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Tungsten C

Palm Tungsten C Handheld

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$150.00  |  1 store
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Product Description
Running on an ultra-fast 400MHz Intel ARM processor, Palm OS 5.2.1 and 64MB of memory, the Palm Tungsten C handles Word, Excel and PowerPoint compatible files with ease. Its built-in WiFi... More
Running on an ultra-fast 400MHz Intel ARM processor, Palm OS 5.2.1 and 64MB of memory, the Palm Tungsten C handles Word, Excel and PowerPoint compatible files with ease. Its built-in WiFi (802.11b) technology lets you access business and personal networks, send email and attachments and browse the Internet with blazing efficiency, making you more productive. You're connected anywhere because you have Wi-Fi access-at your office, at home, in airports, hotels, cafes and more-with the number of access points continually growing. Plus, it features a new high-resolution 320x320 color screen, a built-in keyboard, a 5 way navigator button for fast, one handed access to information, dual expansion capabilities and more. Use the expansion slot to add memory, applications and back up data with expansion cards, or add a digital camera. Use the Universal Connector to attach a GPS receiver, battery pack, even a barcode scanner. Personalize your handheld with a choice of more than 10,000 applications to help you track flig Less
Kindle is as easy to hold and use as a book. designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with... More
Kindle is as easy to hold and use as a book. designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle's page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing you to read and turn pages comfortably with one hand from any position. The page-turn buttons now flex inward to prevent any accidental page turns when picking up or handling Kindle. Less
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Key Features   
Brand Palm Amazon
Dimensions   
Depth 0.65 in. 0.36 in.
Height 4.8 in. 8 in.
Width 3.07 in. 5.3 in.
 
Consumer Reviews
Tungsten C
Palm Tungsten C Handheld
$150.00
Kindle 2
Amazon Kindle 2 eBook Reader
From $7.49

Consumer Reviews

3

My favorite Palm OS computer

byhendersn Mar 19, 2006
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, usable keyboard, lots of RAM, VERY compatible product.
Cons Wifi broke when I dropped it, keyboard debouncing isn't great. It's a battery...
Recommended it? Yes

This is my fourth Palm OS computer. Until the C, I was a Grafitti zealot. Now that I've lived with a qwerty keyboard equipped palmtop for two years, I wouldn't consider giving it up. The 400MHz processor is still among the fastest available for a Palm OS machine and only Zodiac offers more RAM... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 38 user reviews
87% recommend this product
5 stars
21
4 stars
11
3 stars
3
2 stars
1 star
3
Pros
  • Compact (4)
  • Energy Efficient (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Quality Construction (2)
  • Easy To Use (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Adequate Storage (1)
  • Reliable Performance (1)
  • Feature Rich (1)
Cons
  • No backlight (3)
  • Overpriced (2)
  • Expensive (2)
  • expensive to fill (1)
Good For
  • Travel (5)
  • Everyday Use (5)
  • Home (4)
  • Gifts (3)
  • Office (1)
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Consumer Reviews

gamblin_man
473

An eBook Reader With Some Thought Behind It

bygamblin_man Mar 14, 2009
53 Helpfuls 54 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Well thought out and capable
Cons Expensive to buy and to populate
Recommended it? Yes

Think of most anything invented in the 15th century and you will find it outdated and supplanted by something invented later. But one invention of that era has only been improved on slightly and perfected. That is the printed book. It is a technology just as germane to today's computer and internet... Read full review »

Bruguru
2024

Sure to Kindle Your Interest in Reading: Amazon Kindle 2 E-Reader

byBruguru Dec 29, 2009
51 Helpfuls 52 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Slim, lightweight, stores an entire library, lots of free books, handy features.
Cons No case, no covers for many books, no pictures with periodicals.
Recommended it? Yes

Have you ever thought about how much environmental impact there is in the production of a book? Few people do. First and foremost, books are made from paper, and paper comes from trees. True, many books today are made from recycled content, but there still must be some fresh pulp used, and even... Read full review »

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