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HANDHELD REVIEW

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Palm Zire review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 112x16x74 mm
Weight: 109 g
OS & software
Operating system: Palm OS 4.1.x
Software included: Date Book, Address Book, To-Do List, Memo Pad, Note Pad, Clock, Calculator, Security, Expense, Graffiti
Synchronisation software: HotSync Manager, PocketMirror
Desktop software: Palm Desktop
Host PC system requirements: Windows 98/2000/ME and XP; or Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X v10.1.2 or higher
Processor
Processor: Motorola Dragonball EZ
Clock speed: 16 MHz
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared
Display
Display type: passive-matrix LCD
Display size: 2.75 in
Native resolution: 160x160 pixels
Colour depth: 4 bits
Memory
Installed ROM: 2 MB
Installed RAM: 2 MB
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Audio
Audio output: speaker
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Overview

Palm Zire

Editors rating
Rating: 5.7
Verdict

Palm’s inexpensive and ultra-basic Zire lowers the entry-level bar for handhelds. However, the price needs to drop even further if it's to become a compelling purchase for first-time buyers.

Typical price

£ 88

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