Taking a look at my old Palm IIIx – by Paul Lefebvre
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- 3 days ago | 7 points | 0 comments
- URL: https://www.goto10retro.com/p/taking-a-look-at-my-old-palm-iiix
- Discussions: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44964731
- Summary: The author rediscovered their original Palm IIIx, a retro pocket computer from 1999, while cleaning. The device still worked after inserting new AAA batteries. The Palm IIIx features a monochrome screen, 4MB of RAM, and a 160x160 pixel resolution. The author reminisced about using Graffiti, a stylus-based input method, to interact with the device. Although they found it easy to recall Graffiti strokes, the non-backlit screen made it difficult to use. The device lacks WiFi or network connectivity, making it nearly useless today. The author compared it to later Palm models, such as the IIIc and TX, which had color screens and rechargeable batteries.