Entered CNET Catalog: 03/04/2002
SKU: 0805931003812
Manufacturer: Palm
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Manufacturer description
The Palm m130 handheld is a stylish, affordable tool that will keep you organized at work, school and even during your (few) spare moments. You'll be ready to go right out of the box - in no time at all you'll be loading your address book and checking off items on your to-do list. Flip open the cover, and you'll find a backlit, easy-to-read display with support for thousands of colors. Games and photos never looked so good. A built-in lithium-ion battery automatically recharges in your HotSync cradle. With normal use, it will last for up to a week between charges. Add games, applications, eBooks and more on MultiMediaCard and SD expansion cards. Snap an MP3 player, portable keyboard or GPS receiver to the Palm Universal Connector. It couldn't be easier to extend the capabilities of your handheld.Product summary
The good: Color display; rechargeable batteries; affordable.
The bad: Small screen; difficult to read in direct sunlight.
The bottom line: The m130 is on the low end of the color-Palm spectrum, but it's a decent PDA for the price.
Average user rating: from 165 users
3.5 stars
Editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 09/23/2002
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| The Palm is larger than a deck of playing cards. | It's slightly thicker than a deck, too. |
At the top of the device, you'll find a small slot for adding additional memory and compatible accessories. Look around back, and you'll notice that there's no place to add batteries because unlike other m100-series devices, the m130 has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. You can juice up this cell in the included USB HotSync Cradle with the power adapter attached. More good news: The m130 will work with all accessories--such as keyboards and digital cameras--made for Palm m500-series models since it's equipped with the same universal connector.
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| Juice it up: The cradle acts as a power and syncing station. | You have connections: The m130 works with most m500-series accessories. |
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When the unit is powered off, pressing the up button makes the Palm show the time and the date. A small hole in the cover and a window above it let you check the time with the cover closed.
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 Peekaboo: You can check the time without opening the cover. |
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| Ogle your pics with MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition. | Word up: Upload and view Word and Excel documents on your Palm. |
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 Lo-res: The m130's screen can muster only a 160x160 resolution. |
If you considered the Palm m125 but worried that you couldn't read the small screen, the m130 is a better choice because its display provides greater contrast, making it easier on the eyes. The 160x160-pixel display has a backlight with two brightness settings for indoor use. The screen also reflects ambient light so that you can read it outdoors, although it's not as easy to see in bright sunlight as the reflective TFT screen on Sony's CLIE PEG-N610CV. Sony's PDA also has a larger, higher-resolution display, so fonts and icons are smoother and more legible. But we'll forgive those shortcomings because the m130 is significantly less expensive than the Sony.
As noted, the device has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which Palm says can power the PDA for about a week between charges; you just drop the m130 into the included USB HotSync cradle to juice it up. We were impressed with this Palm's battery life. With the backlight on, we squeezed a whopping 12.5 hours out of the unit before its battery ran dry.
User opinions
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good, basic PDA
Pros: Everything you could need for scheduling
Cons: Nothing really
Review: I used this for a while. I used it strictly for schedules and keeping track of notes, etc. This is a very basic PDA, an older model and I believe one of the firsts with a color screen. The games included are fun if you are bored, but nothing fantastic.
Being as this is an old model, there is no wi-fi or anything for internet exploring.
Perfect model if you just want a portable organizer.
Being as this is an old model, there is no wi-fi or anything for internet exploring.
Perfect model if you just want a portable organizer.
User Rating:
3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Definitely better than a piece of paper.
Pros: Unlike what´s between my ears, it never forgets.
Cons: No USB-powered cable out of the box.
Review: I abandoned those tiny pieces of paper, now I use the not-recognizable notepad, instead. When in a hurry, handwriting is still faster than any character-recognition technique. If you ever get 5 seconds to breath, then you can transfer your notes to standard "Arial"...
Since I must take it back and forth, and I spend most of time at work, the chunky cradle sits at home, and a USB-powered cable keeps it Hotsync´ed to my office, while charging batteries. Do you really need that chunky cradle attached to a 110V outlet in your office desk? I know I don´t.
Forget about e-mail synch too, since any attachments would eat its memory in a heartbeat; I use tasks, phone list and notes (synched to Outlook) only. The password feature is a plus, so all those logins and passwords can be remembered, if you can only remember ONE. Somebody would have to steal it from you, and take some time to crack its password, not to mention you can hide everything. By then, you changed all the passwords, so it is pointless to worry.
Get yourself a SD card too, and some free program to backup ALL the contents of the Palm, including those "security files", since you don´t know when will it run out of batteries, or if it will forget everything you stuffed in it. Remember to copy the backup program too, so it can be used to restore everything else. Don´t rely on your office or home PCs for backup purposes, since they are way more vulnerable to damage than your Palm (virus versus back-pocket-crunching, tough battle). Just use both, and be sure the card is ok once in a while.
Forget about Word and Excel, since most of the formatting will be destroyed on the Palm. Only real simple files can be synchronized between two PCs, and won´t be corrupted in the process. Word and Excel fans should turn to Pocket PCs and pay through the **** for it.
Now, you bought a "Pocket PC"? Did you really think you would get rid of boot-up time? HAHAHAHAHA, FORGET IT. A Palm is what every PC should be, a zero-wait device to keep all your stuff. I didn´t have to wait my paper notebook to load any OS, I won´t put up with that now.
Since I must take it back and forth, and I spend most of time at work, the chunky cradle sits at home, and a USB-powered cable keeps it Hotsync´ed to my office, while charging batteries. Do you really need that chunky cradle attached to a 110V outlet in your office desk? I know I don´t.
Forget about e-mail synch too, since any attachments would eat its memory in a heartbeat; I use tasks, phone list and notes (synched to Outlook) only. The password feature is a plus, so all those logins and passwords can be remembered, if you can only remember ONE. Somebody would have to steal it from you, and take some time to crack its password, not to mention you can hide everything. By then, you changed all the passwords, so it is pointless to worry.
Get yourself a SD card too, and some free program to backup ALL the contents of the Palm, including those "security files", since you don´t know when will it run out of batteries, or if it will forget everything you stuffed in it. Remember to copy the backup program too, so it can be used to restore everything else. Don´t rely on your office or home PCs for backup purposes, since they are way more vulnerable to damage than your Palm (virus versus back-pocket-crunching, tough battle). Just use both, and be sure the card is ok once in a while.
Forget about Word and Excel, since most of the formatting will be destroyed on the Palm. Only real simple files can be synchronized between two PCs, and won´t be corrupted in the process. Word and Excel fans should turn to Pocket PCs and pay through the **** for it.
Now, you bought a "Pocket PC"? Did you really think you would get rid of boot-up time? HAHAHAHAHA, FORGET IT. A Palm is what every PC should be, a zero-wait device to keep all your stuff. I didn´t have to wait my paper notebook to load any OS, I won´t put up with that now.
User Rating:
2.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Obsolete
Pros: Color screen, reliable,
Cons: Dated design, outdated OS, palmone obviously phasing it out, better options out there
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3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
battery is the big problem
Pros: inexpensive, features, size, memory chip.
Cons: Cannot tell when it is charging or condition of battery while charging. Battery is difficult to replace. You need to know what you are doing if you take it apart! Battery is $30-$80!
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1.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Battery cannot be replaced - DIED
Pros: Nice Color, nice everything, BUT
Cons: When the battery seizes & no one can replace the dead battery....all the nice equals to ZERO.
