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Tungsten C

Palm Tungsten C Handheld

Reader Touch Edition™ PRS-600

Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader

$150.00  |  1 store
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Product Description
Running on an ultra-fast 400MHz Intel ARM processor, Palm OS 5.2.1 and 64MB of memory, the Palm Tungsten C handles Word, Excel and PowerPoint compatible files with ease. Its built-in WiFi... More
Running on an ultra-fast 400MHz Intel ARM processor, Palm OS 5.2.1 and 64MB of memory, the Palm Tungsten C handles Word, Excel and PowerPoint compatible files with ease. Its built-in WiFi (802.11b) technology lets you access business and personal networks, send email and attachments and browse the Internet with blazing efficiency, making you more productive. You're connected anywhere because you have Wi-Fi access-at your office, at home, in airports, hotels, cafes and more-with the number of access points continually growing. Plus, it features a new high-resolution 320x320 color screen, a built-in keyboard, a 5 way navigator button for fast, one handed access to information, dual expansion capabilities and more. Use the expansion slot to add memory, applications and back up data with expansion cards, or add a digital camera. Use the Universal Connector to attach a GPS receiver, battery pack, even a barcode scanner. Personalize your handheld with a choice of more than 10,000 applications to help you track flig Less
Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere.... More
Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere. The intuitive 6" touchscreen display makes navigation a breeze, letting you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. An included stylus offers freehand highlighting and annotation. With support for multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, you can enjoy books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony and over one million free public domain titles from Google Books. Less
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Key Features   
Wireless Capabilities   Built-in Wireless • WLAN 802.11b • Infrared irDA -
Processor 400 MHz Intel XScale PXA255 -
Weight 6.3 oz. 10.09 oz.
Installed RAM   64 MB -
Text Formats - BBeB • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT
Operating System   Palm OS -
Screen Size - 6 inch
Family Line Palm Tungsten -
Type PDA eBook Reader
Technical Features   
Expansion Slot   Palm Expansion Slot Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • Memory Stick Duo Slot
PDA Special Features   Vibration Notification • Sound Notification • Led Notification -
Processor Speed 400 MHz -
Processor Type Intel XScale PXA255 -
Input Method   Keyboard • Touch Screen Touch Screen
Interface Type   - USB 2.0
Display   
Screen Resolution   320 x 320 800 x 600
Color Depth   16-bit (64k colors) 3-bit (8 gray levels)
Display Technology Transflective Color TFT Monochrome LCD
Multimedia   
Built-in Music Player   MP3 Player MP3 Player
Audio Output 2.5 mm Headset Jack • Built in Speaker Headphone Jack
Built-in Digital Camera Optional Digital Camera -
Battery   
Battery Life Up to 7 Hours -
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Depth 0.65 in. 0.39 in.
Height 4.8 in. 6.86 in.
Width 3.07 in. 4.76 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year Limited
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories Stylus • Protective Cover -
Release Date 23 April, 2003 August, 2009
Product ID 22141751 88206956
UPC 080593100836 4905524597974
Product MPN   
MPN P80900US/8310 PRS600
 
Consumer Reviews
Tungsten C
Palm Tungsten C Handheld
$150.00
Reader Touch Edition™ PRS-600
Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader
From $97.49

Consumer Reviews

3

My favorite Palm OS computer

byhendersn Mar 19, 2006
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, usable keyboard, lots of RAM, VERY compatible product.
Cons Wifi broke when I dropped it, keyboard debouncing isn't great. It's a battery...
Recommended it? Yes

This is my fourth Palm OS computer. Until the C, I was a Grafitti zealot. Now that I've lived with a qwerty keyboard equipped palmtop for two years, I wouldn't consider giving it up. The 400MHz processor is still among the fastest available for a Palm OS machine and only Zodiac offers more RAM... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.6
Based on 20 user reviews
61% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Great Design (3)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Good Screen (2)
  • Compact (2)
  • Easy To Use (1)
  • Energy Efficient (1)
  • Fast (1)
  • Adequate Storage (1)
Cons
  • No backlight (2)
  • Energy Inefficient (1)
Good For
  • Home (3)
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Travel (1)
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Consumer Reviews

naphtalia
1535

Sony Reader Touch PRS-600

bynaphtalia Feb 25, 2010
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Accepts various file types. Allows notes. Easy to read. Expandable memory. It's...
Cons Glare can make it hard to read.
Recommended it? Yes

I fell in love with the idea of an E-Book reader when I saw a friend using her Kindle to read a newspaper. I've wanted one ever since, but the price always made it prohibitive. Still, I've been looking at both the Kindle and Sony eBook reader for awhile. This past Valentine's day, I came across a... Read full review »

ivplay
271

The Sony PRS-600 works well for my needs

byivplay Jan 24, 2011
27 Helpfuls 28 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Format friendly, expandable memory, and good size and weight
Cons Many complain of the glare and recommend trading up to the 650
Recommended it? Yes

I have researched and thought about buying an eReader for some time now, and had just about convinced myself that I was going to buy a Nook when I came into possession of a PRS-600 by unfortunate circumstances. My grandmother recently passed, and when she did so she left a PRS-600, less than a year... Read full review »

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