Palm Tungsten E2 Handheld
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This was my third Palm Tungsten E2. My first Palm PDA, a Palm V, lasted five years. My first Tungsten E2 lasted a little over two years. My second one lasted a little less than two years. This one lasted a whoppin' 12 days! All of my Tungsten E2s, even when working, were flaky -- they buzzed, they had to be reset often, their conduits quit working and I could not back them up to my computer. Customer "support," when I tried it years ago, was so useless it was insulting. I'm not even going to try for a refund, I'm just never going to buy a Palm product again. Unfortunately, none of the other PDAs seem very reliable either. Much as I dislike the bulk and inefficiency of paper, I'm going back to it until some wonderful company makes a reliable PDA.
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I purchased my Tungsten E2 as an upgrade from a IIIxe. I LOVE the color screen and graphics! The software is soooooo easy to use using WinXP . . . interfaces wonderfully. Can't say enough about the contacts, task lists, Calendar, alarm reminders, etc. . . . they more than meet my needs! The simplicity of hotsync-ing with the Palm Desktop is great!
I use Documents to Go (Word) for keeping up to date on a book that I am writing. With the wireless folding keyboard that Palm makes (for only $70), why would anyone want a laptop? It's very easy to use and weighs a lot less!! Whenever I have much editing to do, I just whip out my keyboard and go at it! When I get home, I just put my Palm in it's cradle and hit the hotsync button - - and everything is updated to correlate (PC and Palm). I have an older version of Docs to Go, but even with the new version, I suppose the big screen on a laptop would be much better for spreadsheets. Since I don't really utilize xcel on my Palm, I'm not bothered
I use Documents to Go (Word) for keeping up to date on a book that I am writing. With the wireless folding keyboard that Palm makes (for only $70), why would anyone want a laptop? It's very easy to use and weighs a lot less!! Whenever I have much editing to do, I just whip out my keyboard and go at it! When I get home, I just put my Palm in it's cradle and hit the hotsync button - - and everything is updated to correlate (PC and Palm). I have an older version of Docs to Go, but even with the new version, I suppose the big screen on a laptop would be much better for spreadsheets. Since I don't really utilize xcel on my Palm, I'm not bothered
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I just received my palm a few days ago. Ok actually last night. Just thought that I'd pop in here, the place that I ordered it from (I ordered it new from amazon. I recommend it) and give a short and concise review.
First of all, know that I really do like this palm. Once you get past the installing process and get comfortable with it. To any newbies out there, there's a few things that I recommend you doing BEFORE you get your palm.
1. order an expansion card with it, or go to the store and get one. You're going to need it if you'll be working with any extra applications like Documents to Go, Music, etc.
2. Get a wireless keyboard!! If you are going to be typing anything out on your palm like I do (I ordered it so that I could work; I type long stories and need a REAL keyboard)
3. get a cover to go with. Either a leather case or hard case, just go with how much you're going to be handling your pda and how much money you've got to spend. The palm does come with a case, but of course,
First of all, know that I really do like this palm. Once you get past the installing process and get comfortable with it. To any newbies out there, there's a few things that I recommend you doing BEFORE you get your palm.
1. order an expansion card with it, or go to the store and get one. You're going to need it if you'll be working with any extra applications like Documents to Go, Music, etc.
2. Get a wireless keyboard!! If you are going to be typing anything out on your palm like I do (I ordered it so that I could work; I type long stories and need a REAL keyboard)
3. get a cover to go with. Either a leather case or hard case, just go with how much you're going to be handling your pda and how much money you've got to spend. The palm does come with a case, but of course,
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This seems to be one of the few palms on the market. Too many people wanting Blackberries/Treo. I had no use for a phone/palm combo, so I opted for this.
PROS: You can put MS Word, Excel and PDF files(conversion step first, but it is simple) on it. The whole setup is very user friendly. Good battery life. Volume for MP3's is good considering the size of the speaker. You can beam files, games, appointments from one Palm to another in close proximity.
CONS: The largest SD card that can be used is a 1GB per the Palm site. I went and got a 2GB card and then found out it wouldn't work. Also, the flap that it came with will work, but you are better off going and getting the Slim Leather Case or Hard Case for it.
The only other thing is that it doesn't come with a WiFi card. However, this can be easily solved by buying one.
All in all the Tungsten E2 is a good overall Palm.
PROS: You can put MS Word, Excel and PDF files(conversion step first, but it is simple) on it. The whole setup is very user friendly. Good battery life. Volume for MP3's is good considering the size of the speaker. You can beam files, games, appointments from one Palm to another in close proximity.
