Consumer Electronics Store: Home and Office Electronics

from: Hewlett Packard Office

 

Rating: - Who needs a Palm. Get the 2215.
Was going to get the ipaq 1945 for less $$$. But once I buy the cradle to go with the 1945 I'd would have spent about the same as if I purchased the 2215. For just a few extra $$$ I'll get the cradle included with the 2215. 64 MB of RAM. Double the processor speed from 200 to 400 mhz. Get both SD and compact flash slots, Pocket PC2003 premium not Pocket PC 2003 professional. Better all around value. Beats the Palm Zire71 (I think that's the model name) I was looking at in total value too. Ambicom wifi compact flash card works great with this device (I used the 2002 drivers that came on the CD). Can't wait for the SD wifi cards to hit the street. As the SD slot is SDIO compatible. I'm very happy with this device. Also folks say Money 2002 doesn't work with this device so I upgraded to Money 2004 and it works fine.

from: PALM
 

Rating: - Outstanding

Simply put, Palm has hit a home run with the Tungsten C. The screen is beautiful, right on par with the Sony Clies and any of the Pocket PCs. Colors are bright and clear, text is crisp and clean on a bright white background -- it looks amazing.

Consider the 400Mhz processor, which zips through apps with blinding speed. Consider the 64MB ram, enough for apps, docs, pictures, just about everything I'd ever use this Palm for (and even if I run out of memory, the unit is upgradeable via the expansion slot, which accepts memory, application cards, etc.). Consider the built-in Wi-Fi, which worked automatically for me on my Linksys 802.11b home network -- super-fast browsing with a browser app that, in my opinion, outperforms the comparable Pocket Internet Explorer app that ships with PocketPCs. Consider the built-in keyboard, which feels and works great, with tactile response and easier thumb-typing than the comparably priced Sony models.

The unit comes loaded with excellent software, including Documents-To-Go, Palm Reader, Adobe Acrobat, Handmark Solitaire, and more. The new Palm OS 5.2.1, which includes a brand new preferences interface, allows you to apply themes to your screens, and makes everything much easier to access and customize.

I've owned earlier editions of Palm, and while I loved their simplicity and reliability, I always felt they came up short when compared with the Sonys and PocketPCs. No more. With a killer feature-set, an attractive form-factor, and across-the-board hardware and software upgrades, Palm should easily maintain its narrowing lead in the PDA market. The Tungsten C gives me the Palm simplicity I love, and the power I crave. I can't rate this unit highly enough.

from: Epson
 

Rating: - Excellent features and performance at a reasonable price
I've had this printer for about 3 weeks and am extremely pleased. I've used it for text printing, copying, scanning and, more recently, photo printing. The performance has been terrific - I printed out an 8x10 photo that looks comparable to one produced by a portrait studio. For photo printing, it is critical to take the picture at high resolution, and to ensure that the printer is set to the proper settings (e.g. the "best photo" setting, photo paper setting, and several others.). While I've read reviews on other sites that complain about photo quality printing on this model, I think that following these guidelines and using good photo quality paper ensures good quality printing. Also, the printer does not seem to drink up ink cartidges the way others are reputed to, and has the convenience (and economy) of allowing you to replace separate color ink cartridges.

from: Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
 

Rating: - impressive

I really am impressed by this tiny scanner. I've only just received this scanner, but what I have tested thus far has been outstanding. It's speed is wonderful in comparison to the 3 or 4 year old umax scanner I had been using. this scanner is light weight and easy to use. installing the scanner and software is a breeze. it comes with a small stand so that it will sit horizontally on its side if you are pressed for space. the scan quality is great, too...which is the most important thing. It's also aesthetically pleasing, with a stainless steel look. The only con I have for this product is my concern about the stability of the top. it seems slightly flimsy, although most scanner tops are the very same way. Overall, I would recommend this product to anyone, though I have only had it for a few hours and could not give any specifics on longevity.