Comments on: Tapwave Zodiac2 Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:57:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: kentv999 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18656 kentv999 Fri, 29 Jul 2005 03:45:27 +0000 #comment-18656 Happened to drop by the Tapwave site... Maybe everyone already knew this, but it was news to me: "...We are sorry to inform you that the Zodiac business was discontinued and service and support are no longer available as of July 25th 2005..." Too bad.. looked like a good product. Seems like they failed to get the developers on board from what I could tell. Kent Happened to drop by the Tapwave site… Maybe everyone already knew this, but it was news to me:

“…We are sorry to inform you that the Zodiac business was discontinued and service and support are no longer available as of July 25th 2005…”

Too bad.. looked like a good product. Seems like they failed to get the developers on board from what I could tell.

Kent

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18655 Judie Wed, 27 Jul 2005 18:21:07 +0000 #comment-18655 I just made a Pocket PC theme with the gear picture - thanks for pointing it out. :0) I just made a Pocket PC theme with the gear picture – thanks for pointing it out. :0)

]]> By: JohnKes http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18654 JohnKes Wed, 27 Jul 2005 18:13:38 +0000 #comment-18654 I wish ... The person goes by the name Kam on the Tapland boards: <a href="http://www.tapland.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5202">http://www.tapland.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5202</a> I am currently using a background based on the entry for Earth in the Hitchhikers Guide movie: <a href="http://www.emuboards.com/invision/index.php?showtopic=20414">http://www.emuboards.com/invision/index.php?showtopic=20414</a> I wish …

The person goes by the name Kam on the Tapland boards:
http://www.tapland.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5202

I am currently using a background based on the entry for Earth in the Hitchhikers Guide movie:
http://www.emuboards.com/invision/index.php?showtopic=20414

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18653 Judie Wed, 27 Jul 2005 17:39:29 +0000 #comment-18653 Did you do that? It looks really great! :0) Did you do that? It looks really great! :0)

]]> By: JohnKes http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18652 JohnKes Wed, 27 Jul 2005 17:24:21 +0000 #comment-18652 Background for Gadgeteers who are still Zodiac users: <a href="http://zbacks.com/details.php?image_id=619&mode=search">http://zbacks.com/details.php?image_id=619&mode=search</a> Background for Gadgeteers who are still Zodiac users:
http://zbacks.com/details.php?image_id=619&mode=search

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18651 Judie Sat, 13 Nov 2004 04:12:06 +0000 #comment-18651 <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/audiax-fm-transmitter-v2-review.html">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/audiax-fm-transmitter-v2-review.html</a> Recently reviewed and much liked. ;) http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/audiax-fm-transmitter-v2-review.html

Recently reviewed and much liked. ;)

]]> By: hrlaser http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18650 hrlaser Sat, 13 Nov 2004 03:43:28 +0000 #comment-18650 <blockquote><cite>blue_quartz wrote: </cite><br /> 3) Does the Zodiac lag considerably when playing music in the background?</blockquote> Lag? The Zodiac is absurdly overpowered. Nothing on it lags. Nothing. I wish the built-in .MP3 player had more tone controls or an equalizer, though.. all it has is "bass boost" but it's still quite good.. at least in comparison to something like the PalmOS tiny-mode Real Player, which uhh.. sucks.. Then again, unless you have a seriously huge capacity SD card shoved into it, even the Zodiac 2 with 128 meg internal isn't going to hold a whole lot of .MP3s anyway. I put some of my favorite show-off tracks on mine just to demo it to friends. And not out of its tiny speakers, or horrible earbuds (whoever invented earbuds (not specifically Tapwave's.. I mean ALL earbuds).. should be stripped naked and spanked in a public place).. Get some real headphones. I've been using Sony MDR-V6 cans for over fifteen years.. if you can find better sounding headphones under $100.00, I'll eat them.. However, in places where headphones are not appropriate (or legal, like when driving..) then:: Run, do not walk to <a href="http://www.myirock.com/players/irock450fm.asp">http://www.myirock.com/players/irock450fm.asp</a> and check out the new irock! Beamit 450FM.. this is my favorite new gadget / gizmo / widget.. absolutely brilliant.. plug it into ANY device with a headphone jack and wirelessly broadcast its audio output to any FM radio / stereo / hifi / boombox / car stereo up to 30 feet away, on your choice of 100 different FM frequencies.. take whatever PDA / player you own to a friend's house, tune their hifi and your Beamit to the same FM frequeny, and broadcast your .MP3s through their stereo and watch their jaws hit the floor.. :D Harv (Opinions'R'Us)..

blue_quartz wrote:

3) Does the Zodiac lag considerably when playing music in the background?

