Pros: clearer display, small size, flip cover Cons: display still not as bright as my iPAQ, rechargeable battery
Fate, and maybe a bit of impulsive stupidity, put my Palm m130 in my wallet. However it got there, I am glad it did. It is the perfect PDA for me. The m130 gives me the features that I need with a price that I can afford. No, it is not the best PDA...
Pros: Sporty design, affordable color PDA, memory expansion card, 33MHz processor Cons: no Flash ROM, small screen
Overview
Although the Palm m130 didn't quite fit my needs, I think this is an exception handheld. The m130 still fits in the shirt pocket, provides all the functions of an everyday organizer, gives you access to the majority of Palm OS...
Pros: Reasonably priced color PDA, included software, expansion card slot. Cons: Hard to put into Hotsync cradle.
UPDATE: at bottom of review
I had a Palm III back in 98 or 99, but I never used it much and gave it away to a friend. I never thought that I would have the need for another PDA, but this year that all changed.
Pros: color screen, rechargeable battery, 8 MB of memory, small, affordable, attractive Cons: I wish it had 16 MB.
Laptops are too expensive. I don't like to write by hand, I prefer to type. What is the only electronic portable device other than a laptop that you can type with? A PDA, which is short for Personal Data (or Digital) Assistant. There are two main types...
Pros: Fresh, stylish look with color screen for good entry level cost. Cons: thicker than the Palm Vx I had before.
DISCLAIMER
You will find that I am not one of these folks who has each and every PDA on the market.(Do they really personally own 8 or 9 PDA's?) I have had two personally and been exposed to two others, although not nearly...
Pros: Expansion Slot, easy to use, rechargeable, included software Cons: Plastic screen, stiff cradle, life between charges
Introduction
The "m" series, like any other product family, has grown. It started with the m105 and has now a total of five PDAs with the m130 as the latest addition to the m1** family.
Pros: Conveniently small; color screen; lots of uses; very easy to use Cons: No hardcopy instruction manual; the case that's made for it; outdoor display limited
For the last six years, I have been a Sharp Wizard user. All I wanted from my handheld was a good organizer, scheduler, to do's etc. I put off leaving my Wizard behind because I loved the perfect keyboard, big screen etc. Alas, after serving me well...
Pros: You'll use it, stylish, price, color, many free programs available Cons: color display less vibrant then other color displays
Update Late January 2004 my Palm power button stopped working. This irritates me and it doesn't appear it will be fixed without forking over more bucks to Palm. I've had an otherwise great time so far with my Palm. The good news, is I can ...
Pros: Handles well, good vivid color, SD/MMC expansion and SDIO abilities, easy to HotSync Cons: Battery life, customer support, poor for outdoor use
To be perfectly honest, I'm still relatively new to the whole "handheld" universe. My first PDA was a Palm m125, but I always wanted an earlier PDA, but never felt that I could justify one. The m125 suited me quite fine until I decided I wanted either...
Pros: Color screen, affordable, SD/MMC slot, nice faceplate Cons: Narrow viewing angle, small screen, poorly designed cradle and only mask ROM.
For those that find are unsatisfied with their handheld's color screen or just like to make an upgrade for a color screen, yet trying to conserve our wallets for something different. The Palm m130 is your handheld solution to color, without breaking the...
Pros: Vivid colour, high resolution, long battery life, rugged, and great design. Cons: Only 8 mb, and memory card on side of device
First of all, the Palm m130 is an inexpensive handheld, now that doesn't mean it doesn't preform well. It preforms great! I got the Palm m130 as a Christmas gift, and i've had it for about 4 months. I've been really liking the Palm m130, it is really ...
Pros: : price, solid color screen, SD/MMC Memory Expansion Slot, 8 MB of RAM, nice design Cons: small screen, problems whith cradle, thickness
The m130 Hardware Specs
Inside the case, the m130 consists of:
· 33mhz Dragonball VZ processor by Motorola
· Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard expansion slot for expansion ram and other addons
· Universal cradle/sync connector
·...
Pros: Vivid color screen, rechargeable battery, flip screen, availability of software, expansion slot Cons: Small 8mb memory, small screen, difficult to see in sunlight, hotsync cradle, turns on unexpectedly
I received my palm as a present at the beginning of this year. As I'm a techie, I immediately rushed to the internet to find as many programs for it as possible, and I'm still spending countless hours surfing.
Pros: Color screen, easy to use Cons: Hard to clean
The Palm m130 is a very excellent PDA. I was looking for a PDA that had a color screen, basic electronic organizer capabilities (datebook, addresses, etc.), and the capability to load additional programs onto it. I found the m130.
