansion and color, ergonomic.
Cons: No brightness control, minor difficulty with expansion card, delicate hotsync connection.
My days using a Handspring Visor Deluxe are coming to an end, thanks to my testing of this precious PDA.
I've got to say up front that this PDA is about as good as it gets in the Palm OS flavors. And although I do have some minor concerns...
Pros: Small size, sleek design, SD/MMC slot, MAC friendly. Cons: Pricey, not enough add-ons availible yet.
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...
Pros: Slim; Palm OS; Reliable; Cool-looking; Mac Friendly Cons: Screen could be brighter; Need more memory; Not compatible with Palm V accessories
This is probably my 3rd Palm Pilot. And my nth PDA.
This Palm Pilot has everything you need. And the fact that it has an expandable slot, it opens the possibility for more features. The biggest dilemma for me is finding a truly USEFUL...
Pros: USB Cradle, Color Screen, Expansion Slots, Sleek and Small. Cons: Price of $449.
I finally broke down and bought a Palm after much debate (with myself) about whether I really needed one. I have a desktop AND a laptop already after all. Now that I’ve done it, I think, “Who cares if I really need it or not… I love having it and it...
Pros: Screen darn it! Size. Color. Expansion. Price darn it! Cons: Requires you to be relatively smart to make it work properly.
I have to explain my title of course. This review is not to give you a complete run-down of the m505, as there are countless others that do good all-in-one reviews. No, no, no. This review is only to explain why I believe some of the things hated about...
Pros: Expansion Slot, Reasonably Priced Color, Updated Palm OS, New Apps Cons: Needs An Enhanced, Brighter Color Screen Without Sacrificing Battery Life
Through retail sources I’ve had the opportunity to use the new Palm m500 and m505 the past couple of weeks in advance of general distribution. The m505 is scheduled for retail sale starting in May while the Palm m500 is on a slightly earlier schedule on...
Pros: Light powerful, easy to learn to use.
Great apps to use for lots of things. Cons: Screen not a pretty as Ipaq/sony styles.
Let me say first I am new to PDAs so this epinion is one of a novice. I don't think you have to be a technojunkie however to make a worthwhile epinion. Take a look at the help at compusa. If it were up to them to help me make the choice, I would still be...
Pros: Small, easy to use Cons: Build quality issues, doesn't fit in cradle well
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...
Pros: Portability, does the job it's supposed to do Cons: Color screen probably not the best
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 ...
Pros: Small size, Easy of use, Color screen, Lots of software Cons: Dim Color screen, small screen
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...
Pros: Slim, color, and handy Cons: Expensive, dim screen
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...
Pros: Size, style, and functionality Cons: can't compare to the RIM Blackberry
I was really excited to hear that Palm was about to release their latest and greatest addition to the Palm PDA product line. When I caught the first glimpse, I was happy to see that they have heard the response from consumers: that the Palm V had the...
Pros: Sleek, sturdy design. Expansion slot. Better functionality. Faster OS. Cons: No programs, no accessories available yet.
If youre reading this epinion, then you are probably already familiar with the Palm m505, have been to the Palm website, checked out all the reviews and specs available on this gadget, and have been waiting thru months of hype and delayed release....
Pros: Size, Color, Expansion - did I mention size? Cons: Screen contrast, form factor modifications
For a long time, I've lived with a Palm V. Yeah, the one with only 2MB of memory. And after having to spend so much time managing my apps to keep within the measly 2MB barrier, I finally decided that it was time to take a step up. It just so happened...
Pros: Size, Style, Software Availability, Expansion Slot, Vibrate and Flashing LED function Cons: Screen is disappointing, New connection for accessories and cradle
Like everyone else, I anxiously awaited the delivery of my Palm m505. After many false promises and estimated delivery dates, I didn't know when to expect it. I finally received it on May 11, 2001 and quickly popped it into the charger for two hours....
Pros: Slim and sturdy form factor, good battery life, colour, expandability Cons: Incompatible with older accessories
Backstory
After 2 years with my faithful Palm V (upgraded to 8 MB), two weeks ago I decided to take the plunge and get the new top of the line Palm handheld, the m505. The main reasons for my upgrade were expandability and colour. My...