Lag? The Zodiac is absurdly overpowered. Nothing on it lags. Nothing. I wish the built-in .MP3 player had more tone controls or an equalizer, though.. all it has is “bass boost” but it’s still quite good.. at least in comparison to something like the PalmOS tiny-mode Real Player, which uhh.. sucks..

Then again, unless you have a seriously huge capacity SD card shoved into it, even the Zodiac 2 with 128 meg internal isn’t going to hold a whole lot of .MP3s anyway. I put some of my favorite show-off tracks on mine just to demo it to friends.

And not out of its tiny speakers, or horrible earbuds (whoever invented earbuds (not specifically Tapwave’s.. I mean ALL earbuds).. should be stripped naked and spanked in a public place)..

Get some real headphones. I’ve been using Sony MDR-V6 cans for over fifteen years.. if you can find better sounding headphones under $100.00, I’ll eat them..

However, in places where headphones are not appropriate (or legal, like when driving..) then::

Run, do not walk to http://www.myirock.com/players/irock450fm.asp and check out the new irock! Beamit 450FM.. this is my favorite new gadget / gizmo / widget.. absolutely brilliant.. plug it into ANY device with a headphone jack and wirelessly broadcast its audio output to any FM radio / stereo / hifi / boombox / car stereo up to 30 feet away, on your choice of 100 different FM frequencies.. take whatever PDA / player you own to a friend’s house, tune their hifi and your Beamit to the same FM frequeny, and broadcast your .MP3s through their stereo and watch their jaws hit the floor.. :D

Harv
(Opinions’R'Us)..

]]> By: hrlaser http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18649 hrlaser Sat, 13 Nov 2004 03:01:10 +0000 #comment-18649 Tapwave has fixed the problem with the "falling out all the time" sync connectors and made more positive-click-in ones. Zodiacs on store shelves, depending on what store, and how many they've sold, could have either type. Looking at the busiess end of the cable, you'd be hard-pressed to tell the difference, but my review unit Zodiac 2 (which says "First Edition" on the back) came with the falling out all the time cables, which Tapwave sent me replaceents for.. the new cable locks in with a click and stays in as it should.. By the way, I just submitted my review of palmOne's new T5 to the magazine.. it's exactly the same price as the Zodiac 2. Ask me which I'd rather have, if I had to make a choice.. :D (Hint: it starts with a "Z").. Harv PalmOS Platform Editor Handheld Computing Magazine Tapwave has fixed the problem with the “falling out all the time” sync connectors and made more positive-click-in ones. Zodiacs on store shelves, depending on what store, and how many they’ve sold, could have either type. Looking at the busiess end of the cable, you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference, but my review unit Zodiac 2 (which says “First Edition” on the back) came with the falling out all the time cables, which Tapwave sent me replaceents for.. the new cable locks in with a click and stays in as it should..

By the way, I just submitted my review of palmOne’s new T5 to the magazine.. it’s exactly the same price as the Zodiac 2. Ask me which I’d rather have, if I had to make a choice.. :D

(Hint: it starts with a “Z”)..

Harv
PalmOS Platform Editor
Handheld Computing Magazine

]]> By: somas1 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18648 somas1 Tue, 02 Nov 2004 12:35:00 +0000 #comment-18648 <blockquote><cite>blue_quartz wrote: </cite><br />Hello there! I'll probably get the Zodiac 1 in Singapore this weekend but before that I would like to have some questions on it answered by you people here. Many thanks in advance. 1) What's the name and version of the web browser that's supplied with the Zodiac? Does it support wide-screen browsing? 2) Does the bundled Photos app display photos in their full size? If someone were to Bluetooth a picture to the Zodiac, will the Photos app 'intercept' it and store it in its database? 3) Does the Zodiac lag considerably when playing music in the background?</blockquote> 1) The broswer is the OS 5 version of Palmsource's Web Browser Pro. Widescreen browsing is supported (by default). 2) I think the pictures are scaled down to fit the screen of the Zodiac. Beaming via bluetooth and IR should work fine. I've used Filez to beam dbs from my old Clie to my Zodiac. 3) The Zodiac has a dedicated Yamaha DSP audio chip. The Motorola processor should not have to dedicate any cycles to audio.

blue_quartz wrote:

Hello there! I’ll probably get the Zodiac 1 in Singapore this weekend but before that I would like to have some questions on it answered by you people here. Many thanks in advance.

