Product Description
When it comes to productivity, the Zire 72 handheld means business. Now you can shoot photos and capture and watch video clips anywhere you go. Listen to MP3s, create and edit Word- and Excel-compatible files, or get wireless e-mail and Internet access with its built-in Bluetooth.
Amazon.com Product Description
Building on the success of PalmOne's Zire 71, the Zire 72 is the first Palm-based handheld that can capture digital video with sound and shoot digital still photos. This special silver version of the Zire 72 also features bright 320 x 320-pixel color screen for optimal playback of video and photos as well as voice recording capability and an MP3 player for listening to your own soundtrack. Other features include Bluetooth wireless connectivity, a 32 MB memory, Secure Digital card expansion, and a fast 312 Mhz Intel PXA270 processor. And, of course, the Zire 72 features Palm's suite of information management applications and the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files and synchronize with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only). It's also available in the original blue version.
Upgrade Features
The Zire 72 offers the following improvements to the Zire 71:
- 1-megapixel image resolution (1280 x 960 pixels); the Zire 71 had a maximum 640 x 480 resolution.
- 32 MB of memory (24.7 MB user available); the Zire 71 had only a 16 MB memory
- Video capture with sound; the Zire 71 only shot still images.
- Digital zoom for closer image capture and in-handheld editing.
- Voice recording capability.
- Wireless Bluetooth connectivity (the Zire 71 connected to your PC only via the HotSync cable)
- At 4.8 ounces, it's 10-percent less weighty than the 5.3-ounce Zire 71.
- Palm OS 5.2.8 (versus 5.2.1 for the Zire 71).
Built-in Camera
The back of the Zire 72 holds the built-in still and video camera, which does not require you to slide the back of the PDA to activate it (like the Zire 71 did). You can shoot video with sound turned on or off at 320 x 240 pixel resolution and 15 frames per second. Just use the handheld screen to frame the video, tap the "record" button on the display, then save your video to an optional expansion card after tapping the "stop" button.
For still photography, it features a 1.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with a fixed focus range of about five feet and a 2x digital zoom. It captures up to 1280 x 960 pixel images, as well as 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160 x 120 resolution modes. The camera also offers such customized image setting controls as white balance, brightness, saturation, contrast, and sharpness. You can also add date stamp or effects like sepia, black and white, and blue.
Audio
The included RealPlayer for Palm OS enables you to listen to MP3 music files stored on optional expansion cards via the built-in speaker on the Zire 72 or, for stereo sound, using optional stereo headphones or ear buds.
With the built-in digital voice recorder, you can create voice memos, then synchronize them to your desktop PC and email them to friends and colleagues.
Display
The Palm Zire 72 features a 16-bit, 320 x 320 bright transflective TFT color display, which supports more than 65,000 colors.
Connectivity and Expansion
With the built-in wireless Bluetooth connectivity, you can synchronize the Zire 72 with Bluetooth-enabled computer from across the room (within a range of 10 meters, or approximately 30 feet). But that's just the start. Using a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone, you can send and receive email and connect to the web, send multimedia (MMS) or text (SMS) messages, and even automatically dial any number in your handheld's Contact's application. You can also synchronize data the "old-fashioned" way via the mini-USB connection at the base of the handheld.
The Zire 72 uses Multimedia Card and Secure Digital expansion cards, which instantly add software applications, additional memory, large databases, and more without taking up built-in memory space.
Operating System and Software
The Zire 72 is powered by Palm OS 5.2.8, which provides higher performance, enhanced multimedia features, support for Bluetooth connectivity and networking, and enterprise-class security. It useses the intuitive and easy-to-learn Graffiti 2 writing software to input data into the handheld (as well as an on-screen keyboard). Windows users can synchronize calendar, contacts, tasks and notes with Microsoft Outlook. The Palm OS features the following organizer applications:
- Contacts: Lets you store several addresses for each contact, and it adds new contact fields for more phone numbers, multiple email addresses, instant messenger IDs, and a website for your contacts.
- Calendar: Use the new Agenda view to see upcoming calendar events, tasks due and important email, and color-code your events to provide an easy way to reference your Calendar in the Agenda, Day, Week, and Month views. Take more notes, or synchronize more details from your desktop, into the larger Memos and Notes fields on the handheld.