Pros: Nice shape, stunning looks, rechargeable battery, recessed buttons, expansion slot, silent alarms, faster processor, COLOR. Cons: Few products available, new cradle, EXPENSIVE, some programs incompatible with Palm 4.0 OS, smaller screen.
***WARNING: I AM A HAPPY PALM USER (read: Biased), and this is a long opinion. If you're looking for an opinion that trashes Palm, please look elsewhere.***
INTRODUCTION
I have been privileged to read many *scathing* reviews here on...
Pros: FINALLY, in Color! AND it's the same price the Vx was selling for. Cons: Not bright, but who cares! It works!
For all the people out there complaining about the screen:
When the screen used to be bright (Palm IIIc), what was the problem? You couldn't see it that well in sunlight. Now that you can see it great in sunlight, why is everyone...
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.
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...
Pros: Size, Quick hot sync, Apps, Expansion slots. Cons: Colors are ok, sync cradle
I purchased this unit last week after using the palm 3c. I went to the store a couple of weeks ago and took a look at the demo unit. I said no way. It is too hard to read the screen. I went to another store a week later and got to use an non demo...
Pros: Small, thin, light. Color reflective screen rocks. Good battery life. Expansion cards are not proprietary. Cons: Expensive, new connection scheme makes old peripherals obsolete. Sidelights are fixed brightness.
Okay, I'm a Palm junkie...but I wasn't going to buy this one. I was going to sit this generation out having bought a Visor Platinum. My Visor was getting on my nerves as it wasn't _that_ much faster than the Palm Vx it replaced and it was a big lunker....
Pros: The color screen is very good and very easy to see. Cons: It's still too expensive.
The screen is as good as Sony's PDA, but it's costing more than a Sony. However, it's smaller in size. Also, the screen is a little bit bigger than the Sony PDA. I perfer to have a big screen because it would be much easier to see. If you want to get...
Pros: Easy upgrades, nice design, a great little palm Cons: Faded display, hard to see sometimes
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...
Pros: Ultra thin design, SD/MMC expansion slot, LED alarm, great software bundle Cons: Color screen is dark, not compatible with Palm V accessories
Since Palm's last evolutionary offering in the world of PDAs, the Palm VII, people have been left wondering where the company would go next. With increasing competition from Handspring and Sony, Palm has finally answered back with their m500 PDAs. And...
Pros: compact, color, rechargeable Cons: battery life with backlight
I read a few of these reviews on epinions prior to my purchase and was kind of wary about buying this model because all the reviews mentioned a dim screen. After I had ordered it from egghead.com and was anxiously tracking its journey from california...
Pros: Expandability. Fast. Very powerful. Cons: Screen not bright enough at times and battery does not last long.
Very content with this purchase. Screen is not as bad as you might think. When used this at night, the colors are simply beautiful. During the daytime, in sunlight, screen can be hard to view. There's not a palm out there that's as fast or as...
Pros: Light weight, expansion slot, more apps, vibrating alarm, LED alarm Cons: somewhat faded screen, not compatible with older palm acc., battery life low with light on.
Palm's entrance this year with a new color Palm the size and form factor of the Palm Vx had me waiting night and day for it to arrive in stores.
My previous color PDAs where in the form of the Palm IIIc and the Microsoft Windows based Compaq...
Well thats between me and my pocket but most of the time, Im using the Palm M505. At least thats what Im claiming!
For people on the move, sometime a laptop is a little impractical.
A bulky A4 size case with a bit of weight behind it may not...
Pros: Color screen, Plenty of memory, Familiar design for Palm users Cons: Price, Some unnecessary functionality, There are better color screens out there
The m505 is one of the latest in Palm's long line of hand-held devices. While in most obvious ways it seems a far cry from, say, my Palm III, it retains a familiar design and feel -- partly due to its continued use of Palm OS (Version 4.0 to be...
Pros: Excellent Design, long lasting battery, and color! Cons: Pixels and can be a bit slow with big programs.
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.
Pros: Small, thin, light. Color reflective screen rocks. Good battery life. Expansion cards are not proprietary. Cons: Expensive, new connection scheme makes old peripherals obsolete. Sidelights are fixed brightness.
Okay, I'm a Palm junkie...but I wasn't going to buy this one. I was going to sit this generation out having bought a Visor Platinum. My Visor was getting on my nerves as it wasn't _that_ much faster than the Palm Vx it replaced and it was a big lunker....
