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cheap thumbboard model...YEAH!!!
RE: cheap thumbboard model...YEAH!!!
RE: cheap thumbboard model...YEAH!!!
Hopefully thinner than W or C
I was seriously tempted to pick up a Treo 90 now that they've hit fire sale prices (I'm still using my old Palm III). But if an OS 5 device that's thin and has a thumboard is coming along in just 7 weeks, I'b be better off waiting.
I assume it would have a stereo headphone jack?
Jon Acheson
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Picture of Tungsten E?
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Hope that helps clear things up a bit.
ChriS
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TT3: Gimmee gimmee gimmee
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T3 with WiFi?
Thanks
Nick
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slam dunk for me. Alas, it looks like it does not. :(
I'd get the Tungsten C since I really need the WiFi,
but I HATE the thumboard and lack of VG area.
Plus, who the hell can authenticate the WiFi to any
sort of secure server anyway? No software around for
it that I know of.
I will say that they are finally getting closer to
my dream PDA at least. I hope this fulfills someone
else's dream.
I may need to scrape up the cash for the new Sony.
AkiraXXX
RE: T3 with WiFi?
Hopefully, the Tungsten C2 will be a huge leap over the Tungsten C, with a sturdier case finish, a stereo head jack, and Kimona Movie and full AeroPlayer/RealPlayer/MP3 Support, though there's been a lot of legal debate over MP3s.
From this point on, I'm going with the Tungsten C Series Handhelds. Sure there's the Tungsten W, but unless the Tungsten W can measure up with the Tungsten T and Zire 71 for the least, I'm going to have to steer clear of the Tungsten W.
My Primary Handheld: Palm Tungsten C "Air Swallow"
My Secondary Handheld: Palm Tungsten T "Sea Chugger"
RE: T3 with WiFi?
One version of the new 200+ OMAP chip is advertised to handle both radios with proper shielding? If I remember correctly. Check their website.
This is a sweet device w/ a real screen and predesigned landscape mode. This could change some things in the Palm OS world.
Pat Horne; www.churchoflivingfaith.com
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Could T|E be newer version of Treo 90?!
"The Tungsten E may take the form factor of the Tungsten W and C, which hint at the possibility the model has a built in thumb keyboard. The information posted shows the E uses the same stylus as the C and W. At a $199 price level it is unlikely to have any built in wireless functionality."
If its a non-wireless OS 5.x device, then it would most certianly fill the same market niche as the Treo 90. I realize PSG and Handspring haven't merged yet, but it would make sense if that was the segment they were targetting!? Any thoughts?
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RE: Could T|E be newer version of Treo 90?!
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RE: Could T|E be newer version of Treo 90?!
"I think T|E is a thin pda like m515 with a keyboard and os 5."
Well that's exactly what I mean. If that's what it is, then it would basically be filling the same niche the Treo 90 was occupying before. Except, this will be an updated OS 5.x model with hopefully a higher rez screen and "Tungsten" branding. Of course, PSG probably began development of this device before announcement of the merger, but the Treo 90 was discontiued by Handspring quite some time ago so they new there was an un-occupied niche out there to fill. The only apprhension I have is if the T|E is as big as the T|C and T|W. The Treo 90 was a very small device and I hope if the T|E is similar, it will also be an tiny...
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IMO, it makes sense for PSG to release a lower end model with a thumbboard. So far, you can only get thumbboards on higher end models. If PSG releases a $199 model with integrated thumbboard, 320x320 screen, OS 5.x etc, it will definitely fill a large niche out there. I think alot of new pda buyers would be interested in such a device at that price! It definitely seems like a smart strategic move on the part of PSG IMO if true...
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What about...
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What's next? "Palm Tungsten Vled Handspring X"? And then there'll be a "Palm Tungsten Vled Handspring X21" and "Palm Tungsten Vled Handspring X32". Tehn they'll need another name "Palm Tungsten Vled Handspring X-Ray P4"?
When will it stop?
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> the whole Tungsten/Zire thing to get rid
> of the model numbers (IIIxe, m515, etc...)
No, they started those names to differentiate consumer-orientated from business-orientated models. Plus, they'll need strongly-identifiable names like "Tungsten" and "Zire" if they have to change the company name with the spin-off, and you won't see "Palm" on the models on the shop shelf. The Palm logo already occupies a vanishingly small fraction of the area of the "Tungsten" name on the current models.
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>IIIxe, m515, etc...) but now it looks like all >these new models have added more numbers to teh >name. The names just gets longer.
Well, the real deal is that it is very difficult to keep up bringing new models every 4 months and not having trouble with names. Sony also has this problem with names, not to mention the HP/Compaq/iPaq #### stuff...
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E and Wireless?
