Comments on: Why a T3/TC-owner doesnt feel like getting a TX

By: MFCS

MFCS — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 06:03:42 +0000

I took the leap and bought a T|X, upgrading from a T|C (which I sold on eBay). Guess what I just did? Bought a very nice used T|C that will be replacing my T|X (which I will be selling on eBay). The T|X seems like a logical upgrade to the T|C, but it's actually quite a different beast. The bigger screen, stereo sound, and newer apps are nice, but the built-in keyboard is what is drawing me back to the T|C. The T|X is also missing vibrating alarms, charge LED, a cradle, and is no where near as stable as the T|C (not even close). NVFS should NOT be considered a feature -- it's a nuisance, causing way too many compatability issues with apps that work fine on other OS5 devices. I think the T|X was definitely made to be a first-time Palm purchase, maybe to lure some people over from PocketPCs because of the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, large screen, and multimedia capabilities all at a low price. However, when you compare the T|X feature by feature with other Palm devices (especiallly the T|C), the T|X usually comes up short. The T|X cannot be used as a laptop replacement, which is how I was able to easily use my T|C. I'm not saying the T|X is not a good solution for some, but it definitely was not for me. I'm happy to go back to the T|C, and only wish that I was going back to my own T|C (should've never sold it!).

By: admin

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:12:51 +0000

Hi,
the action for 210 already is over!

I personally don’t really need Wi-Fi, as I still use the Palm as an offline box mostly. NVFS is a good idea, but personally, I have a backup SD card and thus dont really fear loosing any data…

Best regards
Tam Hanna

By: george

george — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 14:00:14 +0000

…would please anybody be so kind as to drop me the URL to the TX offer by 210 EUR?

Cheers
George

By: Prof. Jonathan, PalmAddict Associate Writer

Prof. Jonathan, PalmAddict Associate Writer — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 13:55:20 +0000

I just got my T|X, and it actually makes sense as the upgrade from my T|C. While I will grant the processor speed is slightly slower, the larger screen, full stereo sound, Bluetooth and more functional Wi-Fi suite seems to be a decent balance. Keep in mind, though, that I spent 8 months wrestling with the instability of a LifeDrive, and had to do back to my T|C for a few weeks recently. I definitely appreciate what the T|C has to offer beyond the LifeDrive, but after having lived in the larger screen for some time, reverting to 320×320 was painful. My situation was also a bit unique: my T|C had developed cracks and was somewhat unreliable, the LifeDrive had been purchased by my employer for me, and I ended up getting a T|X for free using PalmPaysBack points, so it wasn’t a “should I buy a replacement” situation.

There is no one-size-fits-all Palm solution. As always, examine *your* needs and *your* uses, and find a Palm handheld that works for you. {Prof. Jonathan}

By: admin

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 08:16:04 +0000

Well, I have a TC , and it has both a good battery and WLAN, two things I really need. And I think one thing is almost more important than dynamic memory: a vibration alarm. I used this very often. And perhaps a microphone if Skype sometimes releases their app for Palm OS…

Alex

By: Henk

Henk — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 23:57:02 +0000

I switched from the T3 to the TX and I don’t regret. The battery life of the TX and the Wlan makes it a really outstanding device. Also I had already a few situations where the NVFS saved me the backup. How often did I wake up with my T3 and it was just empty, the battery was drained and the memory was flushed. All because it waked up in the middle of the night and unfortunately crashed and stuck in the Fatal Alert. the TX takes it cool, and even if it crashes and stuck adn the battery gets drained, all data are right there where I left it.
Also don’t forget about the big storage space, all the apps put there get notified, can do alarms etc. it’s quite amazing, if you know the internals. The low dynamic memory is a pity but thanks to UDMH my favorite game runs

By: Piedone

Piedone — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 19:51:24 +0000

The post is very poetic .
You are right, Palm does not offer machines for users who bought a high-end PDA like the TC or T3. I also have a T3 and don’t think there is a better Palm on the market. They have only wifi (some of them…) and non-volatile memory, but nothing more. Processors are slower, dynamic heaps are smaller (what a non-sense), no vibration alarm and voice recording…

By: elempoimen

elempoimen — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:44:41 +0000

You are precisely right. I have a TX…but only because my Z71 died. If it were still working, I would still be using it and be $300 USD richer. The only reason I went with a TX as opposed to some other device is that it gave me the most of what I wanted for the price.