Registered: Jan 2000
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I have a IVD and have been considering an upgrade to the Edge. This would be my first rechargable because all my Palm OS units to date have been battery based. Switching would require a small change in behavior as when I am not using my IVD it stays in my briefcase.

I am concerned about recent stories I have heard from friends about PDAs stolen from the cradle. I guess its a crime of opportunity - the unit is out on a desk, very visible and very portable and less chance of being caught rummaging through a bag etc. Has anyone figured out a way to recharge securely ?

On a broader note, how long do you have to charge a unit? How long does the charge last when out of the cradle with moderate use (i use my unit about 45 minutes a day)?

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Texan in Calgary for a while
Posts: 1361

You could always get a battery recharger (see the reviews section) and charge the Visor while it's in your briefcase.

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Registered: Oct 2000
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Posts: 2531

You shouldn't have to change anything with regard to your current pda habits. The edge recharges very quickly, and a charge lasts a long time. Put your cradle at your desk and charge it when you're there. You don't have to wait for a full charge before you can take it off the cradle, so when you have to go you can take your visor with you.

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Registered: Oct 2000
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Posts: 2531

The above is very true for you, considering your moderate usage. I use mine around 4 hours a day.

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-Joshua
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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
Posts: 790

See this thread for a way to lock your PDA to your desk - I don't know if it works with Edge, though.

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Jeff

Registered: Oct 2000
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Posts: 2531

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Originally posted by PDAENVY
See this thread for a way to lock your PDA to your desk - I don't know if it works with Edge, though.

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Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Spring Lake Park, MN (45min from minneapolis)
Posts: 313

these programs will most likely answer your problem

pda bomb and craddle robber-both are from palmgear.com

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Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Midwest
Posts: 232

Get a second cradle, and charge your Edge while it is at home in the evening. I have two cradles, one for work and one at home. Even without the ability to recharge my Platinum in the cradle, being able to hotsync both places is easily worth it.

Dave

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