Palm VII Handheld
Palm OS, 2 MB Installed memory, Monochrome LCD, Built-in Wireless
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Battery Eater
by mahipal, Dec 2, 2003
Pros: Wireless internet connectivity, it was really cool back in 2000.
Cons: Bulky, dreadful battery life, limited internet coverage.
Review: I bought a Palm VII in Jan 2000. The price at the time was about $500 but I got it through a friend ...
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Good, but not supported
by out2lunch4food, Jan 3, 2003
Pros: clear screen, durable
Cons: Internet not supported
The Bottom Line: Could be great If it were supported. 2 megs is pathetic. This palm is not worth the money.
Review: The Palm VII is the palm product that was recently replaced by the palm i705 Handheld. The palm VII ...
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A palm VII junkie anticipating withdrawal
by RocketSci, Oct 26, 2001
Pros: wireless apps are indispensable for me
Cons: now that I'm addicted, the product is going away.
The Bottom Line: DARE not to buy a Palm VII.
Review: I'm on my 4th Palm VII, because I love it so much. I have become addicted to e-mailing instructions ...
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NEW Palm IIVx with 8megs
by J_McNew, Jul 28, 2001
Pros: Wireless!!! More memory and better screen than my Palm III.
Cons: Cost of wireless service.
The Bottom Line: Great deal at under $200. Wireless functions work very well. Would like to see the price of the unlimited wireless plan come down.
Review: I just upgraded from a Palm III to the new Palm VIIx. First, here's what's new (differences between ...
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Palm VII - Handy Tool with Limitations
by dbachman, Jul 18, 2001
Pros: Compact organizer with email and internet rolled into one
Cons: Difficult keying, short battery life, price
The Bottom Line: It is a handy tool that is worth the price if you use a DESKTOP based email calendar system like MS Outlook.
Review: The Palm VII is a great tool for quickly referencing appointments, telephone numbers and short to-do ...
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Give the VIIx serious consideration
by ebrandwein, Jun 21, 2001
Pros: Great wireless computer. Very well built.
Cons: Coverage area not universal.
The Bottom Line: This is an excellent choice in a handheld computer, especially at the newly reduced price. The build quality is very good and its wireless access works quite well.
Review: Palm VIIx Review After several years of hard use, I finally decided to replace my Palm II ...
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Not Worth It
by poorvesh, Apr 12, 2001
Pros: Internet Access on a personal organizer!
Cons: Bulky, low memory, expensive service, and sucks up batteries.
The Bottom Line: Do not buy this for mobile web, because there are better alternatives out there.
Review: I got the Palm VII around a year and a half ago, when my family decided that this was the only toy I ...
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Get a V instead
by magster53, Apr 3, 2001
Pros: It's a Palm
Cons: Expensive, bulky, NO rechargeable battery
The Bottom Line: It's a toy and an expensive toy. Buy one of the Palm Vs instead.
Review: I wanted a Palm to organize my life so my husband decided to buy me this one for the "internet" ante ...
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Waste of money
by gskrivan, Mar 21, 2001
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Drains batteries fast, expensive, buggy OS, sketchy coverage, no IR sync
The Bottom Line: Don't get it, try a Palm VIIx or a Palm III/V with an add on!
Review: I needed an electronic organizer. I needed mobile e-mail. I thought the Palm VII was the answer. I ...
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Palm VII - generally good...
by garlicfry, Feb 18, 2001
Pros: Full Palm functionality + wireless connectivity. Lots of wireless applets.
Cons: Eats batteries quickly; slow transfer speed. Pricey Palm.net access.
The Bottom Line: If you need wireless features, in addition to PDA functions, the Palm VII is a good choice. But it's not without flaws.
Review: After a year of using this thing, I still have mixed feelings. But overall, I'd say they're positiv ...
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