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Palm TX Handheld | 
 enlarge | Brand: Palm
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy Used: $150.00
You Save: $149.99 (50%)
New (28) Used (28) Refurbished (3) from $150.00
Rating:  622 reviews
Sales Rank: 114
Color: midnight blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Palm OS Garnet 5.4
CPU Speed: 312
System Memory: 128
Memory Type: SDRAM
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Native Resolution: 320x240
Modem: None
Free Memory Slots: 1
Display Size: 2.5
Battery: 1 Rechargeable Battery
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 3.1 x 0.6
nv:Processor: Intel ARM Based Processor
Processor Speed: 312MHz
Memory: 128MB
Display Area: 320 x 480 Transflective TFT
Display Colors: 65K Colors
Compatible Flash Media: Secure Digital
Compatible Flash Media: Muti Media Card
Compatible Flash Media: SDIO (Input/Output)
Connection Type: Multi-Connector
AC Input Voltage: 108-32 VAC/60 Hz
Type: Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Width: 3.08 inches
Depth: .61 inches
Height: 4.76 inches
Weight: 5.25 oz.
Operating Systems: Windows 2000
Operating Systems: Windows XP
Warranty: 1 year
MPN: 1047NA
Model: 1047NA
UPC: 725355674606
EAN: 0725355674606
ASIN: B000BI7NHY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: I still have original box with all paper work, the ac adapter and usb cable will also be shipped with this item. I no longer have the software for the computer but it can be downloaded.
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| Features:
| • | Sleek, stylish handheld with 128 MB of flash memory and big 320x480 screen | | • | Built-in wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi (802.11b) and Bluetooth | | • | Easily manage email on the road or access files on your office desktop PC | | • | Expansion slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDIO memory cards | | • | Palm Desktop Software for Windows and Mac |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Palm T/X Handheld PDA is anything but business as usual. Connect a portable, folding keyboard to make working on your business documents even easier. Need driving directions? Get turn-by-turn voice-guided directions with the Palm GPS Navigator (GPS requires optional accessories). Whatever you're into, you'll find an application you can use among the thousands made for the Palm OS. Affordable Wi-Fi is here. Introducing the Palm TIX handheld. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology, this is the wireless device you've been waiting for. Browse the web and check email from your office, campus, or home Wi-Fi network-and places like airports, cafes, and hotels (with ISP service applicability). Carry your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files and get more done anywhere. Web pages, presentations, spreadsheets, photos, and videos come to life on a large color screen that rotates from landscape to portrait mode. Have time to unwind? The Palm TX handheld even lets you listen to MP3 and read eBooks. Up to 128MB (100MB actual) Flash Memory - There's more than enough room to hold your calendar, contacts, applications, and even your spreadsheets and presentations. Not to mention fun stuff like photos, tunes, and video clips. And because it's flash memory, the information on your handheld is protected-even if you forget to recharge and the power runs down SD card slot for optional SD memory cards Thanks to the included Pocket Tunes; you can listen to MP3s and podcasts View digital pictures and video clips stored on SD cards Lightweight and compact-fits easily into a pocket or purse Steel Blue Finish Includes USB Connect Cable, Battery and Charger
Amazon.com Product Description
Created for today's fast-paced mobile landscape, the sleekly lightweight Palm TX handheld keeps you connected to your most important data--from email to files stored on your office PC--while you're away from your desktop with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It also features a high-resolution 320 x 480-pixel screen (with portrait and landscape orientation modes), a fast Intel 312 MHz ARM-based processor, expansion slot for Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), and Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) cards. The 128 MB of non-volatile flash memory (of which approximately 100 MB is available for files and software) protects your documents and information, even if the device is not charged and the power runs down. And, of course, the Palm TX features Palm's suite of information management applications, the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files, and synchronization with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only). Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity
Stay connected easily when you're on the go with the built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity (802.11b), which enables you to access email and browse the Web at hotspots such as at coffee shops and in airports, or in your office if you have a wireless LAN network. You can even retrieve documents from your main computer with the included WiFile LT software. The Palm TX also comes the following enhancements: - Added ability for the device to scan for available networks
- Improved connection logic to automatically connect to available compatible networks
- Three steps to easily set up a new network connection
- A free 30-day subscription to all T-Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots
