Palm Z22 Handheld PDA

Z22

Posted Jan 2, 2006 - This is really a great device for the tehno-novice folks. Has a good processor with more than enough memory for beginners. The reputation of Palm company as the manufacturer is reassuring. Can certainly be used as a versatile tool as well.

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Easy to use PDA for beginners

Posted Dec 9, 2005 - This is a very easy to use PDA right out of the box. We purchased this unit for my wife's mom who is not an electronics lover, however the Palm OS and simplified button menus made this an easy to use PDA for her. It is easy to create and store names/addresses, memos, and even upload photos. There are just enough functions to satisfy any beginner without other confusing features. There are no wireless or online functions, so this would not be the unit to get for any expecting to expand their PDA later on. Durability of the unit remains to be judged, but the overall build quality feels good.

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Palm Z22

Posted Nov 22, 2005 - This is a pretty good little PDA. Plus right now Palm.com gives you a free air case with the order which makes it absolutely worth it. However, just know that it is onlt for beginning users and is really just a very fancy scheduler/ address book.

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Palm Z22

Posted Nov 4, 2005 - For those who don't need one device that tries to be everything (PDA, phone, camera, music player) the Z22 is perfect. It's small and lightweight (2.7"x4.05"x.6", 3.4 oz.)and provides all the features you need for a basic PDA. It provides 20 MB of user memory to store contacts, appointments, photos and games. The color display has good resolution. It syncs to your computer via included USB cable. It's powered by a rechargeable battery with an included AC adapter that plugs into the unit's USB port. Operation of the unit is very intuitive and the included software installed without any problem. The software includes a program that allows you to transfer photos from your computer to the PDA for display. Another nice calculator feature allows you to enter the cost of your meal and it calculates the tax and tip and gives you the per person cost based on the number of diners you enter. Saves fighting over the dinner bill split. Unit does not come with a case, one must be purchased separately.

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Excellent choice for first handheld organizer

Posted Nov 14, 2005 - This is the first time I own such device. I am very excited about it. The transition from post-it to handheld has been kind of hard, in terms of getting used to it, but everything takes time. It has been very easy to use graffitti, all software included. But make sure you read everything otherwise it is kind of hard for you to guess some things. I would recommend this product to anyone who is willing to get rid of little note books, post it etc.

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Plam Z22 - Great for fitting in a purse

Posted Dec 30, 2005 - The Palm Z22 is a compact unit capable of fitting neatly in purse or front shirt pocket carrying all of one's necessary information. It is a basic no frills unit that packs a lot of punch

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The best entry level Palm yet.

Posted Jun 22, 2006 - The new re-branding effort by Palm involves removing the Zire and Tungsten series. The new TX and Z22 are helping Palm get money off of something besides Treos! With 32 MB of memory and a bright color screen, the price is way too low(in a good way). The design is sleek and resembles an iPod. The 5-Way navigator is easy to use and highly convenient. The Z22 also has a very wide variety of PIM programs and a nice CD with 3rd Party Software. It might have a very flexible design that might seem fragile, but it really is very sturdy(like the iPod Nano. Overall, anyone who just wants to get organized or is a PDA Collector like me, should consider looking at this $99 system.

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Z22 Handheld PDA

Posted Dec 28, 2005 - I like the size of the Z22 PDA, as well as the price. I was looking for something small and simple that I can keep contact information with me at all times, withogh having to haul around a day planner. I don't know if I'll use the calendar much....but you never know. I don't like the fact that it doesn't come with an instruction booklet. I like to read about things...and not on the computer or the pda...

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If I can use it,, anyone can use it!

Posted Jan 1, 2006 - This is truly the PDA for those of us who are technologically disadvantaged....Or, over 50. If you fear all things involving computers, fear not the Z22. From the installation software to actual use, this is the perfect organizer for "us". My Palm Z22 arrived yesterday and I have already set up all my appointments and reminders for 2006...Happy New (organized) Year to me!

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Big things in litttle packages

Posted Nov 24, 2005 - I am so excited to have my very first palm. It is perfect for a beginner like me. I have already downloaded pictures and added all my contacts from Microsoft Outlook. I like that I can enter this info on my computer and transfer it to my Pda. The first time I Hotsync', I was sure something would go wrong. But surprise! There were pics of my baby boy staring at me from this little screen. I also added pics to each of my contacts. You can customize the colors and fonts to your taste. If only this palm had e-mail, it would be perfect!

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Keep looking...

Posted Aug 9, 2007 - My Z22 worked great for about 8 months of very, very light use. Then the screen developed problems. The touchscreen went bad and now nothing works. I have spent hours trying to solve this problem. Palm customer service is a complete joke (both phone and email). Customer service (via email) provided me instructions that made the problem worse. Customer service (via phone) advises I can return it for repairs for $70 (I didn't pay but about 85 for it to begin with!). Were I to do it again, I would pass on any kind of Palm - due to the extremely short warranty period (90 days) and the very poor customer service (both email and by phone). And $70 to fix an $85 device? What a joke that is.... My advice is to pass on this product and to look for a manufacturer that is prouder of their product and provides a longer warranty. ...

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Great PDA

Posted Mar 5, 2006 - My wife bought this after borrowing my Zire 21 a few times. She loves the bright screen and that we can make photos of our daughter the background screen. It has loads of memeory to hold lots of names, addresses, appointments, ganmes and photos. Realy easy to use software - Palm does it again.

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Great new PDA

Posted Dec 2, 2005 - This is a great new pda. I really like the color screen, larger memory, and compact size of the unit. The rechargeable batteries are very convenient - they recommemd charging for 30 minutes per day, but it seems to do fine with only about 5 minutes a day. The alarm sounds aren't quite as loud as older units, such as the M105, but are adequate.

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Z22 - A winner for the datebook market. Throw that heavy calendar you lug around away.

Posted Dec 7, 2005 - I had several PDAs - Pocket PC and Palm - with all the bells and whistles, and I got tired of the crashes and the resets and wading through all the extras to get to what I need a PDA to do - Keep me on track. The Z22 is quite a value. It is so durable I would not hesitate to give it to a high or middle schooler. It looks great, is as light as a feather, fits into the side pockets inside my handbags, and has my dadebook and my contacts. It also comes a number of different programs, including one called Handyshopper that should work pretty well if you are willing to spend the time to set up your shopping lists. The fonts really could be better, but the overall value of the Z22 more than makes up for this. As well, the datebook, tasks and contacts also could interface better but are perfectly adequate as they are provided you do not need complicated cross data for work functioning, such as sales calls. When I purchased my Z22, I also bought Palm's lovely, black-leather-and-white-stitching Z22 cover with loop closure that looks like a datebook. I get the feeling Palm really reasearched their market for this.

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Great Little PDA

Posted Dec 6, 2005 - For anyone needing a small personal organizer with the ability to sync with a PC and play games, this PDA is perfect. You have the entire array of Palm apps and games at your fingertips. And you'll never have to worry about battery life.

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