Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Prison
Posts: 421

Ah..

The Edge really wasn't groundbreaking, even in the Visor world. Yeah, it's got about $10.00 (maybe $20.00) more worth of goodies in it (metal buttons!!!) , but does that justify owning it over a similarly-equipped Platinum? Lets say you're running a BLUETOOTH module next year. The Palm keeps its Form Factor (it has to!) , the Edge loses it, and the Plat keeps it!

Don't get me wrong. I love the Edge. But I think it could have been so much more! And while I DO wish Palm had given the M505 a brightness control, I still think the M505 is the best Palm OS Handheld to date. Because, unlike the Prism, if you're not happy with the light on the Palm, you can always use your own! (and save your batteries!) (The Clie missed the title for compatibility purposes. See upcoming post of mine!)

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Registered: Mar 2000
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I would rather have an Edge than a Platinum definitely. Slimmer form factor, metal buttons, and a built in cover dictate that for me. I suppose it could have been more but it's better than nothing.

The Palm could lose its form factor. Hopefully not. I forget what the mockup looked like. Hopefully my next Handspring will have built in wireless.

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Re: I agree with 'envy

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Originally posted by lacherclp
I love my Deluxe, have NO interest whatsoever in the Edge, and would only upgrade to a platinum or prism.

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Registered: Jan 2001
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There is already a $100 rebate on the Edge starting tomarrow and there is this tradeup program. So if I can subtract, $499-$100-$100=$299. $299 for an Edge is not bad. Would I buy one? No, I am satisfied with my VDX and am waiting for their new product line.

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Registered: Mar 2001
Location: Boston
Posts: 38

i could see this coming. the edge has no way to compete with M50x, same spec, same size but lacks of storage option.

and the expansion of the edge is just so clunky, no one want claudia in panda suit, they all want her to be in bikini suit (or less)

palm will keep reduce their price, as well as handspring. and the bloodbath begins

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Originally posted by mint
i could see this coming. the edge has no way to compete with M50x, same spec, same size but lacks of storage option.

and the expansion of the edge is just so clunky, no one want claudia in panda suit, they all want her to be in bikini suit (or less)

palm will keep reduce their price, as well as handspring. and the bloodbath begins

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I love your analogy! Although Claudia in a fur coat w/o a bikini is not an entirely unpleasant thought....

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Registered: Jun 2001
Location: Yes.
Posts: 358

Here's a pithy little quote that all you education advocates should love:

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"Right now if I were Handspring, I'd seriously consider just taking all the unsold inventory and throwing it in a trash compactor," said Reik Read, an analyst at Robert W. Baird.

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Registered: Feb 2001
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Website's up. I just bought a blue edge!!

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Registered: Jan 2000
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ordered a red

Well I went for it. All I had to do was give them a viable serial # and that was it. 100 bucks off. So now I'm selling my VxD for 150. Not bad for an upgrade 150 out of pocket.

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ordered a red

Well I went for it. All I had to do was give them a viable serial # and that was it. 100 bucks off. So now I'm selling my VxD for 150. Not bad for an upgrade 150 out of pocket.

I hope they do a better job at delivery than they did when I got my Vxd the week they offered them. Now that was a major pain.

Registered: Jun 2001
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Re: ordered a red

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[B]Well I went for it. All I had to do was give them a viable serial # and that was it. 100 bucks off. So now I'm selling my VxD for 150. Not bad for an upgrade 150 out of pocket.

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Registered: Dec 2000
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 260

what rebate?

25% rebate? where?

Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 62

Does Visor Edge offer better screen than Sony PEG-300?

I don't care about the memory stick, picturegear, or whatever. I only want the best screen.

I want to get the Sony one because it's getting cheaper.

I have a Visor Deluxe too, so, I can take advantage of this rebate program for my Edge.

Best regards...

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Registered: Jun 2001
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Re: what rebate?

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25% rebate? where?

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Registered: May 2000
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I think that Palminfocenter got that one confused. It's not a rebate, but a rebate hidden under a trade up program. You can only get (1) $100 off coupon.. Either you have a Vsr serial number, or an old device that you trade. That's how you do it.. No way else.. I've read now 6 some articles. .adn you all konw you can trust me.. right ?

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Registered: Jan 2000
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rebatre what rebate

I think you got the rebate thing screwed up the 100 bucks is the 25% off. Unless I missed something.

Whoa, shocked that I already got email posting ship date. Hmmm me thinks they learned something this time around

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This works for me. I just sold my Visor DLX and extras (stylus, cases, flipcover, extend battery) for 300 to a friend. Then I get the 100 rebate. Do I'm getting a free Edge upgrade.

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BAAAAADDDD karma man.


LOL

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Registered: Dec 2000
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yikes!!

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Originally posted by smittyofdhs
This works for me. I just sold my Visor DLX and extras (stylus, cases, flipcover, extend battery) for 300 to a friend. Then I get the 100 rebate. Do I'm getting a free Edge upgrade.

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Can I meet this sucker, uh, friend? Good grief, $300 for a DLX (used) with some extra (used) crap. You're lucky, chief. Congratulations on hosing a buddy out of his cash.

That said, I wish I had a friend like that

Registered: Jun 2001
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Re: yikes!!

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Originally posted by patwoods


Can I meet this sucker, uh, friend? Good grief, $300 for a DLX (used) with some extra (used) crap. You're lucky, chief. Congratulations on hosing a buddy out of his cash.

That said, I wish I had a friend like that

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We're turning into a bunch of PDA vampires! Where's the humanity for cryin' out loud? I mean what kind of peop... Hey, you gonna finish that?

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