* Initial Note *
Speaking on behalf of the family, the Palm Tungsten C has just been purchased by my sister. Joanne works in Marketing for a scottish brewery, which means that it is essential for her to be organised, as well as have relatively easy access to applications where she can do ... Read review
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Handheld - 128 MB RAM - Screen: 4 in inch - Display: TFT active matrix - CPU: XScale PXA310 - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi - Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic
Advantages: Beautifully clear bright and sharp screen, WiFi Access without huge loss of battery, 51 MB ram And fantastic processor mean its FAST, Built in QWERTY Keyboard, A wide array of both downloadable and supplied (on disc) software Disadvantages: Only comes with a mono speaker and headset, Cannot use the voice recorder without the optional! headset, very little or limited MAC support, Screen is very delicate and can easilly break, and having fat fingers, the keys are a bit small and fiddley
...behalf of the family, the Palm Tungsten C has just been purchased by my sister. Joanne works in Marketing for a scottish brewery, which means that it is essential for her to be organised, as well as have relatively easy access to applications where she can do her work, and even more importantly something that can be served as a good communication device.
This accumulation of needs, required her to purchase something that would allow ... ...should you not buy the PALM Tungsten C, well, I shall explain.
*Its features*
WiFi
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WiFi for those people who dont know what it is, is a communication device that allows somebody not only to communicate with a computer but many other things.
The WiFi networking (802.11b) will allow Joanne to access corporate applications, which of course, as I explained ... more
* Initial Note *
Speaking on behalf of the family, the Palm Tungsten C has just been purchased by my sister. Joanne works in Marketing for a scottish brewery, which means that it is essential for her to be organised, as well as have relatively easy access to applications where she can do her work, and even more importantly something that can be served as a good communication device.
This accumulation of needs, required her to purchase something that would allow her to do her work, whilst on the move (she is always travelling). So this wee little handheld device was purchased for exactly this reason, and as I have experienced, serves her well. (-and me well, lol)
So, why should you, or should you not buy the PALM Tungsten C, well, I shall explain.
*Its features*
WiFi -----------------------------------
WiFi for those people who dont know what it is, is a communication device that allows somebody not only to communicate with a computer but many other things.
The WiFi networking (802.11b) will allow Joanne to access corporate applications, which of course, as I explained before is an essentiality with a busy, and important job. She will also be able to access her emails, which again, as I stated before is essential for the constant communication she must do with the company, and finally Internet access.
So therefore, with this in built capability, you will be able to communicate with the world, anywhere in the country, at any time, and for a little cost (Check rates for GPRS - I believe they are approximately the same rate)
The Display -----------------------------------------
The display on this wee device is especially superior to most of its competition. This wee babe, incorporates, a backlit 320-by-320 screen, with an amazing 64K color display ( supports more that 65,000 colours)
It also allows a full screen input (i.e. for word processing applications or email for example) which is highly useful, as you are not reclined to a certain area, which allows writing easier, and therefore quicker and more efficiently
The Keyboard -----------------------------------------------
One nifty feature of the Tungsten C, is that it has a touchpad QWERTY keyboard, which can be very useful for those initial, learning but technophobic phases (i.e. how to use the touch sensitive screen) at the bottom of the device.
Its has been fine for my sister to use, as she has skinny fingers, but for a pretty large bloke like myself, pretty large fingers come with it, and therefore can be a little fiddley, and annoying when pressing two keys at the same time (seem to have the same problem with laptops too)
Address and Date Books --------------------------------------------------
This is exactly what you would expect from a hand held computer. Just standard entry of dates and times to remind yourself of meetings, or things to do, as well as standard input for your different addresses.
The only thing that really seperates this feature from its competition, is that it can be generally completed in a much quicker time, due to its quite vast memory and processing capabilities.
One thing that is essentially annoying about not only Palm computers, but also mobile phones, is the fact that the battery runs out in 5 seconds. This is not the case with the PALM Tungsten C. The battery tends to last, with conservatively regular usage, approximately 7 hours, which is great considering the amount of processing and complex procedures that are busilly going ahead in the little thing.
The battery is a 1500mh Rechargeable Lithium/Ion (dont ask me what the 1500mh means - may know a bit of techno-language, but thats going a bit far)
Notification features ---------------------------------------------------------Although a smaller part of the review, the Palm Tungten C, has 3 different ways to notify you of something. It will either notify you by:
Vibration
An LED which flashes at the top of it
or, more commonly known, by Audio, or Polytone notification.
I think notification devices are going a bit over board now, a bit like Aeroplane life jackets (who needs a light when your in water?)The Memory and the Processor -------------------------------------------------------------
The processor includes an in-built Intel PXA225 400Mhz , which has INtel Xscale technology. This in combination with its 64MB storage capacity, really allows you to store, and run complex applications, not only at the ease of a button, but at a lightning speed.
Speed in computers are speeding up all the time, and to be honest, I am sure PALM will have faster ones very soon. But at present, this is definately one of the better equipped ones on the market.
The software for this device, already has a wide variety, ranging from spreadhseet and word processing applications, to web browsers, email software and even gaming applications.
Not only this, but you have the option to download, both free and cheap-ish, applications from the internet, meaning you can upgrade or change your applications, as your needs change. Brilliant!
