Palm m105

Description: The Palm M105 is a Palm OS-based, consumer-oriented handheld device.Compared to other consumer-oriented handhelds on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $85.

Pros: Weighing in at only 4.4 ounces, this handheld is rather light compared with most other devices.

Cons: Has only a 2-bit, 4 gray level display, which is less favorable than some similarly priced handhelds.For example, the Palm M515, a Palm OS-based handheld at around $80, has a 16-bit, 64,000-color display.Also, this handheld only has 8 MB memory.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less than the average handheld on the market today.Though readily available, alkaline batteries must be replaced regularly and can be expensive in the long run.

Suitability: Ideal for someone who wants basic PIM functions.Also, its display, supporting 4 shades of gray at 160x160 resolution, makes it barely passable for viewing black-and-white images.

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

Suggestions: (1) If you plan to enter large amounts of data, consider purchasing an external portable keyboard for your PDA.(2) If you plan to synchronize data and documents with Microsoft office, consider an appplication such as Documents To Go ( a basic version of it may be included in the packaged software bundle -- see merchant listings for details).

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• Manufacturer: Palm
• Part Number: P80701U

• General

• Product Type Handheld
• Width 3.1 in
• Built-in Devices Display
• Depth 0.7 in
• Height 4.6 in
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.1 in x 0.7 in x 4.6 in
• Localization English / United States
• Weight 4.4 oz
• Connectivity Device(s) Docking cradle
• Localization English:United States

• Processor

• Processor Motorola MC68EZ328 16 MHz
• Processor Motorola 16 MHzMC68EZ328

• Memory

• ROM 2 MB - ROM
• RAM 8 MB
• Installed RAM 8 MB DRAM
• Max supported RAM 8 MB
• Installed ROM 2 MB ROM
• Flash memory installed None

• Display

• Display type (Integrated)
• Display (projector) type LCD display
• Image 2-bit (4 gray levels)
• Display Resolution 160 x 160

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Palm OS 3.5
• Software Games, Expense, Memo Pad, Note Pad, Security, Date Book, Calculator, To Do List, Address Book, Palm HotSync Mail, Palm Desktop Software, Palm Mobile Internet Kit, AvantGo Web Channel Manager
• OS Required Microsoft Windows 95/98, Apple MacOS 7.5.3 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0

• Input Device

• Input device type Stylus, Touch-screen
• Type Stylus, Touch-screen

• 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 IrDA
• Interfaces 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Infrared - IrDA
• Connectivity device(s) included Docking cradle
• Port / Connector Type:Interface 1SerialRS-232, 1Infrared
• Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Free Qty 1
• Connector Provided 1Female9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), IrDA
• Expansion slot(s) total (free) None

• Power

• Battery installed (max) 2 Alkaline AAA typeStandard battery
• Max supported batteries 2
• Power Device None
• Power supply device None
• Voltage provided 1.5 V

• System Requirements for PC connection

• Min RAM Size 64 MB
• Min Hard Drive Space 30 MB
• Slot Required None
• Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM, Serial port

• Battery

• Installed Qty (Max Supported) 2 (installed) / 2 (max)
• Technology / Form Factor Alkaline - AAA type
• Run Time (Up To) 2 month(s)

• Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service / Support Details 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor Bring-in

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Slot Required None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Bring-in

Palm

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.palm.com/
• Address: 950 W. Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA. 94085
• Phone: 1-800-881-7256
• Fax: 1-408-617-0100