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eBookMan EBM-901

Franklin Electronic eBookMan EBM-901 Handheld

LifeDrive

Palm LifeDrive Handheld

$79.99  |  1 store
From $199.00  |  1 store
Product Description
eBookMan series of new PDAs is a brand new device, so called electronic book that allows you not only to read thousands of titles available for the Microsoft Reader and Franklin's own... More
eBookMan series of new PDAs is a brand new device, so called electronic book that allows you not only to read thousands of titles available for the Microsoft Reader and Franklin's own library but to listen to audio books as well. 16-level grayscale display with 200 x 240 dpi resolution. In fact, it is a common digital assistant that will help you manage and store address-book, date-book, to-do list giving you a possibility of text entry via touchscreen. You can easily synchronize important data to Microsoft Outlook using Intellisync connection. MP3-capable music player enables you to use both a built-in headphone jack, or a speaker. Voice recording via microphone is also available.??The eBookMan comes with 8 or 16 MB RAM, which can be expanded even further, with an option of screen backlighting, and with a number of book titles. A cradle with USB cable, stylus, and Quick Reference Guide are included. The device runs on two AAA batteries. Less
The Palm LifeDrive is home to 4 GB of memory that can be used to store songs, video, contacts and Internet content that can be accessed using the phone’s WiFi connectivity. It also... More
The Palm LifeDrive is home to 4 GB of memory that can be used to store songs, video, contacts and Internet content that can be accessed using the phone’s WiFi connectivity. It also brings e-mail compatibility with POP, IMAP and Exchange Servers so you’re never too far from the business that you need. The LifeDrive can also act as a voice recorder, MP3 Player and photo viewer while also bringing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Less
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Key Features   
Wireless Capabilities   - WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth
Processor - 416 MHz Intel XScale
Weight 6.5 oz. 6.8 oz.
Installed RAM   8 MB 4 GB
Operating System   Proprietary Palm OS
Family Line - Palm LifeDrive
Type PDA PDA
Technical Features   
Expansion Slot   MultiMediaCard (MMC) Slot SDIO Slot • Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Slot
PDA Special Features   - Vertical And Horizontal Display
Processor Speed - 416 MHz
Processor Type - Intel XScale
Input Method   Touch Screen • Handwrite Recognition Touch Screen • Handwrite Recognition • 5-Way Navigator
Interface Type   USB • Serial USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi
Display   
Screen Resolution   240 x 200 480 x 320
Color Depth   4-bit (16 gray levels) 16-bit (64k colors)
Display Technology Monochrome LCD Transflective Color TFT
Multimedia   
Voice Recorder   With Voice Recorder With Voice Recorder
Built-in Music Player   MP3 Player MP3 Player
Audio Output Headphone Jack • Built in Speaker Headphone Jack
Battery   
Battery Type   2 x AAA Batteries Proprietary Lithium
Dimensions   
Depth 0.67 in. 0.74 in.
Height 3.39 in. 4.76 in.
Width 5.17 in. 2.87 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Cradle type USB Cradle USB Cradle
Included Accessories Stylus -
Release Date 13 February, 2001 May, 2005
Product ID 20178180 24700247
UPC 0084793992278 805931013781
Product MPN   
MPN ebm-901 1044NA
 
Consumer Reviews
eBookMan EBM-901
Franklin Electronic eBookMan EBM-901 Handheld
$79.99
LifeDrive
Palm LifeDrive Handheld
From $199.00

Product Review Summary

2.7
Based on 10 user reviews
40% recommend this product
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Personal information in the palm of your hand

byozgamer Apr 21, 2003
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros USB connection to the net; large screen; quite versatile
Cons incompatible with Microsoft Reader; short battery life; highly reflective screen; 8Mb...
Recommended it? No

Imagine sitting down at the breakfast, table of a morning with your eggs and a cup of coffee or a glass of juice. You reflect on the beautiful morning (perhaps also on the previous night's revelry) and you reach for the day's news. Sounds pretty normal so far. But imagine now that the day's news... Read full review »

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Good idea, miserable product

byhallcp May 6, 2001
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros nice idea
Cons does not perform as advertised
Recommended it? No

Read between the lines of the other reviews and you'll realize this is a fatally flawed product. First, it eats batteries at a high rate, and if they run down you have to go back to your PC and reload the OS, apps and books all over again. Heaven forbid you should be out on the road.

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Product Review Summary

2.4
Based on 35 user reviews
31% recommend this product
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theuerkorn
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palmOne: Ready to Drive Your Life?

bytheuerkorn Jun 19, 2005
64 Helpfuls 65 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Gigs of storage, WiFi & Bluetooth, display, design, excellent software bundle
Cons Lag time, OS instability (< patch2.0), no cradle included, microdrive and battery not...
Recommended it? Yes

It has been 3 years that I resisted temptation to get a new PDA, mainly because my Sony Clie PEG-NX60 did such a great job with my daily routine that it simply wasn't necessary for another incremental improvement for a significant expense. Well, things change, and while I would not consider... Read full review »

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PalmOne LifeDrive

byopinionated3 May 17, 2006
52 Helpfuls 53 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros WiFi and Bluetooth, 4GB hard drive
Cons Battery life is an issue
Recommended it? Yes

My teenage daughter has been bugging me for months now to get her a laptop or PDA so she could use it for her school work. I guess I waited a bit too long to get her one before school got out since she has less than two weeks to go before summer vacation. I decided that the laptop was going to be... Read full review »

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