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Product Description

The Palm LifeDrive is home to 4 GB of memory that can be used to store songs, video, contacts and Internet content that can be accessed using the phone’s WiFi connectivity. It also... More

The Palm LifeDrive is home to 4 GB of memory that can be used to store songs, video, contacts and Internet content that can be accessed using the phone’s WiFi connectivity. It also brings e-mail compatibility with POP, IMAP and Exchange Servers so you’re never too far from the business that you need. The LifeDrive can also act as a voice recorder, MP3 Player and photo viewer while also bringing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Less

Kindle is as easy to hold and use as a book. designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with... More

Kindle is as easy to hold and use as a book. designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle's page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing you to read and turn pages comfortably with one hand from any position. The page-turn buttons now flex inward to prevent any accidental page turns when picking up or handling Kindle. Less

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Key Features

Processor

416 MHz Intel XScale

Wireless Capabilities

WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth

Built-in Modem

Weight

6.8 oz.

10.2 oz.

Installed RAM

4 GB

2 GB

Text Formats

AZW

Operating System

Palm OS

Linux based OS

Screen Size

6 inch

Family Line

Palm LifeDrive

Amazon Kindle

Type

PDA

eBook Reader

Technical Features

Expansion Slot

SDIO Slot • Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Slot

PDA Special Features

Vertical And Horizontal Display

Processor Speed

416 MHz

Processor Type

Intel XScale

Input Method

Touch Screen • Handwrite Recognition • 5-Way Navigator

Interface Type

USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi

USB 2.0

Display

Screen Resolution

480 x 320

800 x 600

Color Depth

16-bit (64k colors)

4-bit (16 gray levels)

Display Technology

Transflective Color TFT

Monochrome LCD

Multimedia

Voice Recorder

With Voice Recorder

Built-in Music Player

MP3 Player

Audio Output

Headphone Jack

Built in Stereo Speakers • 3.5 mm Stereo jack

Battery

Battery Life

Up to 336 Hours

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery

Dimensions

Depth

0.74 in.

0.36 in.

Height

4.76 in.

8 in.

Width

2.87 in.

5.3 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

Cradle type

USB Cradle

Included Accessories

USB Synchronization Cable • AC adapter

Release Date

May, 2005

24 February, 2009

Product ID

24700247

82454302

UPC

805931013781

892685001317

Product MPN

MPN

1044NA

000101000000CNETKINDLE2

Consumer Reviews

Palm LifeDrive Handheld

From $199.00

Amazon Kindle 2 eBook Reader

From $6.95

Product Review Summary

2.4

Based on 35 user reviews

31% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

None Yet

Cons

None Yet

Good For

None Yet

Consumer Reviews

399

palmOne: Ready to Drive Your Life?

bytheuerkorn Jun 19, 2005

64 Helpfuls 65 Helpfuls

Pros Gigs of storage, WiFi & Bluetooth, display, design, excellent software bundle

Cons Lag time, OS instability (< patch2.0), no cradle included, microdrive and battery not...

Recommended it? Yes

It has been 3 years that I resisted temptation to get a new PDA, mainly because my Sony Clie PEG-NX60 did such a great job with my daily routine that it simply wasn't necessary for another incremental improvement for a significant expense. Well, things change, and while I would not consider... Read full review »

242

PalmOne LifeDrive

byopinionated3 May 17, 2006

52 Helpfuls 53 Helpfuls

Pros WiFi and Bluetooth, 4GB hard drive

Cons Battery life is an issue

Recommended it? Yes

My teenage daughter has been bugging me for months now to get her a laptop or PDA so she could use it for her school work. I guess I waited a bit too long to get her one before school got out since she has less than two weeks to go before summer vacation. I decided that the laptop was going to be... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.2

Based on 38 user reviews

87% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Compact (4)
Energy Efficient (3)
Great Design (3)
Quality Construction (2)
Easy To Use (1)
Good Value (1)
Adequate Storage (1)
Reliable Performance (1)
Feature Rich (1)

Cons

No backlight (3)
Overpriced (2)
Expensive (2)
expensive to fill (1)

Good For

Travel (5)
Everyday Use (5)
Home (4)
Gifts (3)
Office (1)

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Consumer Reviews

473

An eBook Reader With Some Thought Behind It

bygamblin_man Mar 14, 2009

53 Helpfuls 54 Helpfuls

Pros Well thought out and capable

Cons Expensive to buy and to populate

Recommended it? Yes

Think of most anything invented in the 15th century and you will find it outdated and supplanted by something invented later. But one invention of that era has only been improved on slightly and perfected. That is the printed book. It is a technology just as germane to today's computer and internet... Read full review »

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Sure to Kindle Your Interest in Reading: Amazon Kindle 2 E-Reader

byBruguru Dec 29, 2009

51 Helpfuls 52 Helpfuls

Pros Slim, lightweight, stores an entire library, lots of free books, handy features.

Cons No case, no covers for many books, no pictures with periodicals.

Recommended it? Yes

Have you ever thought about how much environmental impact there is in the production of a book? Few people do. First and foremost, books are made from paper, and paper comes from trees. True, many books today are made from recycled content, but there still must be some fresh pulp used, and even... Read full review »

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