Motorola IMfree Personal Instant Messenger MX240a

Description: The Motorola Imfree Personal Instant Messenger MX240A is a proprietary, consumer-oriented handheld device.Compared to other consumer-oriented handhelds on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $45.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Offers only RF wireless capability.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less favorable than the average handheld on the market today.Weighing in at 9 ounces, this handheld is quite heavy compared with most other devices.Since this is a proprietary device, you will not benefit from the broad third-party application support of mainstream platforms such as Palm OS or Pocket PC.

Suitability: A consumer-oriented handheld, suited for every-day use.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this handheld has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) If you think you'll enter large amounts of data, consider getting an external portable keyboard for your PDA.(2) To see how this PDA stacks up against our Editor's top picks, check out the Handhelds Feature on CNET Reviews.

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• Manufacturer: Motorola
• Part Number: MX240A

• General

• Built-in devices Display
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.5 in x 1.3 in x 4.8 in
• Weight 9 oz
• Packaged contents USB wireless adapter

• Operating System / Software

• Software included Drivers
• Operating system Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP

• Input Device

• Input device type Keyboard

• Audio

• Audio input type None
• Audio output type None

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Display

• Resolution:Character Resolution 9 lines

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Wireless connectivity RF
• Port / Connector Type:Interface 1USB
• Connector Provided 4 pin USB Type A
• Expansion slot(s) total (free) None

• Power

• Battery installed (max) 1 Nickel metal hydride
• Max supported batteries 1
• Recharge time 10 hour(s)
• Power supply device Power adapter

• System Requirements for PC connection

• Min processor type 266 MHz

• GPS

• GPS System / GPS Navigation None

• Warranty

• Service & support type 1 year warranty
• Service / Support Details 1 year Limited warranty

Motorola

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://commerce.motorola.com/consumer
• Address: 1303 East Algonquin Rd, Libertyville, IL. 60048
• Phone: 847/576-5000