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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...
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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
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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....
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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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Wireless Capabilities
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Bluetooth
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Infrared irDA
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Processor
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312 MHz Intel XScale PXA270
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Weight
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4.8 oz.
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10.09 oz.
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Installed RAM
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32 MB
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Text Formats
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BBeB
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ePub
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PDF
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RTF
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TXT
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Operating System
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Palm OS
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Screen Size
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2.5 inch
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6 inch
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Family Line
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Palm Zire
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Type
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PDA
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eBook Reader
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Security Features
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Security Password
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Expansion Slot
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SDIO Slot
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Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
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MultiMediaCard (MMC) Slot
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Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
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Memory Stick Duo Slot
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PDA Special Features
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Vibration Notification
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Sound Notification
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Led Notification
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Processor Speed
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312 MHz
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Processor Type
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Intel XScale PXA270
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Input Method
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Touch Screen
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Keyboard (optional)
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5-Way Navigator
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Touch Screen
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Interface Type
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USB
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Bluetooth
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Infrared
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USB 2.0
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Screen Resolution
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320 x 320
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800 x 600
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Color Depth
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16-bit (64k colors)
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3-bit (8 gray levels)
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Display Technology
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Transflective Color TFT
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Monochrome LCD
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Digital Camera Resolution
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1.2 Megapixels
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Voice Recorder
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With Voice Recorder
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Built-in Music Player
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MP3 Player
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MP3 Player
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Digital Photography Features
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Automatic Light Balance
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Video Capture Capability
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Digital Zoom
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Digital Camera Zoom
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2x Digital Zoom
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Audio Output
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Built in Speaker
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3.5 mm Stereo jack
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Headphone Jack
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Built-in Digital Camera
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Built-in Digital Camera
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Battery Life
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Up to 4.5 Hours
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Depth
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0.67 in.
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0.39 in.
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Height
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4.6 in.
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6.86 in.
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Width
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2.95 in.
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4.76 in.
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Warranty
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1 Year
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Limited
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Cradle type
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USB Cradle
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Included Accessories
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USB HotSync cable
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Stylus
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Carrying Case
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Release Date
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November, 2004
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August, 2009
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Product ID
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23365545
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88206956
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UPC
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805931014658
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4905524597974
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MPN
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P80722US/8310
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PRS600
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Palm Zire 72 Handheld
From
$267.95
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Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader
From
$96.97
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Product Review Summary
83% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
61% recommend this product
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
1535
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...
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271
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...
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