Typical price: £170
What is it: PDA with a 312MHz processor
What we think: If you can live without Wi-Fi, the midpriced palmOne Zire 72 is a well-rounded PDA with features suited for both work and play
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 April 2004
Tags: palmOne, palmOne Zire 72, megapixel camera, applications, updated
We like:
Integrated 1.2-megapixel camera with video-record function; Bluetooth; fast processor; multimedia support; robust software bundle; expansion slot
We don't like:
No Wi-Fi; lacks camera lens cover; battery not user-replaceable
CNET UK judgement:
If you can live without Wi-Fi, the midpriced palmOne Zire 72 is a well-rounded PDA with features suited for both work and play
Full review:
As the popular Zire 71 goes into retirement, the Zire 72 is here to take its place. Boasting more memory and a faster processor, the palmOne Zire 72 also lets you take photos and videos, connect to devices via Bluetooth, listen to music and watch videos. Its eye-catching blue design and its multimedia capabilities will appeal to young professionals who want a device that can get the work done but still leaves room for fun. Continue Reading...
palmOne Zire 72 History
14 May 2005 in Reviews
More than an organiser: multimedia handhelds
Early PDAs were glorified diaries cum address books, hence the PDA moniker (for Personal Digital Assistant). We've moved on since then, though, and in the modern world of iPods and camera phones, PDAs want to make your life fun...
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