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Posted by confused_monkey on 03-08-2001 11:46 PM:

Why the euphoria over this new Visor? I'm not being sarcastic, I just want to hear from those of you who plan on buying the new "Edge."

Posted by Rob on 03-08-2001 11:53 PM:

Who's being 'euphoric'? Many of the posts on this forum and others have been negative or at least mixed. On the other hand, if you are asking why there is so much excitement over this, I think lots of people are interested in new devices and new form factors, even when the feature set has not changed much (as I think is the case here...although you could argue that the piggy-back module adapter is innovative, I think it's a bit of an eyesore).

Posted by mrknowitall on 03-09-2001 02:43 AM:

Hardly an 'eyesore' if it's in your hand. Hardly a handsore if it's lighter.

I 'use' my Visor for organizing data, getting info from the net, and entertaiment. Not to show it off or stare at it's back I'm not saying it shouldn't look good.

It feels good. This is not the Visor form factor to which we've come accustomed. Naturally you have to get used to it. Some faster than others

I think it's odd to criticize a product untested, but 'our' opinions are just that. Thinmodem eh? heh heh.

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Posted by yardie on 03-09-2001 05:36 AM:

Recall

I seem to recall the same negativity and indifference when rumour of the Prism and Platinum was going around. its funny, it seems that everyone has a Platinum and Prism now..even the ones who were criticizing. I predict the Edge will be a success once people get to see it and actually play around with it.

Posted by Rob on 03-09-2001 06:01 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by mrknowitall
Hardly an 'eyesore' if it's in your hand. Hardly a handsore if it's lighter.

Actually, even if lighter, it *might* be uncomfortable to hold...take, for example, the Minstrel or VisorPhone, which increase the thickness of the top 1/3 or 1/2 of the Visor. In my opinion, these modules make the visor less comfortable to hold. Since the module adapter on the edge extends over half the length of the handheld, it may be unwieldy. Of course, if developers start making thinner modules that can fit in the edge directly without the adapter, this won't be a problem.

Posted by mrknowitall on 03-09-2001 01:38 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Rob

Actually, even if lighter, it *might* be uncomfortable to hold...take, for example, the Minstrel or VisorPhone, which increase the thickness of the top 1/3 or 1/2 of the Visor. In my opinion, these modules make the visor less comfortable to hold. Since the module adapter on the edge extends over half the length of the handheld, it may be unwieldy. Of course, if developers start making thinner modules that can fit in the edge directly without the adapter, this won't be a problem.

*Might* being the operative word here. None of our hands are alike. Why suggest off the bat that it's uncomfortable unless you've held it?

I don't think such a device is geared towards those who have the large modules, or use them all the time, and we all have our opinions. Since I have massive pythons <flexes> and meat hooks..

I don't complain about the weight and shape of those modules and the Visors objects. <flexes>

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Posted by baranski on 03-10-2001 05:01 AM:

Visor Edge + Visor Phone

I no there are mixed opinions about the imminent release of the "Edge", but I have to say that I think it would present a better form factor for folks interested in using it with the Visor Phone. James (or anyone else), what do you think about that?

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Posted by Gameboy70 on 03-10-2001 07:32 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by Rob
Actually, even if lighter, it *might* be uncomfortable to hold...take, for example, the Minstrel or VisorPhone, which increase the thickness of the top 1/3 or 1/2 of the Visor. In my opinion, these modules make the visor less comfortable to hold. Since the module adapter on the edge extends over half the length of the handheld, it may be unwieldy.

Another possibility is that it might make it more comfortable to hold. Assuming your palm is arched behind the Edge when you hold it, the module would rest in the hollow of your palm, almost as if it were a handle.

Posted by mnartker on 03-10-2001 01:05 PM:

$.02

I think this is one slick looking PDA.

That being said, I don't think that I would buy one. It does not fit with how I use my Visor. I generally keep a module in the slot at all times, and I feel that the springboard sleeve spoils the looks of this sleek little visor since it is added on, rather than integrated in. The fact that the sleeve is a different color and material also doesn't help

I don't think we can really say how it will FEEL until we can go into a store and hold one. On the other hand, try this: 1) borrow a friend's Palm V 2) Buy some double faced tape 3) Tape a smallish wireless phone to the back near the top. Voila! Instant Visor Edge.

Posted by yardie on 03-10-2001 03:06 PM:

Re: Visor Edge + Visor Phone

quote:
Originally posted by baranski
I no there are mixed opinions about the imminent release of the "Edge", but I have to say that I think it would present a better form factor for folks interested in using it with the Visor Phone. James (or anyone else), what do you think about that?

I think it would be a more comfortable hold that the Visor Prism and other Visors. It won't seem like you are holding a block in your hand.

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