- Tasks: Use tasks with alarms and repeating tasks to set reminders for important commitments.
You'll use Graffiti 2 allows you to enter data quickly into your Palmª handheldÑbut it's even more intuitive and easier to learn
Along with the standard Palm software, you'll receive a Software Essentials CD-ROM containing PalmOne's VersaMail, Web Pro, Messages (SMS/MMS), Palm Reader, Documents To Go Standard Edition, Acrobat Reader, Solitaire, powerOne Personal Calculator, and Audible Player for palmOne handhelds (Windows only).
Compatibility
The Palm Zire 72 is compatible with PCs running Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me, and XP, and with Macs running Mac OS 9, version 9.1 or higher, or Mac OS X, version 10.2 or 10.3.
What's in the Box
This package contains the Zire 72 Silver Edition handheld, built-in rechargeable battery, carrying case, mini-USB HotSync cable, power cable, stylus, CD-ROM with Palm Desktop 4.1 software for Windows and Macs (as well as bonus software), and printed Getting Started guide. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery that has a battery life of between 3 and 4.5 hours depending on screen brightness settings and usage.
Customer Reviews:
I love the Zire..........2007-03-08
When my Zire 72 recently suffered a screen malfunction, I started shopping for a newer model -- I thought I'd find an updated Palm with more bells & whistles. To my surprise, none of the new models have the video and camera that the Zire has. I suppose it's Palm's way of pushing you towards buying a Treo -- but I don't like the phone/Palm combo, so I went for another Zire. I have to admit I paid more for this one because it's silver and soooooo pretty -- much nicer than the standard blue I had before -- but I'll just count that as the cost of being a girl. :o)
Good product but.............2007-01-21
Good Product but i had never understud the software. I sold it and purchase an IPAQ 2700 series with wifi. Windows CE. (another thing)....
The do almost everything PDA.......2006-12-27
I've had my Zire 72 for around a year and half and I love it. It does about anything I need in a PDA. I looked at others and found they lack some feature that the Zire 72 has like a built in speaker, camera or voice recorder.
The Good:
- Documents to Go: love this, I have read long docs on the plane when I had nothing else to do (while listening to music on the MP3 player)
- Voice Recorder: missing in many PDAs, Handy when driving and you need to take a note
- Built in speaker: Not great, but beats having to plug in earphones to hear your voice memos or check audio
- MP3 player: I use it for music and audio books
- Video Media player: I work in video production and have demo reel on my palm now. How cool is that!
- Camera: Ok, not great quality, but has been good for documenting things and location scouts
- Great color screen: I had a mono Palm VII before
- SD slot: Great for storing tons of MP3 files
The bad:
- Can't replace battery yourself: The one thing I hate about this little gem. I'll look into self fixes on-line
- No Wi-fi built in: but you can add it with a SD card.
I've added a keyboard and have written scripts and artilces with my Zire.
Scott
Great expectations.......2006-11-12
I enjoy using the Zire 72 and understand compleely why it's such a popular and successful model; at the aame time, I understand why Palm pulled it from their line-up. It has a lot to do wtih user expectations. When you use a PDA, you assume that its individual features will run easily. While the vast majority do, and very well, the Zire 72 loses points in the "bells and whistles" department - just the area where it's touted as being so unique.
1. Although the Zire 72 boasts a digital camera, the grainy image and poor white balance makes a good cell phone's images look considerably more appealing. Do not expect the camera feature to function as you'd hope.
2. Everybody raves, and rightfully, over the wonderful color screen, which is easily bright enough to read and work by. Eyestrain is unlikely. But it comes at a cost - an unuually fast loss of chorge. While you can plan for it by charging often and carrying a cord, it's a danger with longer periods of use.
3. The Media Player is, like the digital camera, useless. It requires the installation of expensive memory chips, and saps fuel at a frightful rate. You're best staying with your iPod instead of using tbe Zire's player.
4. Battery replacement is a challenge. There are online options for learning how to replace the battery, but it's not for beginners, and you stand to break your PDA. Some feel you're safest paying the extra money to have a pro do it for you.