With built-in wireless Bluetooth connectivity (version 1.1), you can synchronize the Palm TX with a Bluetooth-enabled computer from across the room (within a range of 10 meters, or approximately 30 feet). But that's just the start. Using a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone, you can send and receive e-mail and connect to the Web, send multimedia (MMS) or text (SMS) messages, and even automatically dial any number in your handheld's Contact's application. (You can also synchronize data the "old-fashioned" way via the USB connection at the base of the handheld.) For mobile professionals, the Palm TX provides all the conveniences of managing email on the road. With Wi-Fi access or Bluetooth technology, you can check corporate or campus email as well as personal accounts; download, read and edit a Word or Excel report on the fly; synchronize Outlook contacts, calendar, tasks and memos; and work with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, using VersaMail software, to synchronize email and calendar Expansion Capabilities
The expansion card slot for MMC, SD and SDIO formats lets you insert a memory card from a digital camera and view photos on the large, color display; you can even can add transitions between photos and present them as a slideshow. The Palm TX handheld's compatibility with SD Cards up to 2GB lets road warriors carry a few favorite home videos and be entertained on long trips. Support for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files
With the included DataViz Documents To Go software, you rehearse your PowerPoint presentation discreetly in an airport, make last-minute changes to a Word document, and check the numbers in an Excel spreadsheet and update them on the spot. The Palm TX comes with support for native Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. And with the included Adobe Reader for Palm OS, you can download and view converted Acrobat files. Multimedia
The Palm TX comes bundled with Pocket Tunes MP3 player for playing music files or Podcasts, which allows you to create and edit play lists, shuffle songs and navigate by album, artist or genre. The Palm TX also includes built-in software for viewing digital photos and video clips. And with MobiTV software (sold separately), you can view a wide range of television programs, including news, sports and entertainment, directly on the Palm TX handheld. Operating System and Software
Veteran Palm OS handheld users will immediately notice the new Favorites view, which provides easy access to applications, files, and folders. The installed Palm OS 5.4 also introduces the Files application, which enables easy navigation among folders and files. It uses the intuitive and easy-to-learn Graffiti 2 writing software to input data into the handheld (as well as an on-screen keyboard). Windows users can synchronize their calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes with Microsoft Outlook. The Palm OS features the following organizer applications: - Contacts: Lets you store several addresses for each contact, and with new fields for more phone numbers, multiple e-mail addresses, instant messenger IDs, and Web sites.
- Calendar: Use the new Agenda view to see upcoming calendar events, tasks due, and important e-mail, and color-code your events to provide an easy way to reference your calendar in the Agenda, Day, Week, and Month views. Take more notes, or synchronize more details from your desktop, in the larger Memos and Notes fields.
- Tasks: Use tasks with alarms and repeating tasks to set reminders for important commients.
Compatibility
The Palm TX is compatible with PCs running Windows Windows 2000 (SP4) and XP (Outlook synchronization requires MS Outlook 2000, 2002, or 2003; sold separately), and with Macs running Mac OS 10.2.8 to 10.4. What's in the Box
Palm TX handheld, flip cover, USB sync cable, power adapter, 3-step setup poster, Graffiti 2 sticker, Software Install CD-ROM with Palm Desktop, Tutorial, Getting Started Guide, User Guide, and bonus software.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 617 more reviews...
 A great product at a great price August 27, 2008
Wow, can't believe I've settled on other Palms til now. I began my love affair with Palm Pilots beginning with the Handspring Visor, then the Visor Deluxe, since then, I've owned the Palm M500, Zire 72, and now the TX.
1. WiFi - Awesome! I've been connecting everywhere I go. granted, sometimes it's hard to find a hotspot, but after only three weeks of use, I've been able to connect at shopping malls, coffee shops, and two airports. Think of it, you're traveling and you need to get that e-mail off right away. What better way to do than with this device. I was very pleased with the speed of connection and ease of use.
2. Bluetooth - I haven't had an opportunity to use the bluetooth feature, my generic bluetooth keyboard which worked with my Zire 72 would not work with this device. It took a bit of messing around to get the bluetooth to work. I decided to replace my generic keyboard with a palm keyboard. Hope that works.
3. Screen - Wow! 480x340 bright color screen! How awesome is that! Also, the ability to flip the screen is awesome for photos and videos. I haven't tried watching a movie on the device yet, but am hopeful. (Would be nice if Palm would include an app in its software bundle to resize and/or covert movies. Oh well, finding a freeware should be no biggie.)
