Price range: £194.38
What is it: Handheld organiser with 102mm screen and integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
What we think: The Palm TX offers a winning package of wireless connectivity, productivity tools and fun features
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 19 October 2005
Tags: Palm, Palm TX, colour scheme, Web pages, memory card
We like:
Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; large, bright screen; solid battery life; music and video playback; sleek, compact design
We don't like:
Battery not user-replaceable
You might also need:
Protective case; memory cards; screen overlays; desktop cradle; Bluetooth GPS receiver; Bluetooth keyboard
CNET UK judgement:
The Palm TX offers a winning package of wireless connectivity, productivity tools and fun for users of all kinds
Full review:
When Palm, or palmOne as it was known, released its LifeDrive in May, we were thrilled that the company had finally integrated Wi-Fi into one of its PDAs. Unfortunately, when we saw the wallet-stretching price tag, the celebration was short-lived. Now, it appears we can put our party hats back on, because the new Palm TX offers a more affordable solution (£240) that should please a wide range of users, both professional and casual. Aside from built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the TX crams a long list of features and solid performance into a sleek package that can go head-to-head with its Pocket PC counterparts, such as the Dell Axim X51 and the HP iPaq rx1950. Continue Reading...
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Latest user reviews
January 5, 2008
Posted by: Dlestat
"Perfect for me"
October 16, 2006
Posted by: Tony McCauley
"It is good, very, very good!"
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