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It Has Started on the HS Site

So, as of 5:30 PM EDST, this page shows the Edge reduced to $299.00

http://www.handspring.com/index.jhtml

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And, also on HS Site:

Edge is $299.00
Platinum now $199.00 + bi-fold case free ($49.95 value)
Deluxe is now $169.00 + free leather case ($24.95 value)
Solo is now $129.00
Prism still $399.00

Ok, then!!

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Re: Re: form factor & connector?

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Originally posted by bookrats


?? I thought the Platinum had the same serial connector as all other Handspring Visors, with the exception of the Edge. (I.e., the Stowaway Visor keyboard works with all Visors except the Edge.)

Does the Platinum use a slightly modified "standard" Visor serial connector, or are you referring to a software problem with the serial interface for the Platinum?

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the physical interface is the same, but if you use a visor-powered cable (instead of the other-device-powered standard cradle) with a platinum (and you have to use such a cable for many serial consoles) and the device at wich you are attached draws too much power from the HS line the stupid platinum go straight into hotsync

I think it's a workaroundable issue, but af for now i know of no working cables for sale.

This is the _only_ reason for wich I will not buy a platinum, since now I'm VERY interested in the columbia I'm awaiting someone to discover if it has the same flaw. (and I'm praying it has not )

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quote:

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Originally posted by dick-richardson

THIS JUST IN: The letters can be rearranged to spell: WELSH TAX CZAR!

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Originally posted by pusfarm

This just reminded me of something... is there a Palm program that can turn a bunch of random letters into words? That could be useful for making mnemonic devices.

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Re: Ace and Columbia

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Originally posted by davidh
I work for Staples and in this weeks news letter the two new handsprings are mentioned. there is also some other news.

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the platinum will have a retail price of $199 on 8/19.

the edge will drop to $299 on 8/19.





no sku numbers have been assigned to the new models but more information is to follow.


David

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I CANT WAIT ANY LONGER tommaro is the big day

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Originally posted by miradu2000
Hmmm. I'm not goign to say I was wrong, but maybe I was a bit mistaken. Check out what google finds, for the existance of an Alex Schwartz. http://www.google.com/search?sa=X&a...,+Schwartz,++CA

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Serial cable for Platinum

Earlier in the thread there was some discussion about the problems with serial cables for platinums. I know of a few ways around the problem:

One way is to power the RS232 interface electronics. There are cables available that allow you to connect an external power supply to the RS232 chip.

Another way is to use a cable that draws power just from the Transmit pin, and not from the Hotsync pin. That also works.

Anyone interested in cables like these can do so by emailing [email protected]. (There's a picture of the externally powered one on www.pcables.com.)

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I CANT WAIT ANY LONGER tommaro is the big day

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I wouldn't hold your breath on any new models being announced tomorrow. I have a hunch that we won't see any new devices for a month or so. There normally is a month or two that goes by which gives Handspring the oppurtunity to move some of the recently discounted units. My .02 worth!

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I think we CAN expect a couple new models. The staples memos have been correct so far.

But we can only wait and see.

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Re: Serial cable for Platinum

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Originally posted by btabatow
Earlier in the thread there was some discussion about the problems with serial cables for platinums. I know of a few ways around the problem:

One way is to power the RS232 interface electronics. There are cables available that allow you to connect an external power supply to the RS232 chip.

Another way is to use a cable that draws power just from the Transmit pin, and not from the Hotsync pin. That also works.

Anyone interested in cables like these can do so by emailing [email protected]. (There's a picture of the externally powered one on www.pcables.com.)

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thank you btabatow, that's what I was looking for (I think you mean the "PDCH-M9EPOW-6 6" Visor Power/Data Cable ", right?), since it's the only platinum-compatible cable on the website I think it will work

ok, now I've found the cable... let's wait for the columbia

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"Ace" sounds like a HS brand, but "Columbia?". No way, HS likes it simple. 1-2 Syllables, not 4. Also, "Columbia" doesn't evoke anything. Solo: simple. Deluxe: Extra. Platinum: Top-of-the-line. Prism: Colors. Edge: Thin. Ace: Good, cool. Columbia: Cocaine.

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Heh, "Platinum" has three syllables and one gets coke from Colombia... Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Anyways, it's good that they've lower the prices now regardless to its relationship to new models... just in time for all the students to get well-functioning cheaper older models.

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Originally posted by Eug
Heh, "Platinum" has three syllables and one gets coke from Colombia... Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Anyways, it's good that they've lower the prices now regardless to its relationship to new models... just in time for all the students to get well-functioning cheaper older models.

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ONLY A FEW MORE MINUTES 'TILL MONDAY!!

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FYI
The new visor will be called NEO
As well there is a high chance its wireless

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WELL, Where are they? I have my CC ready...

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Hmmmmmmmmmmm.....

they still haven't been announced....that'll kill this thread in a hurry

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Monday Morning and nothing..!!!

So Ed? Where are the new Visors? I don't see anything new from Handspring.com

Maybe Handspring realized that they were making a mistake in not having an advance PDA with high color resolution. Yes, that was we were expecting from Handspring, instead of some plain old fashion grayscale PDA. We have to accept that the future is C O L O R .

However, I've seen that the Prism is the only PDA that now is selling $50 dowm from its original price. Maybe Handspring believe that the Prism is still the best color PDA, which is not true.


Al

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