Reviews of the Palm Zire 31 Handheld
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CNET Review
The Good: Fast processor; 16MB of memory; color display; MP3 and RealAudio playback; expansion slot.
The Bad: Battery not user-replaceable; no camera; no protective case.
The Bottom Line: The entry-level Palm Zire 31 should have users singing a happy tune with an affordable price tag, added memory, a fast processor, and MP3 playback.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 70/100. Comparing these reviews to 75737 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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burnoutpc.com
Review Summary: The Zire is in my eyes a perfect tool for students, to keep their addresses up to date, install games, and use it all day long. The Zire doesn't have much memory, thus you can't install that much on it, neither is it fast, and neither does it have a ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Zire 31 is a no-frills handheld for those on a budget.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The Zire 31 continues palmOne's tradition of breaking new ground in the low-end market. While technically a handheld, perhaps the best way to describe the Zire 31 is the cheapest color MP3 player...
Manufacturer: Palm
Part number: P80708US
General
- Product Type Handheld
- Width 2.9 in
- Built-in Devices Display
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 4.4 in
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.9 in x 0.6 in x 4.4 in
- Localization United States
- Weight 4.1 oz
- Included Accessories Protective cover
- Localization United States
Processor
- Processor Intel ARM 200 MHz
- Processor Intel 200 MHzARM
Memory
- RAM 16 MB - SDRAM
- Installed RAM 16 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Max supported RAM 16 MB
- RAM technology SDRAM
Display
- Display Type STN passive matrix
- Display type STN passive matrix
- Image 16-bit (64K colors)
- Display Resolution 160 x 160
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Palm OS 5.2.8
- Software Memos, Prefs, Tasks, Expense, Calendar, Contacts, Note Pad, Security, Card Info, Solitaire, Calculator, Quick Tour, Palm Reader, SplashMoney, World clock, AudiblePlayer 2.0, Handmark MobileDB, powerOne Calculator, RealOne Mobile Player, Palm Desktop Software 4.1
- OS Required Apple MacOS 9.2.2, Apple MacOS X 10.2, Apple MacOS X 10.3, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Input Device
- Input device type Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
- Type Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
Audio
- Supported Digital Audio Formats MP3
- Audio Input None
- Audio input type None
- Audio Output Headset
Telecom
- Modem None
- Modem None
- 56k technology N/A
Telephone Features
- Band None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
- Wireless Connectivity IrDA
- Interfaces 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
- Connectivity device(s) included Docking cradle
- Port / Connector Type:Interface 1HeadphonesOutput, 1USB
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Free Qty 1
- Connector Provided Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 4 pin USB Type A
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 SD Memory Card
- Total free slots 1
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium polymer
- Max supported batteries 1
- Power Device Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 100/220 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power supply device Power adapter - External
- Voltage required AC 100/220 V
- Power device frequency required 50/60 Hz
System Requirements for PC connection
- Min Hard Drive Space 60 MB, 25 MB
- Min processor type Intel Pentium
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
GPS
- GPS Navigation None
Battery
- Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1 (installed) / 1 (max)
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium polymer
Warranty
- Service & Support 90 days warranty
- Service / Support Details 90 days Limited warranty Parts and labor, 90 days Technical support Phone consulting
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Min Processor Type Intel Pentium
- System Requirements Details Windows 98/2000/ME/XP - HD 60 MB, MacOS X 10.2 - HD 25 MB, MacOS X 10.3 - HD 25 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 90 days, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days
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