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

• Product Type Handheld
• Width 4.5 in
• Built-in Devices Display
• Depth 1.3 in
• Height 4.8 in
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.5 in x 1.3 in x 4.8 in
• Weight 9 oz
• Included Accessories USB wireless adapter

• Display

• Character Resolution 9 lines

• Operating System / Software

• Software Drivers
• OS Required Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP

• Input Device

• Input device type Keyboard
• Type Keyboard

• Audio

• Audio Input None
• Audio input type None
• Audio Output None

• Telecom

• Modem None
• Modem None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
• Wireless Connectivity RF
• Interfaces 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
• 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
• Power Device Power adapter
• Recharge Time 10 hour(s)
• Power supply device Power adapter

• System Requirements for PC connection

• Min processor type 266 MHz

• GPS

• GPS Navigation None

• Battery

• Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1 (installed) / 1 (max)
• Technology / Form Factor Nickel metal hydride
• Run Time (Up To) 4 hour(s)

• Warranty

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

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Min Processor Type 266 MHz
• System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - RAM 64 MB - HD 20 MB

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Motorola

Manufacturer profile

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