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Palm Zire 71 PDA

Texas Instruments OMAP310 144MHz - 16MB RAM/ - 4MB ROM - Active Matrix TFT Color LCD - 65536 Colors 16-bit - MPN: P80720US See Product Details

Product Details of Palm Zire 71 PDA

Description

Your life Organized: Keep phone numbers and addresses on hand. Write to-do lists. Take notes in meetings. The Zire 71 handheld helps you do it all and keep it all organized. The joystick-like 5-way navigator gives you quick, one-handed access to your information A digital camera when you need it: Want to capture a spontaneous moment? Simply slide your handheld open to expose the protected, hidden camera. Then point, shoot and share with friends and family Music and videos to go: Take your favorite MP3s, video clips and audio books with you wherever you go. It's a snap to organize and move files from your handheld to your desktop and back again Games brought to life: A new, high-resolution color screen vibrantly displays images, graphics and type. Rechargeable batteries give you plenty of time to enjoy the action

Quick Glance

Installed Memory: 4 MB

Operating System: Palm OS 5.2.1

Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Mini-phone Stereo Headphone, 1 x Cradle Connector

Expansion Slot: MMC Slot, Secure Digital (SD) Slot

Summary

Product Title: Palm Zire 71 PDA

Manufacturer: Palm

Power Score: 4.1 | 24 Reviews

System

Processor Speed: 144 MHz

Operating System: Palm OS 5.2.1

Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Mini-phone Stereo Headphone, 1 x Cradle Connector

Slots: MMC Slot, Secure Digital (SD) Slot

Memory

Installed Memory: 4 MB

Storage Size (ROM): 16 MB

Display

Display Size: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD

Max Resolution: 320 x 320

General

Class: Laptop

Category: Palmtop

Dimensions

Weight: 5.30 oz

Dimensions: 4.50" Height x 2.90" Width x 0.67" Depth - Closed Dimensions

Warranty

Warranty Information: 90 Day Limited

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

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Reviews on Palm Zire 71 PDA

  • 5
  By member: schultzkp - Jul 6, 2003

Palm Zire 71 PDA

Strengths: Ease of use, high resolution screen, built in camera.

Weakness: Lack of accessories because it's too new.

I LOVE my Zire 71. I went to the store to look at the Palm m515, and ended up checking out the Zire 71. Wow! I use it A LOT. I take pictures of EVERYTHING. The desktop software downloads the pictures from the Palm and is VERY easy to use and email pictures to friends and family. The size is about the same as the Palm Vx I had before and the Palm m515 I was thinking about buying. The SD memory...

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  • 5
  By member: jmaudsley - Dec 20, 2003

Palm Zire 71 PDA

Strengths: Versatility, brilliant color screen, speed of processor, and expandability.

Weakness: Thickness, short notice of low power (and camera inoperability)

I have now had my Zire71 for three months and treasure it as much as I did when it was new. I upgraded from a Palm Vx and have been really pleased with my Zire71. The speed of the processor is great and allows me to use many different kinds of applications quickly. I love having a camera at the ready though I have lost functionality of the camera more than a few times because of the low battery...

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  • 5
  By member: tallsalt - Jul 11, 2003

Palm Zire 71 PDA

Strengths: The screen, the screen, the screen. Everthing about it.

Weakness: Give me a break.

I upgraded from the Palm IIIc and, wow, the screen is gorgeous! It is speedy in accessing programs. It even hotsyncs faster, the USB is so much better than the old serial connection. After my wife saw it, she told me I'd have to get another Palm, because she wouldn't be giving it back. She had the Palm IIIx, previously. The camara is a great addition, excellent for snap shots. Graffiti2 takes a...

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  • 4
  By member: JGirvan - Sep 15, 2003

Palm Zire 71 PDA

Strengths: HotSync was a breeze. Screen is easy to read. Many of the functions were intuitive for PC users. Battery lasted well over the weekend for recharging on Monday.

Weakness: Waiting for more accessories. It would be nice to have printed user guide.