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3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I would recommend getting an extrenal keyboard
Pros: Nice Color screen and great bonus software!
Cons: Bad physical durabillity. If you accidently drop it you may end up with a broken face plate or flip cover.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good, love it
Pros: I got the color screen i wanted. Plus i still have some. Its very good and works for what i need it to.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Everything I wanted in a PDA
Pros: -Color Screen -The product is easy to program (meaning lots of great FreeWare), -Small Size + Light Weight -File Uploading is a breeze -Durable (I dropped it in a puddle and it was submerged for about 2 seconds, it still worked fine!!)
Cons: -The resolution is only 160x160 -Screen is very hard to see outdoors FINAL COMMENT: This is definitely the PDA for me. Color screen, lots of FreeWare to download and can take the knocks without retiring.
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1.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Poor battery life and cradle.
Pros: When able to hotsync, it is good to have the data with me where ever I go.
Cons: I can recharge the battery for 24 hours and it is half dead as soon as I use it. The palm does not fit the cradle. Often I have to hold the palm in the cradle for it to hotsync
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2.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good product poor customer service
Pros: It is great for downloading games and playing them later. The size is perfect and it is very easy to use and has many useful features
Cons: Poor customer service. The expansion slot started leaking. It has never been near any liquids for anything to spill on it. Something inside of it was leaking and palm refused to even look at it even though it is still under warrenty
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1.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Palm service support no help at all!
Pros: Easy to use, low cost, Decent screen color.
Cons: Battery life, Lack of support from Palm.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I Love the M-130
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Review: Great product! Comes with lots of extras (Like Documents-To-Go). I love the small window in the cover that displays time and other reminders; it beeps and I just have to glance at it. My only complaint is that the batteries seem to drain pretty fast.
User Rating:
5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Bang for the buck!!!!
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Review: i bought this cool little unit and what a lifesaver it is and everything. Who cares about the lack of colors? if you want an 65000 just get the 515. Besides you know well before you buy the unit that is not 65000, so if your going to complaine dont complain about the colors. In conclusion, this device is awesome!
User Rating:
2.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Battery life? What battery life?
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Review: After 3 1/2 years of dutiful service, my IIIx conked out last month and I replaced it with a m130. Unlike the IIIx, the m130 easily fits inside a shirt pocket. The color screen is pretty good except when exposed to direct sunlight. I like the expansion capability and the ability to carry and use Microsoft Office documents on my Palm. The HotSync process is quicker and more stable. BUT...the battery life is a joke. I used to use the IIIx's folding keyboard to type notes in lieu of dragging a desktop to meetings. Even with heavy keyboard use, I only had to change batteries about twice a month. With the m130, I'm able to get about 4 hours of normal use. I can't even begin to think about using a keyboard with it and thus the usefulness of having the m130 is drastically diminished.
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
palm m130
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Review: I have owned the palm m125 and m130. The m130 is prob the best affordable palm on the market with all the features I need. Colour is great and very easy to understand and use. I do prefer the m125 for using AA batteries instead of the lithium battery in my m130 but if you judge your battery usage you won't run short. They say the battery power in the 130 last a week I don't think so if you really use it. But the 130 does hold your info when battery power goes down for several days that I know of.....the 125 will not hold info more than 10 minutes when power runs out. Overall I recomend the palm 130. Palm is a specialized product and from the palm3 ,m100,m125 then m130 all the bugs are out of the m130.....enjoy your palm I am.
User Rating:
2.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Excellent tool. Meets my needs.
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Review: For majority of people, this little gadget will be it. It will more than meet our basic handheld computing needs. colored screen. rechargeable battery. memory storage need is solved by expansion card - It will take some time before you can consume the 8MB memory. I use my palm in the construction project management, personal finance, personal productivity. IT IS JUST WONDERFUL
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
EXCELLENT VALUE!
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Review: It may not have the best feature set on the market, but there are plenty of more important reasons to buy this PDA. First, it's a great value, especially since I got it for $100 on clearence at Target (Now that's a deal!). But the more and more I use this Palm, the more I'm glad I didn't get a diifferent handheld from a different maker, since non-Palms (especially Sony's) tend to use propriety software and hardware, which makes many programs not compatible with it (especially hacks). Believe me when I say the M130 is compatile with absolutely EVERYTHING and doesn't suffer from any drastic problems (my only complaint is the screen is nearly impossible to see outside). So I would say if you want a cheap and very versatile andheld, this is the one for you.
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good second PDA
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Review: First PDA was a Handspring Visor Deluxe. It worked for 2.5 years before chewing through batteries every week. The M130 is a faster and more capable PDA and cost less than the Visor. The screen is noticeably smaller. I might have gone with a Sony had I given it some more thought.
User Rating:
3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Best value in a PDA!
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Review: I bought mine in August 2002. In short, I'm blown away by the utility of this device. I went into the store looking for the m500, then took one look at the color on the m130 and changed my mind. Now, it's not the fanciest display, sexiest design, and it doesn't play mp3s. But for what I needed, it's perfect. The four application buttons have organized my life and I found and a wealth of apps that I now rely on daily. I have since bought a 64mb expansion card for photos, pdf's, bible translations, etc. With a case, it fits in my pocket and has replaced my wallet. I take it to meetings and type notes with the accessory keyboard. I sync it daily with my PC at work and almost never have to worry about battery life (except for long weekends). Now that the price has dropped under $200, I would recommend it to any average PDA buyer. You cannot argue with the simplicity and functionality of the m130!
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
EVERYTHING IS GREAT BUT THE BATTERY!
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Review: It has been such a great buy this little pda, works great, the screen is ok for me and has a lot of cool features. The only downside is the battery life, I have no idea how it can last up to a week, the most it lasts mine is 2 days. Besides that it is great!
User Rating:
0.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Cheesy plastic cover
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Review: cover doesn't protect the screen at all. I cracked the screen with it in my pocket. If it's portable, it's got to be tougher.
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
The Choice For Students
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Review: "With the guys at http://www.be-300.org developing a fullversion of CE.Net, and the incredible differences in hardware, not to mention the $100 dollar difference. It's clear that the only choice for students it the Casio BE-300!" I have an m130, and one of my classmates has a BE-300. Half way through the year, who is still using theirs in class? Me. Who is using a PDA that has a homework organizer, periodic table, dictionary, etc.? Me. It is clear the m130 is the choice for students.
User Rating:
0.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Second time in 6 months it messes up and no toll free help available!!!
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Review: I purchased my first m130 at a radio shack and the sceens sensitivity was off, i returned it and gave it another try because i liked the features. So i purchased it on cnet...now 6 months and a lot of information later it doesn't charge....and for me to get technical support i have to pay for the phone call because the only toll free number available is for sales...When i asked why...the person informed me of the increase cost to the company that will then reflect the price on the palms which to me are not inexpensive anyway.....my husbands clie has given him no problems in 2yrs that he's owned it and if it did he wouldn't have to pay to let them know it has......What is this world coming too?
User Rating:
3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great Firtst Palm
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Review: This is my first PDA. I'm very impressed with what it can do. And the colors are great! It has it's problems, but what computer does not? I mean, if I got rid of every computer I've had when a problem occures, than I would probably wind up with a stone tablet and chisel... until that cracked!
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3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good quality handheld for the price.
