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Handspring Visor Prism review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 75x21x120 mm
Weight: 194 g
OS & software
Operating system: Palm OS 3.5.x
Software included: Address Book, Date Book, Date Book+, City Time, To Do List, Memo Pad, Advanced Calculator, Graffiti
Synchronisation software: HotSync Manager, PocketMirror
Desktop software: Palm Desktop
Host PC system requirements: 486-based PC or higher with Windows 98, ME or 2000; PowerPC Mac with MacOS 8.1 or later
Processor
Processor: Motorola Dragonball VZ
Clock speed: 33 MHz
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 3 in
Native resolution: 160x160 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: Yes
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: Springboard
Memory
Installed RAM: 8 MB
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Number of batteries: 1
Claimed battery life: 2 h
Miscellaneous
Accessories: serial dicking cradle
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker
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Overview

Handspring Visor Prism

Verdict

The best-value colour handheld on the market.

Typical price

£ 340

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