Pros: Brilliant Colour screen, SD Card support, nice form factor! Cons: Nothing significant to rant about!
I was totally awed by the faceplate m130 comes in: I think Palm finally got it right! The nice glossy/'polished' surface feels smooth to touch, and I almost couldn't bear to put it down. Moreover, the blue/silver colour theme complements that of Palm's -...
Pros: inexpensive for color, 16bit color, palm os Cons: difficult to see in sunlight, small memory
This is a great little computer thats cheap (at least cheaper than most color PDAs) for a color PDA and has great graphics display with a backlight (it shines brighter)
This model is almost exactly the same as the m125, but with color display...
Pros: Color, palm software, new OS, changeable faceplates, battery Cons: Bulky, buttons, sylus, and competition is better, no backlight
In perspective
Any Palm pilot, regardless of make, will (in my opinion) please you and exceed your expectations. In this light lets look at the 130 in comparison to it cousins in the Palm line; Palm 100 (basic) Palm 105, Palm 500, Palm 505,...
Pros: Great visibility of the screen in all light levels. Cons: Battery is somewhat low-tech.
Just when I was getting a bit fed up, the boss goes out and got the employees the wonderful Dell Inspiron laptops that I wrote about in “Thanks, Boss, I Needed That”. The excitement of that has worn off and I expressed interest in some sort of a...
Pros: Small, Light and lots of Features Cons: Dim display still kind of pricey
Weighing in at a hefty $280 (Street Price U.S.) one the latest contenders in the PDA
arena proves to have some punch behind it. Don’t let the stylish good looks
fool you. Right out of the box it comes out swinging, taking your
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Pros: Price, Palm OS, Color, Available Applications, Battery Life Cons: Screen Size, Screen "brightness"
The M130 is a fine basic PDA. If you are looking for basic functions with color screen then this is the PDA for you. IF you have good eyes and never plan on using it in bright daylight.
The PDA uses the tried and true Palm OS. Installing...
Pros: Excellent quality, good apps nice look Cons: Cradle is hard to use, flip cover is cumbersome
Despite a few minor issues The Palm M130 is easily the best in it's price range. Screen color and brightness are excellent. Color is vivid and the unit is of good size and weight.
The 8MB. of memory that comes standard should be enough for...
Pros: reasonable amount of memory, color display Cons: none!
The m130 is a stylish and affordable tool for everyday use, it has a multicolor screen that provides an okay contrast. It runs on Palm OS 4.1, with an expansion slot, you can place dictionaries, e-books, and just about anything you can think of to put...
Pros: Very portable and has many different uses. Cons: I'm sometimes worried about scratching the screen or dropping it.
I love my m130. Originally, it was a Christmas gift from my mother because as a music teacher, I have lots of re-occuring appointments. I have 7 different faceplates that I can change whenever I want, including red, blue, snakeskin, and leopard print. ...
Pros: New user, thought a real palm would be a good idea. Like the color screen. Cons: Missing the First Step.
Hey, I'm new to this, so don't hold it against me. But, in Reliability Engineering, I have found that many times the system doesn't tell you the first step. I got a M130 yesterday at FRYs in Anaheim. Its a refurbished one, so that may have something to ...
Pros: color screen, 8 mb memory, expansion, usb, smaller model Cons: small screen
This is a great Palm Handheld to look into. Offering a more personal look on the outside. The m130 offers 8mb of memory, a backlit color screen with a great resolution, a smaller body style, expansion slots, and much more. One con of the m130 might be...
Pros: Color screen, easy use, design, faceplates, applications Cons: Battery life, lack of sound, hot sync
For the price this PDA is a good choice. The color capability is decent and the battery life is okay. One good thing is that you don't lose your information when your battery goes down you have a week to recharge it. Also you aren't replacing...
Pros: Stylish, Very Good Graphics, easy to use, inexpensive, expandable, lightweight. Cons: PC Sync software is difficult to use. Limited Instruction material.
After lugging my leather bound daytimer around the last 4 years I decided I wanted a PDA to lighten my load. I decided the Palm M130 was a good beginning and asked Santa for one for Christmas. Luckily Santa was in cahoots with my wife and she got it...
Pros: Hello it's a palm! Color screen! Still cool looking design! Battery Life. Cons: Picture quality. No sound, who cares!
I got this for christmas! I wanted it for a long time. The main reason i wanted a palm was that i was tired of people saying when i had a pda that they mistakened it for a REAL palm. The build quality is good. That was the main reason i picked a palm...
Pros: Feels good in my hand. Light weight. Awesome 16bit color screen. fast. Expandable Cons: None that I can think of.