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Review: Standard Palm features, good screen, but could be brighter. Only 2 brightness options as opposed to a brightness slider on the IIIc. Palm support also scaled down--no longer provides longer-term support. No case included--flappy rubber screen cover does not stay down or affixed to the unit. Decent quality screen and resolution, but not too much good bundled software; unit hard to get in and out of HotSync cradle. Overall--I'd give it a 7/10.
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
this palm rocks
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Review: this is a great and neat color palm top for a basic user but if you want more, consider a tungsten T
User Rating:
3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great PDA for the money
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Review: This PDA has it all, it has everything an organizer needs and nothing you wont use. If you want an organizer with everything you need to use to organize and not pay extra for stuff you wont use, this is the one to get. And its color!
User Rating:
3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
beware of quick draining batteries
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Review: If you want a color screen with an uprgrade in ram, this is a good Palm to graduate to. But in my experience with all my Palms to date, I have never had a perfect functioning PDA. The m130 is great, but after less than a year and moderate every day use, the battery drained immediately after recharging. I had to send it in, and God knows if I'll get mine back fixed, or a reconditioned one. What is supposed to be a big plus--rechargable batteries--in my case turned out to be a big fat minus. I'd happily buy batteries in the future than take my chances with another rechargable Palm.
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3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
No frills, but didn't need them
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Review: I wanted the cheapest color PDA on the market, and I got the m130. Has all the functionality I need (datebook, addressbook, memos) and works well with Linux. Quality and useability are sufficient for these tasks.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Not a bag little tool... for a great price!
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Review: A great entry level handheld! Has color, expansion slot, decent memory on board, great compact size and very user friendly!! I would recommend this to anyone interested in a new Palm!
User Rating:
3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
There maybe better out there, but This is what palm considers low-end color
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Review: Having read only the negative comments, I would have expected alot more problems. I've had my m130 since at least August of 2002 and my ONLY complant would be with customer service. I had trouble syncing and made the mistake of calling for assistance of which they were none. But the negative of that lack of support is overshadowed in my mind by a nicely preforming product. Hence, I would ask those who don't like this product one question... "Why are you purchasing a low-end color palm as a "status symbol". The palm m130 is a electronic Rolodex with programmable features nothing more nothing less. Expecting more would be Microsoft-ish. I only marked this as negative so that others like me can get a real sense of product..... Note the price has dropped as it everyone knew it would making it a much better value.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great value, great palm
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Review: IMHO, this is the best first entry Palm, it has loads of features for an acceptable price.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great Palm for the money!!!!
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Review: I got a really good deal on my m130 and I love it. Screen is a little small but still can read everything just fine and I am using it for documents at work. Processing spead pretty good for a handheld. Would definately recommend this one, especially for the price. Also was able to load pictures to show off at work in color, WOW!
User Rating:
3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
third palm.. great.
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Review: gave up my 125 to my wife.(I got a color wrist camera). This palm is great. No trouble with it at all. My pictures on it look good,despite what everyone says. I just wish it was cheaper.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Just What the Dr. Ordered!
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Review: I got an m500 as a gift, and the digitizer (apparently not unexpectedly) went whacko one week later. Back to the store it went, and I exchanged it for m130. Looked at fancier offerings from Toshiba, Sony, etc., but for my needs this was totally sufficient and the price was right. The m130 is a bit heavier than the m500 and not as slim and sexy but is rounder and more comfortable to hold. Much more solidly built. The screen is smaller but clearer and much easier on the eyes due to the back-lit color. Function is fast, intuitive, and reliable. Graffiti input is easy (much easier than the m500). Instant and cheap expandability via the expansion card slot. I've loaded a bunch of low and no-cost programs that are data-rich, slick to use, and really save me a lot of steps and time around the office. Frankly, the only thing I liked better about the m500 was the knurled and nicely weighted stylus. Simply a terrific value.
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
THE BEST PDA
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Review: well i'm only 15 years old and i decided that i wanted a pda for myself to get organized and just so that i could have something to play games on and to go braggin around...i had a very hard time deciding what to buy because of the many different features that each pda contained..i researched alot and was about to buy a Cassio Cassiopeia..though it looked bulky but was very cheap and had all the mp3 player as well as color for only 199 but the store didn't have it so i talked to a lady who was buying some accesories for her palm..and i asked her..what do you recommend..she told me she had a m130 and it was the best because many people said that the palm software don't change drastically and that it is much better..so i bought a palm m500 becuz it was alot cheaper for 150 but then i returned it the next day becuz i wanted color!...so i went back and got the m130 for 260 with 50 mail in rebate..so far the color is beautiful..the handheld is very light..very easy to use..i just wished i had gotten an mp3 player with it..i also am not that happy with the screen because the pictures aren't that clear as the pictures on the computer..i thought it would of been the same as there broshures and ads but oh well..it better than the m500 and it has color
User Rating:
3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Happy with my handheld
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Review: The picture quality isn't the best, but the overall function, style and value of this palm are excellent!
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Best PDA for the mid-range consumer.
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Review: At an MSRP of $249 with a $50 mail-in rebate, this PDA is complete yet expandable. Included are many titles of software including "Documents to Go"(R). Palm(C) is the industry leader in mobile computing and a full scale support site is at your disposal after registering for free online. This will get the best band for the buck. This device, though, lacks in the included features(i.e. no expansion card for additional storage). Good 2nd PDA but wouldn't recommend as a 1st for the complexity and price
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
m130 rules!
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Review: I had experienced a Handspring Visor, and within a week, there were scratches all over it. I had done nothing with it, becasue of the limited capibilities of it. I returned it and later got an m130. This PDA has a brilliant screen, and is small enough to fit in my pocket, unlike the Visor. Way to go, Palm!
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
A small screan is the only short comming
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Review: The M130 has plenty of fetures to apeal a large verity of users a coworker with a 500 wish he had mine good color, size, and the battery lasts a week on the road
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good value. But screen too dim.
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Review: The Palm m130 screen is smaller and dimmer than the Palm IIIc. The m130 has only two screen brightness settings. The Palm IIIc uses a slide bar. The expansion features of the m130 are nice. Overall it is a great starter PDA for the money.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
HUGE BANG for the BUCK
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Review: I chose this product b/c it was a great deal ($175 after rebate on Amazon), its expandability, good ergonomic design, structural durability and the overall good reviews that I've read about it. I'm a medical student, so having something that can withstand a lot of use and that can support a lot of database applications (I got a 128MB card to go with it) was a must. The Sony's are higher-end models and I didn't go for them b/c of 1)the price, 2)they have to be handled more gently. The Treo 90 from Handspring seemed nice, tho there are flaws to it and reliability is an issue. I didn't need any MP3 player, or digital camera or wireless tech with mine- I just wanted the basics and no frills. Pocket PC was out of the question as most medical programs are made for Palm OS. Plus, it's more expensive.
User Rating:
1.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
undependable-poor cust service
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Review: I had my unit less than 3 weeks, and it failed every day- erasing all my information on the PDA. I contacted Palm, and the only thing they would do is have my send it to them for repair, which at holiday time would take 3+ weeks. They wouldn't even let me buy another unit and then get a refund when I sent this unit back. I will buy another brand!