What it Requires -------------------------------------------------------------------------
This little handheld device, is also not very demanding. It needs, at a minimum:
•Pentium processor or equivalent •50MB hard drive space •CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive •Microsoft Windows 98, NT 4.0 with SP6 or later, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP Home or Professional; •and Internet Explorer 4.1
Other Final Features -----------------------------------------------------------
• It has a mobile radio, with a headjack and a speaker on the back of the device. however I will mention that the sound is in mono format, and therefore not very good. Also, in order to use Voice recording, you will have ti puchase the headset, on top of the total cost of the palm device.
•It has a universal connection port, where you can add an additional or external keyboard for easier typing, or for example, a battery pack for extra hours.
• Expansion slot - This could be used for additional memory (however debateable whether it is needed), as well as useful things such as a travel card, or even a card module like a digital camera!
• It also has an infra-red port, allowing communication with your laptop, or even your mobile phone, with very little effort, and at the maximum speed.
• Has bluetooth capabilities, allowing sharing with a desktop or laptop (with the caapbilities) or even some mobile phones, and other palm or handheld pc devices.
This device, is extremely light, which makes it ideal for when you are on the go. Judging from the Palm Tungsten C's specification it weighs approximately 6.3 Ounces, which really is next to nothing, allowing versaitle and highly mobile usage.
It is also slender thin, allowing easy slipping in to pocket or briefcase, but also allows comfortable holding when in the hand. Its size dimensions are also something to be respected, with a width of 3.07 inches, a height of 4.8 inches, and skinny wee waist or depth of only 0.65 inches.
It comes in a shiny, metallic almost aluminium effect finish, which makes it look especially contemporary. In the past, they used to be black, which I am especially glad they have moved away from.
Final Note ------------------------------------------------------------------
Although this review has been mainly positive, I would like to draw your attention to the delicate screen. My sister has had friends, who have had the exact same model, and the screen has cracked, or broken, even without bashful or uncareful use, within a couple of months.
This however has not happened with my sisters, and also believe that they have a good support network set up in the UK, and via their website.
My sister, being a business consumer, has found this especially useful. Dont fork out on one, unless you are going to use their applications and communication abilities. They are designed for the corporate user, and as Joanne, and myself have realised, that this really is a good bit of kit.
Advantages: Fast, huge storage capabilities, wireless internet, great software, easy to use.... Disadvantages: Mono audio
I have been using the Palm Tungsten C for 6 months with exceptional performance and quality. I will convey to you, in my opinion, what I believe are the most important features of the device.
-> Design
To look at the Tungsten C is very sleek. To accomodate the full qwerty keyboard the screen is not the full size of the device but roughly two thirds. The screen is cystal clear and provides exceptional colour even with high definition digital photos. ... ...aluminium hardcase to protect my Palm and this well worth the extra money. -> Hardware
The specification for the Tungsten C speaks for itself. The 400MHz processor is more than capable of handling anything I have asked the device to do. My old laptop has a processor of this speed!! From the 64MB ram stated, you get 51MB of storage space as standard for all your applications and files
With respect to the PC requirements almost any PC from the last ...
t0m101 06.07.2005
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Advantages: Great colour screen WiFi, infrared & great application support Disadvantages: none really
The Palm Tungston C has a 400Mhz Processor, making it faster than a lot of others on the market, especially for this size device. Also the fact it runs PalmOS and not Windows makes it run faster than most Pocket PCs and other variants.
It comes with a rechargable battery, which chages each time you sit it in the cradle. I've regularly got 7-9 hours out of the battery, although using networking will reduce this down to 3-4hours.
The inbuild 64Mb ... ...there is an memory slot as well to allow to expand its storage.
Finally it has to be one of the nicest looking Palm devices, its miniature keyboard is not too small and hard cover that itcomes with saves you inadvertantly switching it on.
Overall - very impressive! ...
GrahamN 20.10.2004
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Advantages: Good quality, Great colour screen! Ability to use wireless networks Disadvantages: none i can see
The Tungston C has a 400Mhz XScale Processor which is exceptionally fast!!
When this is compared to pocket pcs it makes them look very slow!
The Tungston C looks the business! The case is fantastic, and is of a very high quality! I am very impressed
It comes with a 1,500mAh Rechargable battery. Which means that the battery life is also exceptional! So you no longer have to stay within a few feet of a power point to use a palmtop! Apparantly it ... ...a huge space! meaning you can install pretty much any program you want! With the extra space you could install mp3s, or films... however you won't have much joy listening to them as there is no stereo speaker.
802.11b support. Wireless networking at 11Mbps, which although isnt the fastest wireless network i believe it is sufficiant for such a machine.
There are built in applications (word etc...) meaning that you won't have to spend any more money ...
andy.taylor 21.06.2004
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Manufacturer's product description
For the ultimate in performance, Palm delivers its most powerful and robust handheld yet, the Palm Tungsten C handheld. Running on an ultra-fast processor, the latest Palm OS and plenty of memory, it handles your complex business files with ease.Need to check your email for an urgent message or quickly browse the web? Don't want the hassle and the wait of booting up your laptop? The Tungsten C handheld's built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b) technology lets you access your business and personal networks, send email and attachments and browse the Internet with blazing efficiency. You're connected anywhere you have Wi-Fi access - at your office, at home, in airports, hotels, cafes and more - with the number of access points and HotSpots continually growing.Plus, it features a new high-resolution 320x320 color screen, a built-in keyboard, a 5-way navigator button for one handed access to information, dual expansion capabilities and all the tools you need to stay productive.