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The next generation of Palm devices: the m105, m500, and m505 (continued)
Accessories and peripherals
There are a number of accessories and peripherals that are already available for use with the m500 series of handhelds. Four leather cases are available at the moment for the m500 series, ranging in price from $24.95 to $34.95. There's even a zippered model, pictured in Figure G, that includes slots to hold all your SD cards or MultiMediaCards.
FIGURE G
The Palm m500 Leather Zippered Case has room for your SD cards.
There's also a Deluxe Leather Carrying Case priced at $39.95 that can carry both a Palm m500 series handheld and the Palm Portable Keyboard. It's pictured in Figure H.
FIGURE H
The Deluxe Leather Carrying Case can hold both your m500 series handheld and the Palm Portable Keyboard.
Speaking of the Palm Portable Keyboard, this is a must have item for many users. This engineering marvel is a full-sized keyboard that folds up to just about the size of the Palm unit itself. There's already a version of the keyboard that's compatible with the m500 series, as shown in Figure I.
FIGURE I
A Palm m500 series-compatible Palm Portable Keyboard is available.
The cool thing is, since this means it's compatible with the Universal Connector, it will work with all future Palm devices. When the time comes to upgrade your device, you won't have to buy a new keyboard to continue writing documents, taking notes, and managing email while on the move.
For travelers, a number of travel accessories are available as well, including a charging kit, and serial and USB HotSync cables.
Conclusion
It's evident Palm is responding to the wishes of the consumer by finding innovative methods of combining an appealing form factor with a color screen and expansion capability. The creation of a Universal Connector is also strong proof that they're paying close attention to what we want to see. With innovations like these, Palm is sure to remain king of the mountain in the handheld industry.
Product availability and resources
For more information on the Palm m105, visit http://www.palm.com/products/palmm105/.
For more information on the Palm m500, visit http://www.palm.com/products/palmm500/.
For more information on the Palm m505, visit http://www.palm.com/products/palmm505/.
For the editorial, " A more perfect HotSync interface" by Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz in the February 2001 issue of PalmPower Magazine, visit http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200102/ppeditorial0201001.html.
For more information on Earthlink, visit http://www.earthlink.com.
For more information on AT&T WorldNet, visit http://www.att.net.
For the article, " Corporate email goes mobile and wireless," in the April 2001 issue of PalmPower's Enterprise Edition at http://www.palmpowerenterprise.com/issues/issue200104/palmemail001.html.
For Claire Pieterek's review of MultiMail Pro 3 in the July 1999 issue of PalmPower, visit http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue199907/multimail001.html.
For more information on ePocrates, visit http://www.epocrates.com.
For more information on Westlaw Wireless, visit http://www.westlaw.com.
For the article, "ePocrates qRx helps doctors save lives," in the March 2001 issue of PalmPower's Enterprise Edition, visit http://www.palmpowerenterprise.com/issues/issue200103/spotlight0301001.html.
For the article, " Do legal research on the go with Westlaw Wireless" in the February 2001 issue of PalmPower's Enterprise Edition, visit http://www.palmpowerenterprise.com/issues/issue200102/westlaw001.html.
For more information on Novatel Wireless, Inc., visit http://www.novatelwireless.com.
For more information on Socket Communications, Inc., visit http://www.socketcom.com.
For more information on Symbol Technologies, visit http://www.symbol.com.
For more information on DataViz, Inc.'s Documents To Go Professional Edition software, visit http://www.dataviz.com.
For more information on Infinity Softworks' powerOne Personal calculator, visit http://www.infinitysw.com/Products/powerOne_Personal.html.
For more information on Chapura PocketMirror 3.02, visit http://www.chapura.com.
For Bob Draper's "A step-by-step guide to configuring PocketMirror and Microsoft Outlook," in the January 2001 issue of PalmPower Magazine, visit http://www.palmpower.com/issues/issue200101/pocketmirror001.html.
For more information on MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition, visit http://www.mgisoft.com/photo/photosuite/photosuite4/palm/index.asp.
For more information on AvantGo, visit http://www.avantgo.com.
For more information on AOL, visit http://www.aol.com.
For more information on The Palm m500 Leather Zippered Case, visit https://store.palm.com/Catalog/productdetails.asp?productnr=P10810U.
For more information on The Deluxe Leather Carrying Case, visit https://store.palm.com/Catalog/productdetails.asp?productnr=P10814U.
For more information on Palm m500 series-compatible Palm Portable Keyboard, visit https://store.palm.com/Catalog/productdetails.asp?productnr=3C10439U.
For more information on CitySync, visit http://www.citysync.com.
For more information about Palm computers, visit http://www.palm.com.
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Jen Edwards is a student and handheld technology enthusiast in Dallas, TX. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of PocketGoddess.com and has also written numerous reviews for Brighthand and Geek.com.
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