User Rating:
4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
EXCELLET OVERALL CHOICE - SMALL SCREEN - LIMITED BATTERY LIFE
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Review: I have owned an m130 for a couple of weeks. In short: the color screen is VERY GOOD despite the 160x160 resolution and despite the fact that is smaller that the older generation of monochrome Palms; 8Mb is ok and it is rather easy to move data and applications over to memory cards (but purchase McFile which is the equivalent of Windows Explorer and a MUST for copying stuff to and from a card); it is faster than the older Palms and thanks to its USB connection it Hotsyncs in a breeze; a rather significant annoyance is its battery life - despite Palm claims, count on about 4-5 hours of continuous use if the backlight is on (you will prefer it ON most of the time expect if you use it in almost absolute darkness) -- in other words, if you use it quite a bit, you will need to charge it EVERY NIGHT. And a piece of advice: get the Palm "leather flip case" which protects it from falls or bumps while allowing you to pretty much use it as easily as a wallet. Would be happy to respond to additional querries at paravantis@otenet.gr
User Rating:
5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Skip the research, this is where you will end!
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Review: The palm m130 is my first PDA. I have had it since February 2002 and it has worked like a charm. Even though it isn't the top of the line, the color is awesome... the only problem I have with it is using it outside on a sunny day. But other than that it is probably one of the best buys you can make. I use it for everything from work to school. I just bought a keyboard last month and it's almost as nice as having a laptop for only 1/5 of the price! After doing all my research on PDAs I ended up with the palm m130 because it was the best price and value... it has been now over 9 months and I'm not regretting it a single bit!!!
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
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Review: Even though I havent purchased a palm, i've tried it out in stores and its fabulous!!! I have a visor delux and I want to upgrade to a color palm so i tried this. The M515 is way tooooooo expensive but the m130 is the bomb!! The color is great, (only if your indoors) and the feachers are spectacular!!! Just get it!!! Palm good going!!!!!!!
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1.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Dont buy a palm m130
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Review: I sent my palm in about 20 or so days ago. First they said they didnt receive it, then they didnt know when I would get another. Then the corporate office stepped in sent me a new one and it does not even work. After all that I deserve a 515. This is ridiculous.
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2.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
DON'T BUY AT AMAZON!!
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Review: If this is a gift and is being shipped far away, don't buy through Amazon. The $25 rebate offer requires the UPC off the box AND the packing slip!! After spending 20 minutes trying to find a phone number to call off the web site and calling them, customer service REFUSED to accept any other form of purchase verification. It was ordered though them, you'd think they would know.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Cool little tool
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Review: For the price and what I needed it for, it is great. I had a big honking planner, addresses, cards, pics. etc... Well, now I am able to fit a vast majority in the M130. Hell, I even got rid of my wallet and now use a much smaller planner with the Palm. Simply put, I Likeitalot!!!
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great Palm and Value for $
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Review: This is my first Palm. Was thinking of which PDA to buy for about a month and finally decided to give it a try on this m130! It is fantastic and at such an affordable price,i think everyone deserve to have one. With the large amount of freewares available for the Palm OS 4.1, whoa....i get new software everyday and gosh...i had so much fun organizing my stuff, and most important of all, it pairs flawlessly with my SE T68i bluetooth!
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
You get the most functionality for the $.
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Review: Previously owned a palm m105 did research on which pda to get for about 2 1/2 months. Palm OS has the most functionaliy with most everything plus tons of applications out there for it. I got a color screen & expansion slot. Doc to go all for under $200(you must look hard & long for the right deal!) Most people own a palm so your not alone and pretty much since it has been out has had the best reviews for the hardware & software. Your neither behind in tech. neither are you ahead of your self in spending an obscene amount of $.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Simple but lots of cool features
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Review: This is my first Palm Pilot, and man, am I hooked. It's simple enough that most things are almost intuitive--you don't have to be a computer whiz, so it's great for the technologically challenged. I didn't want e-mail capability (if you do, I wouldn't get this one)--I just wanted to organize my life, play some cool games, and keep all my addresses handy--this does all and more! I got the little keyboard too so I can travel and write. Gotta love it!
User Rating:
5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I LOVE IT! Great for school!
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Review: I use my m130 for school, and it's great! I type many of my class notes with my MicroInnovations wireless keyboard. I also have an English dictionary and a French-English dictionary, an entire chemistry table, DueYesterday (an assignment organizer), Word and Excel and Powerpoint, and a metronome for band! It's great! And a nice color screen too. It's very bright and readable. It's not pixelated like the m515. I admit, you can't really use it all that much outside, but all my classes are inside. 
What would I do without it? (P.S. - Very very reliable!)
What would I do without it? (P.S. - Very very reliable!) User Rating:
5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Super duper PDA
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Review: It's my first PDA, love it more and more everyday. I never thought I would use one but I use it all the time. Couldn't have asked for anything more.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great product at a good value!!
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Review: Nice PDA with good features and support. With the name PALM, it is a no brainer!! Only drawback.....as if it matters....screen is a wheee bit small, but not that small.
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
AWSOME HANDHELD
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Review: GREAT FOR LONG TRIPS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ALSO PERFECT FOR SMALL AND LARGE BUSINESSES
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great Buy for the Buck!
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Review: I upgraded from my m100 and absolutely love the m130. With the expansion card, you have almost limitless storage space and the color screen is great. Also comess with some nice software. I give it an enthusiastic "thumbs up"!
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Battery sucks to the maximum!
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Review: Looks like ppl talked about the pros of this, so I guess that leaves me the cons of it. Everything I find this Pda is okay, cept' the freaking battery drain. Palm so call claim it can live up to a week, bah! I doubt it. Mine only last for three days at only average use like an hour a day. Overall, I am happy with the Pda but the battery sucks, really sucks. Even I leave the Pda off, the battery still drain like mad. I hate this Pda. Yet, I think the overall performance is okay.
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1.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
It is a practical tool.
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Review: I brought it for two month; I think it useful for me to complete any affairs.
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3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Not too impressed!!!
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Review: I bought my Palm(brand new, not refurbished), and had problems from the start with my unit. First it would power up even though it was in the cradle, then it wouldn't properly run me through the setup menu, then I had trouble with the hotsyncing operation. After talking with the Palm techs 4 times within the first week because of problems, I shipped it back for a refund!!!
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2.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Midway between color and B&W
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Review: Where are the 65.000 colors Palm's website details page looks so proud of ? Total disappointment for those who needs to carry images along. After a thorough research, a hidden page apologizes and that seems to be all.
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1.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
PALM does no longer Produce qualty
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Review: The m130 is made of cheesy plastic, it feels light in the hand but leaves a huge bulge in your pocket, the screen is lo-res and extremly too small, look at the Sony CLIE
User Rating:
5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I LOVE MY M130!
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Review: This is a great little gadget for the beginner in the world of PDA's...easy to use, rather sleek and already getting me better organized. I recommend one for everyone!
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great device for the price!
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Review: I used to be a Visor guy but every since I first picked up one of these little babies, I just had to have one. The Treo 90 is OK but I don't think its worth the extra money. And Palm doesn't seem to change they're platforms nearly as much as Handspring. I have a Visor Deluxe and an Edge. Both were obsolete just about when I bought them. Where as the Palm's older series PDA's are still worth something.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
So good, I got two
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Review: The rechargable battery saves money and the USB interface cradle is fast and with the times. The color display is crisp and clear. All in all a great product from Palm. Glad I bought it. Oh, the one I got for my girlfriend, she loves it as well. Needless to say I won some extra points by her.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Excellent multi-use PDA
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Review: I just upgraded from an older model Visor, and the difference is outstanding! clear affordable colour PDA. There is a low battery life though, if you travel, you'll need a portable charger.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Easy, user-friendly, great starter!