CONS: The largest SD card that can be used is a 1GB per the Palm site. I went and got a 2GB card and then found out it wouldn't work. Also, the flap that it came with will work, but you are better off going and getting the Slim Leather Case or Hard Case for it.
The only other thing is that it doesn't come with a WiFi card. However, this can be easily solved by buying one.
All in all the Tungsten E2 is a good overall Palm.
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Bought this device to use for a new job that I have just started. Could not be happier with the unit I received. One thing that I will complain about - when I bought the unit, I also bought one of the Palm 2GB SD memory cards. Only to find out that this particular unit (E2) can't use that large an expansion card. So I ended up returning the 2GB card and buying two 1GB cards instead. I also bought the book, "How to Do Everything with Your Palm Powered Device" - which I found to be very helpful in minimizing my learning curve. I originally bought this device to do the standard business sort of things, but I must confess that since discovering that you can use it to read eBooks AND play MP3s - I now have a hard time going somewhere without this thing tagging along.
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I am a very busy facility manager, and I need the Palm operating system (OS). I believe the Palm OS is superior to any other PDA OS, and I do not have the time to learn something else. This product is exactly what I need badly, but it is just too expensive to only last from 6 to 18 months. I am painfully aware of this because my fifth (5th) one of these (always purchased new) just quit.
I do not abuse these units! I keep them from moisture, shock, and vibration. All I do is use them gently, a lot. Most of the failures have been related to the beeper which I rely on as a meeting or deadline reminder. Other failures have been battery related. The latest failure is the centering procedure for the stylus operation being off ΒΌ" too high on the display no matter what I do making the alpha-numeric touch screen function impossible to access.
If this product cost less than $50.00 knowing it will only last for months not years, I may again consider it. I guess I am saying it is cheap
I do not abuse these units! I keep them from moisture, shock, and vibration. All I do is use them gently, a lot. Most of the failures have been related to the beeper which I rely on as a meeting or deadline reminder. Other failures have been battery related. The latest failure is the centering procedure for the stylus operation being off ΒΌ" too high on the display no matter what I do making the alpha-numeric touch screen function impossible to access.
If this product cost less than $50.00 knowing it will only last for months not years, I may again consider it. I guess I am saying it is cheap
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I had thought that the Tungsten line was their top of the line range (now, it seems they only have three products in PDA form). I was wrong. Because of hardware problem, I had to ditch my handy Zire 72S (sob) for this machine. I'm sorry I bought it.
Before starting in the rant: the T-E2 is a smart looking machine, it has an MP3 player with a low-end speaker, nonetheless, it has one. The display is sharp, if a bit over-saturated. It has a memory card slot, and about 30 mb of RAM.
Now, the tough part. The machine states that it has 29.7 mb of total space. That would seem plenty. But it seems that if you put large apps on it (DateBk5 or DateBk6, French/English dictionary, TealPhone, etc.) that you will find it takes forever sometimes just to switch to another app. This was never the case with my Zire. I have literally thought that the machine was hung on numerous occasions. It is hard to figure out what the pattern is. But I can now no longer count on being able to have instant
Before starting in the rant: the T-E2 is a smart looking machine, it has an MP3 player with a low-end speaker, nonetheless, it has one. The display is sharp, if a bit over-saturated. It has a memory card slot, and about 30 mb of RAM.
Now, the tough part. The machine states that it has 29.7 mb of total space. That would seem plenty. But it seems that if you put large apps on it (DateBk5 or DateBk6, French/English dictionary, TealPhone, etc.) that you will find it takes forever sometimes just to switch to another app. This was never the case with my Zire. I have literally thought that the machine was hung on numerous occasions. It is hard to figure out what the pattern is. But I can now no longer count on being able to have instant
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I carried my new Palm Tungsten E2 PDA with me on my trip to England and New England and used it constantly to play MP3s, keep track of expenditures, write memos to myself, keep track of my medications, and look at pictures of family members back home. It is a definite improvement on older Palm PDA models.
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Great little PDA, fun/easy to use for all our personal and business needs. I am on call 24/7, and the note writing function is convenient where ever I might be. My husband gave his smaller PDA to his daughter, thinking his Q phone would take the place. He found the Palm E2 ease of use to be an advantage....I gave him one as present, now we each have our own. As a note, the portable keyboard accessory has been handy as well. The Sync process is easy/convenient between PDA/Computer or Computer/PDA.
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This PDA doesn't make phone calls, take pictures, or give route directions, but it synchs so much faster, holds its charge so much longer, and has so much more memory than my old model that I am completely happy. Also, I enjoy changing the color scheme on the display (the old model had a black-and-white display).
