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Palm LifeDrive Handheld

Hewlett Packard IPAQ hx2490 Pocket PC

35 reviews

From $199.00 | 1 store

2 reviews

From $137.94 | 2 stores

Product Description

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

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

WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth

WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth • Infrared irDA

Processor

416 MHz Intel XScale

Weight

6.8 oz.

5.8 oz.

Installed RAM

4 GB

64 MB

Operating System

Palm OS

Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0

Screen Size

3.5 inch

Family Line

Palm LifeDrive

Hewlett Packard IPAQ

Type

PDA

Technical Features

Expansion 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 • 5-Way Navigator

Touch Screen • 5-Way Navigator

Interface Type

USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi

Display

Screen Resolution

480 x 320

240 x 320

Color Depth

16-bit (64k colors)

Display Technology

Transflective Color TFT

Color TFT LCD

Multimedia

Voice Recorder

With Voice Recorder

Built-in Music Player

MP3 Player

Audio Output

Headphone Jack

Battery

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Dimensions

Depth

0.74 in.

0.6 in.

Height

4.76 in.

4.7 in.

Width

2.87 in.

3 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

Cradle type

USB Cradle

Release Date

May, 2005

Product ID

24700247

36033535

UPC

805931013781

882780062832

Product MPN

MPN

1044NA

FB188AA#ABA

Consumer Reviews

Palm LifeDrive Handheld

From $199.00

Hewlett Packard IPAQ hx2490 Pocket PC

From $137.94

Product Review Summary

2.4

Based on 35 user reviews

31% 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

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 »

241

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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Product Review Summary

4.0

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

iPaking with a Punch

bybigfatdogs May 31, 2008

8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls

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

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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