I use and enjoy my Zire 72, and hope you don't take this as an unnecessarily one-sided review. Rather, it's meant as a means to put the PDA into perspective. As long as you know which features you'll be able to use (and which you won't), you'll be able to make a much more intelligent consumer decision.
Almost 2 years and (almost) no problems.......2006-10-07
Minor problems, but very good so far. Had a Zire71, moved up a little. This one should have a shrine built if it ever dies.
SYNCING, Use Avantgo free service for all news, sports, magazines like CNET, PCWorld, RollingStone, Yahoo, Bloomberg, Seattle PI and much more. Syncs addresses and calendar using Outlook as its main database. Patience can be a bonus; When putting videos on it, it can take up to 15 minutes or more. Music is a bit faster, Real takes care of all that.
CAMERA is very low quality, washed out, poor resolution, poor definition of edges, blurred. Hard to shoot a good one, but sometimes (rarely) it does okay. Expect to do a lot of touch up when you download the pics onto your pc. Videos are washed out, sound quality okay, distorts badly with high volume, like an idling hotrod at 20' sounds like pure static. BUT the camera is very handy if you left your digital camera at home. i.e. car accidents.
VOICENOTES hangs computer when syncing, i don't use VN anymore.
REALPLAYER works great, sound quality is excellent on sony earbuds. Have 150+ songs, 60+ pics and 30+ vids on 1MB SD card w/360MB still free.
MEDIAPLAYER Works great, just drop videos onto the desktop converter and into the palm they go. Longest video i have on it is about 10 minutes.
WIFI would be nice but that's available in a different model. Maybe a card coming.
SOFTWARE is a little disjointed, would like the databases and calendar to tie together better. It could benefit from a lot more automation. Calendar is invaluable, haven't missed a birthday, anniversary or important biz meeting yet. Contacts uses Outlook as its server.
WINDOWS APPS Documents-To-Go makes it completely win compatible.
FREEZES & CRASHES Probably 10x in 2 years, up and running in seconds after a reset. Far fewer problems than my buddy's $500 win handheld. He often must redock to reload all his software and contacts. A huge problem when you're not near your pc, totally cut him off one time, no contact info. See Quirks below.
AGE & BATTERY May be pushing 2 yrs old, battery life is down to about 5 days off the charger.
DURABILITY No glass screen to break like the old V series. Bounced off cement floor from shirtpocket more times than can remember. Screen covers are a must. Keep forgetting to remove from pocket while sandblasting, powerwashing, walking to work on rainy days. Sand once wedged sd card inside, pulled it out with needle nose pliers, surprised it still works. Power washed entire side of building with it in pocket, set it in the sun to dry it out, still works fine. (it dripped when held on end) Often gets rained on when walking to work, set it on pc monitor to dry it. Puppy chewed it once, after repeated freezes, hangs, weird buttons being pressed during setup (when i didn't press them), figured out the front cover teeth marks were pushing hard enough on the touchscreen that the palm thought I was pressing entries.
BLUETOOTH, works as advertised. Setup was a little goofy, but got it done.
QUIRKS Watch out for crumbs, crud and dirt (and teethmarks) between the screen and the front fascia, crud will press on the touchscreen and cause all kinds of weird startup & freeze problems.
I will buy another one when this one dies.
Product Description
Kit Includes Leather Case - Multifunction Stylus - 4 Screen Protectors /
Amazon.com Product Description
This starter kit has the accessories you need to outfit your PalmOne handheld. It is compatible with PalmOne Tungsten E and Zire 21, 31, and 72 handhelds. The kit comes with a soft leather case for convenient transportation and protection, and four screen protectors. It also comes with a universal stylus that also functions as a pencil, a black pen, and an orange pen.
Customer Reviews:
Nice Accessories........2007-07-18
The case fits my organizer very well. It doesn't make it any bulkier either. Nice case.
They need to tell people........2007-05-12
I believe in the title of the Essentials Kit they need to tell the customers that the PDA is NOT INCLUDED. I got the Essentials kit thinking that a pilot was included. When it got here I was shaking and shaking the box, but nothing came out but the kit. I was embarassed and irritated. They need to put it in BIG BOLD PRINT. DOES NOT COME W/ A PDA.
