Best Palm PDAs - Monochrome LCD Display Technology, Handwrite Recognition Input Method

'the Palm PDA 's brightness is not adjustable'

'the screen does pick up annoying glare in certain lighting conditions.'

'The display is readable, but obviously, without a backlight, you're going to have a problem in dark environments.'

'slow processor'

'Look elsewhere for wireless capability, phone functions, and a pretty color screen'

'This Palm's protective cover is irritating; not only does it flop around, it often accidentally activates the Zire when it's in your pocket or your backpack.'

'I don't really like the rubbery blue flip cover.'

'no expansion slot'

'browsing conventional URLs is less impressive due to the low-resolution screen'

'The Palm i705's critics will belittle small memory and slow wireless access'

'The new personal digital assistant (PDA) is Palm's most expensive offering.'

'email is spotty in i705'

'it responded extremely poorly, often forcing me to press the button several times before I was able to actually turn the device on.'

'the Palm VIIx still doesn't include Macintosh software or a Mac cable adapter in the box, so you'll have to purchase Palm's serial adapter ($15) or USB kit ($40).'

'interminable handheld battery problem'

'although you can outgoing messages to your Mac's e-mail account, incoming messages are forever confined to the Palm VII, which has its own @palm.net address.'