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By checking Palm's Order Status page individual users should be able to learn if they are one of the lucky ones. The page should list today as the order ship date with a status of "In Process". It has been confirmed with Palm that this really means that the handheld in question is shipping today.
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Do they even have any preorders left?
As for me, I'll stick with my trusty IIIxe for a little while longer until the initial bugs(screen problems, etc.) get worked out. Plus, I want to see the new Sony and HandEra models. And I'd like to see some competitive pricing take hold. But this is all off-topic...
At any rate, it is good to see Palm finally shipping. Perhaps they can avoid the pitfalls of undersupply that the Ipaq saw. Let's just hope that the screen issues don't turn into more lost revenue. There are already enough Palm's gathering dust in stores and warehouses.
RE: Do they even have any preorders left?
Get the 505. The screen is great.
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This leads me to believe that those people are just jealous/mad that they purchased a color product too soon (first generation product). The m505 screen is great, the battery life is great, and the form factor is great.
The only thing worth complaining about is the damn cradle connection. :)
RE: Do they even have any preorders left?
The M505 is great, the screen is just what I wanted. Some will like it, some will not. Just buy the Palm that suits your needs and tastes best and live with it.
RE: Do they even have any preorders left?
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This is the last time I'll pre-order anything from Palm. Better to just wait until they show up in the stores.
I'll just perservere with my Vx until my Palm order arrives...
Not me
RE:Modem & Travel Charger
not THOSE peripherals, but . . .
RE: Not me
When your Handera arrives....
RE: Not me
But not the Serial Cradle
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RE: But not the Serial Cradle
Has them - I just got mine 5 minutes ago... still trying to overright handheld right now...
TOTAL was like $40 something with 2 day shipping... I think some Office Depots have them...
A friend in NJ just bought one there.....
CircuitCity.com has Serial Cradles in stock. I received 2.
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http://www.sparco.com/cgi-bin/wfind2?spn=A412018
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Signature? Oh yeah, I had one here a minute ago...
got a serial cradle
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or why i love the internet.
now, what to do with the one that i bought through Buy.com that is also shipping to me?
Staples.commies
I'd also like to compile a list of the online merchants who have shipped, so I can put it in my next vicious e-mail to Staples. So far, I know of: Palm; J and R; Sparco; Amazon; buy.com.
Any others?
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The web site still says they don't have it yet, so I bet they're shipping out all the preorders before stating availability.
RE: Staples.commies
necxdirect website shows that it's been shipped from their Fontana, California warehouse to
me (I'm in the South Bay). The ship date was 5/8. Am keeping my fingers crossed about getting
one with the brighter screen...
Received my Palm m505
What about the ones from the e-tailer in NY?
RE: What about the ones from the e-tailer in NY?
RE: What about the ones from the e-tailer in NY?
What about Sync Cable and travel Charger?
I know this is off topic but...
Thanks
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RE: I know this is off topic but...Palm is no good...
that it was the Cradle. They also said that they couldn't replace it for 2 months. Staples, where I bought
the 505 also says no replacements for 2 months, at which time my 15 day warrantee will be over. So, I went
to staples and bought a 500. Now I have two. I did some tests and found that it was NOT my cradle
but the palm itself! So, needless to say, I will be returning them both. (500 was a huge disappointment
after the 505, which I love and will miss.)
Palm was Not very helpful at all on the phone this week either. I got the run around....had to call 5 different places
and every place would end up telling me to call the other. And they wouldn't listen to me...after I told them
what I tried, they would just suggest it again. I'm sure they were troubleshooting from a manual. Man, I'm pretty fed
up with Palm. They did not treat me well. Get this....they even had the gaul to tell me that they were getting some
505s in on wednesday, but they were all going to sales, and none were reserved for service. Were they just
trying to make me mad?
Anyway, I'm through with Palm. Maybe I'll go back to the 2 dollar notebook.
Disgusted - cancelled order and bought M505 at Office Depot
Yet mine was listed as "Backordered" even though my local Office Depot (Minneapolis) was already on their second shipment and had some in stock.
Sheesh! What a way for Palm to treat early orders.
Disgusted, I brought home an M505 from Office Depot for $449, saved the shipping and CANCELLED the Palm order.
RE: Disgusted - cancelled order and bought M505 at Office Depot
USA vs. Hungary
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AZ
Ed
RE: Ed
buy it at the store
Who wants a Palm m 505?
I'll take the highest bidder for it and ship it out the same day I get it. Bids will go until I get the unit. email for more info
Thx
HiTecPda@email.com (I can supply tracking info of my incomming unit)
Mine shipped... but the memory card???
the ups tracking number doesn't seem to work). Anyhow, they backordered the 16MB memory card I ordered, which is just as well as I think I'll cancel that and get a bigger card for not much more online...
However, does anyone know if there are any constraints on SD cards? Has to be formatted special or anything? Any advantages of going with SD or MMC cards?
They even have the buggers in CompUSA here in Salt Lake, or I guess I should say "had". Played with the demo unit, screen isn't too bad. Compaq looks nicer but MUCH heavier and thicker.
Thanks,
Mark
Dim = Bad/B&W=Good
Palm m505
What about the battery charger
Thanks,
Don
RE:Is it only for 120 VAC, 60Hz or is it possible to use it
NY Times: "Avoid the M505 at all costs"
"Unfortunately, its screen is so dark that it may as well be a piece of onyx. You wonder if Palm's Silicon Valley-based designers actually looked at this thing before shipping it, or if perhaps they chose it during one of California's rolling blackouts. In any case, avoid this $450 dud at all costs."
Ouch.
See: http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/10/technology/10STAT.html
Lock Up when syncing..
Amazon has started shipping!
RE: Amazon has started shipping!
hmmm... just checked out sparco.com and they are offering the m505 for $404! That's a really good deal!
m505 in other countrys
All Star Camera
did anyone out there ordered a "plam m505" by all star camera? I did, one week ago, because they had (trust in their adds) these items already in stock.
But...as you can imagine, I didn't get anything till now.
Shorty
M100 VS M505
Sept last year bought Palm 100. I am very happy with same. Recently I learned about M505 and
did not thin twice io order. After 2 months waiting and reading comments from Palm Infocenter Site I am not too happy about receiving the M505. I ask if there is anyone in P.R. .who has one please give your comments.
Thanks,
JR .
Wait until you get it to pass judgment. I'm picky and I
Staples.com: m505 for $40 less
Worked for me.
Circuit City
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here re dim screens,poor upgradablity, ill rather wait 4 handera330. saw jap version of clie
colord. also dim screen but da mp3 was great but da memory isnt enough. only advantage of palm is aftersales service support which palm singapore handles well. ebookman was just launchd here same price as handera330. so big question is When will u guys at handera release the 330 here in asia?
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