Not bad for the price.......2007-02-16
Has all the essentials. Not much use for the pen/stylus. Wish it had replacement styluses (or is it styli).
Better off buying the items seperately.......2007-01-13
I've had the palm kit for over 2 years and the case is now starting to break on the edges from flipping it open anytime I use it. This is from normal use and not from even flipping the case open and holding it open. It seems the edge of the case is re-enforced with a piece of wire and the leather has worn away on both sides and exposed the wire to the point where it has broken on both sides.
The stylus/pen thing is not very useful and is a bad design. I'm not really sure which function I'll get when I turn and push down the button on top.
As for the screen protectors, I can tend to be a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to having no bubbles under the clear coat but that wasn't even the thing I was most disappointed with. I was going through a new protector almost every month because it would get more and more difficult to write in the same spot due to the wear on the protector. In the end I bought a Boxwave screen protector and I am much happier. Although the Boxwave screen protector is more expensive then all the other screen protectors, the one protector I have had for a little over a year is still going strong.
Good case in a jam. Pen is an added bonus........2007-01-04
There's not a lot of options for my Z22. I wanted a flip style case and this came closest to fitting the Z22. It's about 3/4" longer than needed but the sides are snug enough to keep it from falling out. The flap makes for easy access and protects the screen while in my purse. The only negative is the lack of a catch or magnet to keep the flap closed, but I can live with that. I like the slim, flat design (no bulky plastic belt clip thingy sticking out in back). I didn't think the pen was all that necessary but after playing around with it, it became a permanent item in my purse. 2 colors, stylus, and pencil all in one. I haven't needed the 4 extra screen protectors so far but I'm sure they'll come in handy later. All things considered, not a bad 'kit' for 10 dollars.
Product Description
Capture life's moments with a 1.2 megapixel camera built right in to the Zire 72 handheld. Shoot photos and video clips, 1 then download them to your computer to share with family and friends. Create photo albums on your handheld, attach photos to contact information, display a favorite photo in the background, and more.Carry your tunes with you and listen to them using the built-in speakers or a pair of stereo headphones. Play MP3s while you're scheduling appointments, adding contacts, or just enjoying a spare moment.Manage photos and videos just as easily as schedules or contacts. Stay ahead of your day with the Agenda View, and track your schedule easily by color-coding your events.Keep your business tools close at hand. Create and edit Word and Excel compatible documents and read Adobe Acrobat files right on your handheld.Synchronize with Outlook email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes right out of the box.Get connected with built-in Bluetooth technology. Use a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone as your modem to send and receive email and connect to the web. Or share files, photos and more with nearby Bluetooth devices like computers, printers and other handhelds.Record your thoughts with the Voice Memo application and microphone. Then synchronize them to your desktop computer - even email them to colleagues and friends.
Amazon.com Product Description
Building on the success of PalmOne's Zire 71, the Zire 72 is the first Palm-based handheld that can capture digital video with sound and shoot digital still photos. This multimedia PDA also features bright 320 x 320-pixel color screen for optimal playback of video and photos as well as voice recording capability and an MP3 player for listening to your own soundtrack. Other features include Bluetooth wireless connectivity, a 32 MB memory, Secure Digital card expansion, and a fast 312 Mhz Intel PXA270 processor. And, of course, the Zire 72 features Palm's suite of information management applications and the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files and synchronize with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only).
Upgrade Features
The Zire 72 offers the following improvements to the Zire 71:
- 1-megapixel image resolution (1280 x 960 pixels); the Zire 71 had a maximum 640 x 480 resolution.
- 32 MB of memory (24.7 MB user available); the Zire 71 had only a 16 MB memory
- Video capture with sound; the Zire 71 only shot still images.
- Digital zoom for closer image capture and in-handheld editing.
- Voice recording capability.
- Wireless Bluetooth connectivity (the Zire 71 connected to your PC only via the HotSync cable)
- At 4.8 ounces, it's 10-percent less weighty than the 5.3-ounce Zire 71.
- Palm OS 5.2.8 (versus 5.2.1 for the Zire 71).
The Zire 72 can easily capture and manage your most important digital files.
