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AlphaSmart Dana review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 314x48x235 mm
Weight: 910 g
Built-in devices: keyboard
OS & software
Operating system: Palm OS 4.1.x
Software included: standard Palm applications optimised for Dana's wide screen: Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Graffiti, AlphaWord, PrintBoy, FontBucket, Palm Reader, QuickOffice
Synchronisation software: HotSync Manager
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: SD/MMC
Installed RAM: 8 MB
Display
Display type: passive-matrix LCD
Display size: 7.48 in
Native resolution: 560x160 pixels
Colour depth: 4 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections: 2 x USB
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: 2 x SD/MMC
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Keyboard: Yes
Audio
Audio output: speaker
Power
Removable battery: yes (AA or rechargeable)
Number of batteries: 3
Claimed battery life: 25 h
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Overview

AlphaSmart Dana

Editors rating
Rating: 7.0
Verdict

Although it's primarily aimed at schools, the Palm OS-based Dana may also appeal to regular mobile users who require a lightweight and affordable portable computer and don't need the full functionality of a Windows notebook.

Typical price

£ 351

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