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IBM 860240U Workpad C3 Handheld
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More than just a personal organizer, the IBM WorkPad PC companion extends the power of the desktop PC and the network to provide mobile individuals a window into their most critical information. The IBM WorkPad PC companion gives you instant, anywhere access to your address book, date book, memo pad, to-do lists and downloaded e-mails.Exchange data seamlessly with popular Personal Information Management (PIM) applications with third-party linking software available separately. HotSync technology allows you to quickly synchronize data in your WorkPad PC companion with data in your computer - all with the push of a button. The IBM WorkPad offers a server-based, cross-platform solution that can be scaled from the largest network to the palm of your hand.Amazon.com Review
Fully compatible with the Palm OS platform, the IBM WorkPad c3 stores 6,000 addresses, five years' worth of appointments, 1,500 to-dos and memos, and 200 e-mails. Plus, it sports a superslim black anodized-aluminum case and leather screen protector.In order to clear up any confusion regarding the IBM WorkPad c3, it's worth mentioning that this organizer is a Palm V, but with IBM packaging and a black finish. The WorkPad's black aluminum casing is an elegant alternative to the Palm V's silver exterior but still retains the attractive and popular Palm V shape. Like most Windows CE PDAs, the WorkPad c3 is smaller and lighter than the Palm III series organizers.
The WorkPad has a sharp screen and with contrast-variable backlighting, which makes it easy to see in both low-light and bright-light conditions. The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries charge while the unit sits in its HotSync cradle.
To set up the device, we followed the Getting Started card: we plugged in the AC adapter (which is permanently connected to the HotSync cradle), connected the cradle to the serial port on our PC, inserted the WorkPad into the cradle, and installed the CD-ROM software.
Working with the WorkPad c3's built-in applications was easy and intuitive; we easily synched the WorkPad with our PC-based e-mail, used the Graffiti character-recognition software, and worked with the Address Book, Date Book, Memo Writer, To-Do List, and all the other applications that have made the Palm OS so popular. The WorkPad c3 comes with 2 MB of nonexpandable memory, a tradeoff to its slim design. While testing the WorkPad, the only drawback we noticed is that the removable leather screen protector tends to press against one of the front-mounted buttons.
In order to distinguish the WorkPad from a Palm V, IBM improved the IrDA port. This allows you to synchronize the WorkPad directly with a compatible PC using the infrared transmitter instead of the HotSync cradle. However, mention of this intriguing innovation is buried in a text file on the software CD-ROM and there is no mention of it in the printed manuals. IBM also includes Lotus EasySync 3.0 on CD-ROM.
All in all, the WorkPad c3 is a great and fun-to-use PDA, which is not surprising since it follows the design of the Palm V--the most popular PDA yet.
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Amazon.com Product Description
The pocket-size IBM WorkPad PC companion is more than a personal organizer--it's a companion solution for a broad range of PC users. The WorkPad PC companion functions as a powerful extension of your desktop or notebook computer to keep you organized, informed and productive. When combined with software, services and network connectivity offerings, this device can be customized and incorporated into your organization's enterprise applications as part of a mobile solutions strategy.Customer Reviews:
A superb organizer in budget range.......2001-08-28
The Graffiti pad is similar and maybe same as the other Palm organizers so you donot get any additional benefits when compared to competitive products. I am next eyeing with interest the portable key board advertised on the Amazon website that lets this PDA sits in a top slot and lets you enter your data as if you would do on any PC. This is specially useful for entering my expense report and data. And another tip: the money that I saved in buying this organizer instead of Palm V helped me buy some accessories for it. I was warned by some friends about possibility of getting a model with a faulty battery or a screen but luckily that did not happen and I am enjoying using my WorkPad C3.
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