PalmOne HotSync Serial Cradle (m125, m130, i705, Tungsten & m500 series) Review

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PalmOne HotSync Serial Cradle (m125, m130, i705, Tungsten & m500 series) Review

Manufacturer: Palm

Model#: P1082.8U

Weight: lbs
Height: "

Width: "
Length: "

Average Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars

Features:

Quickly synchronizes information in your handheld to your desktop computer
One-touch HotSync button performs synchronization
For PC or Macintosh with serial port
Compatible with Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 series handhelds

User Submitted PalmOne HotSync Serial Cradle (m125, m130, i705, Tungsten & m500 series) Reviews (cont...)

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Date: 2002-05-03
Just poorly designed
This cradle has some issues. It really doesn't work all the time and there are connection issues with Macs (which palm has all but alienated). Plus the new click in click out system and small connectors take a beating everytime you move the handheld eventually they break (the beefier ones on the Palm VX were much better). Plus it's HUGE compared to some of the other cradles on the market. In general a marvel of poor engineering.

Unfortunatly there is no alternatives to this cradle so palm can charge you 50 dollars for an Item that should be about 20.

Date: 2002-04-08
Slower, But Cheaper
I bought this cradle because I have to leave the USB cradle that came with my Palm M515 at the office. I chose a serial cradle for two reasons: all of my USB ports are filled at home and this cradle was significantly cheaper than a USB model.

I find that the cradle is quite a bit slower. This would be a problem if I did as many Hotsync operations at home as I do at the office. Since I only sync at home to updat my AvantGo data and to re-charge my Palm,this cradle works fine.

If you need a cradle for a situation similar to mine, don't waste your money on the more expensive USB model unless you're really impatient.

Date: 2002-03-28
Help Please
Hi,

Today is march 28 2002, at this moment i have not recieve the shipment. I call the Local Us Postal service and they cant tell me nothing about my package. Please help me with this matter.

Thank You.

Date: 2002-02-15
Does not charge to 100%
I'm not sure if the cradle I got was bad, but it does not charge my M505 to 100%. The USB cradle that came with the palm charges the M505 just fine. I plan on sending it back for an exchange.... We'll see what happens then.

Date: 2002-01-07
Indispensable for Palm M500
Hooking up this cradle to my DELL computer using the serial port allowed me to finally 'HotSync' data from my PC to my Palm m500 effortlessly. Works wonderfully with the Franklin Covey Planner Software! Operating it is a 'no brainer'-- I was able to plug this into my system and HotSync in less than 5 minutes. Recommended!

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