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RE: m700 Pricing
RE: m700 Pricing
On the other hand, they want to avoid canabalizing m505 sales.
See why running a business is so difficult? :-)
--GrouchoMarx
RE: m700 Pricing
Peace Out
Alan
monochrome
-Pepper
BTW: please excuse the mssing "i"s, that key on my keyboard has ssues, and s startng to de
RE: monochrome
RE: monochrome
-Pepper
RE: monochrome
-Pepper
Hope to see it soon
what bank is this
just for getting an account
so what bank is this?
-hiku master
RE: Hope to see it soon
RE: Hope to see it soon
I think there is a high likelyhood that the Palm.net service is going to be the backbone of the m700, though there area probably network upgrades and hardware upgrades that will make the device more functional. Aside from the always-on feature, my guess is that the VIIx will be able to make use of the network upgrades (faster better browsing) and that the m700 will be limited by the inherent problems of Palm.net (PQA based browsing). It'll probably still be k-based pricing, which will be a big bummer.
RE: Hope to see it soon
m700
Caleb
m700
Now for the really tough choice - keep the m505 or move to the m700.
Which do you want more - wireless or color?
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-Bobby Digital
RE: m700
RE: m700
modem out for the M500 Series yet. The last date I heard was end of Aug or early Sept.
If the M700 comes out before Novatel I think they will take a big loss, and hopefully the M700 will do that to them.
Cool Design!
1. An always-on Palm may be a Blackberry killer (I think someone at Palm coined this phrase). If it was to have the wireless coverage as good, or better then Blackberry, then Palm will be opening up a whole new market (and be able to charge for service fees, not just for hardware) and gaining customers they may have lost to Blackberry. Maybe a key to their recovery.
2. As I mentioned the first time I saw those pictures, not only do I think they are real (unless the people faking it own a design company), but I REALLY like the design. So far my favorite design is the Palm V/505 style, but I like the 700 design even better (if it's as small as the 505). Also, IMHO the designs from the Palm camp cream the designs from the PPC camp.
3. I would buy this Palm in a heartbeat if it was in color, was about the size of a 505, and had similiar battery life (although I don't see how it would achieve this if it was "always on", even at a sleep-mode level).
4. I don't hear any rumblings about this type of PDA/Blackberry combo from the PPC camp.
5. Go Palm!
RE: Cool Design!
>color, was about the size of a 505, and had similiar
>battery life
Who wouldn't? You just described the perfect PDA. Wait about 3 more years and that should happen.
RE: Cool Design!
RE: Cool Design!
AriB
Competes with Omnisky??
The ultimate Palm
RE: The ultimate Palm
RE: The ultimate Palm
next time, think before you make your requests!
RE: The ultimate Palm
RE: The ultimate Palm
RE: The ultimate Palm
--GrouchoMarx
RE: The ultimate Palm
RE: The ultimate Palm
Next time, check out some palm upgrade websites before you speak!!!
RE: The ultimate Palm
Given the fact that OLED screens are also flexible, it may be possible that as long as they can carry a digitizer layer, future Palms may have rollaway screens - something like the gadgets in "Earth Final Conflict".
RE: The ultimate Palm
RE: The ultimate Palm
Anyway, it isn't a matter of if, but when, when it comes to advances in computing (technology in general) over the next decade (or so). Look at the Net, and most people started hearing about that in '95 or so (and heck, think about how many people these days still have no idea what it is?) I still get a LOT of odd looks from my VIIx which I use all the time. When I tell people it has Net access they kind of bug. "Yah, I can check my email, check web pages, order movie tickets, get maps and directions, look up anything in the encyclopedia Brittanica or the MW dictionary, or buyt hings on Amazon.com or place bids on Ebay..."
I don't think the vast majority of people have ANY clue what they're talking about when they talk about the VII series in a derogatory manner. Or how bad Palm.net is. Palm.net is 45 bucks for unlimited access, so step on DAT. It's phat! The VII (especially the VIIx) is PHAT, and it, plus expansion cards plus "always on" and you have the TOTAL shizit! And that plus color would be even better, but perhaps byt hen we will be on to ARM and such...
But yes, I am waiting for the heads-up-display mounted on little slick glasses/shades that scans the image directly onto your retina (they have this today) and it's linked to the Net 24/7 via wireless broadband (and has NO toxic/radioactive microwave leakage -- AKA "frying of the brain and face and eyes.")
I'm sure that LAST part is strictly wishful thinking...
wireless color
RE: wireless color
RE: wireless color
RE: wireless color
AriB
RE: wireless color
Come on! I built my first computer around 7 years ago. It had a blazing 486 processor, a whopping 8 meg of RAM and a 450 meg hard drive. I am embarrassed to say what it cost. Today, I can get storage the size of my first hard drive on a CF card.
I will allow you this: if you work for Palm's development team (or if they think the way you do) they will not produce the device that we have described. But, if they understand what the users want, they will find a way to produce it. If Palm doesn't do it, someone else will and they will own the market.
no thanks...
So, I'll stick with my m505, couple it with Ericsson's T39m and have an always-on wireless color device. Too bad there isn't a phone on the market that takes full advantage of the 115kbps that GPRS is capable of, but 56 kbps (as in the T39) is good enough - especially since you don't get charged with time.
