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Batteries Included: 1
Batteries: 2 AAA
Battery Description: Single Use
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Handspring
Color: Ice
Compatibility: PC USB
Connectivity: Infrared
CPU Speed: 16 MHz
Display Size: 3.1 unknown-units
EAN: 0684736100212
Label: Handspring
Manufacturer: Handspring
Model: 1002E
Modem Description: None
Native Resolution: 160 x 160
Publisher: Handspring
Removable Memory: Springboard Module
Sales Rank: 26429
Size: Ice
Studio: Handspring
System Memory Size: 8 MB
Variation Description: Ice
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
Features:- 8 MB RAM stores thousands of addresses, appointments, to-do items, memos, and more
- Fully compatible with thousands of Palm OS applications
- Supports optional expansion modules for MP3 player, pager, modem, GPS, video games, and more
- Important note: If you are running Windows 95/NT or using a non-USB Macintosh, you must order the Serial HotSync Cradle separately
- What's in the box: Visor Deluxe, HotSync cradle, stylus, snap cover, leather slip case, Palm Desktop software, two AAA batteries
Accessories:
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
The Handspring Visor Deluxe is the first expandable handheld computer that lets you instantly turn an organizer into a digital camera, music player, or even a phone. It comes with 8 MB of RAM, so you have more than enough room to store all your data, plus a myriad of other programs and information. Plus, it features the amazing Springboard expansion slot, so you can snap in a wide range of hardware and software modules and turn your Visor into whatever you want it to be. Moreover, it is plug-and-play so there are no drivers to load. Just snap in a module and it works! It even comes in five great colors - ice, graphite, blue, orange, and green - so you are sure to find one that suits your style, personality, or mood.
Amazon.com Review:
The Handspring Visor Deluxe is the hot new handheld that runs the popular Palm OS, so it's compatible with thousands of existing applications. It's also expandable with Springboard modules that can add extra memory or a modem, or transform your Visor into an MP3 player, video game, GPS receiver, and more. Plus, its fast-synchronizing USB connection is compatible with both the PC and Macintosh.
To set up the Handspring Visor Deluxe, we followed the Getting Started instructions printed on the software CD-ROM case, inserting the batteries, calibrating the touch screen, entering the date and time, connecting the included USB cradle to our PC (an optional serial cradle is available), installing the desktop synchronization software, and synchronizing the Visor with our PC. The entire setup process was straightforward and intuitive, requiring only about five minutes.
Fans of Palm Computing's Palm III line of connected organizers will have no difficulty using the Visor, as it runs on a licensed version of the Palm OS. All the popular Palm personal information management (PIM) applications are included and work exactly the same way as they do on the Palm. The Visor also uses Palm's Graffiti handwriting recognition system for text entry, which takes only a few minutes to learn and a few hours of practice to master. Handspring has added to the Palm OS an advanced date book, calculator, world clock, and support for floating-point math.
The Visor Deluxe comes with 8 MB of RAM, providing plenty of room for thousands of addresses, to-do items, and memos; hundreds of e-mail messages; and several years of appointments. It also includes a USB synchronization cradle, two AAA batteries, a stick-on Graffiti 'cheat sheet,' a leather slip case, a stylus, a Handspring logo decal, a Quick Reference Guide, inserts describing accessories and cases, and a software CD-ROM. The CD-ROM includes Palm Desktop Software 3.01, a software link to Microsoft Outlook, and the full-length User's Guide. However, the Visor Deluxe does not come with an AC adapter.
Using the Visor was intuitive and fun, just like the Palm III series organizers that it's based on. However, unlike the Palm, the Visor has an easily accessible expansion port that supports Springboard modules. For our tests, we installed a modem module, an 8 MB memory module, the Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf game, and a Physician's Desk Reference module (note that you can install only one module at a time). Installing these modules is very easy, and they can greatly increase the functionality, power, and usefulness of the Visor. (For more information, see the descriptions of the individual Springboard modules.
