Palm Z22 Handheld
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Manufacturer: PALMAudio: English (Original Language)
Release Date: 2009-11-30
Platform: Palm OS
Model: 1048NA
Color: white
Product features:
- Cool, affordable handheld with 32 MB of flash memory and bright color screen
- Perfect replacement for your messy paper daily organizer
- Weighing in at just over 3 ounces, this lightweight organizer is about the size of a deck of cards
- Easily connect and synchronize with data stored on your computer; view digital photos
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- Kensington Smarttip Pack 24507 for Palmone
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Customer Review: Great value! Awesome PDA for this novice!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased my Palm after reading about the benefits of such a device in a parenting book. I thought for the price, and after reading all of the reviews online, it was worth trying. I am so glad I did.
Transitioning from paper was much easier than I had expected, especially with the Z22. Perhaps it is because of the limitations (memory capacity, no internet/email) that I found it to make my life easier, not add work to my day. Often times in an effort to get the most value for my dollar, I purchase items with features I think I might use. This ends up creating more work, or creating the sense that I spent too much for something that I didn't need. Not the case with the Z22. A wonderful intro to the PDA world!
The setup could not have been easier. After charging for three hours (per the directions), I found that the programming of the Z22 was far simpler than anticipated. No problems with installing software or Hotsyncing (Dell E510, Windows XP). I had entered in Excel contact information in anticipation of the purchase and found while the Z22 instructions did not spell out specifically how to import, the Desktop software and online support forums had plenty of direction. Importing into the calendar was a bit trickier, but with Mobile DB (included software on my Z22), I found a way, which proved helpful when I wanted to input holidays I had entered into an Excel spreadsheet. *Note: Holidays are not included on the calendar & will need to be entered, via manually or freeware/shareware online.
The included software has proved to be a great balance of tools to streamline life's details in a compact, aesthetic, user friendly package. There's the Calendar, Contact/Address Book, Task List, Memo, Notepad, Expense tracker, and Calculator which seem to be standard Palm OS programs. Additionally, my Amazon purchased Z22 came with Splash Photo, Splashshopper, and eReader (there are others, but I have not tried them). There are also many resources to find Palm OS programs and books to fit many needs. I found more than enough capability to customize programs where needed.
Before the Z22 purchase, I never considered how traumatic it would be to lose any one item, like the day planner, the address book, or my To Do list. How wonderful to have inherent in the product a backup. Also, security features are a bonus I hadn't considered. The last thing one would want to do is to recall the names and contact info of people in your address book to mention that their details (potentially unlisted & private) are in the hands of someone who may have lifted your purse/briefcase. As a novice, I am reluctant to keep too much in the way private info, such as passwords, ss#, or credit card numbers, but there are many programs out there for this purpose, if one is so inclined. Photo view is fine. Graffiti 2 was simple to learn, but would probably have been more of a challenge if I had to relearn a program from a previous version or device. I'm also using an Air Case and screen protectors and am please with both, though the screen protectors took a while to figure how to apply without bubbles. I am using the Palm OS Calendar, but from what I have read, the Palm OS works seamlessly with minimal setup adjustments to interface with Outlook.
Clearly, I'm glad I made the jump to the Palm world with the Z22 and would recommend this model to those considering the change to a PDA as well.
Description of Palm Z22 Handheld
Small Wonder. Your planner, journal, sticky notes and calendar all in one place.If you're still using a paper planner, maybe it's time to catch up with technology and upgrade to the affordable and easy-to-use Palm Z22 handheld. It enables you to keep your entire day-to-day schedule and contact information at hand and in your pocket--no more flipping through multiple pages, looking for scraps of paper or keeping track of to-do lists. And you won't have to enter the same thing twice--once on the computer and once in your planner, as you can easily make updates on your computer and synchronize data to the Palm Z22 in just a minute or two.
This handheld features a 32 MB of flash memory (20 MB accessible for file and software storage), Palm OS 5.4 (Garnet), a fast 200 MHz ARM-based processor, and an internal rechargeable battery (that can be charged via the included AC adapter or via the USB cable connected to your PC).
Weighing just over 3 ounces and about the same size as a deck of playing cards, the Palm Z22 is compact and stylish with a white front and translucent blue backing. Small enough to fit into any purse, backpack or back pocket, it boasts a bright, 160 x 160-pixel color touchscreen display, which provides easy readability of names, addresses, and appointments. You can even color-code appointments for improved organization, and view and carry pictures of friends and family wherever you go.
Operating System and Software
The installed Palm OS 5.4 uses the intuitive and easy-to-learn Graffiti 2 writing software to input data into the handheld (as well as an on-screen keyboard). Windows users can synchronize their calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes with Microsoft Outlook. The Palm OS features the following organizer applications:
- Contacts: Lets you store several addresses for each contact, and with new fields for more phone numbers, multiple e-mail addresses, instant messenger IDs, and Web sites.
- Calendar: Use the new Agenda view to see upcoming calendar events, tasks due, and important e-mail, and color-code your events to provide an easy way to reference your calendar in the Agenda, Day, Week, and Month views. Take more notes, or synchronize more details from your desktop, in the larger Memos and Notes fields.
- Tasks: Use tasks with alarms and repeating tasks to set reminders for important commients.
Compatibility
The Palm Z22 is compatible with PCs running Windows Windows 2000 (SP4) and XP (Outlook synchronization requires MS Outlook 2000, 2002, or 2003; sold separately), and with Macs running Mac OS 10.2.8 to 10.4.
What's in the Box
Palm Z22 handheld, USB sync cable, power adapter, 3-step setup poster, Graffiti 2 sticker, Software Install CD-ROM with Palm Desktop, Tutorial, Getting Started Guide, User Guide, and bonus software.
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