The handheld Palm III launched a new era in computing, winning millions of devoted fans who wouldn't dream of going anywhere without their Palm to keep track of their schedules, store addresses and phone numbers, make to-do lists, jot down memos, and send and receive email. But learning any new device, even such a small one, can cause anxiety in a novice user. The Little Palm Book is a friendly, reassuring introduction to Palm computing that skips the confusing jargon found in so many other books. Using simple explanations and informative illustrations, the book guides you through the basics of using a Palm computer, shows you how to maximize the power of the built-in applications, and gives you a brief introduction to some of the more advanced Palm features. It covers all the models, including the Palm VII, with its built-in wireless connectivity and Palm.Net online service and its Web Clipping feature, which delivers content from dozens of providers.
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The Little Palm Book represents a decent introduction to the most rudimentary aspects of the latest models in the Palm series of personal digital assistants (PDAs), including every generation from Palm III to Palm VII. If you need to have your hand held through the initial Palm setup and familiarization process, this book will serve you well. If, however, you've learned the basics of your Palm on your own and want a book to help you with more obscure aspects of the PalmOS and the universe of aftermarket software, you'll find The Little Palm Book dissatisfying.
Coverage of the Palm's electronic mail capabilities are strong, though, as are the author's comparisons of the various models. The book does a good job of explaining how to configure your Palm out of the box, and The Little Palm Book deserves praise for the patient introduction of Grafitti letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. It also clearly explains how to do practically everything with the Date Book, Address Book, and other built-in applications. The mode of explaining procedures avoids numbered steps in favor of little stories about how the features can be used--something you may or may not like. The point: buy this one for its coverage of the basics, and then look at David Pogue's PalmPilot: The Ultimate Guide for better coverage of the add-in software available to you. --David Wall
Topics covered: Differences among the Palm devices, initial device setup, the Grafitti language, HotSync procedures under Windows and Mac OS, aftermarket software, and Palm.net wireless applications.
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The handheld Palm III launched a new era in computing, winning millions of devoted fans who wouldn't dream of going anywhere without their Palm to keep track of their schedules, store addresses and phone numbers, make to-do lists, jot down memos, and send and receive email. But learning any new device, even such a small one, can cause anxiety in a novice user. The Little Palm Book is a friendly, reassuring introduction to Palm computing that skips the confusing jargon found in so many other books. Using simple explanations and informative illustrations, the book guides you through the basics of using a Palm computer, shows you how to maximize the power of the built-in applications, and gives you a brief introduction to some of the more advanced Palm features. It covers all the models, including the Palm VII, with its built-in wireless connectivity and Palm.Net online service and its Web Clipping feature, which delivers content from dozens of providers.
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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-have for anyone that owns a Pilot,
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The Palm Pilot craze is clearly at full strength when you have to buy one for your retired father for Christmas. The unfortunate truth of this fact is that most people approach their Palm Pilots as glorified address books that make them look trendy. The Little Palm book digs deep - deeper than one would imagine - to help you maximize the capabilities of your PDA. Even as a self-proclaimed Palm veteran, I was able to unlock features and functionality of my Palm VII that I was completely unaware of, with this book. Its for everyone from novice to expert. For anyone planning to buy a Pilot as a holiday gift this year, this book makes a wonderful companion. Even if you just want to make the most of your investment, want to know how to download email on your Palm or beam files to a freind, pick up The Little Palm Book. It covers the III, IIIx, V, and VII.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for new Palm users,
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This review is from: The Little Palm Book (Paperback)
The Little Palm Book is perfect for the new user of a Palm Pilot. I recieved my Palm III as a Christmas gift and my brilliant girlfriend included Collins' text with it. I'm not one to stop and review a book, nor am I cheap with a compliment, but this book is so well written and informative, I had to pass on my comments. Collins has produced an instructional text that is actually a pleasure to read. He has the rare combination of superior technical expertise and an easy readability that make neophyte technophobes like myself want to learn more. I read the first 40 or so pages before even taking the Palm out of the box and felt immediately comfortable and more importantly...confident. The folks at 3COM should have hired Collins to write their manuals. I can easily say that having Collins' text is the overwhelming reason I am now hooked on my Palm Pilot. Hopefully the next time I need to read an instructional text it will be as well written and easy to read as The Little Palm Book.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent little book!,
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I bought and read this book before I bought my Palm V. I was looking for a simple and clear description of what a Palm was capable of before investing in one. And The Little Palm Book provides that and much, much more. So much so that I haven't even bothered with the handbook! If you're new to Palms or thinking of getting one, and want a straightforward guide, this is it! And although it may not be strictly relevant here, I think the cover design captures the zen of Palms! Excellent!
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