1) What’s the name and version of the web browser that’s supplied with the Zodiac? Does it support wide-screen browsing?

2) Does the bundled Photos app display photos in their full size? If someone were to Bluetooth a picture to the Zodiac, will the Photos app ‘intercept’ it and store it in its database?

3) Does the Zodiac lag considerably when playing music in the background?

1) The broswer is the OS 5 version of Palmsource’s Web Browser Pro. Widescreen browsing is supported (by default).

2) I think the pictures are scaled down to fit the screen of the Zodiac. Beaming via bluetooth and IR should work fine. I’ve used Filez to beam dbs from my old Clie to my Zodiac.

3) The Zodiac has a dedicated Yamaha DSP audio chip. The Motorola processor should not have to dedicate any cycles to audio.

]]> By: somas1 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18647 somas1 Tue, 02 Nov 2004 12:29:07 +0000 #comment-18647 <blockquote><cite>kentv999 wrote: </cite><br />Well, I finally tried one out at CompUSA recently. Pretty se#y device, if you ask me. Very nice screen, great input devices. But I really struggle with the idea of the size and using it in an office setting. I currently use my Palm 505 at the office, no problem. But the Zod, I'm not so sure how much cr#p I'll take pulling that out to take notes on. I'd be really interested in hearing back from traditional Palm owners who switched over to the 'zod. Kent</blockquote> I use my Zod at work all the time and no one at work has thought the zod is anything other than a "Palm Pilot." I think a lot of people fool themselves by saying that the T3 or the HP Ipaq look really professional. To an uneducated person, they all look like toys. The only way anyone will know that this is a handheld meant for gaming is if they see you playing games on it or if they now a lot about handhelds in general.

kentv999 wrote:

Well, I finally tried one out at CompUSA recently. Pretty se#y device, if you ask me. Very nice screen, great input devices. But I really struggle with the idea of the size and using it in an office setting. I currently use my Palm 505 at the office, no problem. But the Zod, I’m not so sure how much cr#p I’ll take pulling that out to take notes on.

I’d be really interested in hearing back from traditional Palm owners who switched over to the ‘zod.

Kent

I use my Zod at work all the time and no one at work has thought the zod is anything other than a “Palm Pilot.” I think a lot of people fool themselves by saying that the T3 or the HP Ipaq look really professional. To an uneducated person, they all look like toys. The only way anyone will know that this is a handheld meant for gaming is if they see you playing games on it or if they now a lot about handhelds in general.

]]> By: blue_quartz http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18646 blue_quartz Fri, 29 Oct 2004 14:14:50 +0000 #comment-18646 Hello there! I'll probably get the Zodiac 1 in Singapore this weekend but before that I would like to have some questions on it answered by you people here. Many thanks in advance. 1) What's the name and version of the web browser that's supplied with the Zodiac? Does it support wide-screen browsing? 2) Does the bundled Photos app display photos in their full size? If someone were to Bluetooth a picture to the Zodiac, will the Photos app 'intercept' it and store it in its database? 3) Does the Zodiac lag considerably when playing music in the background? Hello there! I’ll probably get the Zodiac 1 in Singapore this weekend but before that I would like to have some questions on it answered by you people here. Many thanks in advance.

1) What’s the name and version of the web browser that’s supplied with the Zodiac? Does it support wide-screen browsing?

2) Does the bundled Photos app display photos in their full size? If someone were to Bluetooth a picture to the Zodiac, will the Photos app ‘intercept’ it and store it in its database?

3) Does the Zodiac lag considerably when playing music in the background?