This is my first PDA and no regrets. The hardcase that came with the unit is excellent. Can't wait to get the GPS and Wine Spectator expansion.

  • 5
  By member: Andrucho - Jul 11, 2003

Palm Zire 71 PDA

Strengths: Powerfull, fast, very good screen with clear colors. Really works in-sinc with my pc

Weakness: Could be a bit slimmer

Since I bought it it has been all that I hoped for. I can really make it work with my pc at the office. This is the first PDA I buy, and the ease of use is amazing. And the camera is useful and fun, I can send the pictures over the internet to my frinds without having to buy a digital camera. ven my kids love.

  • 5
  By member: 3stelle - Jul 10, 2003

Palm Zire 71 PDA

Strengths: clear screen, programmable buttons, fun camera

Weakness: wish charger would plug directly into palm for travel

I like navigating with the new joy stick, but I wish it were more universal between applications. I also have an application I am always in & I was able to program that to the star button for quick access-BONUS!

  • 1
  By member: angelm - Apr 3, 2004

Palm Zire 71 PDA

Strengths: handy camera

Weakness: never works when i need it, because the battery runs down so quickly!

I wouldn't buy this again and I definitely would not recommend it. I work in medicine. I depend heavily on my PDA, but this one has not been dependable! I would say that 2 out of 3 times that I go to turn it on AFTER CHARGING IT ALL NIGHT, it's dead. I do not know what is draining the battery. I keep it in the case. It's EXTREMELY frustrating. i was excited when I got it, but now I'm so disgusted...

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  • 4
  By member: noscw1 - Sep 10, 2003

Palm Zire 71 PDA

Strengths: Bright screen. expandable with SD cards.World clock feature is great item for frequent fliers.

Weakness: Slippery exterior prone to being dropped. Hot synch operation takes many hours to load mp3 songs on to 256 MB card. Meager performance for audio output.

Upgrade from M500. Still waiting for more accessories to be introduced for this model. Purchased a card reader for loading mp3 to sd card. Speaker needs more oomph or the use of an add-on (none currently available) to be heard. Without this addition, a quiet setting is neccessary or the use of earphones.Expense module is restricted, not full featured as is needed.

  • 5
  By member: bogdal - Sep 3, 2003

Palm Zire 71 PDA

Strengths: Built-in-Camera with auto-light adjuster, mp3 player, hard back casing, great pixel resolution screen.

Weakness: Battery lasts about 3 days, no Blue-Tooth or Blue-Tooth compatible, need expansion card to play mp3's (which is expensive).

One of the best Palm Pilots I've ever had. Previously had a Palm m100. This is I by far the best deal I've ever gotten. Cheaper than the SONY NZ90.

  • 5
  By member: bkuepper - Oct 21, 2003

Palm Zire 71 PDA

Strengths: Nice color screen, recharageable battries, USB cradle, mp3's, expansion card slot, digital camera.

Weakness: Cheesey stylus, camera has a one second pause before the picture is taken (makes it difficult to take people shots)

I love my Zire 71. The camera has come in very handy to capture a moment when you don't have a regular camera, and for emailing pictures to friends. The resoultion is not "print" quality but great for viewing on the palm or computer. I bought a 256MB SD card and use it to store mp3's, pictures, and wallpaper for ZLauncher. I can also backup my palm to the SD card without having my computer. I...

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Apr 14, 2010

ReviewGist for Palm Zire 71 Handheld

Interface is Good according to 11 PDA experts. -- "built-in digital camera and Palms sharpest high-resolution color screen to date"-palminfocenter.com -- "great screen of taking photos up to 640 x 480 resolution."-mobiletechreview.com -- "320x320-pixel screen is impressive, offering a bright, sharp image down to the smallest icons."-asia.cnet.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features...

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  • 5.0
  about.com - Aug 5, 2003

Palm Zire 71

This PDA will appeal to extremely wide audience. With the new Palm OS 5, a great screen and a digital camera for under $300, you can't go wrong....

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