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Palm TX Handheld

35 reviews

From $199.00 | 1 store

29 reviews

From $143.70 | 3 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

The Palm TX offers users WiFi and Bluetooth technology combined with the convenience of a modern cell phone. Enjoy the comforts of being able to download content from the Internet while in an... More

The Palm TX offers users WiFi and Bluetooth technology combined with the convenience of a modern cell phone. Enjoy the comforts of being able to download content from the Internet while in an airport, office or café. The PDA also comes complete with a suite of Microsoft business software that includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Not only has that, but the Palm TX also let you listen to MP3s as well as read eBooks. Less

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Key Features

Wireless Capabilities

WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth

Built-in Wireless • WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth • Infrared FIR

Processor

416 MHz Intel XScale

312 MHz Arm

Weight

6.8 oz.

5.25 oz.

Installed RAM

4 GB

128 MB

Operating System

Palm OS

Screen Size

3.8 inch

Family Line

Palm LifeDrive

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

312 MHz

Processor Type

Intel XScale

Arm

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

320 x 480

Color Depth

16-bit (64k colors)

Display Technology

Transflective Color TFT

Multimedia

Voice Recorder

With Voice Recorder

Built-in Music Player

MP3 Player

Audio Output

Headphone Jack

Built in Speaker • 3.5 mm Stereo jack

Battery

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Dimensions

Depth

0.74 in.

0.61 in.

Height

4.76 in.

Width

2.87 in.

3.08 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

Cradle type

USB Cradle

Included Accessories

USB Synchronization Cable • Flip cover • AC adapter

Release Date

May, 2005

12 October, 2005

Product ID

24700247

37864154

UPC

805931013781

725355674606

Product MPN

MPN

1044NA

1047NA1047NAVTB

Consumer Reviews

Palm LifeDrive Handheld

From $199.00

Palm TX Handheld

From $143.70

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 »

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

3.7

Based on 29 user reviews

69% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Compact (2)
Great Design (1)
Energy Efficient (1)

Cons

Small Screen (1)
Small amount of RAM (1)
Expensive (1)
Overpriced (1)

Good For

Everyday Use (2)
Travel (1)
Office (1)
Home (1)

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Consumer Reviews

1148

Palm TX: A Non-Techie Perspective

byms_pookie Mar 12, 2006

67 Helpfuls 68 Helpfuls

Pros WiFi, screen, layout, compact

Cons Battery

Recommended it? Yes

Preface
I'm not a technology geek nor am I am technologically challenged. I am somewhere in the middle between those extremes. My Palm TX is used mostly for personal use. I like to use the Palm for maintaining my schedule, keeping important dates and reminders in check, containing contact... Read full review »

241

Palm TX Handheld

byopinionated3 Mar 11, 2007

48 Helpfuls 49 Helpfuls

Pros Powerful, WiFi and Bluetooth enabled and nice display

Cons Battery life could use to be better

Recommended it? Yes

I have used a couple of different PDA's at work to help me carry important reference materials that I use. I am a computer repair specialist for a medium size manufacturing company and I have a lot of information that I have refer back to. Most of this information is contained in MS Excel or MS... Read full review »

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