Pros: Solidly built, memory expansion. Cons: Color screen not so good. Not feature rich.
I have surprised myself by choosing the Palm m505 over the new Sony Color CLIE. I bought both of them to play with, because a choice like this is hard to make without using them personally.
I am going to talk a little bit about the Sony Color...
Pros: Size, color, faster processor, slim design Cons: Cradle takes getting used to, without backlight need to use in well lit room
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....
Pros: COLOR screen, lots of memory, expansion slot Cons: Difficult to see the color in the screen when not backlit.
I have been a dedicated Palm user since Palm V came out. When the Palm Vx came out I bought that one. My only complaint was that the Palm Vx was not available in color. Well, with the Palm m505, my prayers were answered.
Pros: Great look & feel, great included apps, expandable, nice improvements Cons: The screen isn't all it can be.
I’ve been a Palm user for about four years: I started with the Palm Pilot Professional, upgraded to the Palm III a couple years ago, and vowed not to upgrade again until something truly better reared its head. Although the Palm V was clearly cool, I...
Pros: Smallest color PDA in the market, Expansion Slot, Only $50.00 more than the m500 Cons: Price, Screen is dim with milky colors, not compatable with V accessories, no contrast adjustment
I have been using my m505 for about 3 months now. Here are the specs:
Operating System: Palm OS version 4.0
Processor: 33 MHz Motorola Dragonball VZ
Memory: 8 MB (4MB Flash + 8MB RAM)
Display: 160x160 pixel color display (65,000+...
Pros: Color screen, V-series size. Expansion slot, vibrating alarms Cons: Screen a little dim, cradle is not so good, expensive
I've wanted something color in my pocket for a long time. While I loved my Professional, IIIx, and Vx, I lusted after color handhelds. My lust for a color Palm hit its crescendo upon the arrival of the Handspring Prism. Brand loyalty, the...
Pros: Color Screen, thin and sleek, SD/MMC card slot, OS 4.0. Cons: Color Screen, not cutting edge.
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...
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.
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...
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
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...
Pros: Very portable, well-integrated expandability Cons: Extremely dark screen, expensive
After too long an absence Girlina is back to give her own sassy n’ stylin’ views on the latest in gee-whiz gadgetry. Warning: If you are one of those engineering types seeking an exhaustive review on every one of the fine points of the OS please don’t...
Pros: Easy to use, Light, Color Screen Cons: Screen hard to read without backlight on. Problems with Static discharge disabling the unit
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...
Pros: Large Memory, Easy to read screen, Menus easily navigable Cons: small battery life, expensive
Wow, this is the first PDA I have found that isn't that bad. The range of features is incredible and the menus are very easy to navigate. I was amazed what Palm has done with their OS. Its a lot easier to use than the OS from Microsoft, CE. The...
Pros: Color screen, both Macintosh and PC compatible, extra memory avaliable Cons: Lights on PDA is not that bright, cradle is not that great.
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...
Pros: color screen, expansion slot, slim profile, sleek look, Li-Ion battery, OS4 Cons: color screen, lack of SD/MMC cards, Universal Connector
Only recently I put up a review on the Palm m500. I found out just a few days ago that a friend was going to have a m505 to review for a few days. I now had the chance to look at the m505 before I received the one I preordered at Amazon.com for $350...
Pros: Compact,small,sleek and expandable Cons: Color screen is mediocre at best.
I purchase the Palm m505 a month a ago finally making the plunge to buy a PDA. It is easy to use and comes with lots of pre-installed software like "documents to go". The PDA was very easy to use and I had no difficulty setting up the Palm.
Pros: Thin like VX, Expandable,New Software Cons: Color is barely visible, your forced to use palm's expansion cards, many defective batteries shipped.
I work for a company that sells the Palm Pilots, I won't meantion the name, because it's not necessary. Anyway, I was given one free of charge and after fiddling around with it for a while, I realized that it wasn't all it's cracked up to be.
Pros: Nice colors; expansion slot Cons: No new "remarkable" technology introduced; seems a lot like the Visor
Intro
PDAs have been out for a while, but I still don't have one. Once in a while I'll think, "Hey, this would be a great time to have a PDA with me". However, this doesn't happen often enough for me to purchase one. However, I've...