]]> By: kentv999 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18645 kentv999 Tue, 24 Aug 2004 02:21:27 +0000 #comment-18645 Well, I finally tried one out at CompUSA recently. Pretty se#y device, if you ask me. Very nice screen, great input devices. But I really struggle with the idea of the size and using it in an office setting. I currently use my Palm 505 at the office, no problem. But the Zod, I'm not so sure how much cr#p I'll take pulling that out to take notes on. I'd be really interested in hearing back from traditional Palm owners who switched over to the 'zod. Kent Well, I finally tried one out at CompUSA recently. Pretty se#y device, if you ask me. Very nice screen, great input devices. But I really struggle with the idea of the size and using it in an office setting. I currently use my Palm 505 at the office, no problem. But the Zod, I’m not so sure how much cr#p I’ll take pulling that out to take notes on.

I’d be really interested in hearing back from traditional Palm owners who switched over to the ‘zod.

Kent

]]> By: Scott R http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18644 Scott R Tue, 29 Jun 2004 22:41:25 +0000 #comment-18644 Kent, Tapwave has claimed that they have no plans for any updated models this year. Whether or not someone else will come out with a better device a month from now, I have no idea. As far as the size issue, I suggest you go down to your local CompUSA (or J&R if you're near NYC) as you should be able to find a display model and be able to see how big/small it is before buying. Scott Kent, Tapwave has claimed that they have no plans for any updated models this year. Whether or not someone else will come out with a better device a month from now, I have no idea. As far as the size issue, I suggest you go down to your local CompUSA (or J&R if you’re near NYC) as you should be able to find a display model and be able to see how big/small it is before buying.

Scott

]]> By: kentv999 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18643 kentv999 Tue, 29 Jun 2004 18:33:17 +0000 #comment-18643 I might be in the market for a new unit.... Any rumours on an update to the Tapwave PDA? This looks like something I might be interested in, although I'm a bit concerned about the size. I'd hate to buy one and find out a month later a "later/greater" model is announced. Thanks.. . Kent I might be in the market for a new unit…. Any rumours on an update to the Tapwave PDA? This looks like something I might be interested in, although I’m a bit concerned about the size.

I’d hate to buy one and find out a month later a “later/greater” model is announced.

Thanks.. .

Kent

]]> By: PhilB http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18642 PhilB Sat, 26 Jun 2004 00:15:47 +0000 #comment-18642 Yes, sign me up for one as well...Now back to Spyhunter:D :D :D Yes, sign me up for one as well…Now back to Spyhunter:D :D :D

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18641 Judie Fri, 25 Jun 2004 00:59:30 +0000 #comment-18641 Yes - now if someone will just come out with a USB/sync cable, a car charger and a fab case... :) Yes – now if someone will just come out with a USB/sync cable, a car charger and a fab case… :)

]]> By: PhilB http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18640 PhilB Fri, 25 Jun 2004 00:51:45 +0000 #comment-18640 :wow: Judie, Just a note of thanks for your (& Julie's) great review of the Zodiac (I finally learned to spell it with a "C") Anyway, with the demise of Sony's Clie I felt left out (so far Palmone's units leave me unimpressed) so I decided to try the Zodiac. Wow! The screen is great, the speed is nice, the controls are all quality. This is one nice piece of worksmanship. Now they're even available in CompUSA and J&R Music right in the stores!! I would say you won your bet:D :D :D :wow:
Judie,

Just a note of thanks for your (& Julie’s) great review of the Zodiac (I finally learned to spell it with a “C”) Anyway, with the demise of Sony’s Clie I felt left out (so far Palmone’s units leave me unimpressed) so I decided to try the Zodiac. Wow! The screen is great, the speed is nice, the controls are all quality. This is one nice piece of worksmanship. Now they’re even available in CompUSA and J&R Music right in the stores!! I would say you won your bet:D :D :D

]]> By: T1000X http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18639 T1000X Thu, 10 Jun 2004 01:15:48 +0000 #comment-18639 Thanks, Scott, for the help! From what I can tell, the Zodiac dimensionally speaking isn't that much larger or longer than my current TG50. The TG50 is about five inches long, and the Zodiac isn't much longer. The comparison on your site between the Gamecube Wavebird controller and the Zodiac was an awesome idea. It gives me a better idea of how much longer the Zodiac is then my TG50. Again, many thanks. Thanks, Scott, for the help! From what I can tell, the Zodiac dimensionally speaking isn’t that much larger or longer than my current TG50. The TG50 is about five inches long, and the Zodiac isn’t much longer. The comparison on your site between the Gamecube Wavebird controller and the Zodiac was an awesome idea. It gives me a better idea of how much longer the Zodiac is then my TG50. Again, many thanks.

