 At
only 4.7 by 3.2 inches square and 0.4 inches thick, the Palm Vx
handheld is truly pocket sized; however, this model sports a
hefty 8 MB of RAM. The Palm Vx handheld also sports a sleek
exterior that looks supercool--an intangible value to be sure,
but one that's hard to argue with.
The Palm Vx handheld offers the same improvements to its screen
that were made to the Palm
IIIx. These updates since the Palm
III handheld include a far sharper screen and contrast-variable
backlighting, which makes the Palm Vx handheld much easier to
use in low-light conditions. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries,
which charge while the unit sits in its HotSync cradle, make
battery life a non issue.
You can synchronize Palm handhelds with your computer so that
you can carry all your appointments, notes, contacts, and e-mail
with you. The simple one-touch interface makes sense to new and
seasoned computer users alike. For owners that prefer Microsoft
Outlook to keep tabs on folks for business and pleasure, rest
easy.
With the simple installation procedure, and Outlook support out
of the box, you can transfer the data you have in Outlook, or
start fresh with the Palm Desktop software. In addition, there
are thousands of applications for the Palm operating system
available on the Internet that make your Palm handheld work as
everything from a universal remote to a digital book and
restaurant guide.
We had no trouble setting up the device, synching with our
PC-based Netscape e-mail, using the Graffiti
character-recognition software, or working with the address
book, date book, memo writer, to-do list, and all the other
applications that put the Palm OS on the map. All in all, this
is a great upgrade to an already strong product. If this is your
first Palm, it's a great way to start.
Pros:
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Palm
OS interface is simple to use
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Easy
to install and set up
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Uses
rechargeable batteries
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Sleek,
solid design can take some punishment
Cons:
Features:
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8
MB RAM
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HotSync
cradle included
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Easily
transfer data from your handheld to your PC or Macintosh
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Rechargeable
lithium-ion battery
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Stores
thousands of addresses, appointments, to-do items, memos,
and more
Technical
data:
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Standard
memory: 8 MB
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Expansion
slot: No
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Other
expansion memory: No
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Display
type: Advanced LCD screen
technology for wide-angle, dim-, and bright-light viewing
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Display
colors: Grayscale
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Display
size: 160 by 160 pixels
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Resolution:
160 by 160 pixels
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Display
backlight: Yes
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Processor:
20 MHz Motorola 68EZ328
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Operating
system: Palm OS 3.5
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PC
compatible: Yes
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Mac
compatible: Yes
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PC
system requirements: IBM PC 486;
Windows 95/98/NT; 8 MB RAM; 20 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM
drive; 1 available serial or USB port
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Mac
system requirements: Apple
Macintosh or compatible with Power PC processor; System
7.5.3 or later; CD-ROM drive; 1 available serial or USB port
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Handwriting
recognition: Yes, Graffiti
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Keyboard:
Onscreen
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User
controls: Stylus
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Memo
pad: Yes
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Address
book: Yes
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Scheduler:
Yes
-
E-mail:
Yes
-
Web
browser: No
-
Security:
Yes
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Stereo:
No
-
Built-in
speaker: No
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Headset
jack: No
-
Voice
recorder: No
-
MP3
playback: No
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Audible
content playback: No
-
AC
adapter included: Yes, via HotSync
cradle
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Battery
type: Rechargeable lithium ion
-
Batteries
included: Yes
-
Average
battery life: Up to a month's
operation
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Desktop
import/export formats: CSV
(comma-separated values), tab delimited, text, and direct
export to Microsoft Word and Excel
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Serial
port: Yes; Macintosh serial
adapter sold separately
-
USB:
No; USB adapter sold separately
-
Infrared:
Yes; beam data to other IR-enabled
Palm handhelds
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Wireless:
No
-
Docking
cradle: Yes
-
PC
cable: No
-
Other
hardware: Protective leather cover
-
Software:
Palm Desktop Software (Windows and
Mac), link to Microsoft Outlook, TCP/IP software included to
enable Internet-based applications and e-mail
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Width:
3.2 inches
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Height:
4.7 inches
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Depth:
0.4 inches
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Weight:
4 ounces
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Warranty,
parts: 1 year
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Warranty,
labor: 1 year
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