I filled out the form to become a tester but I have had no answer yet, how long does it normally take to get an answer.

It can take a while - They're running a small (but amazing! ) company, and Carla has to read and answer every one of the emails from the support form, including support email as well as the beta applications. Don't worry, you'll get an answer. Just be patient They're extremely busy right now O.o

Note, also, that Carla said, "If we are able to admit you in the beta test we will contact you with the details." Depending upon how many people have submitted forms, they may choose to contact only those people that will be participating in the beta. I guess it depends on how busy they are and how many people have applied.

I am still getting a lot of submissions to the beta. This week I will finish my list and send out the invitations to who will participate!

Arthur,

I'm looking forward to seeing how it works on the 31 also. It seems because it's the only, (or one of the very few) OS 5.0 Palms that only have 160x160 support it's in a twilight zone where some apps from both the OS 4.0 and OS 5.0 camps don't work. I ran into that with a pinball program and that companies response was "tough luck" :*(

Raynne,

This is simple to fix. Just get a Palm Zire 31, so you can have one of each. Sort of like the old Doublemint commercial, double your fun.

I know the feeling. I've been lucky. All my PDAs have been gifts so I've only had to pay for software. The only accessories I use is a case and memory card. The Zire 31 ain't a bad palm. It's worst fault is being lo-res in a high-res world, but for $150 or less you can be forgiving towards it.

I'm waiting too!

We're getting close. We are still on target to start beta on or close to the first of March.

Arthur