Palm Zire 72

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"Peter Gurk" <none@none.com> wrote:

>"...until the Zire 72 is replaced in the spring."
>
>I've done some searching and have been unable to determine what replacement
>they are talking about. Does anyone know? I'd hate to buy now without
>knowing what is coming down the pipe.

I haven't seen anything but it's probably safe to *guess* that the Zire72 will
be upgraded within the year. Most PDA models don't seem to last long without a
change. Another *guess* is that they will stop making the blue model in favor of
the so called Special Silver Edition. Or maybe they will figure out how to fix
the blue paint on the current production models, but I doubt that. No matter
what Palm says (in the site you quoted) the flaking paint is a real problem. I
can actually peel away chips of paint on mine with my fingernail. Betcha you
can't do that with any other PDA currently out. You can try it for yourself at
your local computer store, as most of the demonstration Zire72 models I've seen
are doing it. When my paint gets bad enough I probably will take the time to
peel it and convert it to a silver edition. Stop snickering, I'm serious...  

What do you want to upgrade from? Unless you need a poor quality camera and
bluetooth, a Tungsten E will do mostly what Zire72 will do and for a lot less
bucks. But then there are rumors about an upgrade on that one too, a Tungsten E2
to come out "soon", so you really can't seem to win by waiting anyhow.

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In <41e4db8b$0$27239$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au>, on
01/12/05
at 06:40 PM, Andrew B <abro@notthisbit.iinet.net.au> said:

Hi all,

When I "peeled" my Zire 72, I used a Q-tip and nail polish remover to
get rid of the glue. It took a little bit of rubbing to get it all
off, but off it came. The Q-tip helped to keep the remover off the
screen. It provides a lot more control when you're working near the
screen. I like it much better now that it has been peeled.

Cogito

>"Peter Gurk" <none@none.com> wrote:
>> No matter what Palm says (in the site you quoted) the flaking paint is a real problem. I
>> can actually peel away chips of paint on mine with my fingernail. Betcha you
>> can't do that with any other PDA currently out. You can try it for yourself at
>> your local computer store, as most of the demonstration Zire72 models I've seen
>> are doing it. When my paint gets bad enough I probably will take the time to
>> peel it and convert it to a silver edition. Stop snickering, I'm serious...  

>My Zire 72 paint was coming off, so I decided to remove the lot. Some
>of the paint doesn't come off easily though, like where the logos
>are printed. Does anyone know of a non-destructive way of removing
>the remaining paint? I've searched the web, and found nothing.
>Fingernails just aren't enough. If there was a solvent that was
>effective that may be the answer. Does anyone have some good ideas?

>Andrew B


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"AaronJ" <noemail@noemail.com> wrote in message
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> What do you want to upgrade from? Unless you need a poor quality camera
and
> bluetooth, a Tungsten E will do mostly what Zire72 will do and for a lot
less
> bucks.

There is a 50$ mail-in rebate now for the 72, so here's what the 50$
difference between the Tungsten E and the Zire 72 will get you: voice
recorder, bluetooth, camera, and chipping paint! The last three I'm a bit
indifferent toward but the voice recorder would be nice to have.

The chipping paint I had to see for myself so I went down to a couple of
local retailers last week and sure enough, both models I saw looked pitiful.
Some actually flaked off in my hand! I'm more of a function-over-form guy
anyways, so it's not a tremendous issue.

Other than the E2, I still can't seem to find any mention of 72's retirement
or replacement.

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"Peter Gurk" <none@none.com> wrote:
> No matter what Palm says (in the site you quoted) the flaking paint is a real problem. I
> can actually peel away chips of paint on mine with my fingernail. Betcha you
> can't do that with any other PDA currently out. You can try it for yourself at
> your local computer store, as most of the demonstration Zire72 models I've seen
> are doing it. When my paint gets bad enough I probably will take the time to
> peel it and convert it to a silver edition. Stop snickering, I'm serious...  

My Zire 72 paint was coming off, so I decided to remove the lot. Some of
the paint doesn't come off easily though, like where the logos are
printed. Does anyone know of a non-destructive way of removing the
remaining paint? I've searched the web, and found nothing. Fingernails
just aren't enough. If there was a solvent that was effective that may
be the answer. Does anyone have some good ideas?

Andrew B

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"Andrew B" <abro@notthisbit.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of a non-destructive way of removing the > remaining
paint?

I read of someone using sandpaper, but I'm guessing that might fall in the
destructive category  ..

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I used "Goo Gone" as recommended by another Zire owner. Check your
local hardware store or home center. I was very careful not to get any
on the screen and it worked very well. I like the Metallic look. I
liked the blue but the silver looks less bubble gummy.

Frank

On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 12:54:31 GMT, "Peter Gurk" <none@none.com> wrote:

>"Andrew B" <abro@notthisbit.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
>news:41e4db8b$0$27239$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>> Does anyone know of a non-destructive way of removing the > remaining
>paint?
>
>I read of someone using sandpaper, but I'm guessing that might fall in the
>destructive category  ..
>
>

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Peter Gurk wrote:

> "Andrew B" <abro@notthisbit.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
> news:41e4db8b$0$27239$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...

>>Does anyone know of a non-destructive way of removing the
>> remaining paint?

> I read of someone using sandpaper, but I'm guessing that might fall in the
> destructive category  ..

I believe you can buy very fine (like 1500 or 2000 grit) sandpaper
at paint stores. Since that is exactly what professionals use to
remove paint from metal surfaces and smooth out the surfaces before
they repaint, it might not be that bad an idea. (While you're there,
pick up some primer, some paint, and a nice clearcoat, and make the
Palm whatever color you want it to be. :-)

- Logan

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Logan Shaw <lshaw-usenet@austin.rr.com> wrote:

>I believe you can buy very fine (like 1500 or 2000 grit) sandpaper
>at paint stores. Since that is exactly what professionals use to
>remove paint from metal surfaces...

Trouble is the Zire72 is a *plastic* case. On the Tungsten E the silvering is a
very thin layer on a white plastic case. If the Z72 is the same, you may end up
with a white and blue spotted special edition using sandpaper...  

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AaronJ wrote:

> Logan Shaw <lshaw-usenet@austin.rr.com> wrote:
>
>
>>I believe you can buy very fine (like 1500 or 2000 grit) sandpaper
>>at paint stores. Since that is exactly what professionals use to
>>remove paint from metal surfaces...
>
>
> Trouble is the Zire72 is a *plastic* case. On the Tungsten E the silvering is a
> very thin layer on a white plastic case. If the Z72 is the same, you may end up
> with a white and blue spotted special edition using sandpaper...  

Hmm, that's what I get for making a suggestion having only played
with a Zire 72 briefly in the store several months ago, huh? :-)

- Logan

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On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 23:26:52 GMT, AaronJ wrote:

> Trouble is the Zire72 is a *plastic* case. On the Tungsten E the silvering is a
> very thin layer on a white plastic case. If the Z72 is the same, you may end up
> with a white and blue spotted special edition using sandpaper...  

So what's wrong with converting it to a Zire72P (as in Pinto)?
It'll be unique and hard to accidentally mistake someone else's
Zire72 for your own.