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Built-in Camera
The back of the Zire 72 holds the built-in still and video camera, which does not require you to slide the back of the PDA to activate it (like the Zire 71 did). You can shoot video with sound turned on or off at 320 x 240 pixel resolution and 15 frames per second. Just use the handheld screen to frame the video, tap the "record" button on the display, then save your video to an optional expansion card after tapping the "stop" button.
For still photography, it features a 1.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with a fixed focus range of about five feet and a 2x digital zoom. It captures up to 1280 x 960 pixel images, as well as 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160 x 120 resolution modes. The camera also offers such customized image setting controls as white balance, brightness, saturation, contrast, and sharpness. You can also add date stamp or effects like sepia, black and white, and blue. |
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Audio
The included RealPlayer for Palm OS enables you to listen to MP3 music files stored on optional expansion cards via the built-in speaker on the Zire 72 or, for stereo sound, using optional stereo headphones or ear buds.
With the built-in digital voice recorder, you can create voice memos, then synchronize them to your desktop PC and email them to friends and colleagues.
Display
The Palm Zire 72 features a 16-bit, 320 x 320 bright transflective TFT color display, which supports more than 65,000 colors. |
Listen to MP3 music files stored on expansion cards via the built-in speaker on the Zire 72 |
Connectivity and Expansion
With the built-in wireless Bluetooth connectivity, you can synchronize the Zire 72 with Bluetooth-enabled computer from across the room (within a range of 10 meters, or approximately 30 feet). But that's just the start. Using a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone, you can send and receive email and connect to the web, send multimedia (MMS) or text (SMS) messages, and even automatically dial any number in your handheld's Contact's application. You can also synchronize data the "old-fashioned" way via the mini-USB connection at the base of the handheld.
The Zire 72 uses Multimedia Card and Secure Digital expansion cards, which instantly add software applications, additional memory, large databases, and more without taking up built-in memory space.
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VersaMail software enables you to access and manage your personal and corporate emai1 while on the go. |
Operating System and Software
The Zire 72 is powered by Palm OS 5.2.8, which provides higher performance, enhanced multimedia features, support for Bluetooth connectivity and networking, and enterprise-class security. It useses the intuitive and easy-to-learn Graffiti 2 writing software to input data into the handheld (as well as an on-screen keyboard). Windows users can synchronize calendar, contacts, tasks and notes with Microsoft Outlook. The Palm OS features the following organizer applications:
- Contacts: Lets you store several addresses for each contact, and it adds new contact fields for more phone numbers, multiple email addresses, instant messenger IDs, and a website for your contacts.
- Calendar: Use the new Agenda view to see upcoming calendar events, tasks due and important email, and color-code your events to provide an easy way to reference your Calendar in the
- Agenda, Day, Week, and Month views. Take more notes, or synchronize more details from your desktop, into the larger Memos and Notes fields on the handheld.
Tasks: Use tasks with alarms and repeating tasks to set reminders for important commients. |
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Graffiti 2 allows you to enter data quickly into your Palm handheld but it's even more intuitive and easier to learn
Along with the standard Palm software, you'll receive a Software Essentials CD-ROM containing PalmOne's VersaMail, Web Pro, Messages (SMS/MMS), Palm Reader, Documents To Go Standard Edition, Acrobat Reader, Solitaire, powerOne Personal Calculator, and Audible Player for palmOne handhelds (Windows only).
Compatibility
The Palm Zire 72 is compatible with PCs running Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me, and XP, and with Macs running Mac OS 9, version 9.1 or higher, or Mac OS X, version 10.2 or 10.3.
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Messages software allows you to send and receive text and multimedia messages and include photos taken with the built-in camera. |
What's in the Box
This package contains the Zire 72 handheld, built-in rechargeable battery, carrying case, mini-USB HotSync cable, power cable, stylus, CD-ROM with Palm Desktop 4.1 software for Windows and Macs (as well as bonus software), and printed Getting Started guide. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery that has a battery life of between 3 and 4.5 hours depending on screen brightness settings and usage.