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My old Tungsten E is beginning to wear out, so I bought an E2. It hot synced one time, when I first started it, but now I get an error message and it does not hotsync. Support answered me promptly, but their suggestion didn't work. I keep trying different things as I get a chance, but so far nothing has worked. It sits in my desk drawer and I'm seriously thinking about taking it apart to see if I can use the buttons from it to repair my old one.
I also have a refirbished Palm TX. It just shuts down when I press hotsync. I even used a different computer, thinking that the programs weren't compatable. But that didn't work either.
Keep your receipts! It does you no good to try and return someting if you don't have your receipts.
I also have a refirbished Palm TX. It just shuts down when I press hotsync. I even used a different computer, thinking that the programs weren't compatable. But that didn't work either.
Keep your receipts! It does you no good to try and return someting if you don't have your receipts.
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Within 3 days of startup the Graffiti 2 help had disappeared and not even a hard restart, wiping all data and third party software, could bring it back. Because this was a company purchase and I didn't actually start using it as soon as it was bought, the 90 day period of actual technical support had expired. Never mind that this feature died in just 3 days of use. I could pay for a technical support call but at this point I'm disgusted with them.
I am leery of this PDA now. Even with hot syncing and backups I wonder how much else is going to evaporate off it. While it was nice to have a quick data transfer from my old Palm, I am not so sure I will buy another Palm PDA. The syncing cable looks likely to die in too short a time, for one thing - it has its contacts exposed to dust and corrosion and just lies on my desk like a naked electrical plug.
So, think before you buy, and start using it instantly. That way if some supposedly reliable onboard feature quits within days, maybe
I am leery of this PDA now. Even with hot syncing and backups I wonder how much else is going to evaporate off it. While it was nice to have a quick data transfer from my old Palm, I am not so sure I will buy another Palm PDA. The syncing cable looks likely to die in too short a time, for one thing - it has its contacts exposed to dust and corrosion and just lies on my desk like a naked electrical plug.
So, think before you buy, and start using it instantly. That way if some supposedly reliable onboard feature quits within days, maybe
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I would like to offer a somewhat different perspective on this product. I am not a business person; my thinking and needs are very different from a business person's. I am a reader, writer, teacher. Moreover, I am a very disorganized person. I thought maybe if I had a device that could centralize all the various elements of my life effectively, I could have some peace of mind. I have never owned an electronic tool of this sort. After reading and investigation on various brands, I chose this one. I have to say, it is one of the easiest electronic tools I have ever used. I didn't buy it for the bluetooth capability, so I can't speak to that. But it is a wonderfully easy and handy tool for keeping apointments straight and having contact information handy anywhere. Reading through the description of the E2, I was initially afraid that I would have to buy Microsoft Outlook in order to be able to have a calendar and appointment capability, but this is not true. The CD that comes with
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I have 3 palm devices, two have failed out of warranty. The latest my Tungsten E2 had a speaker failure 16 days past the meager 90 day warranty - cost to repair $149 plus $35 web charge (more than I paid). Go look it up yourself. My Tungsten E had a power switch fail within 1 year. I can't afford to buy a new one every year can you? I don't think Palm knows the magnitude of their quality problem because no one bothers to repair out of warranty items. I am never buying Palm again.
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I bought this to replace paper calendar and agenda. It's easy to use. Good back light and color. It comes with enough internal memory, you don't have to buy extra memory(card) immediatly. I still don't need it.
It's very handy.
I was choosing between the Tungsten E and the E2, but for a few bugs more you can get this newer version. The only difference is the Bluetooth. Maybe you won't use this at the beginning, but you never know.
I also have the Palm Z22. It's also very good. It just don't support Excel and Word. Also doesn't have an extension slot, although the internal memory still has enough space, you never know if you would need more later. For the rest it's almost the same as the Tungsten E2.
It's very handy.
I was choosing between the Tungsten E and the E2, but for a few bugs more you can get this newer version. The only difference is the Bluetooth. Maybe you won't use this at the beginning, but you never know.
I also have the Palm Z22. It's also very good. It just don't support Excel and Word. Also doesn't have an extension slot, although the internal memory still has enough space, you never know if you would need more later. For the rest it's almost the same as the Tungsten E2.
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The Good stuff: Color, SD Slot, Bluetooth, sound, software selection is great, view videos/pictures/PDF Files without the need for a laptop or cell phone, Great idea for people who tend to forget things or need to write stuff down so they dont forget (Like me!!!), Rechargeable!!, comes on just by hitting one of the 'function buttons'.