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Review: I am new to the Palm family, but got tired of dragging around endless lists on paper, losing them. What a joy to have this PDA!
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
This is the one to buy!!!
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Review: The only drawback is it isn't wireless. Not everyone needs wireless. I recomend getting LauncherIII to take care of the housekeeping from various types of programs and shifting from Handheld and your SD card. I like the protective cover!
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
12 bit? who cares
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Review: i have owned plenty of palm units not just from palm but from sony and handspring as well. none can compare to the value and versatility of this unit. i did give it a low score on support only because palm really did screw up on the color capability but who cares. you will never use all the 65,000 colors trust me. all games still look the same and it has a much better screen than the 515 and that is true 16 bit. remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. my eyes say the screen looks great. if your into action games though, you might be somewhat disappointed. otherwise, great unit.
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great Present!
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Review: Received this as an anniversary present. My first PDA and....WOW! The color is great; it has everything I need on it, plus the storage capacity for games and pictures! Who cares if I can only get 58K colors instead of 65K, I don't! Great value! Only negative is the quick battery drain. Other than that, no problems here
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Alotta Bang for the Buck!
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Review: This is my second PDA. I received this one as a gift. The color screen is great, and the bundled Documents to Go 4 Professional is nice also. The expansion slot for additional memory cards is nice because adding memory is quick, and cheap. Having the ability to carry around as many family pictures ad the bundled MGI Photosuite and your memory will let you is great when you get homesick.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great Color PDA for the money!
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Review: My life has changed now that I'm organized it. I have so much free time I play with my Palm M130 for fun!
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1.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Real stinky support
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Review: They're so called quick turn around on replacements took three weeks. The Palm we finally received didn't work.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
A great tool and I can still carry it in a binder!
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Review: I used to carry around a large Franklin planner and made copious notes and planned my day around fulfiling my values. Well, I still do that but the size of the planner has decreased, and I can still find what I am looking for with the touch of the little stylus. This is my first PDA. I was skeptical of having another piece of technology that would soon get outdated. But helping my daughter get ready for college, where the suggestion was to NOT bring notebook computers to class, but if one was inclined to use an electronic note-taker, then get a good PDA with a portable keyboard. It would be easy to store in the backpack or briefcase, and when you need to update your notes, the hot sync would do the trick. We bought the Palm m-130 because of the price and value. It came with the recharger/hot sync, lots of software, including the Word-To-Go bundle (about a $60 value), and a lot of good recommendations from people who have owned Palm devices in the past. It didn't take long for me to start examining it and using the portable keyboard. Within a week I had my own m-130, and took it on a short vacation, where I kept a daily diary, wrote some letters, played a few games of solitare, cribbage and backgammon. The case is got a good feel to it, and it seems very well built. Battery drain is moderate, but the recharger brings it up to full charge within a couple of hours. I am one who is used to using a larger planner, and I preferred something to hold that wouldn't get lost and where I could have a few sheets of paper handy to write notes apart from the Palm Pilot. I searched around and found the perfect one for anyone who is used to the Franklin or similar planners. It is made by Day-Timer, and has nice flexible pocket to put the PDA in instead of the velcro stick-on arrangement that most of others have(including the very expensive ones). The pocket allows you to take out the PDA and, if need be, carry it in your pocket, and you don't have all that velcro junk stuck to the back. The Day-Timer item is called the "Handheld Computer Binder" and sells for about $24. It has a loose-leaf binder, pockets for cards, pen/stylus holders and a zippered closure. Real nice.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Color Makes All The Difference
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Review: I had an old PDA and never used it, but getting the M130 changed that - it can organize your life and so many cool apps available. No need to get the 515 - I'd rather have this one.
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1.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Lack Of Support Kills The Deal
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Review: Palm OS has so many quirks that even their phone support leaves you stranded saying things like, "That's a Microsoft issue, we don't have a solution for you." As a software developer, I know a cop-out when I see it. Unstable garbage....go with a windows based OS and you'll be in much better shape!
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good for the Money!!!
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Review: Well I've had mine for 3 months now and I dont really have any complants about it besides is small screen. The thing is reallt durable (I dropped it a few times, ouch!) and its really nice to have with me. its not too small and its sleek covering makes it feel right at home in my 'palm' . I would recommending buying this if your in this price range. if your not u should really buy the sony clie that they just relesed!!!! (folding tilt screen,w/ or w/o camera)
. I would recommending buying this if your in this price range. if your not u should really buy the sony clie that they just relesed!!!! (folding tilt screen,w/ or w/o camera) User Rating:
5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Kickin little Palm
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Review: I just obtained this little jewel and I cant get enough of the expandability on this!
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3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Solid PDA but its missing something
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Review: Actually, this PDA is missing a couple things: 1) Palm, we want CHEAP memory (i.e. Compact Flash/SmartMedia), not this SD card that costs almost double as much (unless you wanna buy your card from an obscure NY electronics store....good luck!) 2) almost 300 bucks and STILL no audio support 3) screen is good but dang its small. Other than these gripes, its a solid performer. If you want a simple, quick electronic organizer, this is worth a look. If you want something with video/audio capabilities and CONVIENENT storage, go with a Jornada.
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3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good ROI, but...
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Review: This is my first PDA. I finally decided DayRunner isn't gonna cut it anymore (can't schedule those recurring appointments!). I'm a software engineer by trade, so I expect a lot from my gadgets. Good points about m130: cheap (relatively) - you can get it for under $250 off the web. Pleasing design and color screen. Easy to use. Now the bad and mediocore: hotsync between m130 and MS Outlook works ok. But some little things are missing: DateBook doesn't handle MS Outlook's busy/free/tentative/out-of-office categories for appointments. PocketMirror Standard Edition (which comes with m130) doesn't handle sub-folers in Outlook (I may have to upgrade to PM Professional). All in all, integration with Outlook is rated 3.5 on a scale with 5. I looked DateBk5 specs and I don't think it does what I want either. Probably need to go with PocketPC-based PDAs to get the 100% interation I am looking for. Short battery life -- I haven't let it run out yet, but it's down to 50% after 2 days. But all in all it's good enough for me to get off my dayrunner gradually (still need to copy over all the contact info...)
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Overall, a good PDA for its money
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Review: If you're looking for a good color PDA, then the m130 makes the cut. However, you should expect a poor battery life (due to color screen), a smaller screen in which to work, poorly installed organizer/to-do applications (HandSpring's line feature DateBook and Calculator Plus), and a hard to see screen in direct sunlight. The great features of this PDA are the expansion SD slot, color screen, the infra-red port, and included rechargeable battery. If the battery life was improved, then I would consider keeping this; however, as a soon to be university student, I will be on the go, not able to put my Palm on the charger daily.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Versatile and fun
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Review: Got my Palm M130 about a month ago and am having a blast pushing it to the limit. SD Card expansion is a huge bonus, and the color screen is crisp and easy-to-read (unless you're outdoors, in which case it's very difficult to see). Great speed, too. Aside from having to reset it occasionally due to Fatal Errors (caused by perhaps unreliable 3rd party software downloads), it's been amazingly reliable, even with heavy use.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Best ever!