Pros: Pretty. It's a Palm. Cons: Get tired of squinting. Palm devices still don't do a whole lot.
We're getting closer and closer to producing a device that has everything I want. But the m505 just isn't it. It's a good start though. I mean, it's the same as any other Palm device. It's comparable in functionality to a Palm IIIxe or a Palm Vx (in...
I was looking forward to this PDA more than anyone else, countless calls to the local Office Depot to inquire "Did you get it yet?" and finally the day came -- "Yes we have them". I got in the car and jetted down to the store to check out the new device....
Pros: Small, slick and in color. Cons: Washed out and dull screen would make you disappointed.
I am a Palm and color screen enthusiast and for the past few weeks I was reading reviews and doing my research on m505 color screen. I've read a lot of mixed feeling about the color screen, still I was a skeptic. I thought I would like to judge it for my...
This product has been a true disappointment. I returned this product to the Staples store after I ordered it online -- and I'm glad that I did not have to pay shipping for this unsatisfactory product. My friends thought I was ridiculous for paying this...
Pretty good for it's Time by ryanf2005 ,Oct 09 '05
Pros: Durable, easy expansion, color screen Cons: None
When I bought the m505 I loved it and still do. It works very well and is VERY durable. Now that technology is advancing, it has become obsolete. But, if you are looking for an older model like this you can probably find it cheap. Overall, it is probably one of the most durable Palm has ever made.
I have had my palm for six months and have purchased three for friends. We are all loving our palms. I had one palm which came defective and palm had no problem shipping me out a new one by the weeks end. I would recommend this product to any business in which contacting people is important. In our business directly dealing with clients, it makes a great office tool being able to beam names, numbers, and addresses, (and info about clients).
I was suprized at how light weight and thin this was compared to my old IIIc handheld. It comes with loads of software. By the time u see this the palm m515 will be out and it's the same but with 16mb memory, get that instead of this-$400.00 the only thing i really hated about this prduct was the okward blochy screen. If you're thinking of getting a visor prizm this is definatly better because it is more portable and lightweight.
Actually, I'm quite surprised that... by naval_air_dt3000 ,Sep 18 '02
Actually, I'm quite surprised that others are having this many problems with their 505's. What're you guys DOING to them...walking on 'em? I'm a veteran palm top user, and have been a computer hardware geek for almost 20 years. I'd rate this product superior, definitely a step up from the M100 that it replaced. BTW...ZERO, NIL, NADA Hot Sync problems...I suggest operator error and/or abuse. In case you're wondering, I am NOT an employee of Palm or any affiliates...just high on this PDA. 'Nuff said!
It resulted more than I spected. I'm very pleased with my new handheld.
Although I've got some problems when downloading the new palm OS (dos not support win XP), it worth the time I spent.
I have owned other Palm products and I work them hard and under harsh(heavy Travel/ extremely hot and cold climates) enviroments with excellent results.
Although I believe its overpriced, I'am extremely satisfied with its performance.
I have had it a year.
Overall, a nice unit. I solved the USB syncing problem by using a serial cradle; haven't had any challenges (other that of the software/port selection type) since. The cripness of the color is enhanced by using the backlight at all times.. an acceptable work around in my book. The unit won't move mountains or work miracles, but it is a great all-around toy, er, unit for one's schedules, notes, spreadsheets, etc. While not a rabid fan of Palm, they do put out a decent product and yes, they have their corporate challenges, but then again, who doesn't? It is the best unit I've had.. owned a IIIc, m105 and a Vii.. prefer it over them.. would recommend to friends and co-workers, and have.
I love this Palm, I got it on sale and the colour is great and it's fast. I only wish that I was told that the Palm m500 series has a hardware defect with the USB syncing chip, which fails when a static charge zaps the unit, Palm tech support varries from call to call too much, most didn't help very much, I had to call many times untill I found a person that did. Syncing problem can be fixed by draining battery, draining the battery resets the USB chip, still this isn't an exceptable method, they should be recalled and fixed. I would recomend this Palm to persons that don't mind fiddling with it if this problems comes up.
