Like This A handheld computer, apologies to the Duchess of Windsor, cannot be too thin or too light. Partner and rival Handspring has entered the field with the sleek Visor Edge, which retains the Springboard expansion slot in a Palm V-like design.
Developers plan various accessories, with the most exciting being wireless communications options.
The new Palm has a rechargeable battery that uses a relatively new technology called lithium polymer to pack more power. Palm claims up to five weeks of normal use per charge for the monochrome model and about three weeks for the color version. I would guess that two weeks is closer to the mark, but that's plenty for most business trips. The sync cradle doubles as a charger. One way Palm extended battery life and kept the color unit thin was to use front lighting rather than the brighter and more even back lighting.