Customer Reviews:
good agenda, very pleasant with.......2007-01-11
its was a very good agenda to me until one day.... i drop it..
i used with a aluminium case and i have been drop it many times until from my legs drop it and the screen become blank, i heard this is the problem but overall its very good agenda, used about one year.. if i got to buy another i will do it.. but i think to buy the treo 650, its the one i need for now....
Great - if you use an expandable memory card.......2006-12-10
I have both the Palm Tungsten E and the Zire 72. I've owned both for over 2 years and honestly haven't had a problem aside from losing data. This happens when the battery dies completely (I'm terrible at recharging electronics). However, I must say the voice recorder and digital camera on the Zire 72 have been lifesavers in certain situations! I have been able to take clear voice records of lectures within large classrooms.
At the time I purchased the Zire 72, it came with a free expansion card (mail-in offer). When the card didn't arrive, the girl at their customer service number was very helpful and friendly. I will definitely continue to buy Palm products in the future.
great medium-level palm.......2006-07-15
got the zire 72 ~2 years ago, replaced with t/x 12/05 (see my review on it). thought i should still write a review because i thought it was a great palm overall.
pros: very quick, quicker than the t/x and locks up less; also very important for music lovers: you can lay the palm flat and actually hear the music fairly well with its speaker (volume overall much louder with 72 than t/x; and when flat, can barely hear stuff on t/x). similarly, if you connect it via the headphone jack to your car stereo, it produces a much louder sound (important to minimize static noise if using a cassette adapter); has a voice recorder!; has a decent camera as a backup in case you need a pic and no real camera around
cons: comes with only 32 mb internal memory but can use an external card; blue "paint" will flake off...i just peeled all mine off so it had a nice silver look but then they came out with the zire 72s which is basically the same thing!; some of them will start making the high-pitched buzzing noise when on...mine started doing that after i had it for a year or so; screen size is the usual size, not bigger like the t/x
all in all i think a great palm, definitely get it and not the t/x if you plan on using it more for music than other productivity stuff!
Palm sized power.......2006-07-15
I had a Palm III followed by a Palm V and I was pretty pleased with both these older model PDAs. After some study, I opted for a Palm Zire 72 and I am very pleased with the features.
Important to me, the Zire 72 has Palm's suite of information management applications and the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files and synchronize with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only). This is one reason I got the Palm; my Blackberry is not good as a PDA and I love the easy-to-use and fast PalmOS.
The Zire 72 features:
1-megapixel image resolution (1280 x 960 pixels
32 MB of memory --64 MB in the special edition
Video capture with sound
Digital
Voice recording capability.
Wireless Bluetooth connectivity to connect to the PC or your Bluetooth-enabled phone
4.8 ounces wieght
Palm OS 5.2.8 Operating System
Software
USB cable for linking to PC
Slot for SDI memory card
16-bit 320x320 TFT screen capable of 65,000 colors.
Capabilities Rundown:
PIM and software:
Zire 72 features Palm's suite of information management applications for expenses and note, and it has the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files and synchronize with Microsoft Outlook in Windows. Our own company email system will support the Palm and Pocket PC while it will not be supporting the Blackberry Enterprise System anytime soon. So the Outlook support is very important.
Bluetooth:
The Bluetooth seems designed for devices to enable mobiles, LAN and PC connections to give web capability. It would be clunky, in my view, to connect via a cell phone, so I'd love to see WiFi. But this feature can be added with a $99 card put into the SDI slot. Bluetooth is not as easy to configure; the set-up wizard seemed to be a bit difficult and there are only a few cell phone models included in the preset configurations. If you can get the 72 connected, you can use it to dial numbers, send SMS, MMS and e-mail, and browse the web using the Web Pro 3.5. Or you can opt for a WiFi card and surf at MacDonalds and Starbucks. Phones that are listed:
Sony-E T68i
Sony-E T610
Nokia 6310i
Nokia 3650
Siemens S56
Not a super list.
For PC interfacing or Palm-to-Palm there still is an infrared port.
Egonomics:
Complaints were made about the blue paint on the regular edition flaking off. There is available a special edition with the silver body that seems to be less prone to this complaint.
The control is a rectangular navigating button. The screen has the familiar Palm division between screen and stylus pad below. The Graffiti 2 was easy to use--the letters are almost exactly like written print, as long as you know where to begin the the letter, but that's practically intuitive. The sensitivity and accuracy of the stylus-pointing is a huge improvement over the very early Palms like the PalmV.