The M505-not the best not the worst by tylerp2k ,Oct 09 '03
Pros: Color screen, SD/MMC Slot, Palm Connector Cons: Color Screen (yes I know it's in Pro's), no MP3, not Hi-Res
I have an m505. I've had it for nearly a year. It is a great PDA! The screen is OK. It isn't nearly as bright as the new PDA's by Palm, Sony and such. It is plenty bright enough for indoors. But outside is where this PDA is separated from the rest: it looks great outdoors! This PDA is totally readable outdoors. The IIIc is totally black. Even the new "transflective" displays on all current Sony's and OS5 Palm's pale in comparison. So you have a decision to make: easy reading outdoors or indoors.
Again, I say this is a great PDA. Only 8MB of RAM, but with an SD card, that barrier means nothing. The only complaint I have is that this PDA has no MP3 playback. If it did, it would be perfect!!!
I like this product for the most part; I was disappointed to find, however, that my hotsync function is no longer working after only having it for 6 months. In order to get in touch with Palm tech support, since I have exceeded the first 3 months in which phone tech support is free, I have to pay to get this resolved.
Pros: Versatile, color, expandable, easy to use Cons: Frequent repairs necessary, screen a bit dim.
Although the m505 is a very versatile unit for its day, it has a huge assortment of technical problems that it can encounter. The most common seems to be electrostatic discharge problems. Palm has tried to fix this by shipping new and improved cradles for free but the new enhanced cradles can still can have this problem. Palm has been good about replacing the units but it does get tiring after awhile. You buy the unit in good faith and three months later it's off to the repair shop for a few weeks. Then the "new" one they send you does the same thing. I have personally been through four of these units since 2002 and know many people in the same situation. I would recommend this product if it were not for the repair problems. Palm has other newer and in my opinion, better products.
Do not waist your money, do not buy this PDA. The expansion card was the feature I bought it for, and now that is broken is useless, I tried to have Palm honor the warranty and they just concluded that it was my fault and it will cost me $40.00 just to revise it and another $100 to fix it. The lock is very, very sensitive, just imagine that on the first time that I attempt to pull it off It broke. Buy a SONY CLIE instead the card works withstands normal usage.
after only 4 months, my m505 failed to hotsync despite all measures including hard reset. efforts to contatct tech support to allow me to send it back to get a refurbished unit for over $100 were very frustrating. the online tech support would logoff in the middle of chats for help.
Pros: Color screen. Cons: Bad color screen, badly backlit and hard to read; useless features; bad design; pricey.
The Palm m505 takes a step backwards from the rock-solid III series, adding unnecessary features and design flaws to what was a fine product. The color screen is poorly backlit, illegible in daylight or brightly-lit rooms, and fragile. Other features, like an infrared port, are mostly useless for the average user. And the power button's location on the top edge of the unit lends itself to accidental activations on a very regular basis, resulting in fast battery drain. Add to that an overly large price, and you've got yourself a pretty bad PDA.
I purchased this Palm as a gift for a clinical nurse specialist in oncology. The PDA was used on a Macintosh and Dell computer. In three months it failed to hot sync which was due to a manufacturing defect that Palm failed to report to anyone. In four months after receiving the replacement the Palm screen has sifted off center leaving it impossible to use most of the features. The company has not been of any support. The Palm 505 has never been dropped or been mishandled and appears as if just purchased. There are problems in the manufacturing of this item. Palm has failed to provide any reasonable support. Before purchasing a PDA, I would highly recommend investigating into the reputation and provided support of the manufacturer.
Have had three Palm m505... by jemme_dt3000 ,Apr 10 '02
Have had three Palm m505 handhelds, three cradles, and two power sources--all sent separately, creating huge delays in attempts to resolve malfunction. None of the three Palms worked--unable to HotSync, unable to get a picture on screen, did not charge properly, etc. despite soft, warm, and hard resets and replacing accessory devices. Technical support extremely unhelpful--only solution was to replace Palm with another refurbished Palm and accessory parts, none of which worked. I would not recommend this product to anyone due to poor performance and even poorer customer service/technical support.
This product is attractive but... by disgusted_dt3000 ,Mar 08 '02
This product is attractive but doesn't work.Have had two defective ones.I bought this through Franklin Covey. The support is impossible to reach and they charge to tell you it doesn't work and won't do anything about it.
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