Bizrate User Review.
Perfect for students/PDA beginners
, Aug. 12, 2004
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent value, all the basics that I need
Cons: No backlighting
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 4 months
Bizrate User Review.
Addicting
, Nov. 28, 2003
Comments:
Not having had a PDA before I was very pleased to receive the basic Palm Zire as a gift. It works well for keeping my customer's names and addresses on file, also I have a busy schedule full of appointments, the kid's sporting events, meetings etc. The da
Not having had a PDA before I was very pleased to receive the basic Palm Zire as a gift. It works well for keeping my customer's names and addresses on file, also I have a busy schedule full of appointments, the kid's sporting events, meetings etc. The da
QuickTake:
Pros: Nice compatable desktop program, simple format
Cons: Durability or lack of.
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 5 months
Bizrate User Review.
They 'palmed off' a piece of junk
, Aug. 28, 2003
Comments:
I could not get the system out of a stylus calibration loop. Unfortunately, the calibration step is required in order to use the Zire's features. Although customer support response to my query was rapid, they advised me I'd have to send it in for repair
I could not get the system out of a stylus calibration loop. Unfortunately, the calibration step is required in order to use the Zire's features. Although customer support response to my query was rapid, they advised me I'd have to send it in for repair
QuickTake:
Pros: cheap
Cons: unusable
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
Zire is a Crappy Product
, Jul. 31, 2003
Comments:
I purchased a Zire at Fry's on sale for $80. Less than six months later, it dies totally. It will not turn on; it will not reboot. Palm's warranty is only for 90 days and Palm's minimum charge to repair the Zire is $75. Palm's suggestion? Buy anoth
I purchased a Zire at Fry's on sale for $80. Less than six months later, it dies totally. It will not turn on; it will not reboot. Palm's warranty is only for 90 days and Palm's minimum charge to repair the Zire is $75. Palm's suggestion? Buy anoth
QuickTake:
Pros: It is a mediorce paperweight
Cons: This products fails in less than 180 days
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 6 months
Bizrate User Review.
Terrible Quality and bad cutomer xervice
, Jul. 27, 2003
Comments:
I purchased my palm zire 5 months ago, for only paying $89 I thought it was not worth to but an extended warranty for and additional $30. Boy was I wrong. I went to charge my palm zire, next day it wouldn't even turn on. Now I'm screwed because I didn't b
I purchased my palm zire 5 months ago, for only paying $89 I thought it was not worth to but an extended warranty for and additional $30. Boy was I wrong. I went to charge my palm zire, next day it wouldn't even turn on. Now I'm screwed because I didn't b
QuickTake:
Pros: cheap
Cons: piece of junk
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 5 months
Bizrate User Review.
Excellent for the typical College Kid
, Jul. 19, 2003
Comments:
I was given this Palm as a gift, and I really love it. It's great for a college student, it helps keep homework assignments on track and keeps appointments and deadlines organized. I've never had a single problem with it so far, and it's proved very use
I was given this Palm as a gift, and I really love it. It's great for a college student, it helps keep homework assignments on track and keeps appointments and deadlines organized. I've never had a single problem with it so far, and it's proved very use
QuickTake:
Pros: Small, Simple, Stable
Cons: Only 2 MB of Memory
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
Don't use with Franklin Covey software if you use categories
, Jun. 23, 2003
Comments:
If you use the Franklin Covey Planner Software (I use version 8.1) and use the "category" function to filter your to do list or your contacts, the categories will be lost in your Palm Pilot. I tried setting up the categories on the Planner software first
If you use the Franklin Covey Planner Software (I use version 8.1) and use the "category" function to filter your to do list or your contacts, the categories will be lost in your Palm Pilot. I tried setting up the categories on the Planner software first
QuickTake:
Pros: Light, compact, convenient
Cons: Loses "categories" when HotSync w/ Franklin Planner software
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
My first
, Jun. 4, 2003
Comments:
I found it easy to use, had enough memory to download a scaled down version of documents to go, and games. I found it coordinated very nicely with Outlook and saved me a lot of time with names and addresses. The Graffiti is easy to learn and is my favorit
I found it easy to use, had enough memory to download a scaled down version of documents to go, and games. I found it coordinated very nicely with Outlook and saved me a lot of time with names and addresses. The Graffiti is easy to learn and is my favorit
QuickTake:
Pros: Good starter, easy to use, good price
Cons: none yet
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
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, Feb. 5, 2003
Comments:
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QuickTake:
Pros: oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Cons: bad bad bad bad
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.
