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YadaYada

Thu Jan 25, 2001 - 8:05 PM EST - By Scott Hanselman


Product Info
Details
» Name YadaYada Wireless Web
» Company Yada Yada
» Width: 2.6"
» Length: 5.0"
» Length (external to Visor): .73"
» Thickness: .32"
» Weight: 4 oz
» Fact Sheet & User Opinions
Availability
» Unknown
Pricing
» $299

Conclusion

Overall I've found the wireless service reliable and easy to use. YadaYada's lack of PQA support is frustrating if you are used to using them. YadaYada offline QuikSnaps are interesting, but they work just like AvantGo, but not as polished. I can still use the AvantGo modem sync to update my offline data, but I don't think I'll be using QuikSnaps. Their built-in Yada Web Browser, while not in color, is fast, and allowed me to visit such image-heavy sites as CNN and ESPN.

I really liked that their custom App Launcher was color, but this is just a cosmetic thing - I'm still memorized by color Palm apps. In the future YadaYada promises additional services like "Universal Sync," with wireless HotSyncs, much like the FusionOne Service. It is a solid, simple service with a superior install program. They support all Visors, while OmniSky only supports Visor Prism and Platinum. If you have a Visor with memory constraints and like the idea of a meg of extra memory, plus the simplicity of their complete suite of apps, YadaYada is a winner.




Criteria 

Rating

Design 3
Usefulness 4
Usability 4
Cost/Benefit 3
Overall
(not an average)
Pros
- They support all Visors!
- FileMover to use Modem's Flash Memory
- Flexible installation
- Color App Launcher for newbies
- Fast Proxy-based browsing
Cons
- No PQA/PalmVII Support
- CDPD unreliable inside buildings
- Slow screen redraws in Email
- Occasional Soft Resets
- No automatic software updates


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