My system came with a Cordura nylon case, very nice quality and a huge improvement from the old flimsy leatherette flaps of early days. Without a case, you have to get something to cover the screen. The stylus is the same type of rod that attaches to the side by sliding into a slot.
MP3:
You need a SDI card (Secure Digital card) to load MP3 songs with RealPlayer onto the system for playing back with MP3. These are not hard to find, you may even have one floating around the house (we did.) Drag-and-drop songs onto the card on your PC, put card in Palm and go. There is a headphone jack.
There are "speakers" (tiny) and a voice recorder. Great for memos.
Camera:
The 1.2 megapixel camera has onboard adjustments for contrast and light (I needed to take down the exposure for a shot of my deck at dawn.) Digital zoom. No cover for the camera lens. The resolution was ok. The memory will hold about 85 shots, and you can move them to the SDI (optional) card. No flash.
Software:
The installation CD comes with Adobe Acrobat Reader for Palm, plus a calculator, a reader-- Documents To Go which allows you to read Microsoft Word and Excel. It's recommended to download AvantGo to add internet features. Sites such as www.palmsource.com, www.freewarepalm.com, www.palmgear.com, www.download.com have many free or inexpensive applications for the PalmOS.
There is no manual, it's on the CD.
Summary:
For a PDA, this is about perfect. To be perfect, they'd have to include WiFi and or a better phone setup list for the Bluetooth. I am quite thrilled with the Zire 72--it does what I want it to do, mainly be a PDA and keep my appointments and handle some data. The camera and MP3 are nice for travel.
Problems from the beginning.......2006-06-08
I bought this device because I loved that I could use it for both work and personal fun. I bought it in September 2004, and by January 2005, I'd returned it because the blue paint was peeling off. PALM was pretty awful to deal with. It was returned to me in April or May. When they did return the device, it would not sync properly. I called PALM and they gave me the run around, telling me it was my PCs problem, my company's problem, etc. They wouldn't take it back. Then the warranty expired and they wouldn't take it back, and quite frankly I was exhausted by the whole thing and stopped using it for a couple of months. Finally, in January 2006 I decided just to use it for its organizational tasks and forget the syncking. Now, June 7, that just broke and I am throwing it away.
Product Description
Input: AC 110V-240V global standard
Customer Reviews:
Does what it's supposed to do........2007-07-19
Works like a charm. I was ready to get a new palm since I lost my original charger over six months ago, then I found this.
If you lost your original charger or simply want an extra one for the office, this one does the job.
great charger highly recommend!.......2007-05-04
incredible price for this item,and it works perfectly! I can't complain! I would highly recommend this package.
Product Description
MODEL- P10952U VENDOR- PALM COMPUTING, INC. FEATURES- 802.11b Wi-Fi SDIO Card Connect anywhere you have Wi-Fi access - at home, the office or at hotels, cafes and airports using Wi-Fi (802.11b, channels 1 - 11) technology. Send and receive email, browse the web, even wirelessly synchronize with your computer. (May require additional service plans, software and equipment.) COMPATIBLE WITH: palmOne Tungsten T3 Handheld palmOne Tungsten T5 Handheld palmOne Zire 72 Handheld Includes SDIO Wi-Fi Card, CD-ROM with driver software installer and electronic documentation, Getting Started Guide, Warranty. T5, and Zire 72 handhelds. T3, Tungsten T5, and Zire 72. -- SPECIFICATIONs ----------------------------------- CHANNELS - 802.11b Channels 1~11 DATA RATE - 11Mbps maximum with Dynamic Bandwidth Management to 1, 2 and 5.5 Mbps. RANGE - 120 ft (37m) indoor 400 ft (122m) outdoor at 11Mbps SIZE - 24mm x 54mm x 2.1/3.0 (standard card portion/extended portion). SUPPORTS - PC running Windows 98/NT 4.0/2000/Me/XP Mac OS 9.2.2, Mac OS X, version 10.1.2 or higher Network HotSync for Macintosh requires software, available separately. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEAR MODEL- P10952U VENDOR- PALM COMPUTING, INC. FEATURES- 802.11b Wi-Fi SDIO Card Connect anywhere you have Wi-Fi access - at home, the office or at hotels, cafes and airports using Wi-Fi (802.11b, channels 1 - 11) technology. Send and receive email, browse the web, even wirelessly synchronize with your computer. (May require additional service plans, software and equipment.) C
Product Description
Includes a Reset Pin hidden under the removable cap. Keeps your screen free from scratches and fingerprints. Barrel Color: Chrome Tip Material: Polymer Blend Tip Color: Black. Don't get caught empty handed. Grab an extra stylus pack for your PDA so that you'll always have an extra stylus when you need it. An ideal accessory for high demand PDA users.
