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Palm m500 Handheld

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Palm TX Handheld

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Product Description
It's the coolest, lightest handheld on the planet. As the next generation of our popular V series handhelds, the new Palm m500 handheld comes from a long line of great design and... More
It's the coolest, lightest handheld on the planet. As the next generation of our popular V series handhelds, the new Palm m500 handheld comes from a long line of great design and includes lots of new functionality. Two expansion technologies maximize customization opportunities. The Expansion Card slot and the Universal Connector let you add content, storage capacity and data backup solutions as well as wireless modems, portable keyboards and more. Expansion products sold seperately. The new Palm OS® 4.0 features enhanced security options, the ability to set silent or vibrating alarms and more. 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 33 MHz Motorola DragonBall VZ 312 MHz Arm
Wireless Capabilities   Infrared irDA Built-in Wireless • WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth • Infrared FIR
Weight 4 oz. 5.25 oz.
Installed RAM   8 MB 128 MB
Text Formats DOC -
Operating System   Palm OS Palm OS
Screen Size - 3.8 inch
Type PDA PDA
Technical Features   
Expansion Slot   Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot SDIO Slot • Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Slot
PDA Special Features   - Vertical And Horizontal Display
Processor Speed 33 MHz 312 MHz
Processor Type Motorola DragonBall VZ Arm
Input Method   Touch Screen • Keyboard (optional) • Handwrite Recognition Touch Screen • 5-Way Navigator
Interface Type   USB • Infrared USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi
Display   
Screen Resolution   160 x 160 320 x 480
Color Depth   4-bit (16 gray levels) 16-bit (64k colors)
Display Technology Monochrome LCD Transflective Color TFT
Multimedia   
Voice Recorder   Without Voice Recorder -
Built-in Music Player   Optional MP3 Player MP3 Player
Audio Output - Built in Speaker • 3.5 mm Stereo jack
Built-in Digital Camera Without Digital Camera -
Battery   
Battery Life Up to 504 Hours -
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
Dimensions   
Depth 0.4 in. 0.61 in.
Height 4.5 in. 4.76 in.
Width 3.1 in. 3.08 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Cradle type USB Cradle -
Included Accessories USB Synchronization Cable • AC adapter USB Synchronization Cable • Flip cover • AC adapter
Release Date 17 May, 2001 12 October, 2005
Product ID 66306 37864154
UPC 805931001368 725355674606
Product MPN   
MPN P80802IE 1047NA1047NAVTB
 
Consumer Reviews
m500
Palm m500 Handheld
$59.99
TX
Palm TX Handheld
From $143.70

Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 34 user reviews
68% recommend this product
5 stars
7
4 stars
13
3 stars
7
2 stars
4
1 star
3
Pros
  • Compact (2)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Energy Efficient (1)
  • Feature Rich (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
Cons
  • Small amount of RAM (2)
  • No backlight (1)
Good For
  • Office (2)
  • Home (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
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Consumer Reviews

89

Stylin' Without Color

byRichBoston Apr 13, 2001
122 Helpfuls 123 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Expansion Capabilities, Palm 4.0 OS, New Apps.
Cons No Color, Not Compatible With Other Cradles or Handspring Attachments
Recommended it? Yes

Think Palm Vx revitalized and ready to meet the future and you have the Palm m500. I?ve spent a week with the m500 obtained from retail sources in advance of the release scheduled for later in the month. Virtually everything contained in my m505 review applies to the m500 except for the screen... Read full review »

2031

Accessory Manufacturers Are Smiling But I'm Not

byquasar Apr 16, 2001
98 Helpfuls 99 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros silent alarms, expansion capability, USB or serial sync
Cons inverted backlight, SD cards mostly vaporware, yet another hotsync connector
Recommended it? No

I got the chance to see the m500 recently when Palm came to the Boston PDA User Group. He didn't have the m505, but luckily a different Palm employee who came to the New England Palm User Group a few days later did. I already wrote a review of the m505 (see... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.7
Based on 29 user reviews
69% recommend this product
5 stars
8
4 stars
11
3 stars
5
2 stars
2
1 star
3
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

ms_pookie
1148

~~ Palm TX: A Non-Techie Perspective ~~

byms_pookie Mar 12, 2006
67 Helpfuls 68 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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 Was this review helpful?
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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