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Visor Edge

Sunday March 18, 2001 - 10:37 PM EST - By James Hromadka

Conclusion

The Handspring Visor Edge is the sturdiest Visor to date. If you're looking for a thin or rugged handheld and can afford the premium price, this is the Visor to get.

Criteria	Rating
Features	5
Usability	4
Upgrading	4
Cost/Benefit	3
Overall (not an average)

Pros

- Very rugged industrial design
- Nice tweaks to AddressBook and DateBook
- Fast recharge
- No paint to scratch off
- Matches the PowerBook G4

Cons

- Flattened stylus
- Off-color external slot
- Monochrome

Story Sections
Visor Edge
The Casing
"Button, Button - Who's got the button?"
A familiar look
>Conclusion

User Opinions

65%

35%

102 votes registered

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Product Details
Name: Visor Edge
Company: Handspring
Size: 4.7" x 3.1" x 0.44"
Weight: 4.3 oz. alone; 4.9 w/ stylus;
5.8 w/ stylus & lid; 5.8 w/ stylus & slot
Processor: DragonBall VE 33 MHz
Memory: 8 MB
Ir Port: lower left side
Casing Colors: Silver, Blue, Red (all are anodized aluminum)
Price: $399.00

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