> Aaron Ardiri wrote:
> > there was some 'advance' notice? nice to know you got some!
>
> No, I meant the usual notice for everybody -- none. :-)
:_) i figured that out on the news groups too..
> > looks like 3.0 rom
>
> Actually the chart says 3.1, which would be a whole new ROM if it's
> running on the non-EZ chip. But it's not clear if it really comes with
> the 3.1.1 patch built in that fixes those screen problems.
interesting.. that 'streaking' was a big fix with 3.1.1
> > the 'field' Flash ROM states "N/A", where others say they
> > can have software upgrades (OS).
>
> You're right, I missed that in the lower chart. If correct, this would
> be extremely disappointing. With an OS upgrade right around the corner
> and this new unit locked into the older version, it would make this unit
> hard to recommend (if I was in the position to recommend which models
> for a customer to buy, but I'm not in that position).
its like telling a customer to by one of these 'proprietory'
computer systems.. they cannot do anything but use it.. if there
is a bug, bad luck.. you cannot upgrade.
i *would* not recommend the Palm IIIe to anyone.. but remember,
you get the enhanced screen and it is cheaper! :>
... maybe companies will like this?
az.
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