Palm M100

Product Requirements:
Desktop:
Windows 98/95 or NT 4.0, 8 MB RAM, one available serial port
CD-ROM
Macintosh: PowerPC, System 7.5.3 or higher
The latest offering from Palm Computing is
m100. As in the past, this new device has no major improvements, or compelling new features. It is basically a Palm III, a new case. In fact,
m100 is the replacement for the Palm III.


Hardware Specifications:
Processor: 16MHz Motorola Dragonball EZ
Operating system: Palm OS 3.5
Memory: 2 MB RAM
Display: 160 x 160 pixels, 16 gray scale LCD
Power supply: 2 AAA batteries
Communications: serial and infrared
Dimensions and weight: 4.66 x 3.12 x 0.72in (11.84 x 7.92 x 1.83 cm), 4.4 oz (124.7g)
My first impression upon seeing M100 was that it looked like a toy. It looks more kiddish to him that the style of previous Palm OS devices. Hold the camera, I find it feels cheaper than my Palm IIIc. And less expensive, I think the plastic tends to flex and creak when I push my Palm IIIc or the Handspring Visor. The unit is also much lighter.





Size wise, the m100 can’t really be compared to the Palm V series. The m100 is actually the thickest Palm OS device yet. Check the stack up pictures below. Top to bottom: m100, Palm V,
Handspring Visor, Palm IIIc.



One new feature on the M100 is integrated coverage of paper. This plastic casing can turn around and flat on the back of the PDA. It also has a small window that allows you to view time and date when you press the scroll button hardware. This button is accessible through an opening in the bottom of the flip cover. When you press the button,

m100 powers of the date and time are displayed for about 3 seconds, then goes out again. One bad thing about the coverage is that there is no lock to keep it closed. It just is. If you turn the camera upside down, the deck is open failure. The cover can be removed if desired.



In addition to the removable lid can also remove plaque from the entire face.

Just like the Nokia phones, there is a different color face plates

available for purchase through the website Palm.com.

The M100 family has the same design application button of previous models. There are four application buttons and up / down shift buttons. Fortunately, the buttons up / down displacement

distinct and large businesses. If you like playing games that have separate buttons are a real help. The application buttons are dome-shaped rather than concave, like the Palm IIIc. They also have a good tactile feedback when pressed.

The same applies to the UP / DOWN movement. Now the power button is another story. For some reason, decided to locate this button to

center of the unit. The button is nice and big, but I think the situation is less

convenient. The button is also very rigid and requires the company on the Enable device. I always need to press the button twice to use it. This tends to annoy me so I usually use an Application buttons to power the unit

on site.

The LCD on the M100 differs from previous models. The screen is smaller,

and plastic instead of glass. This new screen is

considerably smaller. I think it's almost too small. I prefer a larger screen. That said, the new display is very bright and clear. I think it's better than mine

Handspring Visor, but I still prefer the Palm V screen above. The display is still only 160 x 160 pixels, PGD is tighter, making it seem like it has a higher resolution.

As I mentioned, the screen is plastic instead of glass. This should help avoid a break in the case of a fall. I know when I

first heard that the display was plastic, my first thought was "Yuck!". But

surprisingly, I can not tell the difference between this screen and one of my other PDA screens. He feels the same way to write it with a stylus. The

M100 screen is smooth and easy to type on.

In the top left of M100 is an infrared port. Port can be used when the lid is open or closed.

Transmission of files back and forth to other Palm devices work well. I was able to

make a small application on my Palm IIIc more than 7 feet away.

Back of the device is a battery case, the restoration, the silo pen, and the HotSync port. Pen silo is easy to cover open or closed. The pen is very typical of all plastics

black (no reset pin hidden). It is a little larger diameter than previous styluses themselves ... make it more comfortable to use. I do pen clicks into place when you put in the silo. HotSync port is less exposed to

m100 in other models of Palm OS. The port has been redesigned with a different connector. Instead, use the same connectors as the Palm III series. However, due to rounding of channels

M100 does not fit into a cradle Palm III series or be able to use the Palm III series, accessories that plug into the HotSync port. The

The M100 does not even come to the HotSync cradle (although you can buy separately). Instead, it will set the HotSync cable. The cable is

convenient HotSync button, you can press to automate the synchronization process. This cable works great with Palm III series PDA as well. I used it with my Palm IIIc and works perfectly. It would have been nice if the USB cable or if they had included both a serial and a USB cable. For USB connectivity, you can buy USB PalmConnect kit for $ 39.95.

The internal speaker on the M100 is much stronger than any Palm OS PDA, which I've tested to date. It is clearly

a bit stronger than my Palm IIIc and Handspring Visor. It is also only one

a bit 'stronger than my Palm V.

The M100 comes with only 2 MB of RAM, but I've heard rumors about others doing the same eight

Updated 12MB of this little guy! The processor

M100 uses the same 16MHZ Dragonball EZ processor, the Palm V uses. I wanted to test the speed of

So I used the M100 Benchmark Neal Bridges

Program to compare my Palm V, Palm IIIc, Visor and M100. I disabled all Hack Hack Master prior to testing.

As you can see, the M100 is just as fast as the Palm V, but slower than the Visor

and IIIc.

The M100 is powered by two AAA batteries. So far, I realized it very well in the original game that goes with it. After having the

M100 for over a week now, the battery indicator is still showing 100% full. Although alkaline batteries may not be so

convenient than the cradle-to load the M100 looks that can go a long way in 2 AAA.

You can always buy separate rechargeable batteries and a charger so that if

you want.

Software-wise, M100 is almost the same as other current Palm devices.

There are two additions and a few things that have been removed. The first addition

is a notebook around. This application is related to the key material to the right. The same button that is attached to

Notebook on other models. The app allows you to scribble notes on a note

the screen instead of using Graffiti. Each note is recorded.

You can also attach a note with alarm and back of each note in a category.

Memo Pad application is still available as a separate application. Incase you were thinking

The rays of the new Note Pad app to another Palm OS device, you will be happy to

knows, maybe.

Adding other is the application of the clock. It is the application that is activated when

Pressing the button when the unit is turned off. And 'where the application is now set

The date and time (instead of preferences app). The program is

set an alarm with your choice of 6 ring (alarm, Bumblebee

Bee, Reveille, Sonata, wakes and singer). This program does not work

other non-M100 devices.

What is lacking in the M100? No more messages, or application fees.

But if you use these applications and get to have another Palm device, it is

can collect the application of the M100 and make them work. A network HotSync

have also been removed.

The M100 is a good camera and I love it but I'd be more inclined to

I recommend instead Handspring Visor. Visor is the same price, and is

the same amount of memory, but also increased the scalability of a springboard

slot and a better performance. The visor also has a larger screen and more

The accessories are currently available. I think the M100 would be more

interesting if it were priced at $ 100. It seems to me more like a $ 100 device

that the $ 150 device.

Price: $ 149.00

Advantages:

The plastic screen does not break as easily

Attached lid

Removable face plates

The volume

Disadvantages:

Memory 2M

Small screen