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Acer s60 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 78x13x122 mm
Weight: 145 g
OS & software
Operating system: Palm OS 4.1.x
Software included: Address Book, Calculator, Date Book, Mail, Memo Pad, To Do List, Graffiti, AudioBox, Backup, PhotoWiz, Clock, Filer, Recorder, Service Launcher, WalkReader
Synchronisation software: HotSync Manager; IntelliSync Lite
Desktop software: Palm Desktop
Host PC system requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP; Mac OS 9 - Mac OS X
Processor
Processor: Motorola DragonBall VZ
Clock speed: 33 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: Memory Stick
Installed ROM: 4 MB
Installed RAM: 16 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Native resolution: 320x320 pixels
Colour depth: 12 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: Yes
Wired connections: USB, serial
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: Memory Stick
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Number of batteries: 1
Claimed battery life: 9 h
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headphone jack
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

Acer s60

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
Verdict

Acer's Palm OS handheld eschews leading-edge technology, and its Memory Stick slot may not suit everyone, but the design is attractive and the price competitive.

Typical price

£ 229

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