Advantages: Powerful, large memory Disadvantages: Still cant get Bluetooth sync working
...my life.
I chose Palm over Pocket pc because as an Apple Mac user Palm offered Mac Syncronisation oug of the box (more on this later).
The Palm I decided on was the Tungsten T5
Product Description PalmOne Tungsten T5
Dimensions (WxDxH) 7.8 cm x 1.5 cm x 12 cm
Weight 145 g
Processor Intel XScale 416 MHz
Product Type Handheld
Audio Output Speaker(s)
Display TFT active matrix - transflective - 16-bit (64k colours)
Input Device Touch-screen, ... ...the box I found the palm with a lather face cover charger manuals and usb cable. The device itself look very appealing small and light you can fit it into your shirt pocket though its slightly its heavier than a pocket calculator.
The screen is crisp and bright menu buttons obvious and easy to use. Handwriting recogntion is ok I seem to have a problem writing t sometimes. I must say personally I would prefer the tiny keyboards found on the Zaurus ...
paranoidcookie 12.05.2005
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Advantages: Compatability with both PC and Mac without needing 3rd party software Disadvantages: Battery life could be better.
...I opted for the Palm Tungsten T5 with Tomtom Navigator 5 at a price of £419.48 including a hard case. It arrived a couple of days later and the challenge of making it work the way i wanted it to began.
The manual is not that detailed and a lot of playing around is needed to fully understand how it functions. The online help however is very comprehensive and the quick tour on the machine shows most of the functionality.
I have found that true to ... ...graphics along with all the useful functions a PDA should have and there seems to be a limitless source of software add ons available.
As standard Software the unit boasts
Calculator
Contacts
Phone Dialler
Expenses
Memos
Note Pad
Real Player
Tasks
VersaMail and web (via bluetooth to a GPRS phone or web connected computer)
World Clock
Word documents and spread sheets are of a high standard and it also has a plethora of other programs and ...
Purpletigerclimbing 22.10.2005 (23.10.2005)
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Advantages: fair price fast Disadvantages: not 100% reliable
I've been using my T5 for about 9 months now and its definitely come in handy. You can synchronise with Outlook so you can carry around your email, tasks, contacts, memos, and create new Outlook items on the PDA and synch the other way too.
There is a wide range of products you can download from Palms website, including various organisers, converters and games. All priced within £4.99 up to £24.99. And of course you can download and install free ... ...comes with 256MB of space but its actually 215MB of accessible storage space. Thats 215MB for your files (MS office files, Versamail items, mp3s, jpgs etc) and 55MB of application space. Its a shame its split as you can quickly fill up the 55MB with software.
As shown in the photo it doesn't have a slider to get to the buttons as in previous models in the Tungsten range. Its about the same size as the T3 just without the slider.
It has Bluetooth ...
stu_lives_here 09.12.2005
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Protect your Palm Tungsten T5, TX, E2 while keeping it in view and concentrate on driving ... more
with the Carcomm powered PDA mount. Ready for connection to a GPS receiver, the PDA cradle uses the manufacturer\'s original cradle connector, ensuring a perfect fit
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To create your decorative sticker, we print your photo on an innovative and very high ... more
quality material. Custom made and perfectly adapted to the shape of your PalmOne Tungsten T5! Extremely resistant, the manufacturing process guarantees an extreme ease of application. Simple: You can apply it and remove it without leaving any trace. Your new skin is delivered ready to use. All you have to do is apply it by following the enclosed instructions. Shown visuals are only examples. It is up to you to personalize your device with the photo of your choice!
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