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PalmOne III Handheld

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Technical Details

  • Sleek case with protective flip cover
  • Infrared transceiver
  • 3 fonts for easy viewing
  • 2 MB storage capacity
  • What's in the box: Palm III, Protective flip cover, Stylus, Palm Desktop software, 2 AAA batteries, HotSync cradle with serial cable, DB-25 adapter, Manual, Getting started guide
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Product Details

Product Manual [2.35mb PDF]
  • Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 7.7 x 3.7 inches ; 2.8 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00000DM9R
  • Item model number: 80300U
  • Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,649 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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    #86 in  Electronics > Computers & Accessories > PDAs, Handhelds & Accessories > PDAs & Handhelds
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

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The tapered design, expanded memory, infrared transceiver for communicating with other PDAs, and flip-top cover make 3Com's Palm III even more of a dream electronic organizer for closet Star Fleet officers and harried professionals. With 2 MB of storage, the wallet-sized Palm III holds 6,000 addresses, 3,000 appointments, 1,500 to-do items, 1,500 memos, and 200 e-mail messages. The installed Graffiti Power Writing software allows you to write on the Palm III using Graffiti's shorthand alphabet. Users can also tap out letters on an on-screen keyboard using a heavy-duty stylus, which is included. Navigation through the core information management applications--memo pad, to-do list, address book, and calendar--is accomplished with six push buttons or by tapping the stylus on the backlit display. Palm OS 3.0 includes more fonts than earlier versions and facilitates drag-and-drop linking to Microsoft Word or Excel. The CD-ROM that comes with the Palm III provides all the necessary software to manage tasks on your desktop, too.

The Palm III is PC and Mac compatible (an inexpensive MacPac connection kit is required for Mac users), and, as with the PalmPilot Professional, the Palm III uses the critically acclaimed HotSync technology to exchange data with your desktop PC. The Palm III is packaged with batteries, several useful manuals, an adapter, connection cables, and the HotSync docking cradle. The Palm III has garnered a number of awards, including an MVP and 5-star rating from PC Computing, a four-star rating from Macworld, a Best of 1997 mention from PC Magazine, a Best of Byte from Byte magazine, and a stellar rating from Windows Sources. --Patrick O'Kelley



Product Description

You've seen them all around you. The Palm III from 3Com is the organizer that's the size of a deck of cards and small enough to fit into your shirt pocket. Stop struggling to find your datebook each time you need to note an important meeting. With a Palm III you'll have already entered that meeting information and be ready for more. And its 'datebook' has a built-in alarm to remind you of that meeting, so you can focus your attention on the more important matters at hand.The Palm III stores thousands of addresses, to do's, schedules, and personal notes. It stores thousands more items than the Pilot Professional. And the Palm III supports email with its optional Pilot modem, as well as infrared wireless data communication. Imagine keeping up with your e-mail by carrying something the size of a deck of cards! You can keep up with your life without having to carrying a fifty-pound day planner. Unlike most personal organizers, the Palm III comes with a cradle that allows you to seamlessly synchronize your data between the Palm III and your PC. So you can update your PIM software on your PC -push a button- and you and your Palm III are ready to go. Entering information on the road is simple. Write in the information with the stylus on Palm III's award winning Graffiti software or use the on-screen keyboard. One of the disadvantages of earlier PDA's was that you spend weeks entering data, then the batteries fail and you lose everything. By synchronizing the Palm III with your desktop you create a permanent backup. So, no matter what happens to the PDA, your information is always safe. The Palm III has a backlit screen, so you can read and enter information anywhere- in a dark car, a conference room or a restaurant. When you discover how incredibly useful the Palm III is, you consult it frequently.

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Even my BOYFRIEND got organized!, November 18, 1999
By A Customer
My boyfriend is the king of disorganization and I thought Palm III would be just another toy. I'm very pleased to say that the novelty of the Palm keeps him interested, but it's still very functional.

I have an old school Palm Pilot and I can say that this one has lots of improvements -- the stylus is much nicer and the screen is more sensitive. Also, the hard cover was a great development.

This is definitely somthing to consider that can be found at a reasonable price.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but go for the V, October 18, 2000
By scott_from_dallas (Irving, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
I got a really good deal on my III, and I'm happy I bought it. However, the Palm V would fit my (and most people's) style better due to its size. 2 meg is plenty of memory, unless your outlook contacts measure in the 5 figures and you must have 50 different applications.

Graffitti is fine once you learn it, which isn't hard. But while the recognition is light years ahead of that Apple piece of junk that I was stupid enough to buy a few years ago (I had to have something), you can't write things down on the fly and expect the system to convert to text. Although I don't have one, I believe there are digital ink applications there which allows one to scribble notes in whatever handwriting you have. As long as you can read it, that's fine.

I have no idea whether Palm compares favorably to Windows CE, but if you judge by sales, Palm runs away with it. The battery life is not what I would like, but its adequate. But if you want a shirt pocket PDA, the Palm V is the only solution.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I love it., September 19, 1999
By A Customer
After using my Palm III for approximately 1 year, I can't live without it. It is great for keeping your calander ( I don't even refer to a paper calander anymore ) and name, address, telephone,e-mail, etc. directory. The only major negative is that the screen is very difficult to read under certain light conditions. I don't know why 3Com doesn't focus on this problem. I would recommend that anyone thinking of buying this product be sure and shop the price on the web, as prices can vary a great deal. Also, consider your price after factoring in shipping and sales tax. Some vendors do not charge sales tax and are more competitive on the shipping charges. Look at the bottom line rather than the stated product price.
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