Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #45490 in Consumer Electronics
- Size: Palm Size
- Brand: Palm
- Model: 3C80600U
- Platform: Mac OS 9 and below
- Dimensions: .67" h x 3.17" w x 5.06" l, .43 pounds
- Memory: 8MB
- Native resolution: 160 x 160
Features
- 8 MB RAM stores thousands of addresses, to-do items, memos, and more
- Beautiful high-contrast TFT color display; includes extensive suite of color-enhanced applications
- Long-life rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Easily transfer data from your handheld to your PC or Macintosh
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For the technophile who refuses to see the world in black andwhite, 3Com's offshoot, Palm, has created the Palm IIIc connectedorganizer--a color version of the company's immensely popular Palm IIIconnected organizer. Measuring 5.06 by 3.17 by 0.67 inches andweighing less than 7 ounces, the Palm IIIc is one of the smallest andlightest full-color hand-helds available. Its active-matrix screenproduces vivid, crisp colors and is viewable from many angles in bothdim and bright light.
While the color screen may be enough to dazzlemany prospective users, the Palm IIIc still performs all the functionsof earlier models of the Palm III. It offers date book, address book,mail, to-do list, memo pad, expense, calculator, and securityapplications. Its built-in 8 MB of memory is as high a storagecapacity as is available in any Palm device. To quantify what 8 MBcapacity means, the Palm IIIc can hold 10,000 addresses, five years ofappointments, 3,000 to-do items, 3,000 memos, and 400 e-mailmessages. There is even leftover storage space for databases, books,image viewers, and games, making the Palm IIIc an ally to any seriousPDA user.
Equipped with a HotSync cradle and software, the Palm IIIcis ready for local and remote synchronization out of the box. You canback up or transfer data to and from the Palm IIIc and your desktop PCor Macintosh (special connectors required) in minutes. The organizeris also ready for a modem (available separately) and the Internet withits TCP/IP software. The Palm IIIc includes an infrared port, allowingyou to beam data and applications to any other infrared-enabled PalmOS hand-held or to connect to other infrared-enabled devices such ascellular phones, pagers, and laptops.
The Palm IIIc runs for abouttwo weeks on a fully charged lithium battery, which is included. Inthe box are a Palm IIIc connected organizer, a synchronizing HotSynccradle and battery charger, a metal stylus, organizer software, ahandbook, Palm's Getting Started guide, and a DB-25 adapter.
ThePalm IIIc is covered by a one-year warranty.
What's in the box
- Palm IIIc
- Lithium battery
- Synchronizing HotSync cradle
- Protective flip lid
- Battery charger
- Metal stylus
- Organizer software
- Handbook
- Palm's Getting Started guide
- DB-25 adapter
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
124 of 126 people found the following review helpful.
By A Customer
A missed appointment prompted me to puchase a PDA. I had tested the early PalmPilot's but never needed one before. I bought (like many other reviewers here) a Palm Vx for $399. I used this for a week before exchanging it for a IIIc. Same price, same memory, same processor, a little larger, more accessories, and COLOR! With the included plastic flip cover in place, I can put the IIIc into my pocket without much worry of damage (as long as I don't sit on it). Unless you HAVE to have the wireless features of the VII, or you only have the budget for an M100, the IIIc is the way to go.
114 of 118 people found the following review helpful.
By A Customer
Most people who are considering a IIIc are probably also considering the Vx, so this review is partially by way of a direct comparison between the two.
First, the screen. Color is cool, no doubt. But Palm has missed the boat with this screen. Yes, it's bright.....darn bright. You could light Chicago with the thing. But that's not what is important here. The real problem lies with the fact that the resolution is only 160 x 160. Palm had to keep it this way, as all Palm OS software is written for screens of this size. But when a color screen this size has such a low resolution, there are problems. In comparison to the Vx's gorgeously clear monochrome screen, the IIIc's seems very blurry and bleedy. The pixels are large and blocky. But worst of all is the fact that the pitch of the pixels (the space between individual ones) is too large. There is a visible space between each and every pixel. While this may not seem like much, it is very hard on the eyes after a few minutes. Your eyes begin to notice the "checkerboard" pattern of the screen, and it starts to make your eyes swim. The best way to describe it is to look at a pattern of tightly packed black and white lines for a minute or so. After a while, it's very distracting. That, unfortunately is what happens with the IIIc. After about 5 minutes, I just couldn't watch it anymore. And don't forget, when you use a Palm, you're looking at it from only about a foot away, at most.
The other problem with the screen is that it DOES wash out in bright light. If you even consider using your palm outside in the sunlight, it's a BIG problem.
Physically, the IIIc is noticeably larger in the hand than the other Palm III handhelds. And next to the Vx, it's absolutely gargantuan.
Battery life is another consideration here. The IIIc has a battery life of about 6 to 7 hours of constant use. But that's with the brightness set to the default of about 25-30%, which is fine for low-light situations, but will not do for anything else. This, of course, will eat more power, dropping life even further. The Vx lasts between 30 and 40 hours no matter what.
I applaud Palm for making the jump for color, and I'm sure that eventually, all Palms will have it. But for now, the technology is still in its infancy. If you absolutely must have a color handheld, I would suggest the Cassiopea, or the offering from HP, both of which have drop-dead gorgeous screens.
The best way to look at it is this; the Vx represents the ultimate extension and refinement to the current monochrome technology. It's slim, elegant, powerful and light. While the Palm IIIc is definitely the wave of the future, it's just the first step.
Bravo Palm, for your efforts, but I'm going to wait a while for the Palm V-color to get my color fix.
64 of 65 people found the following review helpful.
By Michael
I recently took my new PalmIIIc on a trip to Paris. It was great to take on the plane and the backlit color screen looks crystal-clear. I loaded it with a world clock so I could keep track of the time difference, I used the memo pad to keep a daily journal of my adventures, and the built-in alarm woke me up every morning. The unit's battery was only half-empty after a week of moderate use. As a college student, I'll have a lot of use for this machine in the comming year - class schedules, deadlines, etc... I also have been happy with a shareware program called 'AvantGo' which lets you download selected web sites onto your palm. (I get the New York times on mine.) Durring my morning train ride to my summer job, it's great not to dirty my hands fumbling with a ink-covered newspaper! If having a color screen and lots of memory--8 Megabytes--is important to you, this is a great choice.
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