Customer Reviews

PalmOne IIIxe Handheld with Pocket Quicken

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This was my first and only PDA for five years. It served me long and well, without once failing. If you are looking for a basic, reliable, PDA this provides excellent value for the money. To protect it, it is essential to get a good protective case (I used a Rhinoskin), and to have screen protectors (I used WriteRight from Fellowes) at all times. Note that you have to keep it supplied with AAA batteries (always keep a spare pair handy), but unlike my friends who bought a rechargeable PDA whose battery finally died after 2-3 years, this one kept on going.

It is still functioning. I retired it in favor of a Tungsten E2.

The handheld came fast and working fine. However, it was missing an appropriate stylus and software CD. I had to purchase the stylus separatelly, whuch forced me to wait another week to use my handheld. I was able to download the software from the Internet for free. I would have appreciated if the seller had told me about these missing items before I bought the handheld.

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I've found the Palm III xe to be a very usable device. While it's outdated technology, it works well as an eBook reader, gets great battery life, and its reflective display works well in outdoor situations as well as wherever there's adequate light.