Overall, we were very impressed with the Visor. It takes the best of the popular Palm platform, and adds memory and expandability--all at a great price. --Mike Brown
Pros:
- Easy to set up and use
- Runs the Palm OS and supports thousands of existing Palm applications
- Expandable with Springboard modules
- Good price
Cons:
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Handspring Visor Deluxe connected organizer is all you'll need to store thousands of names, addresses, appointments, memos, to-do items, expense items, and e-mail.Based on the popular Palm OS, the Handspring Visor Deluxe is fully compatible with thousands of Palm Computing platform applications.Plus, Handspring has added features to the Palm OS like an advanced date book, calculator, world clock, and built-in floating-point math support.
The Handspring Visor Deluxe offers a fast USB connection, making synchronizing your PC or Mac simple.Exchange of information between your handheld and PC occurs with the touch of a button.HotSync technology ensures all your data is backed up and enables significantly faster synchronization with USB support than the normal serial connection. (An optional serial cradle is available.)
The Handspring Visor Deluxe with its 8 MB RAM also stores 12,000 addresses, 10 years of appointments, 6,000 to-do items, 6,000 memos, and 400 e-mail messages, plus it has plenty of room for add-on applications. This model includes support for Lotus cc:Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and Qualcomm Eudora.Software to synchronize with AOL, Lotus Notes, Netscape Communicator, and POP3 mail is sold separately.
The Handspring Visor Deluxe is fully expandable with an external expansion slot that lets you add optional software and hardware modules (called Springboard modules) in a snap.Modules like an MP3 player, pager, modem, GPS receiver, or video game can be added to make a new device.
The Handspring Visor Deluxe comes with a HotSync cradle, stylus, snap cover, leather slip case, Palm Desktop software (Windows and Mac), software link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows only), two AAA batteries, and a one-year warranty.
What's in the box
- Visor Deluxe
- HotSync cradle
- Stylus
- Snap cover
- Leather slip case
- Palm Desktop software (Windows and Mac)
- Software link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows only)
- Two AAA batteries
Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
Rating:  - In its day...it was on top.
I have had my Handspring Visor Deluxe for 5...yes, FIVE years (actually longer).While I take decent care of it, it has taken care of me.My doctor has one too...exactly like mine and we often talk about how perhaps they should be replaced, but the darn thing is still working great and does everything we need it to.I finally ordered a new PDA with all the capabilities of my laptop and am passing this one on to someone else who needs it. (I'm not selling it...good karma)
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Rating:  - Faulty machines and sellers
I ordered my first electronic organizer and was very disappointed that I couldn't get it synced with my computer.(and neither could any of my computer friends or anyone at handspring)Then it stopped holding data all together and I sent it back to the Richard Weize who has not refunded my money (it has been four months).
Rating:  - Great, but why not a better display
I use my Visor all the time- I wear it on my belt - I use the add on module area to carry pills in. Love the thing EXCEPT:
The display stinks - All of the PDAs have really lousy displays - NOI don't want color - I want better contrast ratio and get rid of the glare! I'd pay more for a better display (throw a bit more RAM in at the same time.)The Glare is so bad that someone wrote a program that blacks out the screen so you can use it as a Mirror!
One other tip - I find ... Read More
Rating: - Handspring is just plain better
We sell PDA's where I work, and I have customers who come back all the time to give me feedback on how they like their PDA's. The majority of the people who purchase a Visor absolutely love it. I, personally, own a Visor Deluxe. I feel that the Visor is the best PDA for the price. The price has dropped from around $250 in a month or so. My favorite feature (albeit small) is the cover. I'm not a big fan of the covers on the Palm 3 series. I like how the Visor's covers can be taken off completely. This ... Read More
Rating: - A Must Have!
I received my Handspring Visor Deluxe today and it is so easy to use. I have already memorized the Graffiti. Hotsyncing is also really easy and extremely fast! Get it NOW. You won't regret it. It is a great deal. The slim leather case is normally around $25. You can't get much better than that. Some people say the slim leather case makes it look bulky. It is not bulky at all to me. If you want to see bulky, take a look at the oldest laptop there is. It is the best. You name it, it can probably do it. ... Read More
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