i would rather buy a dirt clod
, Feb. 5, 2003
Comments:
not good,utterly bad,only 2mb,not much software,ugly ugly ugly,it only has the basic funtions rather have a royal and thats saying somthing,flip cover is disgusting no backlight,it is white,dumb shape,palm shoud have sold poop rather than the zire
not good,utterly bad,only 2mb,not much software,ugly ugly ugly,it only has the basic funtions rather have a royal and thats saying somthing,flip cover is disgusting no backlight,it is white,dumb shape,palm shoud have sold poop rather than the zire
QuickTake:
Pros: nothing
Cons: everything
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.
Do not buy unless it cost $6.00
, Feb. 5, 2003
Comments:
this is a worthless piece of junk.I would rather have a Royal,and thats saying something.Like i said you only get the basic stuff,the software for it stinks,it's shape is very dumb.buy a sony sj20 instead
this is a worthless piece of junk.I would rather have a Royal,and thats saying something.Like i said you only get the basic stuff,the software for it stinks,it's shape is very dumb.buy a sony sj20 instead
QuickTake:
Pros: um........... nothing
Cons: only 2 megs,no expansion,only the basic software,dumb cover
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.
PDA's are not just for the office/home anymore!
, Jan. 24, 2003
Comments:
This is my first PDA and have owned the ZIRE for approximately 1 month now. I bought it to help me track service tickets at work, among other things, current service bulletins in PDF (Adobe) format. This device saves me time (which is money) when repairin
This is my first PDA and have owned the ZIRE for approximately 1 month now. I bought it to help me track service tickets at work, among other things, current service bulletins in PDF (Adobe) format. This device saves me time (which is money) when repairin
QuickTake:
Pros: Shirt-pocket light and environmentally tough.
Cons: Could use more memory
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 4 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
A Good Start-Needs Improvement
, Jan. 23, 2003
Comments:
I bought this PDA first of all for its low price. It has worked well for me but there are still a few things that I would desire in it. 1) More memory: It can get very annoying when you go to look for programs online and most don't support Zire becaus
I bought this PDA first of all for its low price. It has worked well for me but there are still a few things that I would desire in it. 1) More memory: It can get very annoying when you go to look for programs online and most don't support Zire becaus
QuickTake:
Pros: Good price with a few features.
Cons: Needs backlight and more memory.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Great value!
, Jan. 16, 2003
Comments:
I've seen a lot of reviews for the ZIRE and almost didn't buy it. I think people who buy this PDA have to think that this is more than you can ask for it's price. I used to have an iPAQ H3650 and it was a great piece of equipment, but bulky and heavy eno
I've seen a lot of reviews for the ZIRE and almost didn't buy it. I think people who buy this PDA have to think that this is more than you can ask for it's price. I used to have an iPAQ H3650 and it was a great piece of equipment, but bulky and heavy eno
QuickTake:
Pros: Great value, batery life, size and light weight!
Cons: None.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 5 days
Bizrate User Review.
Great product!!! :-)
, Jan. 15, 2003
Comments:
This is my first Palm and I'm very happy with it. It had been excellent that it possessed much more than 2 MB of memory. In fact, it's a good product from Palm, I can take my adress book, daily plans and my favorite games without any problem. I recommend
This is my first Palm and I'm very happy with it. It had been excellent that it possessed much more than 2 MB of memory. In fact, it's a good product from Palm, I can take my adress book, daily plans and my favorite games without any problem. I recommend
QuickTake:
Pros: Cheap, it has all the functions of a Palm, USB HotSync cable
Cons: Only 2 MB of memory, blurry screen.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
join the pocket/palm organizer revolution
, Jan. 2, 2003
Comments:
I was intimidated by the idea of a palm pilot, being a novice with technology. But this this basic entry level model is perfect for someone without tech experience or savy.
