Registered: Feb 2002
Location: Melbourne, FL
Posts: 42

Is the Prism worth it??

Hi all, I am currently a Deluxe user and am thinking about upgrading up to a Prism. I am planning on purchasing the VisorPhone within the next couple of days as well. I have seen some Prism going anywhere between 150 - 250 on ebay and was wondering it is truly worth me spending the money for the color. Any feedback you can provide is greatly appreciated!

Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 46

Color Rulz!

Yes. It is worth it, IMHO. I had a Visor Plat. since they were released. It served me well. I recently snagged a Prism for $170, though, and I don't think I could go back to gray/b&w. The color is most definitely worth it. I just got a SD Memplug with a 128MB SD card as well. Memory limit isn't an issue now.

I say go for the color. You'll love it.

Registered: May 2001
Location:
Posts: 48

I've noticed CompUsa has refurbs posted on their website again, this time for $169.99

http://www.compusa.com/products/pro...uct_code=278176

Registered: Dec 2000
Location:
Posts: 12

Fry's...

I picked up my Prism at Fry's Electronics for $169 (refurb). I could not go back to grayscale, but be aware the color is terrible in sunlight. Outside, I can't even tell the Prism is turned on. That is my only complaint. As I don't use it outside much anyway, it isn't a problem for me. I would still take it any day over a Deluxe or Platinum.

My 2 cents.

Registered: Jul 2002
Location: California
Posts: 10

If you look at the competition, a Prism is very much so, worth it.

I got my Prism last month, cause it was on major sale, $149.99 (and I got Officemax to use an online coupon for another $30 off)

So I got mine for $119.99.

But even if you look at $199.99. What other 8meg-DZ 33MHz-64k color screen-PDA can you touch for under $200?

A Palm m130? ($249.99) A Palm 505 ($289 - with the crappiest backlight I have EVER seen)

I Picked up a V90 Xircom springboard modem on eBay (New in Box) for $35.

Im a sucker for a "deal". But look at the Prism screen, I liked it better then the m130 (the Prism's is larger).

Registered: Oct 1999
Location:
Posts: 231

Yes, it's worth it!

I got in on the CompUSA refurb deal back in June for $139 and have been smitten ever since. I couldn't ask for a better handheld for the price. I love it so much I got one the day after I lost my first.

Check the Ebay store ReturnBuy as they frequently have Prisms for $139. Just checked the CompUSA website and they are sold out.

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Registered: Mar 2001
Location: Nebraska- the Good life
Posts: 695

Prisms are great! The only two things that keep them from being practically perfect are the screen in sunlight (as already mentioned) and the thicker form-factor that both makes it harder to find a good case for (although Vaja's are wonderful!) and makes it feel 'clunky' to some users.

Although I have 'upgraded' to a Clie T615, I would have stayed with my Prism if I had not found such a great deal!

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Registered: Apr 2002
Location: New York City
Posts: 234

Get One!!

Hey,

The other day I was in the Sony Store and people asked me what I was playing with. I was taking pictures of the new sony models with my eyemodule2. I showed them and they put down the demos that they were looking at and took a look at mine. We compared the backlight and mine was much brighter. I would say now is the time to get a handspring in general they are very cost effective. Just my two cents.

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Registered: Oct 2000
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 11

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If you look at the competition, a Prism is very much so, worth it.

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Registered: Jul 2002
Location: California
Posts: 10

For $300 plus, I went with a Sony Clie 665. It was $399 (then used BestBuy 10% off coupon) made it $360 with a $25 rebate.

Why pay over 300 for a 160x160 res screen, and 33MHz cpu, and only 12bit (4,000 colors)


I have the 665, and am going to keep the Prism, for the springboard modules.

But my 665 has 320x320 res screen, and a 66MHz cpu with 16bit(65,000 colors)

I just plain dont like the new Treo line.

Last edited by Sept1967 on 08-19-2002 at 09:15 PM