Manufacturer: PalmOne Model#: 3C8050.1U Weight: .42lbs Height: .70"     Width: 3.20" Length: 4.70" Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars	Retail Price: $199.99 Online Sale Price: $257.99
Features: 8 MB RAM, 4 times the memory of the standard Palm VII handheld Stores thousands of addresses, appointments, to-do items, and memos Provides instant access to the Internet, e-mail, and messaging Wireless connectivity requires Palm.Net service, featuring several monthly subscription options What's in the box: Palm VIIx, Stylus pen, AC adapter, PC serial port, Hotsync docking cradle, Protective leather cover, Palm Desktop software

User Submitted PalmOne VIIx Wireless Handheld Reviews (cont...)

Not only does it keep all your business needs taken care of, it's a fun gadget for games, news, I keep my AvantGo updated on a daily basis while I do not use the Internet connection.

Welcome to the 21st century. I love the way the future looks with Palm! :)

Date: 2001-06-19
Keep It Simple, Stupid (the "KISS" principle)
I think many of you have missed the point of a product such as the Palm VII. Yes, some handhelds have beautiful color screens. Some have slightly faster wireless connections. Some have a faster processor. Yes, it doesn't have a slot for additional memory or lots of cute little add-ons. Yea, it uses disposable batteries, and if you let it sit for days in a dangerously low battery state you will lose the data and have to hotsync to get it back.

This is NOT a PC, it is not a personal radio or a gameboy. It's a device the organizes information and does so by adhering to the KISS principle better than any handheld on the market. It, nor any of its competitors, is not a substitute as a web browser - current wireless communications are just too slow. Do you really think a Visor phone at 6" x 4" x 3/4" will replace my tiny, durable Nokia 8260 whose battery lasts for several days on stand-by and permits several hours of talk time? Did you buy a color handheld so you can store all of your family pictures? Don't you own and already carry a wallet? What's easier, carrying a charger for rechargeable batteries or a couple of tiny AAA's (they're SO cheap in bulk packs)? If your data is so valuable to you, then don't leave your unit in a dangerously low battery state for extended periods of time. The batteries are VERY easy to change - takes maybe 10 seconds and doesn't require any special training!

Web clipping offers hundreds of opportunities to retreive useful information from the internet - from turn by turn driving directions to the latest sports lines directly from Vegas! Who's winning the game?.... where's the closest liquor store?..... what's playing at the local movie theatre?... what's the hottest business or world news headlines?... need a stock quote?..... all this and much more available with a simple flip of the antenna at a ridiculously low price of [$] a month!!!

Yes, it's not perfect. Yes, sometimes it, just as do all such devices, has some bugs now & then. Maybe I'd like one feature or another available on one or another of its competitors. But, overall, the Palm VII does one thing better than any. It quite easily enters, stores, organizes and communicates information with unrivaled simplicity.

Don't get me wrong - you'll find me as sophisticated a handheld user as anyone you know. I've owned and used several Palms since their introduction. I've bought and utilized every gadget available and installed many 3rd party Palm OS programs to enhance and administer my business as a contractor. I capture pictures in the field, email, fax quotes, track packages, manage my company project database..... the list goes on and on.

Yet, I am forever vigilant for something better. However, after a thorough evaluation of all the handhelds on the market here I am, right back with the Palm VII. And, I suspect, I'll stay right here taking the simple aproach to organizing my life and business.

Date: 2001-06-02
Take a serious look at this one
I have tried various Handsprings and Palms before, but the VIIx has just about the right combo of features, and the Amazon.com price is much less than what I paid.

The wireless service is pricey, but if all you're going to do is check email, don't go for the unlimited service right away. The installation of the Palm CD is great for Windows 2000 and 98; I had the link to MS Outlook 2000 in no time. Also I was easily able to download 2 novels from some e-book sites and a drug interaction/infectious disease guide from ePocrates.com. In fact, because of clipping, 8MB is really all you need for normal use.

On the wish list for improvements on this model, I would put a color screen at the top of the list. Also the wireless antenna can easily be broken; the design could be better. Add cell phone capability and this would be the perfect PDA.

Date: 2001-06-01
If you can see what you're doing it's great
I have had my palm VIIx for about 4 months and it had done everything it's meant to do. The only problem is that the screen is so hard to see that it's just not fun to use. I'm thinking about going with handspring. The other comments about the batteries is true. I seem to change every two weeks. And if you're running low on power and don't use it for a couple of days you better hope you backed up because the whole thing will dump.

Date: 2001-05-30
Best thing I ever bought
For this price you get quite a bit. I strongly suggest you get the SmartPad by Seiko if you sketch rough drawings. I love this Palm and this price is the reason I got it. I was always skeptical about new electronics. I figured what the hell at this price why not.