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Review: This is the best Palm created! Really good value for money! I mean, how many Palms are there that cost only M$999 (around US$250), yet comes with so many features, like the color screen, the expandibility, the rechargable battery, and the list goes on. For those of you who are still undecided on what PDA to use, get an m130 now!
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
What have I done without one of these....
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Review: Finally broke down and got a PDA. I bought the M130 for me and the M105 for my wife. Life is so much simpler now. definitely go find the Dual Date program. I like the color screen much better than the monochrome. I have a feeling she will want to upgrade in a few months. As a beginner, it has been incredibly easy to use. My rechargable battery runs down quickly, but it is not a real problem for me. I just charge it a couple of times a week. This is a good entry level color PDA and worth every penny.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Intuitive Operation/Design
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Review: Though accompanied documentation is grossly inadequate, the interface and logical operation of the Palm itself overcomes this "instruction book" limitation.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great entry level device
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Review: If you have to have color, but don't want to spend a fortune, grab this PDA. Though the screen is small-ish, text is easily read, and the graphics are very satisfactory.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I second all the positive posts!
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Review: It looks like most posters agree with me so I'll keep this short: The Palm M130 is very good and does exactly what one expects from an organizer. Nice goin palm.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Look! No glasses.
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Review: I traded my M125 in because I always had to put my glasses on to see the screen. The M130 is crystal clear and in beautiful color. It functions just like my old M125 and I love it. The rechargable battery lasts me just about 1 week. I find new uses for it every day. Great product!
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Couldn't get along without it!
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Review: I really like the Palmreader and PhotoSuite options. I have around six novels, and the NIV Bible loaded. Great for the waiting room at the doctor's, etc. And with the well-backlit screen, I can read in the dark. Also have color pictures of the grandkids to show off. The only downside is the short battery life. Don't get to far from your charger.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great function and quality per $
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Review: My wife and I were very presently surprised with so much for the money. Beautiful clear display. Loads of apps.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
the best out there for a low cost!
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Review: I'm new to using pdas so before I bought one, i really did my research. I would have to say that the m130 is a very good pda for a very low cost. The colored screen is really great though there is some slight difficulty looking at it in direct sunlight, compatibility is great, the expansion slot is great for storing other apps and data, battery life is ok since when you get home you can charge it for just 15 minutes and you're good to go. Even if I had to buy a keyboard for it (which is another great accessory) I don't really mind coz a laptop is just too big for me to carry around. it helps me a lot at work and in graduate school. This is a must buy for all you professionals and students out there.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
SPECTACULAR little device!
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Review: The simplicity of the Palm, the beautiful color screen, the compact size, and the many features, and expandibility of the Palm M130 make it a GREAT PDA! Get one now!
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
No wonder this has such high ratings
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Review: After going in to buy a sony T615 and finding out that they are no longer being made, I decided to try the M130 and so far I think it's the greatest. It's light and sleek and fits in my jean pocket with ease. Highly Recommended
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Nice to have quality at low cost
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Review: Last week I finally bit the bullet and replaced my Palm Vx with the new m130. First off, it was over $100 less than the cost of a brand new Vx (back when they were the new kid on the block). The color screen is gorgeous, the expansion card slot is already being used (by a nifty backup card) and it feels more rugged. The battery life seems to be a bit low (Thanks "Dopewars") but since I am always home at night there is no reason for me not to be able to recharge it. If you are thinking of taking the m130 plunge, go for it! You'll be glad you did.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I love my Palm m130!
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Review: Color makes even the most boring, mudane things more enjoyable. Great battery life, great expandability (with card slot), great price!!
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I Love My New m130
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Review: What a great little machine - I just upgraded from an m100 and truly love thi m130. It is an amazing value for the price with features that I love - especially the color screen.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
greate device for small price
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Review: The good color screen, rechargable battery and its price makes it a must have.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
GREAT for a beginner!!!!
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Review: This is my first PDA. I love it. It's easy to use. The graffiti is fun and easy. I get the most use out of the appointment alarm and the address book. I haven't had a chance to play games. I'm thankful that I haven't had a need for support either. I highly recommend this PDA to first timers.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
well worth the money for color
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Review: Least expensive color PDA out there. I'm sure there are better and bigger screens out there but not 100's of dollars better. I've had mine for six weeks and researched palms,handsprings, and sonys for at least six weeks before buying. I have not regreted my choice for even a second. I love the size, durability, features, ease of use right out of the box, and the appearance. FYI: in sunlight you can fully see ALL text (but no color) buy tilting the screen away 45-60 degrees.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Sony Who?
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Review: Just got this for 209.00 with a price match at Staples and couldn't be happier. Does all i need it to do for a whole lot less money. if you want bang for the buck this is it. Sure, you can have the cool factor for 500.00 but you can have this for about 300.00 less and still be able to do the same thing. do the math.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Pound for pound the best Palm around.
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Review: I have previously owned 2 Visor Deluxe and an Ipaq 3650, all of which I got bored with. After recently graduating college I thought I needed something that was durable, Palm OS based, color, and cool. After much debate and drooling over Clie's I came to the m130. After surfing the web for a good price I got mine for under $250 at staples. Not bad for getting everything I wanted in a handheld. We will see how long the affair lasts...
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3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good value, but a couple of complaints...
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Review: Although I was salivating over the Sony Clie's (the price for color was too high and that little up/down button on the affordable one drove me crazy), the m130 seemed a good compromise. The only two drawbacks I've found are: 1/ the battery life seems low...4-6 days of regular use at best. Coming from 6 years of using Palms with batterys and getting 2-3 months per set, this is disappointing. And, 2/ as advertised, the screen is very hard to read in daylight. No adjustment of the screen seems to help.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
FAIR PRICE ALTHOUGH I HAVEN'T GOT IT
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Review: In the meantime,I am having the Palm100 and I am still saving to buy this tremendous magic Palm130.I have just read about it's fantastic features and I have fallen for it.O God give me cash so that i have it next to its little brother Palm100.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Excellent Upgrade from my IIIc
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Review: This is an awesome product from palm. I was concerned about the color on this machine compared to the IIIc, especially after seeing the color on the m505. The IIIc still has better color quality, but the m130 is much easier to see outside in the daylight. I've been getting excellent battery life after turing off the backlight, and now I have extra room for ALL of my 3rd party programs. I'm really glad I bought this machine. I love the 100 series, I started with the m100, and the IIIc is bulky and difficult to handle compared to the m130. Thanks Palm!!!
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Very happy with it!
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Review: My first priority was cost, and after researching, and thinking, and thinking! I opted for the Palm m130 over the Visor product. I am very happy with my palm, and I have to add, that all of those people having trouble with glare should simply adjust the screen's contrast! The free software is great and easy to work with/easy to download. I highly recommend this product!
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3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
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Review: iwant to get a pong pialet i no there cool there osam there a bom i want to know how much they are and i want to know aboute thim and stuff.
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0.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great value! It's time to upgrade.
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Review: I was bored with the m100. The m130 has sparked a new excitement about the Palm product. If you're buying a palm, color, expansion and rechargable battery is a must.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Like it a lot!
