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author: Eric Wagoner
date: '2001-12-10T10:44:00'
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title: The Handspring I really wanted
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The Handspring I really wanted was [the Edge](http://www.handspring.com/products/visoredge/index.jhtml?sub_nav_section=Overview&prod_cat_name=Edge). It's nearly half the thickness of the Platinum I ordered, it has a flip cover to protect the screen (the one weakness I'd read about the Visors), and it had a built-in rechargable battery pack rather than using AAAs. It cost a hundred dollars more though, which I couldn't justify. So, the Platinum it was. So when I got an email today announcing the Edge was cut by $50 and included both free overnight shipping and a zip-up leather case, I changed my mind. I'll be taking advantage of Handspring's 30-day no questions asked return policy on the Platinum, which may arrive after the Edge. And the phone's still free.