HANDHELD REVIEW

Palm Tungsten E review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	79x12x114 mm
Weight:	131 g

OS & software
Software included:	Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Note Pad, Memos, Calculator, Security, Expense, Clock, Documents To Go Profesional Edition 6.0, VersaMail, SMS, Phone Link, Palm Dialer, RealOne Mobile Player, Kinoma Player, Graffiti, Acrobat Reader, Palm Reader, powerOne Personal Calculator, Handmark Mobile DB, Handmark Magic Dogs, Kinoma Producer
Synchronisation software:	HotSync
Desktop software:	Palm Desktop
Host PC system requirements:	Windows 95/98/2000/ME/NT 4 and XP; or Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X v10.1.2 or higher

Processor
Processor:	Texas Instruments OMAP 311
Clock speed:	126 MHz

Memory
Memory expansion:	SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM:	8 MB
Installed RAM:	32 MB

Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle:	No
Wired connections:	USB
Wireless PAN:	infrared
Expansion slots:	SD/MMC (SDIO-compatible)

Display
Display type:	transflective TFT
Native resolution:	320x320 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Power
Battery type:	Li-polymer

Input devices
Touchscreen:	Yes
Stylus:	Yes
Navigation button/wheel:	Yes

Audio
Audio output:	speaker, headphone jack

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Palm Tungsten E

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Editors rating: 7.7

Verdict

With a high-resolution colour screen, a sleek design, an expansion card slot, and a £149 (inc. VAT) price tag, the Tungsten E will hit the handheld sweet spot for many mobile professionals and consumers.

Typical price

£ 149

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