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Make The Case - Mobility

Photos: Palm Foleo Camera icon

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Published: 31 May 2007 08:53 BST

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Is it a notebook?

Judging by its looks, you'd think the Palm Foleo was just an ultraportable notebook or UMPC. However, Palm stressed that the Foleo's primary function is to be a mobile phone companion. It synchronises with your smartphone via Bluetooth, and then you can use the Foleo's 10in. screen and full keyboard to work on documents and email, and browse the web.

 

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