]]> By: Scott R http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18638 Scott R Tue, 08 Jun 2004 03:10:59 +0000 #comment-18638 I didn't have access to a CLIE, but long ago I put together this photo album which compares the Zodiac to just about everything else I could find around my house. ;) <a href="http://tapland.com/news_arc/?id=55">http://tapland.com/news_arc/?id=55</a> Note that the Zodiac is bigger than all the other PDAs it's compared to, but IMO it's really quite pocketable, especially if you're the daring type to just carry it in your pocket with just the stock flip-cover. If you do that, though, definitely make sure you have a screen protector on it, because the stock flip cover rests directly on the screen and can cause wear/scratches on the screen over time. Scott I didn’t have access to a CLIE, but long ago I put together this photo album which compares the Zodiac to just about everything else I could find around my house. ;)
http://tapland.com/news_arc/?id=55

Note that the Zodiac is bigger than all the other PDAs it’s compared to, but IMO it’s really quite pocketable, especially if you’re the daring type to just carry it in your pocket with just the stock flip-cover. If you do that, though, definitely make sure you have a screen protector on it, because the stock flip cover rests directly on the screen and can cause wear/scratches on the screen over time.

Scott

]]> By: T1000X http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18637 T1000X Tue, 08 Jun 2004 03:05:35 +0000 #comment-18637 My TG50 is starting to fall apart, literally, and I'm looking at upgrading to a new Palm OS based PDA. I'm pretty much stuck with the Palm OS because I have so many items purchased for it (games, programs, ebooks) and I do not want to lose that investment. One of my biggest concerns is that it is too big to be pocketable, or pocket friendly. Does anyone know of a website with Zod Vs. TG50 or Zod Vs. T series Clie? Thanks! My TG50 is starting to fall apart, literally, and I’m looking at upgrading to a new Palm OS based PDA. I’m pretty much stuck with the Palm OS because I have so many items purchased for it (games, programs, ebooks) and I do not want to lose that investment. One of my biggest concerns is that it is too big to be pocketable, or pocket friendly. Does anyone know of a website with Zod Vs. TG50 or Zod Vs. T series Clie? Thanks!

]]> By: stevo836 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18636 stevo836 Wed, 28 Apr 2004 02:22:21 +0000 #comment-18636 Eh, update on the Zodiac... Soon an emulator called Little John Z will come out and it can emulate the NES, SNES, GB, and GBC. LJZ will be free, but will not be distributed to regular Zodiac users until a final version is released with Tapwave signing completed (signing means that Tapwave allows the program to be distributed-without signing, no application that uses the video or sound card in the Zodiac can be used by non-developers) Another emulator is called FirestormZ. This emulates the GB, GBC, and GBA. An update is soon coming that will update the emulator to GBA emulation. FirestormZ costs $20 on either the Crimson Fire store or the online software store, Handango. Eh, update on the Zodiac…

Soon an emulator called Little John Z will come out and it can emulate the NES, SNES, GB, and GBC. LJZ will be free, but will not be distributed to regular Zodiac users until a final version is released with Tapwave signing completed (signing means that Tapwave allows the program to be distributed-without signing, no application that uses the video or sound card in the Zodiac can be used by non-developers)

Another emulator is called FirestormZ. This emulates the GB, GBC, and GBA. An update is soon coming that will update the emulator to GBA emulation. FirestormZ costs $20 on either the Crimson Fire store or the online software store, Handango.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18635 Judie Tue, 13 Apr 2004 04:03:43 +0000 #comment-18635 Matt, My Zod is first of all a Palm organizer. It does everything any other Palm can do and it does it just as well or better. The biggest difference is that it has a gaming button layout instead of the traditional one. Judie :0) Matt,

My Zod is first of all a Palm organizer. It does everything any other Palm can do and it does it just as well or better. The biggest difference is that it has a gaming button layout instead of the traditional one.

