The Palm Vx ships with AvantGo's software for offline browsing of Web-based info. The Palm Vx also includes the standard full array of organiser software that ships with all Palm PDAs. With a date book, to-do list, address book, and notepad, the Palm Vx seamlessly synchronises all your personal data with the desktop PIM (personal information manager) that ships with the hardware. Although not nearly as robust as third-party solutions, the Palm Desktop software is a capable tool for most simple organisational tasks.
If your money and information are already invested in another PIM, such as Outlook, you have the option of synchronising your data through a piece of software that Palm calls a "conduit." This utility lets the Palm hardware talk with third-party software. Unfortunately, this is a mixed blessing. Basic updating is possible, but the Palm pales in comparison to the Outlook synchronisation possible with Pocket PC-based handhelds from Casio, Compaq, and Hewlett-Packard.
On the other hand, like all Palm OS-based PDAs, the Palm Vx is more intuitive to use than the best Pocket PC-based handheld. Actual processor power is less of an issue with the more efficient Palm OS and software (full-fledged apps can weigh in at less than 10K on the Palm platform). Everyday tasks are instantaneous, games are responsive, and rarely will you find yourself waiting for the Palm Vx to process a request, except on the most demanding tasks.
The only real drawback of the Palm Vx is that, like the Palm V, it uses a cradle that can't be shared with the rest of the Palm line. However, the Palm Vx is a highly capable, compact companion for any image-conscious road warrior willing to pay a premium.
Palm Vx
Company:Palm Australia
Ph: 1300 360 558
Price:AU$869
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