The Visor Prism runs on a 33MHz Dragonball VZ processor by Motorola and sports PalmOS 3.5.2H. PalmOS 3.5 support infrared connections from a data port which is built into the side of the Visor Prism. This enables users with say laptops to synchronize their Visors on the go, without the need to set up all the cables that would typically be necessary.

 Additionally, if more than one person has a Visor, the infrared port can be used to transfer data from one handheld to another seamlessly.

The PalmOS 3.5 also supports a list of very handy applications for the 'geek' on the go. Those applications include: Advanced date book with integrated to do list, scientific and business calculator, world clock (in full colour no less), address book, memo pad, mail, expenses, out of the box Mac compatibility, built-in microphone, and enhanced security features.

Impressions

Speaking from the point of view of one of those people who rely almost exclusively on post-it notes the HandSpring Visor Prism did manage to impress me with its usefulness and expandability via the Springboard expansion modules. In fact, soon after I had my hands on the little blue devil I was fully synced and ready to go.

The Graffiti style of writing took about a day to get the hang of (we're talking basic letters and numbers), but I did find some recurring difficulties with a few letters that were written quite similarly. Other than that the switch from paper to digital note keeping and appointment making was quite smooth.

Although the usefulness of a portable device that is difficult to read in the outdoors is a bit suspect, the Prism's usefulness indoors was easy to measure. Sadly though, if on a lunch break at the park on a sunny day and an epiphany strikes you will probably be better off writing down your thoughts on a piece of paper.

Overall I would have to say the Visor Prism makes quick work of some many daily chores that is really is a time saving device and a wondrous tool of organization. The HotSync feature - a staple of all PalmOS devices - is so intuitive that there is little the user has to do to ensure data is safely stored on a desktop PC.