Customer Reviews

Handspring Visor Serial Hotsync Cradle (Ice)

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This is a must if you don't have a USB port, or if your running Win NT. Goes without saying that synching with a serial device isn't as fast as with the USB cradle, but it does get the job done. I use the USB cradle at home and the serial cradle at the office.

If you are going to start using a PDA, like the Visor Deluxe, consider two cradles if you work outside the home. Having two places to do my "to do list" is worth the $... alone. I did not like the ice color at first, but I am fine with it now. The unit worked perfectly out of the box, and so far connects every time. The Visor became a "killer application" for me, so the need for the two cradles was evident from the start.

The handspring serial is easy to use and is a good product. It worked well, but would be nice if there was a way to lock the Visor in. The Visor can fall off if bumped into. Comes in colors that match the different colors for the Visor which is nice. Good Product

I have a cradle for a desk top with windows95 and a serial port and a laptop with win98 and a usb port. I find virtually the same performance in both cradles with regards to time, function, compatability, etc. One odd thing that may be unique to my cradles is that the serial cradle holds the visor MUCH MUCH tighter than the USB cradle. I cant really think of a reason that this would be but detatching it from the serial cradle is somewhat of a pain. Possibily with use it will be less "sticky". The data transfer is smooth with both and I hesitated ALOT (!) about getting a cradle for each computer but I am very glad I did. Right after I did my laptop went in for repairs and my visor needed batteries..... you need to hotsync before a battery change...hence my timing was perfect. Perfect timing doesnt happen often in life and I am just thankful it happened this time...before I started losing data. Consider this option if you have a serial port computer you can use...you won't be sorry PS LOVE MY VISOR!

Excellent cradles either way. I use the USB cradle at home and a serial one at work. You can't tell the difference in speed. The hot sync button on the cradle works like a champ.

I needed a replacement Handspring Visor PDA and cradle--- Yes, I know they are not the rage of today, but some of us couldn't live without one. Fortunately, I found a almost-new Handspring Visor from Ed's PDA 'n More here on Amazon. Great price, prompt delivery, and great followup. It is obvious that Ed has a passion for good service,and his goal is for every customer to be satisfied. He has much more than PDA's-- good variety of current favorites and scarce oldies. Thanks, Ed.I'll be back.

it took me a month to get my order and then it is the wrong cradle. the seller did not specify which cradle this was for in his discription and i recieved the wrong color i recieved metal gray not "ICE". all i can say is thanks for nothing!

I have a Serial at work and a USB at home. Both are perfect. 2 years and no flaws. Well done Handspring! Buy it!

Hey, it works. Plus it matches the visor. But if your machine doesn't have USB, you don't have a choice. You HAVE to buy this. May as well get it right away.

Does everything you'd expect; if you need a cradle for your visor, but don't have USB, this is what you want.

Especially useful if you want to use your Visor with Linux, but don't want to configure it to support USB (you can do it, but it's experimental).