Shortages Hobble Sales of Palm VIIx But m100 Doing Well
Palm admitted yesterday that they aren't going to be able to make nearly as many of their new Palm VIIx handhelds as they had planned, blaming this on its supplier who will not be able to deliver enough of two necessary chips.
However, Carl Yankowski, Palm CEO, reported strong sales of the m100. "Early market research indicates we've tapped into the student population in a very big way," he said.
Palm's CFO Judy Bruner told analysts after earnings were released that her company is also experiencing other component shortages, although in general, the supply situation is improving. However, she warned that it would be at least another three to six months, if not nine months, before supply of all components fully meets demand. "We believe we are doing just as well, if not better, than others in our industry at securing components," Ms. Bruner said.
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RE: M100 sales?
I thought the m100 was ugly and cheap. But my wife loves using it b/c it's a basic PDA just like the previous Palms. Hey we all bought those and didn't complain. Maybe the new visors will be better and when the supply of springboards become more available, then only can someone say clearly that the m100 is a flop.
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RE: M100 sales?
BAD
- The screen is smaller and reflects glare more than the PalmV. It's easier to read than a PalmIII, but harder than the PalmV.
- There is no expansion slot.
- Looks like a toy (as opposed to the sleek, professional look of the PalmV... if that's important to you).
GOOD
- M100 has plastic digitizer (much harder to break)
- M100 fits in pocket nicely (very small and weighs on 4.4 oz... Visor and PalmIII are a little too large, PalmV also fits in pocket but is fragile).
- Clock app, notepad app, and agenda view in Datebook are all great.
- Alarm is louder.
- Flip cover (with clock window) works very well.
- Using AAA batteries offers more flexibility than non-removable batteries (like PalmV and some CE units).
- The case uses Torx T5 screw to open (no glue to mess around with). Memory chips are $35. So, it's cheap to upgrade to 8MB (and fairly easy if you are willing to learn how to solder, which really isn't hard).
- M100 costs $110 at Staples.com or $120 at Buy.com (using coupons from slickdeals.net). Both places have free shipping (Buy.com is only free shipping until Friday; Staples is free all the time). PalmIIIe is same price (but out of production). Cheapest Visor with hotsync ability is $30 more.
CONCLUSION
The M100 isn't for everyone. If you find the small screen annoying or need expansion don't get it. But there are many good things about it, and it's at a great price. I've owned an HP200lx, Pilot1000, PalmIII, PalmV, and now an M100.
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RE: M100 sales?
Re. m100 sales?
I have read negative comments re. the small screen -- I think that is one of it's best features.
I am a professional in management at a large telecommunications company & I use my m100 for all my day to day stuff. I highly recommend one.
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