Registered: Oct 1999
Location:
Posts: 5

OK, OK, yes I realize this is VisorCentral and not PalmCentral... but this crowd seems to be very well-informed so please forgive me...
I am deciding between a Palm V/Vx (BOO! HISS!) Seriously, the size is what sold me... however, I need your help. I plan on using the unit for organization (imagine that!) and to get info from AvantGo on the web (after I shell out more $$ for the modem)... That's about it. My question: Is 2 MB enough to do this with? (I can't help but wonder why 3COM designed the Palm VII with only 2 MB if it's really that inadequate)... So tell me, if you can get a Palm Vx at around $449 or a Palm V at around $300, is the Vx really worth it? I don't want to waste $150, but also don't want to be stuck with a poor unit. Thanks in advance... also, are there any creative 3rd party solutions for the V/Vx modem, or is 3 COM's the best one to buy? THX!

Registered: Sep 1999
Location:
Posts: 4

What you need depends on how many channels you subscribe to. Personally I subscribe to many channels, and require 2MB for Avantgo

What prompts me to go for Visor is the hotsync time. USB will shorten the download time significantly

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Midland, TX USA
Posts: 95

Get the Vx (or if you can wait, the Visor Deluxe). Avantgo grows like weeds, so the extra memory will be a blessing. You'll also find other uses (even carrying books with you can be a pleasure, despite the small screen).

Note: Innogear will be releasing a Springboard called the Six-Pack which integrates 8 mb flash ram, voice recorder, modem, and LED/vibrating alarm, all in the Springboard slot (nothing sticking out). Even if it cost $200 you're no more expensive than the Palm Vx, and you have it all -- plus.

I realize the Vx form factor is terrific (it really does fit in a shirt pocket), but I'm about to take mine back before time runs out on my return privileges, while I wait for the Visor Deluxe.