4. One of my favorite uses of the palm is that I can take all my earthcomber maps with me. Though the amount of memory is nice, I was a bit frustrated that my maps seemed to get hung up more on the TX than it did on my Zire 72.
5. Favorites - it's a cool looking splash screen, but in my opinion, it's a bit redundant. I'd rather eliminate the favorites and go directly to my apps. SIMPLICITY IS ALWAYS BETTER, GUYS!
 A great gadget for grown ups August 26, 2008
Bought this for my husband. In a word he loves it. Is it the lastest in technology? No, but personally we don't need or want an expensive smart phone contract.
This is a gadget for professionals. He needed something to take information in Office formats from the house in his travels. He also needed something to access the web. The editing option if fantastic. Saves the day many times.
We have Vista. Downloaded the patch from Microsoft and the two have had no problems playing nicely. Forget the old reviews about this topic. It is fixed. Just get the patch.
This is a great grown-up toy. Does it play games and music? Yes, but that is not his thrust of interest. It is a great tool.
Palm TX August 25, 2008
I bought this Palm TX to replace my old Tungsten E2 and I am pleasantly pleased and very satisfied. So far, so good. The price was an excellent value as well. Thank you.
Best of the Palm Series! August 23, 2008
I've been a Palm user since 1997. I never thought I would upgrade from my trusty and reliable Tungsten T3 until I got the TX. It works great. It's got plenty of speed, more than enough for what I need it for, and plays videos smoothly using the TCPMP freeware player.
The Pros:
- lots of memory (100MB available to user)
- memory is non-volitile flash memory, so when the battery runs down, you don't lose anything (I had to charge my T3 daily because of this)
- bright screen
- wifi
- bluetooth
- Docs to Go v7
The Cons:
- it comes with a plastic digitizer, which if you don't use screen protectors, will wear out very very quickly. Once my warranty with Palm expires, I'm going to replace it with a glass digitizer. (This IS the solution to digitizer drift for the TX)
- the hotsync and charger cables are completely separate (unlike the old Tungsten TE which had a split cable for syncing and charging via usb, but you can find a combo charger/sync cable easily)
Soft Resets: Okay, I've only had this happen once since I've had the unit. The reason was because I had a piece of 3rd party software that was totally incompatible with the new Palm OS and NVFS. Once I got rid of that one piece of 3rd party software, no more crashes. (Mind you, I have 127 software programs installed on my TX or memory card and they all work well without crashing the unit.) If your TX soft resets on you, it's guaranteed that it's some piece of software that is incompatible. Most likely, it's the one piece of software you were using just before the crash.
Final Thoughts: I still like my T3, but my TX can do much much more and I can go hours on a single charge. The most I've had it on constantly was 4 hrs 2 min. I could have gone much longer, perhaps up to 5 hours. Your mileage will vary based on what you're doing. Docs To Go plus mp3 playing will get you 4 to 5 hours. You can watch 2.5 - 3 hrs of video on a single charge.
If you need the speed and power of a unit like this, plus wifi, it's highly recommended. The Palm OS may be old, but it's way more stable than Windows PCs.
I actually choose to bring this with me on trips (along with my folding IR keyboard) because it's move convenient than bringing my laptop. I can read eBooks, watch videos, listen to mp3s, edit Word/Excel/PowerPoint documents, and use the wifi feature to download, read, and respond to email. It doesn't get any better than this!
 Good but not great August 23, 2008
Nice screen, good size, effective PDA. The PalmOS is good, but crashes too much for my liking. Don't ever let the battery run out ... you will think you lost the device for good. The wireless transfer, VersaMail, and web browser are very nice to have. Having a 2GB SD card really helps.
PC software is clunky, but effective. Seems like the "good enough" attitude prevaled over the "seek perfection" zeal I would have wanted. Stops short on so many fronts. Why can't you duplicate an appointment?
Overall, I use it for my church related volunteer work because I can keep so much on it (tons of books, spreadsheets, contact lists, etc.) but I wish it were faster and the software designs were more flexible.
PDAs are going out of style ... I wish my work BlackBerry had some of the features of the T/X and my church T/X had the intuative design chracterisitics of the BlackBerry.
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