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have any of you used or have a palm pilot? I've been told by MANY college students this is an electronic essential when it comes to organization and note taking. Its much lighter and more convenient then a laptop. Also you can fit the keyboard and palm pilot in your pocket (the keyboard folds nicely). This is a pic of one. I'd like to hear some input

http://www.palm.com/products/palmm105/

You can get a keyboard that works with the PDA's. From what little I understand, they fold up to the size of the PDA. I believe that if yours doesn't come with an alarm, there are free programs that do, I've seem them. Good luck!

Cheryl

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Thanks Cheryl,

My son has a cell phone that alerts him to dates and appts..didn't know cell phones could do that.

Guess I'll just have to have someone demonstrate that Palm Pilot, it sounds like a great idea ;)

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I know what you mean Marie. I'm in the same boat! I am looking forward to the kids starting school today so I can go to the computer stores and play with the PDA's and see what I want. Good luck and let us know what you decide and why. Thanks!

Cheryl

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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.

thanks for the information, everyone.

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just wanted to know, which programs would be beneficial to have on your palm pilot?

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I went to OfficeMax and they had the Palm m500 on sale. It was only $199- $100 off!!!! So DH said to go ahead and get it. I got the keyboard and a carrying case. I also got the service warranty for two years- it will cover it in case it drops..... I am so excited about my new toy! I am going to practice so I can take notes using it. My classes start Monday evening. I can't wait!

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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.
originally posted by mkue

how can you type on something soooo small? i would really like to have one to keep track of dates, appt. tests.. etc.. football games etc.. i use a datebook now.

i'm just getting used to a cell phone..lol. the buttons are so small.

is there a buzzer that goes off to alert you to a test, appt. etc?

thanks! :)

i use my computer calendar for dates and events alert and i have a two-year planner that i carry around with me. in my purse, i have a smaller planner.
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Originally posted by nurse_gigolo69

just wanted to know, which programs would be beneficial to have on your palm pilot?

Hi All:

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So if IT's mobile and of interest to nurses you can get the info and downloads you want at the site that's run by Two Nurses & a Geek ;-)

Regards

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BUMP...good Stuff for you PDA guys!!!! I want one!!!! LOL

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I've got the palm125 and keyboard. I tried taking notes on it and when I went to print it out, it only had about 2 paragraphs. What did I do wrong?:o Heather

P.S. Thanks for the flash card idea for A & P, cuz I'm dieing!;)

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I'm glad I bumped this up cause it helped someone.....I am researching PDA's....what do you guys think of yours???

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