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Palm m505 review

7.8

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.0

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 339

Verdict

It's not perfect, but it's the best Palm device yet... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Slim and light
  • Reflective colour screen
  • SD/MMC expansion slot
  • USB docking connectivity.

Cons

  • New Universal Connector requires more force than previous designs
  • No microphone or audio playback facilities.

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 79x12.7x114 mm
Weight: 139 g
Operating system: Palm OS 4.1.x
Software included: Address Book, Date Book, Clock, To Do List, Memo Pad, Note Pad, Mail, Calculator, Graffiti, Documents To Go 3.0, PhotoSuite Mobile Edition, AvantGo, PocketMirror 3.0, Palm Reader, Palm Mobile Internet Kit (MultiMail SE, SMS, Web clipping)
Processor: Motorola Dragonball VZ
Clock speed: 33 MHz
Memory expansion: SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 4 MB
Installed RAM: 8 MB
Display size: 3.3 in
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: SD/MMC

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9.0

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

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slim, lightweight, easy to use, practical

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