Typical price: £330
What is it: Palm OS PDA with a 4GB hard drive
What we think: A versatile handheld packed with productivity and multimedia features -- but it's far too expensive
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 May 2005
Tags: palmOne, palmOne LifeDrive, playlists, accessories, hard drive
We like:
Integrated 4GB hard drive; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi; doubles as USB drive; plays MP3s with support for playlists; lets you create slideshows with music; sharp screen
We don't like:
Expensive; battery not user-replaceable; Web pages slow to load; battery life and audio quality not on a par with today's MP3 players; sluggish; slightly heavy
You might also need:
Deluxe carrying case; SDIO/MMC card; desktop cradle; travel charger; palmOne Universal keyboard; digital camera adaptor
CNET UK judgement:
There isn't too much the palmOne LifeDrive can't do with its integrated hard drive, its wireless connectivity and its multimedia capabilities, but it's way too expensive
Full review:
The wait is over. palmOne's golden egg has finally hatched, and the LifeDrive is here. The firstborn in the company's new Mobile Manager line, the LifeDrive is the first handheld to have an integrated hard drive -- 4GB, to be exact -- for all your storage needs, and lo and behold, this baby finally has built-in Wi-Fi. Continue Reading...
palmOne LifeDrive History
13 Jun 2005 in Digital Living
The LifeDrive is the first handheld to have an integrated hard drive, and this high-performance monster also has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Does the LifeDrive get your vote?
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