I was intimidated by the idea of a palm pilot, being a novice with technology. But this this basic entry level model is perfect for someone without tech experience or savy.
QuickTake:
Pros: wonderful first palm, very compatable with desk top features
Cons: unable to find accessories
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 week
Bizrate User Review.
Not expensive, but ...
, Jan. 1, 2003
Comments:
I'm thinking that this is not for me. As soon it´s possible i will purchase a M515.
I'm thinking that this is not for me. As soon it´s possible i will purchase a M515.
QuickTake:
Pros: Price
Cons: no backlight, software crashes
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
You get what you pay for
, Dec. 28, 2002
Comments:
This is my 4th palm. In the past I had always been happy with them and given them as gifts. I bought this one as a "starter" for my dad and kept telling him how easy they are to use. What a mistake. We've had nothing but trouble with it and numerous l
This is my 4th palm. In the past I had always been happy with them and given them as gifts. I bought this one as a "starter" for my dad and kept telling him how easy they are to use. What a mistake. We've had nothing but trouble with it and numerous l
QuickTake:
Pros: small
Cons: no backlight, frequent software errors, tiny feature set
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Review of Palm Zire
, Nov. 30, 2002
Comments:
Generally well made, and probably the best of the class of handhelds.
Generally well made, and probably the best of the class of handhelds.
QuickTake:
Pros: Well Built
Cons: Display hard to read at times, battery life is mediocre
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 6 months
Bizrate User Review.
Super price with main features people use.
, Nov. 29, 2002
Comments:
I spent a fair amount of time looking for a PDA that had just the features I use, assuming that would decrease the price. I came up empty until the Zire hit the market. The price is great and it's especially easy to use if you've been using one of the ol
I spent a fair amount of time looking for a PDA that had just the features I use, assuming that would decrease the price. I came up empty until the Zire hit the market. The price is great and it's especially easy to use if you've been using one of the ol
QuickTake:
Pros: Love having just the features I actually use.
Cons: Plastic rather than metal casing like my previous Palm.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Palm overdid the low-end concept!
, Nov. 22, 2002
Comments:
It's a great idea, just include the main features that people use (contacts and datebook) in a low-end PDA and power it with a lithium ion type battery, not AAA batteries. I was hooked by the combination of the price and features. However, when I got th
It's a great idea, just include the main features that people use (contacts and datebook) in a low-end PDA and power it with a lithium ion type battery, not AAA batteries. I was hooked by the combination of the price and features. However, when I got th
QuickTake:
Pros: Good price - $70 after $30 rebate at Staples
Cons: Too much plastic, hard to read display
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 7 days
Bizrate User Review.
The Zire is a real bargain!
, Nov. 6, 2002
Comments:
This PDA has everything a beginner needs. The rechargable battery is a definite plus. My only concern was the 2 MEG memory while all others seemed to have 8 or more. It turned out to be no problem. I have hotsynced a basketball stat program and with all t
This PDA has everything a beginner needs. The rechargable battery is a definite plus. My only concern was the 2 MEG memory while all others seemed to have 8 or more. It turned out to be no problem. I have hotsynced a basketball stat program and with all t
QuickTake:
Pros: Low Price, rechargeable lithium battery, Mac compatible
Cons: Cheap plastic cover, no backlite
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 week
Bizrate User Review.
Easy and compact.
, Nov. 4, 2002
Comments:
Instructions on how to use are easy and precise. Using the Zire is not very difficult and computer synch is easy as well. The only con is finding a carrying case for it. There seems only to be 1 or 2, semi-expensive, cases. But it is still pretty light to
Instructions on how to use are easy and precise. Using the Zire is not very difficult and computer synch is easy as well. The only con is finding a carrying case for it. There seems only to be 1 or 2, semi-expensive, cases. But it is still pretty light to
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use! Light weight & compact size make carrying easy.
