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Handspring Visor Deluxe Handheld

Palm TX Handheld

2 reviews

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29 reviews

From $143.70 | 4 stores

Product Description

The Handspring Visor Deluxe is the hot new handheld that runs the popular Palm OS, so it's compatible with thousands of existing applications. It's also expandable with Springboard... More

The Handspring Visor Deluxe is the hot new handheld that runs the popular Palm OS, so it's compatible with thousands of existing applications. It's also expandable with Springboard modules that can add extra memory or a modem, or transform your Visor into an MP3 player, video game, GPS receiver, and more. Plus, its fast-synchronizing USB connection is compatible with both the PC and Macintosh. Less

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... More

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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Key Features

Processor

16 MHz Motorola Dragonball EZ

312 MHz Arm

Wireless Capabilities

Optional Modem & Wireless • Infrared irDA

Built-in Wireless • WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth • Infrared FIR

Weight

5.4 oz.

5.25 oz.

Installed RAM

8 MB

128 MB

Operating System

Palm OS

Screen Size

3.36 inch

3.8 inch

Type

PDA

Technical Features

Security Features

Security Password

Expansion Slot

Springboard Slot

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

PDA Special Features

Sound Notification

Vertical And Horizontal Display

Processor Speed

16 MHz

312 MHz

Processor Type

Motorola Dragonball EZ

Arm

Input Method

Microphone • Touch Screen • Handwrite Recognition

Touch Screen • 5-Way Navigator

Interface Type

USB • Infrared • Serial

USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi

Display

Screen Resolution

160 x 160

320 x 480

Color Depth

2-bit (4 gray levels)

16-bit (64k colors)

Display Technology

Monochrome LCD

Transflective Color TFT

Multimedia

Voice Recorder

With Voice Recorder

Built-in Music Player

Optional MP3 Player

MP3 Player

Audio Output

Built in Speaker

Built in Speaker • 3.5 mm Stereo jack

Built-in Digital Camera

Optional Digital Camera

Battery

Battery Type

2 x AAA Batteries

Proprietary Lithium

Dimensions

Depth

0.7 in.

0.61 in.

Height

4.8 in.

4.76 in.

Width

3 in.

3.08 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

Cradle type

USB Cradle

Included Accessories

Stylus • Soft Slip Case • Charger Cradle

USB Synchronization Cable • Flip cover • AC adapter

Release Date

April, 2000

12 October, 2005

Product ID

22567018

37864154

UPC

684736700153

725355674606

Product MPN

MPN

SM10041

1047NA1047NAVTB

Consumer Reviews

Handspring Visor Deluxe Handheld

Not Currently Available

Palm TX Handheld

From $143.70

Product Review Summary

4.5

Based on 2 user reviews

100% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

None Yet

Cons

None Yet

Good For

None Yet

Consumer Reviews

Reliable, Solid, Entry-level PDA

bytimberline Jun 7, 2005

5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls

Pros Solid, durable, and cheap

Cons No upgrading OS, e-mail synch bug, monochrome display

Recommended it? Yes

I picked up a Handspring Deluxe reconditioned almost 3 years ago as a way of keeping myself on track. Setting reminders and keeping appointments were crucial for my job. Having a limited budget, the Visor Deluxe made perfect sense and 3 years later, it still does.

Do I wish I had color?... Read full review »

Handspring Visor Deluxe

bysandysth Dec 27, 2005

2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls

Pros excellent quality

Cons absolutely none

Recommended it? Yes

Excellent product, exactly what I wanted. The product was delivered very quickly. The Visor works as it should and all required items (dock and software) came with it. It was brand new as promised. Gizmo does a great job Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.7

Based on 29 user reviews

69% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

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

Palm TX: A Non-Techie Perspective

byms_pookie Mar 12, 2006

67 Helpfuls 68 Helpfuls

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... Read full review »

242

Palm TX Handheld

byopinionated3 Mar 11, 2007

48 Helpfuls 49 Helpfuls

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... Read full review »

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