Ouch! Bummer!
>As I recall there is no way to fix it except getting a new zoomer - or
>should I try something new?
>
Casio may have some repair services, but I can't help you with that one.
>Does anyone have a zoomer for sale?
Sorry, I dont.
> Or suggestions for a new PDA?
>
I switched from my trusty Zoomer to the USR Pilot when they first came out
about a year and a half ago. It has been a rock-solid performer. I used
to own a Zoomer for the longest time (Actually, I owned 2, and my wife
claimed one! ;-) but was intrigued by the Pilot. If you have used Graffiti
on the Zoomer, then you'll be right at home on the Pilot. There are
numerous shareware/freeware/commercial programs out there (check out
http://www.pilotgear.com as a jumping-off point.
My major likes about the Pilot are its size (fits in a shirt pocket), its
speed, its vast number of shareware programs, and its programability (using
third-party apps--and much easier than GEOS programming). The main reason,
however, was the docking/synchronizing capabilities. Drop it in the
cradle, push one button, and B-O-O-M! the unit is synched with the desktop.
The Zoomer's PC connectivity was tedious at best for me.
I also LOVE USR's support. My Pilot choked one day to the point that it
would not boot, and because it was still under warrenty, they fixed it with
absolutly no charge to me (even payed shipping both ways). Not sure what
their European support is like.
My major dislikes are: The case is not as "beefy" as the Zoomer. Casio
had the right idea with the solid, "rubbery" feel case. While I personally
have never had a cracked case, (even though I have dropped it several
times) others have. If they would just make it out of a "pager-quality"
plastic, that would be a non-issue. Second, I wish it had a sturdy,
flip-over screen protector like the Zoomer. To solve that, I keep it in a
leather belt case and it is very protected. Of course, the other drawback
is that you could probably get a used, good-quality Zoomer for under $100US
whereas the Pilot is closer to $300US+. Seeing that you are in Europe,
prices for the Pilot could be even higher which may be a negative factor.
Good luck on your search! The Zoomer served me well for a L-O-N-G time,
and the Pilot has filled the gap just nicely since.
P.S. By the way, though I am a Pilot user, if money isn't an issue and you
don't mind the size of the Zoomer, check out some of the latest Newtons.
They really are killer devices. I just like the pocket size of the Pilot.
Take care!
>Sincerely,
>Marc de Oliveira
>
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>Marc de Oliveira
>Kongensvej 3, DK-2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark
>E-mail: Marc@deOliveira.dk
>
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>
-Jim
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