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Handspring Visor Deluxe Handheld

Palm LifeDrive Handheld

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35 reviews

From $199.00 | 1 store

Product Description

The Handspring Visor Deluxe is the hot new handheld that runs the popular Palm OS, so it's compatible with thousands of existing applications. It's also expandable with Springboard... More

The Handspring Visor Deluxe is the hot new handheld that runs the popular Palm OS, so it's compatible with thousands of existing applications. It's also expandable with Springboard modules that can add extra memory or a modem, or transform your Visor into an MP3 player, video game, GPS receiver, and more. Plus, its fast-synchronizing USB connection is compatible with both the PC and Macintosh. 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

Optional Modem & Wireless • Infrared irDA

WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth

Processor

16 MHz Motorola Dragonball EZ

416 MHz Intel XScale

Weight

5.4 oz.

6.8 oz.

Installed RAM

8 MB

4 GB

Operating System

Palm OS

Screen Size

3.36 inch

Family Line

Palm LifeDrive

Type

PDA

Technical Features

Security Features

Security Password

Expansion Slot

Springboard Slot

SDIO Slot • Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Slot

PDA Special Features

Sound Notification

Vertical And Horizontal Display

Processor Speed

16 MHz

416 MHz

Processor Type

Motorola Dragonball EZ

Intel XScale

Input Method

Microphone • Touch Screen • Handwrite Recognition

Touch Screen • Handwrite Recognition • 5-Way Navigator

Interface Type

USB • Infrared • Serial

USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi

Display

Screen Resolution

160 x 160

480 x 320

Color Depth

2-bit (4 gray levels)

16-bit (64k colors)

Display Technology

Monochrome LCD

Transflective Color TFT

Multimedia

Voice Recorder

With Voice Recorder

Built-in Music Player

Optional MP3 Player

MP3 Player

Audio Output

Built in Speaker

Headphone Jack

Built-in Digital Camera

Optional Digital Camera

Battery

Battery Type

2 x AAA Batteries

Proprietary Lithium

Dimensions

Depth

0.7 in.

0.74 in.

Height

4.8 in.

4.76 in.

Width

3 in.

2.87 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

Cradle type

USB Cradle

Included Accessories

Stylus • Soft Slip Case • Charger Cradle

Release Date

April, 2000

May, 2005

Product ID

22567018

24700247

UPC

684736700153

805931013781

Product MPN

MPN

SM10041

1044NA

Consumer Reviews

Handspring Visor Deluxe Handheld

Not Currently Available

Palm LifeDrive Handheld

From $199.00

Product Review Summary

4.5

Based on 2 user reviews

100% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

None Yet

Cons

None Yet

Good For

None Yet

Consumer Reviews

Reliable, Solid, Entry-level PDA

bytimberline Jun 7, 2005

5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls

Pros Solid, durable, and cheap

Cons No upgrading OS, e-mail synch bug, monochrome display

Recommended it? Yes

I picked up a Handspring Deluxe reconditioned almost 3 years ago as a way of keeping myself on track. Setting reminders and keeping appointments were crucial for my job. Having a limited budget, the Visor Deluxe made perfect sense and 3 years later, it still does.

Do I wish I had color?... Read full review »

Handspring Visor Deluxe

bysandysth Dec 27, 2005

2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls

Pros excellent quality

Cons absolutely none

Recommended it? Yes

Excellent product, exactly what I wanted. The product was delivered very quickly. The Visor works as it should and all required items (dock and software) came with it. It was brand new as promised. Gizmo does a great job Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

2.4

Based on 35 user reviews

31% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

None Yet

Cons

None Yet

Good For

None Yet

Consumer Reviews

399

palmOne: Ready to Drive Your Life?

bytheuerkorn Jun 19, 2005

64 Helpfuls 65 Helpfuls

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

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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