Judie :0)

]]> By: mattp9 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18634 mattp9 Tue, 13 Apr 2004 02:15:26 +0000 #comment-18634 Judie - Given your short experience with the Sony TH55 and the length of time you've had the Zod2 in every day use, how do you like the Zod2 as an every day carry Palm device? Is it as good a PIM as it may be a game device? Do you use it just like you would any other Palm for every day use? - Matt :confused: Judie – Given your short experience with the Sony TH55 and the length of time you’ve had the Zod2 in every day use, how do you like the Zod2 as an every day carry Palm device? Is it as good a PIM as it may be a game device? Do you use it just like you would any other Palm for every day use? – Matt

:confused:

]]> By: jonathanchoo http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18633 jonathanchoo Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:04:04 +0000 #comment-18633 The new PIMs apps that are on the Tungsten T3 were developed by the palmone team for new palm sg/palmone products. This is why although the new OS in the Zodiac is slightly newer it does not have the new PIM apps. The PIMs apps belongs to Palmone now and they (rightly so) have the sole advantage to having a built-in PIM with out of the box compatibility with Microsoft Outlook and it is a selling point (it was for me - coming back from PocketPC I was only interested in a PDA that has a full Outlook support). Some of my friends are even 'upgrading' from the Tungsten T to a Tungsten E just for the new PIM apps. The new PIMs apps that are on the Tungsten T3 were developed by the palmone team for new palm sg/palmone products. This is why although the new OS in the Zodiac is slightly newer it does not have the new PIM apps. The PIMs apps belongs to Palmone now and they (rightly so) have the sole advantage to having a built-in PIM with out of the box compatibility with Microsoft Outlook and it is a selling point (it was for me – coming back from PocketPC I was only interested in a PDA that has a full Outlook support). Some of my friends are even ‘upgrading’ from the Tungsten T to a Tungsten E just for the new PIM apps.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/11/13/tapwave_zodiac2_review/comment-page-1/#comment-18632 Judie Wed, 19 Nov 2003 20:38:40 +0000 #comment-18632 Head's up everyone - there is already an update for the Zodiac! I just recieved this letter from Tapwave: <blockquote>Dear Judie Hughes, Thank you for purchasing a Tapwave Zodiac™ console. We are sending this email to let you know an important software update is now available for your Zodiac console. A small number of Zodiac consoles that have shipped do not have optimized software, which may cause the battery to run down more quickly. Our records indicate your console needs this update. To download an update that resolves this issue, please visit <a href="http://www.tapwave.com/support/rom_update_1103.asp">http://www.tapwave.com/support/rom_update_1103.asp</a>. Please make sure to follow all instructions on this web page for backing up, downloading and installing the updated software. After reviewing the web instructions, if you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Tapwave support, via e-mail, live chat or telephone. Links to any of these services can be found at: <a href="http://www.tapwave.com/support/contact.asp">http://www.tapwave.com/support/contact.asp</a>. We want you to have the best possible experience with your Zodiac and apologize for the inconvenience. Sincerely, Dale Roberts Tapwave Customer Support </blockquote> I haven't had any problem with battery life, but I will go ahead and install the update. I'll keep you posted on any noticed changes... Judie :0) Head’s up everyone – there is already an update for the Zodiac! I just recieved this letter from Tapwave:

Dear Judie Hughes,

Thank you for purchasing a Tapwave Zodiac™ console.

We are sending this email to let you know an important software update is now available for your Zodiac console. A small number of Zodiac consoles that have shipped do not have optimized software, which may cause the battery to run down more quickly. Our records indicate your console needs this update.

To download an update that resolves this issue, please visit http://www.tapwave.com/support/rom_update_1103.asp. Please make sure to follow all instructions on this web page for backing up, downloading and installing the updated software.

After reviewing the web instructions, if you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Tapwave support, via e-mail, live chat or telephone. Links to any of these services can be found at: http://www.tapwave.com/support/contact.asp.

We want you to have the best possible experience with your Zodiac and apologize for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Dale Roberts
Tapwave Customer Support

I haven’t had any problem with battery life, but I will go ahead and install the update. I’ll keep you posted on any noticed changes…

Judie :0)

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