Customer Reviews
When it worked, I couldn't live without it... 
2000-10-03
When I first got my IIIx, I adored it. I simply couldn't live without it. All of my appointments were in there, my friends addresses, phone numbers, everything. As soon as I knew of a meeting or doctor's visit, got a new phone number, I would pop it open and enter it. I was in heaven.
Then, one day, it wouldn't turn on. I had to replace my batteries - which had been practically brand new and then all information - much of which I'd entered directly onto it and which therefore was not backed up on my home computer - was gone. Since then, my efforts to use it have been disastrous. After HotSyncing all of my data back on, I would turn it on to find the Stylus tutorial - 'Press here, here, here' and so on. For the past several months, I have been unable to use it.
Still, it is my frustration and annoyance that prevents me from giving this a higher rating, not the quality of the product, which really is quite good. Like I said, when it worked, it was perfect, and I miss it very much. I'm in the process, actually, of trying to fix it/get it fixed so that I can use it again. It really is a remarkable tool, one that can make it incredibly easy to access enormous amounts of information.
Good all-around product 
2000-09-21
I bought the IIIx last Christmas and 3Com has already upgraded it with the IIIxe and the IIIc, the major upgrades being the extra memory for the xe and the color for the c. However, the IIIx still stands on it's own quite well. With 4 mb of memory, it still has lots of room for applications and data. It took a few weeks to get used to using a PDA, but once I did, it has saved me time and time again as I have not once doubled booked an appointment since having this device. Right now it's the lowest cost 3com unit that has the upgradable OS capability, which I think is an important feature. If you have the $50, you might as well move up to the xe and get the extra 4 mb of memory, but if you don't and need a workhorse, there isn't much the more expensive IIIxe will do that the IIIx can do just as well. I'm sold on mine.
Powerful, small and expandable 2000-09-20
This latest incarnation of the Palm III adds memory and the capability to expand, a little. While lacking the sex appeal of the Palm V and the Dick Tracy like abilities of the Palm VII, the IIIx also lacks it's sibling's extravagant price tags. With 4 megs of memory, there is plenty of room for data with enough left over to add some favorite software. The IR port makes it possible to beam data to Palm owning friends and the solid, no frills operating system and software are easy to use and crash free. If I had a complaint, it would be that graffiti is not as intuitive as I would like. It could have something to do with my sloppy writing, but the Palm seems so smart in other ways that I expect it to do better. Still, Graffiti is more than adequate for entering the occasional appointment or business card. This Palm has performed for me as advertised. My life is more organized and I have more valuable information at my fingertips. It is reliable and easy to use.
It's Dead Jim! 
2000-07-05
I bought a PalmIIIx about 6 months ago and I have been very dissapointed. Don't get me wrong... in principle the ability to store and beam addresses & business cards, manage my calander, securely store network passwords is great! When the unit was working I loved it. However, after about three months of ownership, I began loosing all my data at random internvals, forcing me to revert back to my last sync with my computer. I would turn the unit on and all my data was gone... evern with fresh batteries. Palm was not able to diaganise the problem... just telling me to re-set it again... duh. The last time this happened the unit went completely dead. It could be that I just had a bad unit. However, I would advise other Palm purchacers not to store any critical data on the unit. As for me, I would not buy another Palm product.
palm 3x is great 
2000-06-20
I have owned a Palm IIIx for over a year. I cannot live without it. But, it has it share of problems. Lines have appeared on the screen but were cleared up with a hard reset. I have had to replace the unit once (free of charge). It is fragile. My screen broke (but I have not lost any data) when it hit my cell phone in my purse. I am buying a protector for it. I have it hooked to Aventgo and read the Wall Street Journal and NY Times daily. I recommend it to anyone.
Waste of money 2007-01-22
It was big mistake of mine. Firs of all I had to buy cable to connect it to my new laptop. And the worst thing was that as soon as battery dies all of the information from PalmOne was gone and I had to sync information back again. I do not use this product.
Mislead 2005-12-24
I purchased the Palm IIIX because I thought that it had an open expansion slot for addition of memory upgrade cards. I wasn't able to locate the expansion slot for additional memory, so, I contacted Palm. The customer representative stated that it is only upgradeable as far as the operating system is concerned. You aren't able to use an additional memory card for this handheld.
I have been able to download some applications to the handheld, but, I would have preferred more memory.
let down again 2005-04-29
THIS IS THE SECOND pALM 111X i HAVE PURCHASED ALTHOUGH THE FIRST FROM AMAZON AND, TRUE TO FORM THE DEVICE HAS SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING. My LIFE is in this machine and it is frozen! I never will touch anything made by PALM again and I am sorry that AMAZON could not have prevented this.
5 Years and Going Strong! 2005-03-15
I have had my Palm IIIx for almost 5 years now, and it is still working as well as the day I bought it! I am more than satisfied with Palm products, and am currently looking into a Tungsten as an upgrade. The Windows based palmtops are nice too, but they cannot beat the Palm's reliability and ease of use. The software is also very stable and easy to use. This is the only device of its kind I own that has never lost data or become corrupted. Reliability goes a long way with me, so I give it 5 stars!
Excellent with but one exception! 2002-05-03
I purchased a Palm IIIx about 31/2 years ago and as a result of its many uses and somewhat rough handling (my wife and I both shared the IIIx) we figured it was time to get a second unit. The IIIx's only drawback was that it had difficulty keeping the date which had to be reset periodically. Palm sent me two additional models as the failure occurred within the 1st year. The date snag continues to be a problem. We have learned to ignore this glitch and have chalked it up to "design flaw." Other than that, the Palm functioned perfectly. It may be a "slightly flawed warhorse," but is that not true of all of us? The price has dropped about $150.00 since my original purchase. 4 megs is a lot of space and I keep a few "encyclopedic" sources on the Palm for easy reference. Computer transer of data (Windows 2000) is simple, seamless and accurate.The unit has been upgraded by innumerable models with many more bells and whistles. If you personal needs require all the additional "crunchy whoopees," another model may be best for you (no antennas on this one)."A Final Aside": 31/2 years of hard daily 'two-person use' has made its present function a little slower and rougher than when it was new. I shall send it out for a "possible" repair. If the repair costs are not worth the investment and with the price for a new IIIx being excellent, I shall likely obtain a new model and retire the old with highest honors.
