Reviews of the Palm m505
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CNET Review
The Good: Supercompact design; reflective color screen; expansion slot for adding memory; good battery life.
The Bad: Expensive; display could be brighter and sharper.
The Bottom Line: The m505 is a serviceable PDA, but newer models from Palm and Sony have better color LCDs and are smarter buys.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 70/100. Comparing these reviews to 75755 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 79/100 = Good.
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No Rating
pcworld.com
Review Summary: An attractive thin and light case on this Palm OS-based PDA, but the screen is disappointing.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The M505's screen is dimmer than average. We found it barely bright enough to read in ordinary office light. You get a rechargeable battery, but it's not user-accessible, which prevents swapping in an emergency backup. The M505's AC adapter plugs only ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: WHAT'S HOT: Following the launch of the M515, the M505 is now available for under $300. The classy M505 has a color screen and a distinctively executive look. The unit is thin and light at only 4.9 ounces, yet it includes a Secure Digital slot, has a ...
Manufacturer: Palm
Part number: 3C80801U
General
- Product Type Handheld
- Width 3.1 in
- Built-in Devices Display
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 4.5 in
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.1 in x 0.5 in x 4.5 in
- Localization English / United States
- Weight 4.9 oz
- Connectivity Device(s) Docking cradle
- Localization English:United States
Processor
- Processor Motorola MC68VZ328 33 MHz
- Processor Motorola 33 MHzMC68VZ328
Memory
- ROM 4 MB - Flash
- RAM 8 MB
- Installed RAM 8 MB DRAM
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Installed ROM 4 MB Flash
- Flash memory installed None
Display
- Display Type TFT active matrix - Reflective
- Display type TFT active matrix (Integrated)
- Display (projector) type LCD display
- Image 16-bit (64K colors)
- Display Resolution 160 x 160
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Palm OS 4.0
- Software Mail, Clock, AvantGo, Memo Pad, Note Pad, Date Book, Calculator, To Do List, Palm Reader, Address Book, MultiMail SE, AOL for Palm OS, Pocket Mirror 3.0, powerOne Calculator, Palm Desktop Software, DataViz Documents To Go 3.0, MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition, Palm Mobile Connectivity Software
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS 8.5.1 or later, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Input Device
- Input device type Stylus, Touch-screen
- Type Stylus, Touch-screen
Audio
- Audio Input None
- Audio input type None
- Audio Output None
Telecom
- Modem None
- Modem None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
- Wireless Connectivity IrDA
- Interfaces - Infrared, 1 x Infrared - Serial - IrDA, 1 x USB - USB - 4 pin USB Type A
- Connectivity device(s) included Docking cradle
- Port / Connector Type:Interface Infrared, 1InfraredSerial, 1USBUSB
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Free Qty 1
- Connector Provided IrDA, 1Female4 pin USB Type A
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 SD Memory Card
- Total free slots 1
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium polymer Handheld battery
- Max supported batteries 1
- Power Device Power adapter
- Power supply device Power adapter - External
System Requirements for PC connection
- Min Hard Drive Space 30 MB
- Slot Required None
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
Battery
- Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1 (installed) / 1 (max)
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium polymer
Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service / Support Details 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor Bring-in
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Slot Required None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Bring-in
User Opinions
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