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Review: It's terrific for business users! A great, practical software package comes with it--and it's expandable (that's the best part). The screen is so much easier on the eyes than mono-chrome, and I like looking at it better than the color Handspring. Battery life is a little slim, but heck, can't complain for the price. Love the expansion cards! Add-ons aren't that expensive (if you look around! I found lots on Ebay!). Works great with the Smart Pad (my favorite accessory), too. Lots of cool and useful downloads for software. Only wish it had a wireless modem or MP3 player...but you can't have it all! Used it to replace my Handspring and am glad I did. Only geeks and snobs hate this palm--...for the rest of the world, it's inexpensive, solid and does the job of pricier PDAs.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
1st Palm! VERY VERY GOOD!
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Review: This Palm m130 Is A Very Great Palm. I'm A 7th Grader From New York And It Is Helping Me Out A Lot! The Battery Seems To Die Fast, So After Using It For About 5 Hours A Day Its 3/4 Dead. When You Play Games On It-The Games Suck Up The Battery Very Quickly. Good For Its Price! I Got It For $240 From STAPLES By Beating Their Price. This Palm You Need! Shouldn't Go Any Higher In Price Than This. Kids In My Class Love It, And My Friend Just Bought A Palm m125. He Wishes He Got Mine! LOL NICE
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2.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
OVERPRICED Rolodex
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Review: Be real what can you do with this thing? Keep a list of contacts in it? Give me a break, I just got one last month and its now in the drawer. Easier to keep phone numbers in a cell. Should have known better all my friends who used Palms also have stopped using them!!
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
A Colorful Addition to my life!
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Review: I think that the m130 is extrodinary. It has the expansion slot, a color screen, and 8MB of memory! I love the color faceplates, and they are cheap! The m130 is a great value for students. However, I do agree that the screen is a little smallish, and is hard to see in direct sunlight.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Best PDA for price
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Review: I just bought this thing, and I am very impressed. Screen is a tad small, but compared to other PDA's under $300, this is a no brainer. Get it.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
DON'T KNOW HOW I LIVED WITHOUT IT!
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Review: I have only had mine for three weeks, but I love it. I have had numerous meetings and events that really tested my palm on getting me where I had to be. It has helped me greatly! I love it. I did also show around quiet abit before I purchased and it was the best buy with the features I wanted.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
great for color picture sales presentations
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Review: I use this Palm m130 every day I have no problems and I love the fact that it works the way it is supposed to the first time every time
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Happy With Purchase
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Review: I bought the M130 to replace my IIIxe and am very pleased overall. Yes the screen is smaller ( 1/2" less top and side) but the readablity is excellent.Battery life is very good - it tops off to a full charge quite quickly.Nice size and shape in hand and a nice solid cradle (though putting it in the cradle is a little trickier than I prefer but not horrible). It really is a different world going from a grayscale to a color screen. Games that were merely ok on the IIIxe are incredible on the M130. I did have major problems with Windows XP initially identifying the hardware and one Palm tech rep gave me very wrong info that made the process much worse than necessary. Aside from that I've been very pleased - loading it with apps and unable to put it down.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I love this Palm! What's next?
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Review: I've owned Palms for about 4 years now and this is my 1st color. Great job in making it affordable. Let's make the screen bigger next time without making an accessory overhaul.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
nice goin palm
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Review: I didn't think I'd like this till I went and tried one at compusa. It was very comfortable to hold. all the features are great for me.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
The best value for the dollar
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Review: I shopped around and found that this nifty little machine can do most of what the more expensive ones can do, but for a lot less money. I highly recommend it.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Best Palm for your price!
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Review: The screen resolution, memory, expandably, and price all make this Palm the number one choice for most people!
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
What more can I say?
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Review: I can only fully agree with all the other positive comments posted about the M130. It is what all these people say and more. Just BUY IT.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I'm in love!
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Review: This is a good solid PDA. The color is great, but I do agree on the hard to see in sunlight part. I got a 32mb sd card and all the right software for work to get organized, so off I go to make some money...
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
An amazing piece of technology
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Review: I just purchased the m130 and I am insanely impressed. The screen is clear, the battery recharges in 5 minutes, and the included software is exellent. For some unknown reason this website gave the m130 a 7 out of 10 rating. It deserves a 9. An amazing piece of technology.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
every one should have a m130!
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Review: This is the best all around pda on the market today. I shopped around and felt that this pda gave me the best bang for the buck. Great features and quality.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Very NICE.
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Review: This is my first palm and I'm impressed. It has all the features I like and in a small, sturdy package. Highly Recommended.
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1.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Same old
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Review: Why waste your money on this? The OS is so outdated and it's way overpriced. Hiptop all the way baby!
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good bang for buck
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Review: I have had this for about a week and a half, and I have been more than impressed. The CNET review short changes the battery life - I have found that the battery lasted exactly one week of extensive use without a recharge...which in my mind was quite impressive. The screen is indeed easy to read (as advertised) and easy to use. I was nervous going with Palm because I thought it would be difficult to use - boy, was I wrong. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles like an MP3 player or a video player, but I didn't see the point of paying upwards of $200 more to get mediocre versions of both from a Sony. So if you need a Palm that looks good and is easy to use and is very expandable - the M130 is the way to go.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Excellent Quality and features
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Review: Its better, more capable and has more capacity than the Vx, and the Vx was great for a monochrome PDA. The expansion cards and color with the new software make this a handheld PC.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Best price for entry level & its COLOR.
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Review: This is the best PDA for a first timer/beginner. This is my first PDA and I love it. GREAT price for an entry level. The color is great. And the I love there many games and applications for this device such scrabble and dictionary to keep you busy while in lines, at the doctor's office or at the airport. Easy to use and install. Great product.
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3.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Thumb down
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Review: With the guys at http://www.be-300.org developing a fullversion of CE.Net, and the incredible differences in hardware, not to mention the $100 dollar difference. It's clear that the only choice for students it the Casio BE-300!
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great Product and Value
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Review: I recently purchased the M130 which was an upgrade from my Palm IIIc. The resolution of the screen on the M130 is much better than the IIIc. I considered purchasing a PocketPC device but the prices were incredibly high. I also considered the features I needed and the M130 won hands down. I have owned the M130 for one month and I do not regret the purchase.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great product with minor limitations.
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Review: This PDA is hard to beat for the price. While its screen is smaller than those in other palms, it is not difficult to see. When on the road I use it to manage email through my cellular phone, and am very pleased with its performance.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Best value color PDA
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Review: Costs hundreds less than similarly featured models, works flawlessly, screen is acceptable for all but constant outdoor use
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good price and exspansion. 160X160 works for me.
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Review: When the M125 came out I had to have one. Thanks palm you opened my wallet agian with the M130. Give some time to enjoy this one before you release the M1xx
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE?
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Review: excellent pda from palm. after all what's not to like? it has a great color screen, rechargable battery, memory expansion slot, light weight, changeable faceplates and so much more. all this for a very reasonable price. i really can't think of one negative thing to say about my m130. all around, i love it. palm definitely got it right on this model.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I bought one Too!!
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Review: My wife got one of these as a gift when they first came out. Well, I liked it so much I bought one for myself. Now we argue over whose faceplate looks nicer. I recommend this product based on the value and features it provides in such a small and well designed package.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Perfect for students
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Review: I just bought a m130, and I love it. It's perfect for keeping track of my schoolwork and typing up documents on the go. I bought it in place of a laptop and it works great! The only problem I've had was when I first tried to charge the batteries and I couldn't get the thing to turn on. I called tech support and they were very helpful. After hitting the soft reset button, it worked fine. It's been great since!
