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eBookMan series of new PDAs is a brand new device, so called electronic book that allows you not only to read thousands of titles available for the Microsoft Reader and Franklin's own...
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eBookMan series of new PDAs is a brand new device, so called electronic book that allows you not only to read thousands of titles available for the Microsoft Reader and Franklin's own library but to listen to audio books as well. 16-level grayscale display with 200 x 240 dpi resolution. In fact, it is a common digital assistant that will help you manage and store address-book, date-book, to-do list giving you a possibility of text entry via touchscreen. You can easily synchronize important data to Microsoft Outlook using Intellisync connection. MP3-capable music player enables you to use both a built-in headphone jack, or a speaker. Voice recording via microphone is also available.??The eBookMan comes with 8 or 16 MB RAM, which can be expanded even further, with an option of screen backlighting, and with a number of book titles. A cradle with USB cable, stylus, and Quick Reference Guide are included. The device runs on two AAA batteries. Less
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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...
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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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Processor
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312 MHz Arm
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Wireless Capabilities
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Built-in Wireless
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WLAN 802.11b
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Bluetooth
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Infrared FIR
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Weight
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6.5 oz.
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5.25 oz.
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Installed RAM
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8 MB
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128 MB
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Operating System
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Proprietary
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Palm OS
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Screen Size
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3.8 inch
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Type
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PDA
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PDA
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Expansion Slot
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MultiMediaCard (MMC) 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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PDA Special Features
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Vertical And Horizontal Display
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Processor Speed
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312 MHz
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Processor Type
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Arm
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Input Method
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Touch Screen
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Handwrite Recognition
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Touch Screen
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5-Way Navigator
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Interface Type
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USB
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Serial
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USB
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Bluetooth
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Wi-Fi
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Screen Resolution
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240 x 200
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320 x 480
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Color Depth
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4-bit (16 gray levels)
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16-bit (64k colors)
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Display Technology
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Monochrome LCD
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Transflective Color TFT
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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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Audio Output
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Headphone Jack
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Built in Speaker
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Built in Speaker
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3.5 mm Stereo jack
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Battery Type
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2 x AAA Batteries
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Proprietary Lithium
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Depth
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0.67 in.
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0.61 in.
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Height
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3.39 in.
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4.76 in.
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Width
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5.17 in.
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3.08 in.
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Warranty
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1 Year
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Cradle type
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USB Cradle
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Included Accessories
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Stylus
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USB Synchronization Cable
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Flip cover
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AC adapter
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Release Date
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13 February, 2001
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12 October, 2005
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Product ID
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20178180
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37864154
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UPC
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0084793992278
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725355674606
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MPN
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ebm-901
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1047NA1047NAVTB
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Franklin Electronic eBookMan EBM-901 Handheld
$79.99
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Palm TX Handheld
From
$143.70
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Product Review Summary
40% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
USB connection to the net; large screen; quite versatile
Cons
incompatible with Microsoft Reader; short battery life; highly reflective screen; 8Mb...
Recommended it?
No
Imagine sitting down at the breakfast, table of a morning with your eggs and a cup of coffee or a glass of juice. You reflect on the beautiful morning (perhaps also on the previous night's revelry) and you reach for the day's news. Sounds pretty normal so far. But imagine now that the day's news...
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Pros
nice idea
Cons
does not perform as advertised
Recommended it?
No
Read between the lines of the other reviews and you'll realize this is a fatally flawed product. First, it eats batteries at a high rate, and if they run down you have to go back to your PC and reload the OS, apps and books all over again. Heaven forbid you should be out on the road.
...
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Product Review Summary
69% recommend this product
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
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...
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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...
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