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AlphaSmart Dana review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.3

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 351

Verdict

Although it's primarily aimed at schools, the Palm OS-based Dana may also appeal to regular mobile users who require a lightweight and affordable portable computer and don't need the full functionality of a Windows notebook... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Lightweight yet robust
  • Wide 560 x 160 pixel screen
  • Full-size keyboard
  • Affordable
  • Long battery life.

Cons

  • Not as functional as a Windows notebook
  • Most shareware/freeware Palm OS applications will not exploit the wide screen
  • Slow 33MHz processor.

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 314x48x235 mm
Weight: 910 g
Built-in devices: keyboard
Operating system: Palm OS 4.1.x
Software included: standard Palm applications optimised for Dana's wide screen: Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Graffiti, AlphaWord, PrintBoy, FontBucket, Palm Reader, QuickOffice
Processor: Motorola Dragonball VZ
Clock speed: 33 MHz
Memory expansion: SD/MMC
Installed RAM: 8 MB
Display size: 7.48 in
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: 2 x SD/MMC

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Member Opinion

9.3

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

2 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Makes you productive

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10

Perfect


Susan Sparkes

Susan Sparkes

Ideal laptop substitute for students on a tight budget

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8.5

Excellent


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