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By
Betty Morgan,
roving editor and reality
checker
Posted 7/24/02
2002 Palm Piloting is thinner
and faster than ever, yet memory is more expansive
than ever. The attachments, plug-ins, and assorted
"doo dahs" make it another computer "money
pit."
Whether male or female, you'll
love the tiny wafer thin m500 Palm Pilot. But if
you treat it like me, it can be found in the bottom
of a backpack, in a pocket with keys, or in to
farthest reaches of a zipper pocket of my
Tumi
computer bag. This kind
of behavior can lead to all types of damage
scenarios that I don't even want to imagine. The
standard cover that Palm Pilot supplies in its box
is a JOKE. Not only will it not stay attached, the
screen is easily exposed when shoved into my bags.
Therefore, it was imperative to find a suitable
covering for my cherished m500.
Embarking on the shopping voyage
a la Internet, I could not believe the
possibilities available. With so many choices and
none available at stores for that "let me touch and
feel it first" experience, I decided to find a chat
group of people talking about their purchases…
the good, the bad, and the ugly! I hit pay dirt
right away and began investigating the companies
mention.
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GalenWorldwide.com
was my final destination. Still nervous
about ordering my case without feeling the
quality, I placed my order online. I
received my package in three days and
quickly ripped it open. The contents were
dramatic and elegant. The "Titanium" case
is the same color as my m500 and is
constructed of rigid aircraft-grade
aluminum weighing in at 45 grams. It looks
like a designer business card case
following the sleek curves of the m500.
(If you prefer, black is also available
for the case color.)
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I've had my case for 2 months
now and no scratches, mind you, I treat it with
some care but I still throw it in my purse with my
keys and in pockets with coins and there are no
scratches on the case.
My m500 slipped right into the
book hinge slot on the left side and snapped into
place. I can access the stylus easily, the SD slot
and even install memory cards without removing it
from the case. The case interior is thinly lined
with black neoprene to protect the Palm Pilot. And
I found enough room behind my m500 to put 6
business cards. I plan on getting my case engraved
with my name.
The price is RIGHT… $39.95.
This is a special wholesale offer saving 50% if you
buy during this special offer time. Normally the
case sells for $79.95. (See ordering info
below)
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Galen
Worldwide also
sells a must have for anyone who travels
and needs to download or sync from their
m500. The Hotsync/Recharge Cable is
Galen's "hot travel" device that lets me
charge and sync up to my iBook. (Rob Art
claims he bought it for his TiBook but I
informed him that "ya hasta share." All I
have to do is plug the cable into the
available USB port on my iBook to sync and
recharge simultaneously! The cable uses
the same connector as the giant Palm
cradle… it's compact and has a one
year warranty. So leave that bulky Palm
Pilot charger, cable, and power supply at
home. Take the compact, light
Hotsync/Recharge cable on the road…
"Don't leave home without it!"
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The best part is that it costs
$29.95 right now. Normally, it is $39.95
FOR INFORMATION ON THE ITEMS
MENTIONED ON THIS PAGE, CONTACT...
Galen Worldwide
Headquarters
PO Box 320276
San Francisco, CA
94132-0276
Tel: 415.640.0584
www.galenworldwide.com
Mention my referral number
(3738) when you order and I'll get 5
bucks.
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