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Best PDA for the Cash
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Review: I first bought the sony Black and white unit (I think the peg415) But quickly changed to the palm130. For the Price and color screen, it can't be beat. Though I do Miss the Thumb wheel Feature the sony had.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
ANother Great Palm.
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Review: This is a replacment for my aging IIIC and I love it. The size is just right for my hands and all the features are perfect.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
GREAT PDA!
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Review: For what I need a PDA for, this is great. I have the Compaq IPAQ 3650 the Palm m105. Just bought the m130 last week! LOVE IT! Hate the IPAQ (It is collecting dust, instead of data). Passing the m105 to my teenage son to get him Palmized!!! Bought mine from Staples using "price matching" from CNET,paid $247!
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Good Entry Level PDA
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Review: Offers great memory and expansion capability for the price. Color good but not outstanding. Small display but easy to read. Also, comes with a good selection of software for compatibility with Windows applications. (Word, Excel and Outlook.) If you are upgrading from an older Palm the biggest problem is that it does NOT work with previous model of Palm keyboard or 3rd party boards. If you want a portable keyboard you will need to spend another $100. Number 2 problem is that the rechargeable battery life is relatively short; 4-5 days on the road just about uses it up. Thus extended periods away from the home cradle will necessitate the purchase of separate charger or 2nd cradle. Overall a good value, and a good entry level color PDA.
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Wonderfull Upgrade
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Review: I just upgraded my venerable palm Vx and I decided to go with the m130 for three reasons. I compared it to all the other PDA's on the market right now and I thought it would make the most sense for me and here's why: 1) The screen is great. It looks sharp and clear. Very nice. 2) It's SO CHEAP. I saved quite a bit of money going with this pda. 3) it comes with all the software I need right out of the box. Excellent!!!
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
The Best from Palm!
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Review: I can only agree with all the other positive reviews here on cnet. This is an awesome PDA for the price.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
A NO BRAINER
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Review: does everything the m515 and clie t615 does for alot less money and and even better screen to boot. what's not to like? 65,000 colors, nice fast processor, expansion slot. os 4.1, excellent color display, changeable faceplates and all this at a very affordable price. way to go palm!!!!!!
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Best deal ever
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Review: I think Palm did it right this time. This is the only color PDA which is below $300 when first introduced.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Very impressive PDA from Palm!
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Review: This is the perfect blend of form and function. It's simple yet it offers many features found on heavier/bigger pda's. The screen is very nice, although a bit small. Overall this is an excellent choice for budget minded people looking for a nice, color pda. Nice goin Palm....
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
best budget color palm!
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Review: I was really disgusted by how cheap the m100 looked and felt, and how staring at the screen for extended periods would give me headaches. But as soon as I saw the m130, I fell in love with the device. The screen, while as small as the m100, is an amazing color screen and text is very easily viewable even for extended periods. The SD/MMC slot sure comes in handy for storing apps and databases, and the default new cover now screams "cool"! Bought it immediately and been using it ever since. Boy, sure am glad that I can leave the awful m100 behind 
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
My first PDA and I LOVE IT!
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Review: I got this as a present and I think it's the coolest. The screen is just awesome and the changeable faceplates are way cool. I don't know how I ever got by without one.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Very pleased with the M130
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Review: I am a new PDA user, and I wanted one with the most features at a decent price. The store I bought mine from offered the 32MB upgrade card for free - so it was a no brainer for me. GO PALM M130!
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
I LOVE this thing!!!
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Review: This is the first PDA I've ever purchased and wow... I'm glad I waited. The color screen is fantastic. Truly beats the grey scale. Plenty of memory... The perfect PDA for a graduate student. Kinda short battery life, but hey, it's rechargable. Cool games too.
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Color value great price and features
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Review: Very happy with a Palm III 2mb; Now extremely happy with m130 8mb expandable- color great (although only 160x160); programs are fantastic - Documents to Go, Photo Suite and the extra memory allows me more access to Avantgo features. Great value, nice design and re-chargeable battery - what's not to like!
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
veery impressive machine.
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Review: to keep this short, I agree 100 percent with all the POSITIVE comments. This is a very nice organizer. And it's cheap too.......
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3.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Money Spent Right
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Review: "Best PDA I have bought yet, and the color screen for the price is great." The only real drawback I have noticed is that the screen is extremely hard to see in the bright sun, almost blank. other than that, great Palm.
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1.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
not worth money
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Review: this palm is not worth the money. if you want a cheap color palm, get a handspring visor prism. u can get them for $229 refurbished. they even come with a digital camera! i have 2 palms, and wanted a color palm. i look into this one, and then at the handspring. if you want a good palm, get the handspring visor prism
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
perfect pda for me
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Review: the screen is pleasing to view and the size of this thing is so nice. Good work Palm.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Best Thrifty Buy!
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Review: For the price of PDAs today this is the best buy for the thrifty spender. Rechargeable battery and color display help it top the m125 off nicely. Great for students and the non-professional.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
good price,nice colour, like the rechargeable battery
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Review: upgrading from a Palm IIIx, and looked at all the options. For the money, this Palm does all I need and more. The screen is small, but clear. I don't need movies or MP3's, so this is a great choice for me
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great Palm PDA, Probably The Best.
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Review: The m130 is great, affordable, which was a benifit for me, color screen, and a ton of games which I play my friend on his Palm IIIc.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Excellent Pda
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Review: if you are in the market for an affordable pda with a great color screen and be able to change the look with faceplates look no further than the m130. after the 505 disaster this is a refreshing release from palm. forget the 515 this is the one to buy. besides palm should be offering the 515 as an upgrade to all those 505 owners that had nothing but problems at a special trade in price. the 130 is the way to go. nice going on this one palm.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
If you want a well balanced pda, get this one!
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Review: This pda is the best one i've bought. I own several, including a sony. This pda has an excellent screen, great software bundle, and is durable. It's light as well.
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Disappointing Battery Life
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Review: The Battery Life is about 2 days not more. And it's small screen is hard to read. All the other features are really great !
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
How Can Anyone Complain
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Review: It's beautifu, thin, well-designed, color and inexpensive. Maybe not as nice as the sony or other palms, but they cost nearly twice as much. I love mine
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5.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Swaped Sony for Palm M130!
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Review: I had just bought a Sony Clie T615 2 weeks ago but when I read about the new palm, I went to the store and used it and it is VERY nice. They let me return the Sony and get the M130 AND I got 120 bucks back. WOW!. It does everything I need and for less. Excellent product from Palm, I highly Recommend it.
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4.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Great Palm for the money.
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Review: This palm has answered the need that many users have; a rechargable, quality color, durable, and affordable Palm device. Are there any other PalmOS devices out there that compete with the price and offer the m130's features?
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4.0 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Anything is better than Pocket PC
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Review: I'll take a few less features for longer battery life any day. Finally an affordable color.
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1.5 stars
out of 165 user reviews
Not worth the money...
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Review: Overall this palm is a good deal if you want a color PDA. However, the features and the excessively expensive accessories turned me away from it. If you want a better deal, find an old Jornada 520/525 or 548. Both of which have a much more powerful processor and nicer features. The CF card slot is a lifesaver as well since CF cards are so insanely cheap right now. + the PocketPC's made by HP and Compaq both can play movies and MP3'S, unlike the Palm units.
