Question about Z22 capabilities

[Alex Ethridge]

I just read a thread here where someone asked whether the Z22 would display a spreadsheet well. I saw a lot of replies; but, no one said anything about the spreadsheet. I didn't know a Z22 would handle spreadsheets at all.

I don't need to do spreadsheets; but, are there any applications that allow the Z22 to do documents of any kind?

Next question: I have a TX which I would like a lot more if it hadn't spent three months of the last year gone for repair. I know the Z22 handles contacts (names, phone numbers, addresses, etc); but, does it allow notes to go with those contacts like the TX does?

And while on the subject, where can I get the best price on a Z22 with a warranty?

[BrentDC]

I think it can attach notes to contacts (if you really want to know I can dig up my Z22 tomorrow), it runs Palm OS 5.4, so everything will be pretty much the same. It is a very durable, stable device, but the screen is not nearly as good as the T|X's, and appears a little yellowish. Memory is always a problem, with only 22MB out-of-the-box and no expansion slot. If you want to use it as a digital organizer it'll do the job well, but anything else I don't know. What exactly do you need to use it for?

[Alex Ethridge]

With as much as my TX has been off for repair, I feel I need a backup device, at least for phone numbers and notes that go with those phone numbers, also appointments and alarms for those appointments. I understand the Z22 will do that.

As much as I hate the idea of giving Palm any more money after the poor service I've gotten from my TX, I am going to purchase an extended warranty before my first year runs out on 10/02/2007. At least then, when I have to send the TX for repair, I will have the contacts, notes and calendar in the Z22 backup.

Anyway, that's the idea.

I have about 500 Word documents in Documents to Go 9.0 Premium ranging from a few lines to several pages each (12.4 megs total on the hard disk); but, I know the Z22 will not help me there.

[BrentDC]

500 docs + the Documents To Go app is a little to much I think. But if you want to use it as a "emergency backup" while your T|X is down, I think it'll do a good job. (BTW the Z22 can have notes attached to Contacts).

[potter]

I don't need to do spreadsheets; but, are there any applications that allow the Z22 to do documents of any kind?According to DataViz, the current version of Documents to Go is supported on the Z22. (ref (http://www.dataviz.com/products/documentstogo/premium/dxtg_techspecs.html)) I would assume spreadsheets would look terrible, but I would think word documents would be at least usable.

[Alex Ethridge]

Thanks, that's nice to know. I think I'll get a Z22 for a backup device and with this TX's history, I better get that extra year's warranty (for the TX).

It's really sad, though, that my TX requires so much shop time that I have to rotate one for the shop and one to use. With the repair I shipped it off for yesterday, it will have been gone for repair about three months in the first ten months of ownership (about one month per repair).

[phreakonaleash]

I don't need to do spreadsheets; but, are there any applications that allow the Z22 to do documents of any kind?
TejpWriter (twriter.atspace.org) does this quite nicely. no .doc export, but it does use a special format that you can export to html. It is especially wonderful on your T|X when you get it back ;-)

Good luck,

[Alex Ethridge]

HTML is nice. Thanks.

[Tam Hanna]

Hi,
I second that. The Z22 makes a great backup unit.

As for mobilizing Word files - DocsToGo should work well. Just limit the amount of files on the machine.

Last but not least, if I recall correctly, the free RAM on the Z22 can be increased by deleeting some of the bundled apps. Not sure of that though!

[madmaxmedia]

You could look for a used Zire 31 which has a SD slot, right? That would seem to be the perfect backup for you.

[palmgeek5394]

Jut don't put a metal stylus in the stylus silo! :eek:

[philpalm]

Palm Z-31 is roughly the same price as Z-31! See link:
http://www.saveateagle.com/pazi31pda2011.html?ovchn=CNET&ovcpn=CNET&ovcrn=P80708US&ovtac=CMP
I just bought a used one, with no Cd ( an illegal copy is available ) for $50 it is like an M50x Palm but can play MP3 unlike the sorry Z-22. Good point don't use a metal stylus or an 4gb memory card.....(oh and z-31 isn't covered by the Vista update.)

[Alex Ethridge]

What difference does it make whether I put a metal or plastic stylus into the silo?

[Dick Tracy]

Metal stylus will short out and kill the Z22 due to the ease of breaking silo and contacting circuit board with non-included stylus.

[Alex Ethridge]

Sounds like a design flaw to me; but, thanks for the heads-up.

[phreakonaleash]

Been there, shorted that. there is no protection between the boards and the silo. (look in there...) so be careful! Yeaps, mine is a story for another time though ;) very 'fun' read

[palmgeek5394]

Don't put the stylus in upside-down either. :rolleyes: It will get stuck.

[Alex Ethridge]

Don't fose it; just use a bigga hamma.