Palm Inc's new m100 organizer, which has curvy edges, a double-hinged flip top and removable front plate, is the most eye-pleasing model since the Santa Clara, California-based company introduced its popular Palm series in 1996.

"We're targeting people in school, people getting their first jobs, who are computer-friendly but not experts, and saying 'Here's a product where you can get everything you need right out of the box for $149,"' said John Cook, senior director of Palm's product marketing group.

The light, 4.4 ounce m100 replaces Palm's clunkier IIIe entry-level model. It has a smaller screen and adds a see-through window on the flip lid for telling the time and date -- a function that also can serve as an alarm clock.

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