Created for today’s fast-paced mobile landscape, the sleekly lightweight Palm TX handheld keeps you connected to your most important data–from email to files stored on your office PC–while you’re away from your desktop with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It also features a high-resolution 320 x 480-pixel screen (with portrait and landscape orientation modes), a fast Intel 312 MHz ARM-based processor, expansion slot for Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), and Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) cards. The 128 MB of non-volatile flash memory (of which approximately 100 MB is available for files and software) protects your documents and information, even if the device is not charged and the power runs down. And, of course, the Palm TX features Palm’s suite of information management applications, the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files, and synchronization with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only).
Palm TX Handheld Features and Technical Details
Product Features
- Sleek, stylish handheld with 128 MB of flash memory and big 320×480 screen
- Built-in wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi (802.11b) and Bluetooth
- Easily manage email on the road or access files on your office desktop PC
- Expansion slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDIO memory cards
- Palm Desktop Software for Windows and Mac
Technical Details
- Brand Name: Palm
- Model: 1047NA
- Hardware Platform: PC, Mac
- Operating System: Palm OS Garnet 5.4
- RAM Memory Size: 128 MB
- Display Technology: TFT active matrix
- Display Size: 2.5 inches
- Display Color Support: 16-bit (64K colors)
- Input Device: Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button, Stylus
- Data Link Protocol: IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b
- GPS Navigation: None
- Device Type: Handheld
- Minimum system requirements: Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 – 10.4, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
- Battery Average Life: 120 Hours
- Audio features: MP3 playback; speaker; headphone output
- Audio Input: None
- Warranty: 1 year
Compatibility
The Palm TX is compatible with PCs running Windows Windows 2000 (SP4) and XP (Outlook synchronization requires MS Outlook 2000, 2002, or 2003; sold separately), and with Macs running Mac OS 10.2.8 to 10.4.
What’s in the Box
Palm TX handheld, flip cover, USB sync cable, power adapter, 3-step setup poster, Graffiti 2 sticker, Software Install CD-ROM with Palm Desktop, Tutorial, Getting Started Guide, User Guide, and bonus software.
Customer Reviews
Can’t live without it!
I’ve been a Palm user for years – this is my third Palm model of PDA. I store everything in there, especially with the SD expansion slot (If they upgraded to a high-capacity SD slot, I’d be even happier). I watch movies and tv shows, listen to music at work, and play games and use memo apps while on the bus or train. With the wi-fi I can check schedules and my email downtown while waiting for said transportation. Best investment I’ve ever made. I like the screen size better than most new smartphones, and the fact that one can use a stylus, pen, or fingernail to tap the screen rather than needing actual skin contact makes typing in characters on the keyboard much more efficient. I plan on keeping a TX for a long time, and then buying another!
World traveler and still running after five years
I bought my Palm TX shortly after it came out in 2005. It has been a trusty companion worldwide, from Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Dayton, Ohio. I’ve used it for an ebook. I read Moby Dick, the Sea Wolf and Roughing It without having to lug the books with me around Southeast Asia. I watched a couple feature-length movies, but wouldn’t want to make a habit of it. It makes a fine travel alarm clock. It even made a decent flashlight when the power went out in Vientiane. The wifi worked fine for checking email and football scores at local coffee shops.
It has had its quirks. The power switch wore out after about four years, but I found a way to use one of the four programmable buttons as a power switch. I kept thousands of image files on it, and it took forever to sync them with my computer, not to mention numerous system crashes. I solved this problem with a little $10 program, Card Reader, that let’s the Palm become an external flash drive. Now I just copy the images as if it was a usb drive. No more problems.
I guess I’ve had this thing now for five years or so. I think I got my money’s worth.
pda? or small computer?
Getting the time to learn more about this pda is my main problem. I am very please with it.There is so much more you can do with it.
I love the wi-fi.Not had a chance to use the bluetooth yet.
Best Technology at the time.
This was great technology when it was first made available. Technology has surpased it of course. However, I appreciate not having all my information in my cellphone.
PDA’s almost obsolete – Palm TX handheld
PDA’s are almost non-existent. Even though I have an iphone I still wanted a PDA to use. It helps me keep up with business info. I was happy to be able to get this refurbished Palm PDA. Soon they won’t be around any longer. The delivery was fast.
KY
Purchase of Palm TX through Amazon.com
Order was filled and sent on a timely basis. Item was as described and in excellent condition. Instructions for start up were straightforward and easy to understand. Tech support offered for lifetime of product. Guaranteed Tech seems to be a good reputable company. Very satisfied so far.
