Registered: Jan 2001
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I could use some advice. I own a Visor Deluxe and absolutely love it. I was cautious about buying one, but realize now that it is the most useful thing I�ve ever spent a buck on. I�m already an organized person but this makes sure I don�t forget anything as I rush from school to work to running errands. I also take pages of meeting and class notes with it. I�ve been thinking about getting one for my wife, who could use it at work for scheduling, email, shopping, and games. Now my problem:

Should I get her a base model, since she won�t load it up with programs the way I do? OR: Do I give her my VDx and get myself a VPlt or VPr? I already overclock (26mhz) and I don�t think I would even notice the speed of a Platinum. I�d like the Prism, but mainly for the rechargeable batteries & cradle. I�m also worried that the Prism would fade in sunlight and be unreadable. Maybe I just have upgrade-syndrome. Any advice? Thanks!

Registered: Jun 2000
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You sound like me.
I'd swap w/the lady.
I'm sure a tad of upgrade-itis is in there, but it's not w/out real, good cause.
Plat or Prism, that's the rub.
If the $s is no shakes, I'd go color. If you don't like it, you can always return in w/in 30 days, no?
And the Plat also has 16 shades of gray (HSVD doesn't), w/O.S. 3.5 (which may not be much more than 3.2h [is it?], but what the hey).
That's what I'd do if I were you, and you could hear me now and believe me later, and think about it another time, and reflect upon it after ...

I'm a wisenheimer, I know...

Registered: Dec 1999
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I used to think that the faster processor was a waste, but I run several apps that take a few moments to display (AvantGo and Datebook4). It gets old at times, when you switch back and forth a lot.

If mine broke, I would probably get the Platinum just for the speed. I just wish I could get it in black like my Deluxe.

Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA
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I had the same problem. I went with the Prism and I'm very happy with the decision. Of course now that my wife has discovered the joys of PDA's she has been talking about getting a Prism, too. (I guess the Deluxe will go to the kids next!)

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Registered: Oct 2000
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Start your wife with the deluxe and upgrade to a Prism.

Registered: Dec 2000
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However, as to your concern about the Prism in sunlight... Well, I got one and it's basically useless in the sun. It's POSSIBLE, but VERY difficult to see applications outside.

Registered: Jan 2001
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Does the Platinum do a decent job of mimicing colors with shades? For instance - if you have a red and yellow icon in Datebook4 can you tell the difference on the Platinum?