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Customer Reviews
ESD Problem 
2003-08-06
there's a known problem with the USB cradles that they are extra sensitive to Electro Static Discharge. I fries both the cradle and sometimes the handheld (cooked my M515 yesterday for the second time). Look up Palm USB ESD on Google... Palm is going to replace my handheld again. The serial version of this cradle does not have this issue. If you ask Palm about getting a serial cradle back instead of USB they state you have to buy one.
At least the power works 
2003-06-20
I agree with the other comments that the cradle is very tempermental with the M130. I have no problem setting my handheld in the USB cradle, but this one is much more difficult to get in properly.
More importantly, I ordered this serial cradle specifically because the USB cradle will not work with Windows NT (a grievance in itself with Palm, who just never bothered to do the work). We never got this cradle to sync with Windows NT; it never recognized a connection to the computer. I couldn't get the cradle to be recognized on my Windows XP laptop at home, either. I sent an e-mail to Palm asking for advice or help with this problem, and two weeks later have heard nothing. I plan to return the item as it was completely useless for my purposes.
Works flawlessly everyday for a two weeks already 
2003-05-29
I haven't experienced any of the problems others have written. I find it easy to position my Palm on the cradle. I have the original unit hooked up to my computer at home and bought this USB cradle for use at work and it's been working like a charm for 2 weeks. I hot-sync my Palm M515 throughout the day and carry it with me from meeting to meeting -- this cradle hasn't failed me yet.
Still can't work it 
2003-05-13
I can't get my Palm to configure w/my computer. I don't think it's the cradle though- I think it's the user. :) Palm does not fit very snuggly into the cradle. Bad design.
Bad fit for Palm m130 2003-01-27
It's a shame Palm did not make a special cradle for the Palm m125 and m130, since the Palm is not very stable in this cradle. Perhaps they will release a special cradle in the near future. In the mean time, you might want to invest in a cable.
m130 serial cradle 2007-12-23
Can't review this as I ordered a serial connection instead od a USB connection The company has been a tremendous help to me and has sent me a replacement USB one free of charge
Fussy- poor design 2004-02-03
The cradle is very finicky. The fit is not very tight and I have to press down on the top of the palm pilot to ensure the contacts are touching. Plus, it has it's own power plug AND the USB connection. I'd recommend the USB cable instead. It connects snugly, easily and is only one thing to plug in, plus very reliable long term. Charges fast too. This cradle just fell short all the way around.
cradle not compatible with tungsten !!!! 2004-01-12
The fact the cradle was listed as compatible, but was not was a great disapointment for me. I shop at amazon often and have had good results till now. Maybe it would be better to go a retail store to purchase these types items.
Not compatible with Tungsten E! 2003-12-16
I can't comment on the quality of the cradle but I have one comment. I ordered the cradle as it was listed as an accessory for the Tungsten E. However, it does not fit into the cradle and Palm doesn't seem to currently produce one compatible with it. Just want to warn others so you don't have the hassle of having to send it back.
No problems--works as advertised 
2003-09-02
I bought this extra cradle for my M515 to have at the office. It works just as I needed it too--no problems at all. I needed to sync with both home and office computers, not just a charging cradle. The only downside it that I have to continually take the PDA out of it's protective carry case to put it in the cradle--at home and office. It sure would be great if there was a cord that could hook up to it without removal.