Cons: Hard to find a carrying case for it.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
digitalhomemag.com Professional Review.
PalmOne Zire 31
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Colour display. SD/SDIO slot. MP3 playback.
Cons: Basic screen.
hhcmag.com Professional Review.
Handheld Computing Magazine review: Palm Zire 31
Comments:
Congratulations to palmOne for creating a low-end Zire that's really worth carrying. The Zire 31 is the first color Palm device that truly keeps to the credo of cheaper, faster, smaller, lighter, smarter, and longer÷battery life, that is. Indeed, i...
Review Verdict: I'm continually surprised by how much I like the Zire 31, especially considering how little I liked the past models. They sufficed, but only badly embodied some of what we liked about Palms back in the day, but this model could meet most of my needs for a
Congratulations to palmOne for creating a low-end Zire that's really worth carrying. The Zire 31 is the first color Palm device that truly keeps to the credo of cheaper, faster, smaller, lighter, smarter, and longer÷battery life, that is. Indeed, i...
Review Verdict: I'm continually surprised by how much I like the Zire 31, especially considering how little I liked the past models. They sufficed, but only badly embodied some of what we liked about Palms back in the day, but this model could meet most of my needs for a
palminfocenter.com Professional Review.
Palm Zire Handheld Review
Comments:
Review Verdict: The stylus is a basic plastic "stick" with no reset pin. It docks securely in the silo with a satisfying click, but because there is no protrusion or texture on the exposed end, it is tricky to remove without using a fingernail
Review Verdict: The stylus is a basic plastic "stick" with no reset pin. It docks securely in the silo with a satisfying click, but because there is no protrusion or texture on the exposed end, it is tricky to remove without using a fingernail
QuickTake:
Pros: inexpensive, small, sleek design, rechargeable battery
Cons: no backlight, limited memory with no expansion, cable clutter
burnoutpc.com Professional Review.
Palm Zire
Comments:
PDA's have evolved over the several years, There are many different operating systems for these "mini computers" Palm just so happens to have their own which along with their product line has also evolved, making a more user friendly software for their PD
Review Verdict: The Zire is in my eyes a perfect tool for students, to keep their addresses up to date, install games, and use it all day long. The Zire doesn't have much memory, thus you can't install that much on it, neither is it fast, and neither does it have a Backl
PDA's have evolved over the several years, There are many different operating systems for these "mini computers" Palm just so happens to have their own which along with their product line has also evolved, making a more user friendly software for their PD
Review Verdict: The Zire is in my eyes a perfect tool for students, to keep their addresses up to date, install games, and use it all day long. The Zire doesn't have much memory, thus you can't install that much on it, neither is it fast, and neither does it have a Backl
QuickTake:
Pros: Small, Light weight, Easy to use, Stylish, a lot of available software, a lot of features, Perfect tool for students
Cons: No backlight, Not fast, Not enough memory
techradar.com Professional Review.
Zire 31 | Full Spec | TechRadar UK
Comments:
£100
£100
zdnetasia.com Professional Review.
Palm Zire
Comments:
Review Verdict: Palm's inexpensive and ultra-basic Zire lowers the entry-level bar for handhelds. However, the price needs to drop even further if it's to become a compelling purchase for first-time buyers.
Review Verdict: Palm's inexpensive and ultra-basic Zire lowers the entry-level bar for handhelds. However, the price needs to drop even further if it's to become a compelling purchase for first-time buyers.
QuickTake:
Pros: Separate connector for recharging without a computer battery recharges through the USB port easy connection via a mini-USB cable.
Cons: Lacks backlight no expansion slot slow processor.
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of PalmOne Zire 31
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 1255 reviews of PalmOne Zire 31 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 71/100. Comparing these reviews to 64375 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 1255 reviews of PalmOne Zire 31 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 71/100. Comparing these reviews to 64375 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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Found it on sale for around $50, it has really everything I need without being overloaded with a bunch of extras I will never use. Good battery life, has survived being dropped a couple times. The only drawback, for me, is that it doesn't have backligh