This is the third Palm that I have purchased. My first Palm was the Palm III and I was impressed with that unfortunately it was stolen. My second Palm was the M105. I liked it and was really getting used to the Graffity stuff but I wanted more, no I...
Pros: color screen, Memory Expansion Slot, good design Cons: small screen, no flash capabilities
Here are the specifications for the m130
· 33mhz Motorola processor
· Digital/MultiMediaCard expansion slot
· 8MB Static RAM
· 4MB ROM
· 16-bit backlit color LCD
· Lithium Ion battery capable of recharging
· IrDA...
Pros: Great Look, Great feel, Its Color, 8mb storage space, tons of acssesories, Palm os Cons: NONE
THis is the best Palm pilot on the market, for the price of course. At 279 dollars it wasn't too expensive and it has all the great features of a much more expensive one. First of all this Palm is in color. This feature is a must for anyone who wants...
Pros: A computer, but fits in your hand. you gotta love it. Cons: check this out
This is the best thing since the portable notebook computer.
It has a lot of the same features as a notebook only its cheaper and fits in your palm, comon you gotta edmite thats prety sweet. This thing can be your calculator, address book
,...
Pros: Numerous features, computer hook-up Cons: Not as much as memory as I need
This personal digital assistant was the first one I bought, which was about a year and a half ago. Since then, I have not thought of purchasing another one. The great number of features included with this PDA is quite significant, and many of them will...
Pros: Color screen, easy to use, many downloadable apps, memory expansion, nice processing speed Cons: Low screen resolution, covers expensive/hard to find, can take FOREVER to access memory card
I have wanted one since the first PDA came out way back when, but could never afford one. Back in early May, I finally bought a Palm M130 from a friend who never used it for $100, and have loved it ever since. I still use it every day & the novelty hasn't worn off yet. The screen is pretty scratchable, but that's easily remedied with screen protectors. There's So many little programs & stuff for it! I was amazed at how many I could download for free. Silly stuff, like virtual fortune cookies, Homer Simpson quotes, & Tetris, and also very useful stuff like an 'feminine monitoring' program that I've used throughout my pregnancy. I love this thing. I can keep track of my entire life with it, I'll never forget a prenatal checkup again. Plus I can keep information on people for stalking purposes! Heh heh, seriously though, for a lower-end PDA, this baby kicks butt.
Pros: All the features I wanted with a color screen Cons: Recharging problems, losing data problems, stylus problems. DO NOT BUY
After the first month of owning my first Palm, the 130, I had problems. From the start I had to call the company on 3 separate occasions with recharging difficulties. On the third time I asked for a replacement which they refused to do. Instead, I had to somehow push the reset button while the palm was in the recharger, no mean feat. Since then, the palm needs more and more resetting and loses power quickly. This is extremely frustrating in that I keep losing all my information that I've not transferred to my computer. Now I need to somehow get a new PDA that will take all the Palm information without having to physically type all the data in.
Also, I've recently noticed the stylus is missing the icons on the pad so I have to keep trying different positions.
My final review-RUN to another manufacturer.
This is my first PDA,... by milo1_dt3000 ,Dec 20 '02
This is my first PDA, have had it for about a month now. The ease of use of this product, from creating Word and Excel files to HotSync to beaming is just effortless. It adapted so well to my lifestyle that I now wonder how I functioned without it! The Pros are color display, expandability [I have a 32MB card in mine and it works like a charm ($30)], lightweight and software package. Speaking of software package, I've added web pages like Golf Digest, the Weather Channel and CNN. Granted, the news is as recent as the last sync, but this is very cool.
I would like improved the battery life when using the backlight in well lighted areas and the to M130 come with a standard 32MB internal memory card. Other than that, it's a great tool that will assist you when you need it.
Thinking of picking up a PDA? Do yourself a favor and consider this unit. For $199 your information will be at your fingertips with a dash of color to spare. Enjoy!
This is my first handheld,... by jody19_dt3000 ,Dec 30 '02
This is my first handheld, but I do love my lightweight equipment. My Palm m130 fits in with my laptop, miniprinter and digital camera quite well, and has made university life for me MUCH MUCH more organized!!
The color display is a valuable addition to the Palm's capabilities. Information is easier to read and note with the new display.
However, I have found it necessary to frequently reset the device, requiring it be resynchronized with the desktop.
It also contains no warning that it is a single voltage device, not suitable for international usage without a travel charger. Further, the only travel charger I have been able to locate is for an auto charger, not convenient if you are at a conference or seminar and did not rent a car.
Poor battery life is another issue with the device.
Toshiba and Ipaq's are dual voltage devices capable of international use, along with additional memory.