And the best part? When the bluetooth SD card from Palm is out, I'll be able to use bluetooth to connect with the T39m (what a phone :) ). No infra-red, no problems :)
Don't get me wrong - for some people the m700 may be ideal. I can see it killing the blackberry off in the corporate market easily. It looks like Palm is getting back on its feet.
Stefan
Highly disappointed!!!
Remember Steve Jobs admit the mistake Apple made for not offering the CD-RW, that is exactly happening in Palm too!!
RE: Highly disappointed!!!
RE: Highly disappointed!!!
Color's great, but think about the price.
You have about a few hours of instant on.
How about wireless and battery life?
I'd take those 2 anyday.
I have a Palm VIIx and Kyocera SmartPhone but both suffer from lack of on the road backup after a hard reset. The m700 in the PalmStation expose' form factor will reek havoc.
With OS4-WCA4,Attn Mgr and expansion, this is going to be a killer Palm. Imagine downloading your apps, pdbs wirelessly then moving them to expansion. Plus they have sled notches for maybe your GSM phone sled.
Heaven.
I don't think they will release it until Oct or Nov. with a price hovering at $399.
I would buy this in a heartbeat.- that is until the new wireless Handspring Twisty comes out. They have been studying this for a while and have strong commitment. Think Qualcomm and Blazer.
Oooo, there are going to be some nice Palm Powered handhelds by Q4 2001 or Q1 2002.
What a great time to be alive.
RE: Highly disappointed!!!
RE: Highly disappointed!!!
AriB
Sony leads the way
New 200 MHz Motorola chip
16 MB RAM
16 bit color - 320 x 320 resolution
Jog wheel
MP3
Memory Stick
4 oz weight
Li ion rechargeable battery lasts 20 hours
You said:
Customers want a Palm with an ARM cpu, 64 megs of ram, wireless, 16 bit hi-res color, jog wheel, soft graffiti screen, mp3 capabilities and both a secure digital slot and a cf-2 slot. And it must weigh only 4 ounces, fit in your shirt pocket and the batteries should last for 2 weeks. No, make that a month.
AriB
RE: Highly disappointed!!!
RE: Highly disappointed!!!
128mb of RAM
1Ghz ARM processor
mp3
SD/MMC and CF expansion slots
wireless capability for free
color screen with 3-D graphics and 128,000 colors--holographic projection capabilities would also be nice
m500 form factor or smaller
analyzes blood samples that I inject into an SD card, thus saving me lots of money in medical costs
laser output that will mow my lawn--just set the PDA on the porch, start the program, and it does its thing. Plus, the reflective LCD screen will allow me to simultaneously watch DVD movies in brilliant color because of the outdoor lighting.
Did I mention that it will also save DVDs in a new format compatible for its limited memory?
Enhanced IR port that will beam information directly into my brain--this way I won't have to remember anything.
Enhanced IR port will also exercise my muscles, allowing them to build up and thereby eliminating me need to exercise--I simply get my wife to help me point my PDA at me (the back is tough to reach).
Cuts my cholestorol
Oh, yes, and batteries last 6 months with everything running full blast...
If these companies respond to customer needs, then they'll make this machine.
Now do you realize how idiotic some of you goons sound?
RE: Highly disappointed!!!
The dream PDA - by Sony
Here's my dream PDA:
128mb of RAM
1Ghz ARM processor
mp3
SD/MMC and CF expansion slots
wireless capability for free
color screen with 3-D graphics and 128,000 colors--holographic projection capabilities would also be nice
m500 form factor or smaller
analyzes blood samples that I inject into an SD card, thus saving me lots of money in medical costs
laser output that will mow my lawn--just set the PDA on the porch, start the program, and it does its thing. Plus, the reflective LCD screen will allow me to simultaneously watch DVD movies in brilliant color because of the outdoor lighting.
Did I mention that it will also save DVDs in a new format compatible for its limited memory?
Enhanced IR port that will beam information directly into my brain--this way I won't have to remember anything.
Enhanced IR port will also exercise my muscles, allowing them to build up and thereby eliminating me need to exercise--I simply get my wife to help me point my PDA at me (the back is tough to reach).
Cuts my cholestorol
Oh, yes, and batteries last 6 months with everything running full blast...
If these companies respond to customer needs, then they'll make this machine.
Now do you realize how idiotic some of you goons sound?
RE: Highly disappointed!!!
RE: Highly disappointed!!!
RE: Highly disappointed!!!
Maybe we should get PDA designers talking to console designers and see what happens :) there must be plenty of underused talent floating around out there now that wonderswan, neogeo pocket, sega (gamegear rules baby :) are out of the picture...
Plus you'd get some kick-ass games bundled with your palm!
wouldnt it be Great
m705?
RE: m705?
www.palmm705.com redirects you to www.palm.com...
RE: m705?
RE: m705?
Cybersquatting! Cybersquatting! Hasn't this joker heard of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act? I know I have ...
RE: m705?
how about 7000
Why color?
Similarly, I used to say I was happy with 56k dialup, but I can't even deal with slow connections now.
Color on a PDA is sweet.
The m705 will NOT be available from Staples in August
[Ed said: "Another reader who works at a Staples said that all their stock of the Palm VIIx have to be returned the week before August 13, which seems to indicate that the m700 might be available then".]
Why get a PDA phone,
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