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I'll take the Tungsten C Series--Thank you
Primary Handheld: Palm Tungsten C "Air Swallow"
Secondary Handheld: Palm Tungsten T "Sea Chugger"
Established Palm Tungsten Series Handheld Possessor since 2003
Are Palm Devs stupid?
A Zire 71 with VG and the same shape would be perfect, but faster CPU and BT
2 Models w/ and w/o Cam AND better cam!!
RE: Are Palm Devs stupid?
RE: Are Palm Devs stupid?
I like the look of the T3. with teh slider its SMALL and lets face it. how often would you need that extra space ? Not real often, maybe when reading ebooks,or browsing hte web.. but thats about it,cept for a few games.. so opening the slider wouldnt be a problem. And WHY do you all want cams!? I mean ,c'mon. If you want to take pics buy a decent digicam..
RE: Are Palm Devs stupid?
I don't want to carry a digital camera around with me all the time, so a PDA (which I do carry around with me) with a built-in camera may come in handy sometimes.
(Why do some people say you can kill two birds with one stone when it's hard enough killing one bird with two stones?)
RE: Are Palm Devs stupid?
Sorry, but I use my m505 almost exclusively @ work and I would welcome a larger screen so I can avoid scrolling when I view my spreadsheets, calendar entries, phonebook contacts, etc.... The slider in the T3 does NOT make sense for an enteprise user.
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Oh, and no keyboard, no camera. Thanks.
RE: Are Palm Devs stupid?
Small and easy to cary in a pocket!
If you don't expect anything...
you won't be disappointed
MKD
RE: Are Palm Devs stupid?
Who's "we"? I like the slider a lot, have already owned 2 TTs and currently own a TT2. And I'm going to buy the TT3 when it arrives.
RE: Are Palm Devs stupid?
And what is the story with the TT2?
I believe we are missing something here... well, only time will tell.
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Tungsten E--m505 revamp?
I think this is the first or second time I ever post here so go easy on me if I sound like a freak or break any rules!
First, to you who think the Tungsten E is a replacement for the Treo 90...there are several reasons why I don't think Palm will intro a thumboard, one being that they only have them in devices (the Tungsten W & C) that allow you to send email and other longer texts...that's what they're for, IMHO. Those who said that Palm is deeply committed to Graffiti seem more accurate, I think...look at the T/T2...and the upcoming T3. Palm doesn't want us using thumboards unless we need them...hence the wider selection.
(I will eat my words if the 399.00 rumoured Palm is a T2 with thumboard instead of VG.)
That being said, here are my predictions for Palm's lineup come October:
499-Tungsten C
399-New Tungsten, probably a VG Tungsten T3. Has been described better than I could do already.
349-Tungsten T/2--drops by 50 bucks
279/269-Zire 71--price drop for the holidays and to stay competitive with the new Tungsten E.
199-Tungsten E. No idea what to expect. Here's what I would LOVE: an m515 with the Zire 71's screen, 16 mb RAM, and OS 5.2.1. Nothing fancy, at this price point Bluetooth is a bit of a no-no...but there are LOTS of people out there who want a thin, METAL PDA and who won't give up their classic Palm V form factor...it's a good entry-level business model, and if the T/2 goes to 349 it shouldn't cannibalise sales at all.
(my bet though is that since it's the "entry" Tungsten, it'll be plastic...but then again it might be a way to differentiate the lines...)
99-Zire 21--I predict 8 mb RAM, Palm OS 4.1...and I will go out on a limb and predict a 160x160 colour screen. The SJ33 is only 219.00 at SonyStyle and it has a 320x320.
69-Zire.
Comments? I'm curious to hear what you all think about my Tungsten E wishlist! Thanks and cheers.
RE: Tungsten E--m505 revamp?
That said...I don't see what the appeal of bluetooth is. I don't know if I've ever seen a bluetooth device. I can see the appeal of something cellular, for go anywhere web and email, and of WiFi when you're around the house or a hotspot, but just this little local bluetooth thing? I dunno...
RE: Tungsten E--m505 revamp?
But there are not many BT phones unfortunately.
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Universal Connector not so Universal
Are we going back to the bad old days of model-specific accessories?
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y do u hate the keyboard?
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RE: y do u hate the keyboard?
My opinion about built-in keyboards is that if you want a large screen (320 X 480) and a keyboard then it would make the PDA too long. If you had a slide-out keyboard, it would make the PDA too thick (to make room for the keyboard and the battery, electronics, etc.)
I would prefer a large screen/small PDA rather than a large screen/long/thick PDA.
I like using graffiti for short entry items, like appointments, task items, and short notes. I like using keyboards for more lengthy writing.
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Waiting for that C2
For real though, these new models look great, but I'm waiting till Palm meets *all* of my demands
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