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Palm LifeDrive Handheld

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 eBook Reader

35 reviews

From $199.00 | 1 store

2 reviews

From $113.99 | 6 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

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

WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth

Processor

416 MHz Intel XScale

Weight

6.8 oz.

5.47 oz.

Installed RAM

4 GB

2 GB

Text Formats

BBeB • DOC • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT

Operating System

Palm OS

Mac OS X

Screen Size

5 inch

Family Line

Palm LifeDrive

Sony PRS

Type

PDA

eBook Reader

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

800 MHz

Processor Type

Intel XScale

Input Method

Touch Screen • Handwrite Recognition • 5-Way Navigator

Touch Screen

Interface Type

USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi

USB 2.0

Display

Screen Resolution

480 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

Voice Recorder

With Voice Recorder

Built-in Music Player

MP3 Player

Audio Output

Headphone Jack

Battery

Battery Life

Up to 336 Hours

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Depth

0.74 in.

0.33 in.

Height

4.76 in.

5.71 in.

Width

2.87 in.

4.11 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Limited

Miscellaneous

Cradle type

USB Cradle

Included Accessories

USB Client Cable

Release Date

May, 2005

Product ID

24700247

103320888

UPC

805931013781

4905524700862

Product MPN

MPN

1044NA

PRS350SCKIT

Consumer Reviews

Palm LifeDrive Handheld

From $199.00

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 eBook Reader

From $113.99

Product Review Summary

2.4

Based on 35 user reviews

31% recommend this product

5 stars

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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 »

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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

3.5

Based on 2 user reviews

50% recommend this product

5 stars

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1 star

Pros

None Yet

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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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