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Launcher X has missed the late June release date previously announced, however the developers have added new screen shots of Launcher X on their website. -Many
The Visor Prism is now listed as "No Longer Available" on Handspring's Web Site. -Doug
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I can understand that the programmer had family problems and, naturally, life is much more important than a stupid program.
But this is the x time they promise "it will be out on..." "it will be out on..." and not keep the word.
The site is death since months, just few pics without any comment.
Is this the respect for the future customer? :
I think that a good company would give more info, maybe just a small messageboard with comments or problems that may encounter... Just to show ppl that they "care" about them...
Just my opinion...
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"...on schedule for a late June release" tells me that it will be available for the masses in late June. I heard from another discussion that the program is only in the alpha stage now with beta soon to follow.
I understand the complications and personal issues but enough is enough already.
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This has been a long time to wait for a beta release.
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I note that Launcher III is a remarkably stable and reliable piece of programming and has been that way since the date of its release. If you take a look at PalmGear you will notice that all of Mr. Benc's software goes thru very limited revision and most of the time these are not bug fixes but the addition of new/refinement of existing features. I will take software that is done right over software that is released 'on time' any day. I would rather not pay to be a beta tester, as some companies only address obvious bugs after they have released software and have sufficient customers on the hook.
Even in these modern times, patience is still a virtue. I am confident that when LauncherX is released it will be high quality and ready for prime time. I, for one, can wait for that.
BTW, ultimately the power is yours. You as the consumer can always speak with your dollars and buy a competing product. So quit your bellyaching and suck it up. :)
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Should the developer have used language like, "we predict..." and "expected to be released..."? In hindsight, yes. But it was a statement of the developer's intentions, not a sacred covenant between him and you.
Launcher X appears to be, basically, a much prettier version of Launcher III (which works great, and is available now). So, you don't NEED Launcher X, you WANT Launcher X. I understand. I want it too. We all want the latest toys. But stop complaining as though the developer was depriving you of oxygen, or purposely delaying the release as a personal insult to you. If your emotional well-being depends that heavily on being able to use Launcher X right now, I strongly suggest you either find a more productive use for your time, or seek professional help.
rant mode off
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Prism is Dead!
is PDABuzz.com dead too?
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P.S.: I agree that pdabuzz stinks.
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Seriously, if the Prism is gone, that means that there are no color PDA's that support Springboard, right? I don't see how any Springboard modules coming out have a chance if they only run on outdated hardware.
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We were all just spoiled by last weeks insanely busy newsweek.
RE: Prism is Dead! But it sure was a great PDA!
I have sold many Prism's to my clients. As a matter of fact, it has been my best selling PDA. I agree that today the handhelds are more powerful and much smaller, but let's give a little credit to a mighty fine handheld that is still serving hundreds of thousands of people quite well.
I will be investing in a PalmOS 5 device (Probably not a Handspring) But I plan on keeping my Prism and my Platinum in use for many years to come. It is just so darn versatile!
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I salute a long-lived hero. Shame on you for picking sides.
*silently longs for NR70v, but knows he lacks the $$$*
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I think you're confusing obsolete with discontinued. Discontinued is not the same as obsolete..except when it is a Handera (Are they still around?), Palm, or Handspring product
"The prism lasted incredibly long and has countless keyboards and mempacks, adding to it's life."
How many different keyboards, and memory formats do you need? One of each. One Keyboard, and One memplug with the memory card type of your choice.
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My main point, however, is that I think that in those dark days (not like things are really improving for them, though) between the release of the last batch of the Visors (Neo, Pro) Handspring could have sent the Visor line out with a bang instead of a whimper with a "refreshed" Prism. All they would have had to do was put in 16 megs of ram and an improved battery,since there seems to be room to spare in that unit. Possibly OS 4, but we all know HS is attached to 3.5x. Heck, they even could have had a model that was overclocked slightly from the factory (38 mhz or so) if it didn't impact battery life too much. Just _something_ to give the HS loyalists something to be (momentaryily) proud of and it would have filled the coffers nicely until the Treos became more widespread. Alas, it looks like HS will just continue to faaaaade away...
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I stll believe that, other than the NR70V and maybe the new T655, the N7**C is the best unit that sony made. MP3, High res, great form factor and its just very well made. It was a breakthrough in Palm OS computing and I will have mine for quite some time.
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Discontinued is not obsolete. 16MB of RAM, wav sounds, and an IR remote control are not really necessary in a PDA.
It's like complaining that this year's Ford Mustang has more power than last year's. Sure, you might be envious of the new model, but last year's is not obsolete.
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T665C Availability In The UK ?
Clie n760c at Future Shop - Cheap!
They don't.
They DID have the n760c still sitting there, at a "Clearance Price" of CDN$599.99 - which is about US$379.99
What was even better was that the salesperson immediately offered it to me for CDN$549 without any bargaining or haggling. Looks like these puppies are clearing out fast.
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