I'm not great with computers. My husband bought it for me to replace my pocket bible (Bookman brand). I take it everywhere. I can read in the dark when my husband's sleeping. I even use it as a night light. It turns off after three minutes of inactivity (ZZZ), unlike my flashlights. I use it as a watch, alarm clock, calculator, organizer, and I have downloaded tools that help me on my job. I can play games while sitting in doctor's offices etc. It fits well in my back pocket. I put all my downloads on my expansion card so if it crashes (only three times), I don't have to wait till I can hotsinc. The battery gets me thru the day, but needs charging every night if used. I know I'm not using it to its full capability, and was disappointed with the lack of information provided by the company. The palm is very easy to use, even for a beginner.
I brought this unit when... by pdgray_dt3000 ,Nov 26 '02
I brought this unit when my trusty IIIxe died. I love this device, because the color is great, it's small enough, and lot's of free software came in the box which was very useful to me. I just wish it came with more memory, but the good part about that is, it's expandable (although I haven't tried that yet). Also, it synchs FAST, and works GREAT with outlook.
I am absolutely ecstatic about my m130. it cost about 1/2 of the upperend models but it can do just about everything I could ask for. So far I have had no problems with it, except initially trying to find it somewhere that had it in stock! The m130 has performed above and beyond my expectations, the color screen is wonderful, and I do not think that I could be happier with any other model in the same price range.
This is my first PDA. And has gotten me scared of using Palm. According to the person I bought, this is the WORST palm ever released. I got my unit in November 30, 2002. On Dec 15, 2002, it auto-erased. I thought my kid brother pressed the reset button. Then after two weeks, another auto erase. The entire data stored just vanished. After the third month, it auto erased again. Then I bought a Sony Clie. It has worked well ever since.
Great model! Between the great expansions and standard capabilities I'm a happy camper. this tool did way more than i ever expected. The vivid with the back light on is extremely crisp!I've had people come up to me and ask for places to get it. It is very durable and strong. Very easy to use. it has standard featurs galor! If your looking for a palm, student or worker, this is a great tool to get organized. Overall, a great tool for any one of any age.
I broke my IIIxe and was forced to find a replacement. The M130 has been quite an upgrade for me. The color display is outstanding as are the alerting sounds. It is quick to synchronize and equally quick in responding to commands when writing on the screen. A great replacement!
The overall feel and display... by henry_dt3001 ,Nov 23 '02
The overall feel and display are cool. I like the sleek design and shape of the unit. It's light weight and backlight display are nice too. The price is a little steep, but with the $50 rebate going on right now, it's a steel. However, the screen becomes a bit touchy when trying to use the graffiti aspect to type in letters. For example, when trying to shift for a capital letter the system goes into punctuation shift mode.
This is an impressive product.... by justme_dt3000 ,Apr 06 '02
This is an impressive product. The price is just right. The accessories are great and offer a HUGE variety to meet anyone's taste. It is a TOUGH and sturdy little guy!
Drawback is the smaller screen, but you get used to it!
I did quite a bit of research when buying a palm and am very happy with this purchase. Easy to use, fully adaptable, and a good price for what you get. I love the "documents to go" feature and would definatly recommend this product to a friend
I noticed a lot of other users complaining of lack of memory. Just what is it you need to put in this unit? It has everything and more. You are just wasting your time if you need more than 32MB. Why do I seem to recall thinking I was cutting edge in the late 90's, when I had a handheld with 1 MB. How times have changed. This is a great handheld for practical use. Just be careful to buy LCD screen protectors to avoid scratching the screen. A small scratch can slow down grafitti and/or require you to make a lot of corrections. What you save in retail costs, you will spend on additional accesories i.e. carry case, screen protectors, additional cards etc. Hopefully, Palm will perfect Graffitti that one day, we can return to proper use of the English language. Graffitti can be sluggish and difficult at times, causing neck/head aches and wrist discomfort. But, all in all, a great tool and beats the heck out of the big written day timers.
Got this unit last month.And... by sonikal_dt3000 ,Mar 06 '03
Got this unit last month.And it crashed like mad for the first few days.What I hate the most is the very short battery life-needing to recharge it everyday really sux for a non-pc handheld.
Worked great, but not for long... by laceylou ,Mar 05 '04
Pros: worked great during it's short life Cons: customer service, battery life, product life
If you're expecting to buy a handheld that will last you a while and is backed by a supportive technical staff, this product is NOT for you. I have owned my m130 for about 1.5 years and it's dead now. The battery will not charge and the customer service has been so awful that I will never buy another Palm product. They certainly don't advertise the fact that after 3 months, you have to pay them $25 just to speak to technical support. This is absurd from a completely technical manufacturer. Palm is an industry leader, so I expected much more as far as product life and customer service.
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