PalmOne HotSync Serial Cradle (m125, m130, i705, Tungsten& m500 series)

Product Description:
The Palm m500 HotSync serial cradle updates and recharges your handheld quickly and easily. Use it in your home or office to keep your handheld in sync with your desktop computer.It's simple to back up your data - just connect the cradle to any serial port on your desktop, slide your handheld into the cradle, and push the HotSync button. Once you push the HotSync button, the cradle automatically synchronizes the information in your handheld with your PC or Macintosh.

Amazon.com Product Description:
Synchronize and back up data with Palm's Serial HotSync Cradle for Palm m500 and m550 series handhelds. The cradle will update and recharge your handheld quickly and easily and is easy to use. Just slide in your handheld, connect it via any serial port on your desktop, and push the HotSync button for automatic synchronization. Use the serial cradle in your home or office to keep your handheld in sync with your PC or Macintosh.

Special note to customers: The Palm m500 series Serial HotSync Cradle is compatible with Windows 95, Windows NT, or Mac OS 8.0 or earlier. Macintosh users require a Macintosh serial adapter (sold separately) to connect to a Macintosh system through the printer or modem port.

Features:

• Quickly synchronizes information in your handheld to your desktop computer
• One-touch HotSync button performs synchronization
• For PC or Macintosh with serial port
• Compatible with Palm m125, m130, i705, and m500 series handhelds

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - m130 serial cradle
Can't review this as I ordered a serial connection instead od a USB connection The company has been a tremendous help to me and has sent me a replacement USB one free of charge
Rating: - Fussy- poor design
The cradle is very finicky. The fit is not very tight and I have to press down on the top of the palm pilot to ensure the contacts are touching. Plus, it has it's own power plug AND the USB connection. I'd recommend the USB cable instead. It connects snugly, easily and is only one thing to plug in, plus very reliable long term. Charges fast too. This cradle just fell short all the way around.
Rating: - cradle not compatible with tungsten !!!!
The fact the cradle was listed as compatible, but was not was a great disapointment for me. I shop at amazon often and have had good results till now. Maybe it would be better to goa retail store to purchase these types items.
Rating: - Not compatible with Tungsten E!
I can't comment on the quality of the cradle but I have one comment. I ordered the cradle as it was listed as an accessory for the Tungsten E. However, it does not fit into the cradle and Palm doesn't seem to currently produce one compatible with it. Just want to warn others so you don't have the hassle of having to send it back.
Rating: - No problems--works as advertised
I bought this extra cradle for my M515 to have at the office.It works just as I needed it too--no problems at all.I needed to sync with both home and office computers, not just a charging cradle.The only downside it that I have to continually take the PDA out of it's protective carry case to put it in the cradle--at home and office.It sure would be great if there was a cord that could hook up to it without removal.