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- Reviewed on: 09/16/2001
- Updated on: 10/30/2002
Room to grow
So what is involved in Handspring's recipe for a good PDA? First is the generous 16MB of RAM--more than any previous Palm OS device. You're likely to wonder if you'll even fill up all the available room. It's certainly more than you'll need for storing your contacts, calendar information, and to-do items. AvantGo and Vindigo fans will find this model especially appealing (because those two services eat up megabytes of storage), as will those who regularly use large databases on the go. However, when you consider that the Pro, like all Visors, has a Springboard expansion slot so that you can drop in additional storage or other modules such as the entire Physicians' Desk Reference, you'll realize that it's overkill for many users.
Another important ingredient in the mix, Motorola's 33MHz DragonBall VZ processor keeps this PDA speeding along. Running taxing software, such as Dreadling, didn't slow this PDA a bit. However, most users will have a very hard time discerning the speed increase over the Visor Deluxe in everyday use.
Borrowing from the Prism and the Edge, the sealed case of the Pro houses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. With its energy-efficient, three-inch, monochrome LCD, this handheld should let you go several weeks between charges. Unlike most Handspring models, the Pro is offered in only one color: a warm silver with a see-through gray cover. Continue reading
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