Is the Palm z22 a good investment???

Question

Hi my name is Danny i am 13 years old going to 8th grade,I was wondering if the Palm z22($99) is a good investment for me to plan things such as school assignments/party's/after school activity's/student counsil/projects/sports ext...

Answer 1

Although the technology world focuses largely on the latest features and the flashiest design, there are many consumers who don't need or want all the bells and whistles. With PDAs, this means stripping away the wireless connectivity and multimedia features and going back to the core function of a handheld: organization. And this is exactly what the new Palm Z22 does. Targeting first-time handheld users, parents, and students, this $99 device has no tricks or gimmicks. It organizes your most important data--contacts, appointments, and so forth--and lets you view photographs, but that's about it. It's even more basic than the company's previous entry-level model, the Palm Zire 31. Still, if you're ready to graduate from your day planner to a PDA, the Z22 is a good start.
The Palm Z22 is absolutely adorable. Showing off a sporty white and midnight blue color scheme, it's probably the smallest and lightest (2.7 by 4.0 by 0.6 inches; 3.4 ounces) PDA we've seen, and it slips easily into your bag or pocket. Yet, we worry about the durability of the plastic casing (think iPod Shuffle) and screen, which tends to hold a lot of fingerprints and smudges. We recommend you invest in a protective case or, at the very least, screen overlays to prevent scratches. Palm is offering a two-pack of Flexi cases with four screen protectors for $14.99.

More here:http://reviews.cnet.com/Palm_Z22/4505-3127_7-31546758-2.html

Answer 2

I'd say it's a great choice. I used an old black and white Clie SL10 for a long time and it served me well. It's true the Z22 is good for organizing, but there's also the fact Palm OS has a HUGE library of programs, including a favorite of mine, the free Space Trader. If you want to add MP3 capability, movie-playing, and a better screen to the Z22, buy a used Tungsten E (Not the E2). It's available at Palm's online outlet store for $130. It's a great PDA for a media player substitute (You won't need an iPod!). If you want to browse the web from your (Bluetooth enabled) phone and still enjoy the E's benefits, get the E2. It costs a lot more, but you can use it to surf the web from Bluetooth-enabled phones. If you're wanting a big screen and WiFi on top of all that (And have deep pockets), try the $300 T|X. If you want to record sound of what's around you and want loads of memory in a TX (and have the deepest pockets in your neighborhood), get a LifeDrive. For it's hefty $400 price tag, you could get a laptop!

I'm still in K-12 education, and my TX and Clie SL10 never let me get bored in my extra time or let my homework go unnoticed.

Answer 3

It's ok.
It's probably going to work out for you especially if it's your first handheld.
It does basic stuff like notes, appointments, contacts, etc.
It also has a very good processor (200MHz), but the screen isn't that cool though.
It also has the newest Palm OS software (an awesome thing).
And oh yeah, Graffiti 2 (way better than Graffiti).
They also have good software called Handmark MobileDB with which you can keep track of everything you listed above.