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Handspring Visor Neo review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	76x18x122 mm
Weight:	153 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, Mail, Expense, Fast Lookup, Silent Alarm, Graffiti, PocketMirror
Synchronisation software:	HotSync Manager
Desktop software:	Palm Desktop
Host PC system requirements:	PC with Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000; Macintosh with System 7.5.3 or later

Processor
Processor:	Motorola Dragonball VZ
Clock speed:	33 MHz

Display
Display type:	passive-matrix LCD
Display size:	3.3 in
Native resolution:	160x160 pixels
Colour depth:	4 bits

Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle:	Yes
Wired connections:	USB
Wireless PAN:	infrared
Expansion slots:	Springboard

Memory
Installed RAM:	8 MB

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

Audio
Audio input:	microphone

Power
Removable battery:	AAA
Number of batteries:	2
Claimed battery life:	8 h

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Handspring Visor Neo

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Editors rating: 6.8

Verdict

A good entry-level Palm OS handheld, although it breaks no new ground.

Typical price

£ 144

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