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Palm Zire 71 Handheld

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 eBook Reader

87 reviews

Not Currently Available

2 reviews

From $114.99 | 6 stores

Product Description

Keep phone numbers and addresses on hand. Write to-do lists. Take notes in meetings. The Zire 71 handheld helps you do it all and keep it all organized. The joystick-like 5-way navigator... More

Keep phone numbers and addresses on hand. Write to-do lists. Take notes in meetings. The Zire 71 handheld helps you do it all and keep it all organized. The joystick-like 5-way navigator gives you quick, one-handed access to your information. Less

Small enough to fit in your pocket. light enough to become your constant companion on the tube. in the park or wherever you like to get some good reading done. This is the affordable. ... More

Small enough to fit in your pocket. light enough to become your constant companion on the tube. in the park or wherever you like to get some good reading done. This is the affordable. stylish option for real readers living in the digital age. Touch screen,5 screen size. Different size fonts. Less

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Key Features

Wireless Capabilities

Infrared irDA

Weight

5.3 oz.

5.47 oz.

Installed RAM

16 MB

2 GB

Text Formats

BBeB • DOC • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT

Operating System

Palm OS

Mac OS X

Screen Size

5 inch

Family Line

Palm Zire

Sony PRS

Type

PDA

eBook Reader

Technical Features

Expansion Slot

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

Processor Speed

144 MHz

800 MHz

Input Method

Jog Dial • Touch Screen • Handwrite Recognition

Touch Screen

Interface Type

USB • Infrared

USB 2.0

Display

Screen Resolution

320 x 320

800 x 600

Color Depth

16-bit (64k colors)

4-bit (16 gray levels)

Display Technology

Transflective Color TFT

E Ink Pearl

Multimedia

Digital Camera Resolution

0.3 Megapixels

Built-in Music Player

MP3 Player

Digital Photography Features

Automatic Light Balance

Audio Output

Built in Speaker • 3.5 mm Stereo jack

Built-in Digital Camera

Battery

Battery Life

Up to 336 Hours

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Depth

0.67 in.

0.33 in.

Height

4.5 in.

5.71 in.

Width

2.9 in.

4.11 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Limited

Miscellaneous

Cradle type

USB Cradle

Included Accessories

Stylus • Protective Cover • Charger Cradle

USB Client Cable

Release Date

May, 2003

Product ID

20751324

103320888

UPC

805931008343

4905524700862

Product MPN

MPN

Zire 71

PRS350SCKIT

Consumer Reviews

Palm Zire 71 Handheld

Not Currently Available

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 eBook Reader

From $114.99

Product Review Summary

3.9

Based on 87 user reviews

78% recommend this product

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Consumer Reviews

I am not blue, but it IS !

byreadhttp Feb 28, 2004

115 Helpfuls 116 Helpfuls

Pros Sleek Design, Navigation stick, Camera

Cons Original packaging,included memory

Recommended it? Yes

I had relied on little yellow sticky notes, torn off pieces of paper, or my memory to keep my professional and personal life in balance for many years. Then a few years ago, I allowed the technology of the Palm M100 to aid me in my quest for perfection and balance. While I enjoyed my new friend,... Read full review »

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Palm Zire 71 - The Eighth Wonder of the World

byvadimio Sep 16, 2003

110 Helpfuls 111 Helpfuls

Pros digital camera, MP3 player, Palm OS 5, great screen, Graffiti 2

Cons memory card needed to play MP3s

Recommended it? Yes

PDAs are really useful items, and each year they become better and better. A lot of my friends and I have become hooked on this marvelous technology, and I have had a chance to use many models. One particular Palm that I liked after using it was the Palm Zire 71. I own a Palm m130 , and I thought... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.5

Based on 2 user reviews

50% recommend this product

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2 stars

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Consumer Reviews

Best ebook reader ever. Very pleased.

bygvfarns Jan 14, 2011

12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls

Pros --Reads epubs (library books) <br>--No vendor lock-in<br>--Portable,...

Cons --Home screen settings annoy me<br>--Silver version is too silvery

Recommended it? Yes

This reader has seriously changed my life. I have read so many books since getting it. I bought my wife the pink one and she loved it so much it got me all excited and I had to get a silver one for myself. We are both nuts for them. Amazing purchase.

People pretty much know what an... Read full review »

Not Good

byclathrus Jun 6, 2011

4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls

Pros Good screen resolution; basic format is epub, with PDF and Word, capability.

Cons Impossible to hold without accidently brushing the screen. The screen gets...

Recommended it? No

This thing is an ergonomic disaster. It will do the things a reader should, and does them well. However, a very big however, it is very difficult to hold without inadvertently touching the screen at some point. When that happens, it goes bonkers. If one sits on one's deck at... Read full review »

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