The Bad Stuff: Flip Cover is kinda cheezy but can be taken off. These things tend to show fingerprints real well. Reading PDF's on the tiny screen takes some getting used to. Playing games/videos from memory or SD Card will eat up the battery. The HotSync cable end is a bit fragile so if you're too rough you might snap it off if not careful.
Overall, I'm quite happy with it.
The Bad Stuff: Flip Cover is kinda cheezy but can be taken off. These things tend to show fingerprints real well. Reading PDF's on the tiny screen takes some getting used to. Playing games/videos from memory or SD Card will eat up the battery. The HotSync cable end is a bit fragile so if you're too rough you might snap it off if not careful.
Overall, I'm quite happy with it.
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I bought this device after two years of trying other devices, including the Blackbery. By far this is a super product. I have loaded it with Palm extras as well as a few third party extras and even my Windows Exel spread sheet to do my work on the run. Very easy to learn and easy to navigate. I do not use the included cable. Instead I added a Bluetooth dongle to my computer and it always syncs effortlessly everytime. Although the more you load into it the longer it takes when you sync. But what's a few extra seconds when you've saved so much time by having so much information with you all day?
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I bought the Tungsten E2 to replace my Franklin Day Planner of 13 years, and so far...so good! I am still finding out new features and ways to use it, but have been quite satisfied. Some other reviews had me apprehensive, suggesting charging problems, etc., but a relative's recommendation prompted me to go ahead. I have found the battery life to be better than expected -- Having used it for three weeks, I have had to charge it weekly, with fairly heavy usage over that time. From my experience, as a new Palm user, it has been easy to adapt to and use. One of these days, I will get around to using the software that came with it, in order to get deeper into the available features and uses. I'm glad I made the purchase!
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I use this handheld for nursing school and I've been able to purchase reference books online, use ereader, and have all I need for clinicals at my fingertips. The handheld is a nice pocket size for carrying, but the included "case" is nothing but a screen cover so I've had to purchase a case. I use an extra 1 gig memory card for all my programs (inexpensive way to carry a lot of information). I give this a 4 star rating due to the hotsync connection, it's a little loose, so I can't move the unit while syncing or I lose the connection. I've also had to order a cradle for this use which would have been a nice addition to the unit as purchased. Overall I like this unit, but have had to make several other purchases to suit my needs.
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After a few months of using the Palm Tungsten E2, I would recommend anyone thinking about getting one to do so. It has performed flawlessly since day one. I would also recommend getting a hard case, and screen covers - since the screen is quite delicate.
Be aware that I first bought a 2GB SD memory card for it, but the E2 only supports up to 1GB SD cards - which is plenty of memory for most people.
Pictures look great, but video doesn't render well on the E2.
Recommended.
James
Long Beach, CA
Be aware that I first bought a 2GB SD memory card for it, but the E2 only supports up to 1GB SD cards - which is plenty of memory for most people.
Pictures look great, but video doesn't render well on the E2.
Recommended.
James
Long Beach, CA
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Despite all the research/reviews and cross checks to make sure I made the best choice for my media needs, I missed the biggest issue of hot sync compatibility. Evidently, it's a problem that drives many owners nuts. I've gone to product support, user forums and done all the recommended fixes: drivers, rear ports, all the ports, com checks, etc. Tried it on 3 different systems of 2 different desktops with Win XP, home edition, svc pack 2, Win 2000, and still can't get the computer and the Palm to connect. (All requirements met but a small percentage of owners can't sync) Updated with the software CD provided, oneline version 4.1.4E and still can't fix the issue. This beautiful device is absolutely useless if the owner can't get the desktop to transfer information. This was my Christmas gift that is rapidly becoming a white elephant and I may ultimately have to swallow the loss in restock/shipping and cut my losses. I had 2 previous Palms, last one was V and it has provided a lot of happy
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I loved my handheld when I first got it, but after only a year, the battery goes dead after I play one song on my mp3. When I called Palm
to see about getting the battery changed, they told me it would cost
$130 to get a new one. Wow!!
They have a trade up policy now where they will send you a few dollars
to use for your next PDA, but I really don't want another handheld now because this battery problem will probably happen again next year if I decide to purchase another PDA.
I am now looking for a new unit where I can use my SD cards and play all my recorded music and I'll buy myself a paper planner for all my records.
to see about getting the battery changed, they told me it would cost
$130 to get a new one. Wow!!
They have a trade up policy now where they will send you a few dollars
to use for your next PDA, but I really don't want another handheld now because this battery problem will probably happen again next year if I decide to purchase another PDA.
I am now looking for a new unit where I can use my SD cards and play all my recorded music and I'll buy myself a paper planner for all my records.
