Handspring Visor Edge Handheld

Pros: Thin, lightweight, metal case, USB interface.

Cons: No flash memory (thus not upgradeable to Palm 4.0) and no wireless internet.

The Bottom Line: This has everything but color. What it doesn't have directly can be added via the Springboard expansion slot. Basically a very impressive upscale version of the Visor Platinum.

Review: For those who have read my other PDA reviews you know that I have remained faithful to the Palm OS and my trusty Palm IIIxe in particular. First and foremost what I want in a PDA is an organizer/ scheduler that makes my life easier. I don’t necessarily...

Pros: Familiar interface, good speed, most of all it is thin!

Cons: Cover doesn't go all the way back. Modules add to thickness.

The Bottom Line: If you want thin (and usually don't have your modules plugged in) this is the PDA for you.

Review: I had been using a Handspring Deluxe and have liked it very much but I wanted something that would actually fit in my shirt pocket. The Handspring Edge looked like it fit the bill so I ordered one from their site. I have not been disappointed.
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Pros: Tiny machine, cool industrial design, 8MB memory, "enhanced" OS features

Cons: Stupid inversed backlight, annoying springboard system.

The Bottom Line: An extraordinary little PDA with more features than it lets on. If only expansion were better thought-out...

Review: It's hard not to love the Visor Edge. Even outdated by the newer Palm 500 series, it turns more heads than any other PDA around. I'm a gadget-head, but even I know that I don't need color to make an appointment. Don't get me wrong -- it would be...

Pros: Expansion slot

Cons: Loses points for looks

Review: The Visor is the simplest of handspring's line of PDAs. While it may be the simplest it is by no means simple, it can hold its own against any of the Palm OS PDAs. This device rates a strong buy recommendation from myself and the people I have installed...

Pros: Thin, Elegant, SEXIEST Visor yet. Maintains Springboard compatibility. True USB sync speeds at last.

Cons: Springboard modules stick out, yet another incompatible Hotsync port. Expensive for non-color PDA.

The Bottom Line: Looking at a Palm V/Vx? Get THIS one instead. The sexiest Handspring PDA to date. Faster Hotsyncs with true USB speeds. Springboard compatible and available NOW!

Review: Update 4/6/01
Amazing, someone is already offering Upgrades to the RAM for the Visor Edge, you can now have your Edge upgraded to 16 MB!!! Check out: www.palmpilotupgrage.com
Note, I do not work for this company nor am I related to them in...

Pros: Versatile, easy to use, lightweight

Cons: Wireless Internet not yet available

Review: Handspring Visor Deluxe is exactly the organizer I needed. I've tried Daytimer and the Sharp Wizard but nothing worked. With the Visor I am able to synchronize my appointments with Outlook as well as my emails. The alarm on this thing is fantastic and...

Pros: Intelligent, User Friendly, Powerful

Cons: Lack of Programs avail. at present time

Review: I got this product from my father for my birthday. He is an MIS Director and so I trust him on this type of thing. I needed something to keep my numbers in as well as keep track of my to dos and have other little gadgets like a calculator and a memo...

Pros: All

Cons: None

Review: This is not a review about the Visor but more of a news Item...

Update to this article (09/27/00): Handspring just anounced the new Visorphone !!! You can check it out on their website
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Pros: An easily upgradeable and expandable, cost-effective PDA.

Cons: Only 2MB memory, and not a very aesthetically streamlined unit.

The Bottom Line: Handspring has created an affordable and functional PDA in which the average user will find more than enough memory and power. Simply a great deal.

Pros: Easy to use, Springboard Expansion, Graffiti Character Recognition, Uses PalmOS Software

Cons: Digitizer is very fragile, The Color Visor is expensive

Review: I have always been interested in PDAs but until recently I had never actually owned a PDA. I recently got my Handspring Visor as a birthday present, and I've had it since November 20th. I use my Handspring Visor to keep track of all kinds of things...