| Handspring Visor Prism | 
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| Brand: Handspring
Category: CE
Buy Used: $64.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  138 reviews
Sales Rank: 15009
Platforms: Windows Nt, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Palm Os, Windows 95
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
CPU Speed: 33
System Memory: 8
Native Resolution: 160 x 160
Modem: None
Connectivity: Infrared
Display Size: 3.1
Battery: Rechargeable
Compatibility: PC USB
Removable Memory: Springboard Module
Size: Palm Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 3 x 0.7
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
MPN: 1008NA
Model: 1008NA
UPC: 684736700108
EAN: 0490801210089
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Handspring Visor Prism w/HotSync Cradle, AC Adapter and Stylus. Does Not Include Software but available at NO cost on the Palm Website. Missing the expansion cover on the back of the unit. PDA has wear & scratches. Tested - Looks Fine & Works Very Good. PLEASE SEE MY FEEDBACK RATING FOR PURCHASE ASSURANCE
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| Features:
| • | Sharp full-color screen displays over 65,000 colors | | • | 8 MB RAM stores thousands of addresses, appointments, to-do items, and more | | • | Features address book, to-do list, memo pad, date book, advanced calculator, and world clock | | • | Fully compatible with thousands of Palm OS applications; supports optional expansion modules for MP3 player, pager, modem, GPS, video games, and more | | • | What's in the box: Visor Prism, Cobalt Blue HotSync cradle, 8 MB RAM, Internal rechargeable lithium ion battery, USB HotSync charging cradle, Leather slipcase |
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Product Description
Now you can add color to your life... and your organizer - with Visor Prism, the first infinitely expandable full-color handheld computer. It displays over 65,000 vibrant colors so everything is crisper, brighter and easier to read. And, with the Springboard expansion slot, you can snap in a digital camera or a global positioning system and instantly view full-color pictures, maps and more.The Visor Prism's active-matrix backlit display really brightens your day?and your night. Now you can view picture-quality graphics like photos, videos, games, and maps. And everything is incredibly easy to read, too. Some things just look better in color. With the Visor Prism, you can snap in a Springboard module and take advantage of the Springboard platform's incredible color potential. The Visor Prism's internal lithium ion battery recharges in minutes - and it does it while resting in its cradle. And, with normal use, the battery lasts nearly two weeks on a single charge. The Visor Prism not only has great colors on the inside, it also comes in a cool cobalt blue color on the outside.
Amazon.com Review
Handspring's first foray into the realm of color palmtops, the Visor Prism may not deliver the crispness of displays on the latest Windows CE devices from Casio and Compaq, but it does improve on the Palm IIIc, its main competitor. While the Prism costs more than the Palm IIIc, its increased color depth and brightness (it delivers 16-bit color compared to the 8-bit color of the IIIc) really shines in gaming and graphical applications. Even the default world map that's used to set geographic location and time appeared more distinct and offered the illusion of 3-D. Like other Visors, the Prism contains a Springboard module slot, letting users upgrade its capabilities--such as adding an MP3 player, expanding memory, and eventually adding a cell phone (among many options). With the color screen of the Prism, modules such as the eyemodule digital camera really take on new life. With the Prism, the eyemodule takes color pictures, while previous versions of the Visor only allowed users to view them in grayscale. Further, unlike other Visors, the Visor Prism uses an internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery--a nice touch as the color display would have drained the standard two AAAs quickly. Handspring claims that a fully charged battery should last a week or two with normal use, but we found continuous use of the display, such as with game playing or extended note taking, wore the battery down much faster. However, every time the Prism syncs in the fast-transferring USB cradle, the battery gets charged--and it only takes a few minutes to top off the current level of juice. Although the color screen only extends the thickness of the Prism by a tenth of an inch compared to previous Visors, it's still twice as thick as the sleek Palm V line of devices. But it is smaller than CE devices such as Casio's EM-500 and the Compaq iPaq, and for its size category of palmtops, it delivers the best colors around. --J. Curtis Pros:
- 16-bit color (compared to the Palm IIIc's 8-bit color)
- 8 MB memory
- Expandable using Springboard modules
Cons:
- Color display not as bright or crisp as Pocket PCs
Amazon.com Product Description
The Handspring Visor Prism is the first expandable full-color handheld computer. The 16-bit active-matrix LCD screen displays over 65,000 colors so everything is crisp, bright, and easy to read. With the Springboard expansion slot, you can snap a digital camera or global positioning system and instantly view full-color photos and maps. The Prism also features an internal rechargeable battery that is charged when the Prism is placed in the docking cradle. In addition to an address book, to-do list, and memo pad, the Prism Color Visor features an enhanced date book, advanced calculator, and world clock. The 8 MB memory stores approximately 12,000 addresses, 10 years of appointments, 6,000 to do items, 6,000 memos, and 400 e-mails. Since it uses Palm OS, you can beam information with other Palm users or download thousands of existing Palm- compatible applications, including those with color. The Prism's USB connection makes synchronizing with your desktop computer fast and easy. You can quickly back up, update, or exchange information between the Prism and your computer with the USB charging cradle and HotSync technology. The Prism comes with a protective leather case, an AC adapter for use with the charging cradle, Palm Desktop software for Windows and Mac. It is backed by one-year limited warranty. Important note to customers: USB connectivity is compatible with Windows 98/2000/Me and USB-enabled Macintoshes running OS 8.1 and later. If you use Windows 95, Windows NT, Mac OS 8.0 or lower, or your computer does not have a USB port, you will need to buy a separate serial cradle. What's in the box
- Visor Prism
- Cobalt Blue HotSync cradle
- 8 MB RAM
- Internal rechargeable lithium ion battery
- USB HotSync charging cradle
- Leather slipcase
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