Customer Reviews:
Exactly as represented!.......2007-05-15
My stylus fits perfectly and it functions well as my original did. This is a great replacement!
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USB Sync Charge Cable with barrel for PalmOne palm Zire 72 with Bastens Help CD
Manufacturer: Palm
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Palm Zire 72 Travel Charger
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Wall AC Adapter Travel Charger for Garmin iQue 3600 / 3600a / 3200 / Palm (PalmOne) Tungsten E / Zire 31 / Zire 72
Product Features:
- Simultaneously synchronize and recharge your device; 2 in 1 USB data cable
- USB 2.0 & 1.1 compatible. Synchronize your contacts and other data from your computer to your handheld.
- Compatible with USB to wall and/or car charger adapters.
- Eliminates need for cradle & AC/DC converter when traveling.
- Dont know where to get the synchronizing software for your PDA, smartphone or MP3 player, the included Help CD will help you get on your way.
ASIN: B000JQ94VG |
Product Description
NOTE: This listing is for a USB cable accessory for this device.
Customer Reviews:
No CD.......2007-02-08
I did not receive a CD with the cable. Of course the cable is self explanatory... Naturally I cant even perform a synch as Microsoft wont load the proper drivers to recognize the Zire. Palm customer service has been no help so I have a useless PDA. The cable is fine and does work but they didnt ship a CD so their it is.
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Rapid Wall AC Travel Charger w/ Tip Exchange for the PalmOne Zire 72 - Gomadic Brand
Manufacturer: Gomadic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Chargers, Adapters & Batteries
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| Casio
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Product Features:
- Charging adapter works with both foreign and domestic outlets (100-240 Volts AC)
- High current output current ( 1000mA ) for faster charging; full lifetime warranty
- Advanced internal circuitry prevents device from power surges; overcharging and short-circuiting
- TipExchange Technology protects investment providing means to upgrade charger tips at lower cost (Tip Included)
- Charging adapter works with both foreign and domestic outlets (100-240 Volts AC)
ASIN: B000A6NIOY |
Product Description
With its small; lightweight design and sleek appearance; Gomadic's new Rapid Wall AC Travel Chargers; remains highly portable and fits easily in your briefcase to save you both space and time. Custom designed with integrated circuitry to prevent overcharging that might damage your device; the Rapid Charger is also compatible with Gomadics TipExchange technology that allows you to use one cord for hundreds of mobile devices. In addition; this product; like all Gomadic products; is backed by a lifetime warranty.
Product Description
Cord Length: 22 inches (can stretch up to 4 feet). An essential convenience for people on the go. (Actual product may look slightly different.)
Customer Reviews:
Simple! It works!, .......2007-05-08
it's a power adapter. I plugged it in and it worked. The good thing is that it did not interfere with the electrical system in my vehicle, so.... I guess it's great!
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PalmOne Zire 72 Special Edition ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector
Manufacturer: BoxWave Corporation
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
- Winner of Handheld Computing's Top Award!
- Super clear and packed with numerous features
- Anti-Glare, Dust Repelling, Fingerprint Free, and Improves Handwriting Recognition
- Washable and Reusable, ClearTouch Anti-Glare protects your PalmOne Zire 72 Special Edition's sensitive touchscreen against Scratches
ASIN: B000ASHF5K |
Product Description
The anti-glare and super clear screen protector. ClearTouch Anti-Glare's numerous features enhance your PalmOne Zire 72 Special Edition's display and provides you with more than protection from scratches!
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