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Zire™ 72 Special Edition

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Product Description
The Zire 72 Special Edition from Palm brings 32 MB of SDRAM and a 312 MHz processor that pushes its camera, Bluetooth software, RealOne Player and Note Pad along. There is a SD Memory Card... More
The Zire 72 Special Edition from Palm brings 32 MB of SDRAM and a 312 MHz processor that pushes its camera, Bluetooth software, RealOne Player and Note Pad along. There is a SD Memory Card slot for expandable memory if your media gets a bit too hefty for the onboard storage. The touch screen runs at a resolution of 320x320 and is a TFT active matrix that supports up to 64,000 colors. Less
Compact Pocket PC allows you to take your favorite songs, videos and Web sites everywhere. Offers Intel PXA270 processor running at 520MHz, 3.5" transflective TFT display, persistent... More
Compact Pocket PC allows you to take your favorite songs, videos and Web sites everywhere. Offers Intel PXA270 processor running at 520MHz, 3.5" transflective TFT display, persistent store feature in case of battery power loss, 128MB user available memory and 256MB total memory including 192MB ROM and 64MB SDRAM. Stay connected with integrated 802.11b for high-speed wireless access to Internet, e-mail and corporate data solutions. Ensure smooth operation with premium edition of Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC. Work with Excel charts and PowerPoint. Go faster, using USB 2.0, to enhance file transfer speeds and synchronization between your PC and Windows Mobile-based device. Features integrated microphone, speaker and one 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, MP3 stereo (through audio jack and speaker). Wirelessly print documents and more to a Bluetooth-enabled printer. Input data using multiple options. See images and slide shows using the HP Image Zone software for Pocket PC. Less
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Key Features   
Wireless Capabilities   Bluetooth • Infrared irDA WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth • Infrared irDA
Processor 312 MHz Intel XScale PXA270 -
Weight 4.8 oz. 5.8 oz.
Installed RAM   32 MB 64 MB
Operating System   Palm OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
Screen Size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Family Line Palm Zire Hewlett Packard IPAQ
Type PDA PDA
Technical Features   
Security Features Security Password -
Expansion Slot   SDIO Slot • Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Slot -
PDA Special Features   Vibration Notification • Sound Notification • Led Notification -
Processor Speed 312 MHz -
Processor Type Intel XScale PXA270 -
Input Method   Touch Screen • Keyboard (optional) • 5-Way Navigator Touch Screen • 5-Way Navigator
Interface Type   USB • Bluetooth • Infrared -
Display   
Screen Resolution   320 x 320 240 x 320
Color Depth   16-bit (64k colors) 16-bit (64k colors)
Display Technology Transflective Color TFT Color TFT LCD
Multimedia   
Digital Camera Resolution 1.2 Megapixels -
Voice Recorder   With Voice Recorder -
Built-in Music Player   MP3 Player -
Digital Photography Features Automatic Light Balance • Video Capture Capability • Digital Zoom -
Digital Camera Zoom 2x Digital Zoom -
Audio Output Built in Speaker • 3.5 mm Stereo jack -
Built-in Digital Camera Built-in Digital Camera -
Battery   
Battery Life Up to 4.5 Hours -
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium -
Dimensions   
Depth 0.67 in. 0.6 in.
Height 4.6 in. 4.7 in.
Width 2.95 in. 3 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Cradle type USB Cradle -
Included Accessories USB HotSync cable • Stylus • Carrying Case -
Release Date November, 2004 -
Product ID 23365545 36033535
UPC 805931014658 882780062832
Product MPN   
MPN P80722US/8310 FB188AA#ABA
 
Consumer Reviews
Zire™ 72 Special Edition
Palm Zire 72 Handheld
From $267.95
iPAQ hx2490
Hewlett Packard IPAQ hx2490 Pocket PC
From $137.94

Product Review Summary

4.1
Based on 24 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
9
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
2
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

13

It does everything I need and so much more.

byhahnsolo Jan 14, 2005
29 Helpfuls 30 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast processor, mp3s, shoots still and video images, SD expansion slot, cool apps...
Cons No flash for camera. No cover for camera lens. No printed manual. No keyboard.
Recommended it? Yes

My wife was so excited before Christmas; she'd been researching handhelds for months, and had finally found the perfect one for me. A Sony Clie PEG-NX80V. Unfortunately, the company from which she ordered it waited until 2 days before Christmas to tell her they were out of stock. Nobody else had... Read full review »

10

Do All Your Small Chores and Remember Everything

byilpo Mar 2, 2006
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Still pictures, Video with sound, voice recorder, transfer all data from older models.
Cons Very Short Battery life in WiFi mode, ~15 minutes from full charge.
Recommended it? Yes

History

Obtained the Zire 72s in April 2005. The 's' in this case was Special edition that included the WiFi SD card. This replaces previous Palm devices a Palm III and a Palm M130, also have a Zire 22 in the house.


Usage

As a video recorder it was useful to show... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
4 stars
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2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

12

iPaking with a Punch

bybigfatdogs May 31, 2008
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros slim and powerful
Cons battery power is not the best
Recommended it? Yes

iPaking with a Punch
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I have had my iPak for about 2 years. At first I had difficulty switching over from using a written filofax to the iPaq. The beauty is that the calendar diary on this is absolutely fantastic, it remembers, and it lets you know when you need... Read full review »

106

HP iPAQ

bykevinwebb92 Mar 20, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None submitted
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

It is packed with features. It has a big, crystal clear screen. It is a like a mini computer and offers great many services including MS suite feature. It allows for data transfer through bluetooth, which is very convenient. Good Buy. Read full review »

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