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This Palm Tungsten T3 delivers more operating ease and capability than ever before. The breakthrough 320x480 stretch display (With 50% more viewing area)instantly rotates from portrait to landscape for optimum viewing of spreadsheets, Web pages and more. A status bar provides 1-tap access to battery and memory levels, volume, brightness and Bluetooth status. Built-in Bluetooth radio allows you to wirelessly share files with other compatible devices, dial phone numbers, access e-mail, send text messages and connect to the Internet (Bluetooth service sold separately). An ultra-fast 400MHz Intel XScale processor, Palm OS 5.2.1, and 64MB of memory provide all the power you need to work in Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents, browse the Web and correspond via Outlook. An expanded digital Grafitti writing area makes taking longer notes and memos possible. A voice memo button captures your thoughts in a single touch then automatically transfers the dictations to your computer. A 5-way navigator accesses information with 1 hand for multitasking and mobile use. Updated organization software helps you customize your scheduling, with set reminders for birthdays and events and improved synchronization with Outlook. Dual expansion slots let you add extra memory or content, or take your favorite MP3s, video clips and photos wherever you go; supports MultiMediaCards, SD and SDIO (sold separately). Universal connector lets you add peripherals such as a wireless keyboard or battery pack (all sold separately). Standard PIM applications include address book, date book, calculator, memo pad, notepad and to-do list. Features vibration, audio or LED display notification. Accepts 3.5mm stereo headphone plug for MP3 and video playback. Kit includes rechargeable battery and USB HotSync cradle for recharging or synchronizing the Palm's data with a desktop PC. Compatible with Windows 98/NT 4.0/2000/Me/XP and Mac 9.1 or higher/OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6. 4-3/10Lx3Wx2/3D.
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Kicking the technology advances up another notch, the Palm Tungsten T3 delivers a professional, sleek alternative to bulkier Pocket PCs that's chock-full of productivity enhancing and information sharing applications. Improvements over the T2 include a full-screen mode when the bottom casing is slid open, a bevy of enhanced display options, compatibility with Java applets, larger internal memory, and an easier to access status bar.
First, just the technical facts:
- Palm OS 5.2.1
- 32-bit, 400 MHz Intel XScale processor
- 64 MB internal RAM, with 52 MB usable for applications and file storage (an improvement over the T2's 29 MB usable RAM)
- Bluetooth wireless connectivity
- Secure Digital memory card expansion slot
- 4.3 (closed) x 3.0 x 0.66 inches, 5.5 ounces
The T3's Stretch Display Overall, the Tungsten T3 isn't that much smaller than the Zire 71, but it does feel nicely compact in the hand and its larger navigation button is easier to manipulate with just your thumb. However, the "wow factor" comes into full force when you slide down the bottom of the T3's case to reveal the full screen mode. And it gets even better. The standard "silkscreened" Graffiti input area (so-called because its icons and borders are printed onto the screen's glass) is now replaced by a digital version, which can be hidden to reveal an even larger screen. We found this useful when writing long notes in Memos and viewing an expanded daily calendar view. You don't actually need the Graffiti writing area to input data into notes or Calendar items. With the Full-Screen Writing preference turned on, you can write Graffiti characters anywhere on the screen (you'll even see an outline traced on the screen as you write). But the crowning display enhancement is the ability to rotate the screen to landscape view, which was especially handy when viewing downloaded movie trailers (using the included Kinoma video player). If you're left-handed, you can change the orientation in landscape view so that the status bar and Graffiti input area are more accessible to your own orientation.
The T3 includes the familiar suite of Palm applications (Calendar, Contacts, Memos, and Tasks) as well as a number of third-party software title (ranging from Acrobat Reader to RealOne Player for listening to digital audio). Calendar has been given an Outlook-friendly makeover, adding an Agenda view that consolidates all of today's appointments, tasks, and new e-mails. With full-screen mode on, Calendar's month view now displays smaller calendars for the previous and next months.
Bluetooth wireless functionality is built in, and the Tungsten T3 still includes the BlueBoard and BlueChat for sharing information with other Tungsten users. For Web communication, Palm includes VersaMail and WebBrowser Pro, both of which can be used along with a Bluetooth phone. Additionally, VersaMail can access a corporate e-mail account, including Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino servers.
Java has also now entered the Palm OS arena, expanding the application development opportunities. The T3 comes with a few sample applets (including a periodic table that would be handy at our local pub's trivia night), but we'll have to wait for more development before Java becomes a full Palm OS tool.
Our only complaint, design-wise, is the placement of the Voice Memo button, which as been placed toward the top of the left side of the case, below the on/off button on the top panel. When turning on the device, our left hand's thumb continually triggered the Voice Memo app when attempting to turn on the T3. Note that you can also turn the T3 on by pressing one of the application buttons surrounding the Navigator, or by sliding the bottom case open. Overall, the Tungsten T3 is a Palm powerhouse, blending its traditional information management strength with new multimedia and connectivity functionality (both wired and wireless). It's about as perfect a personal productivity agent for professional settings as it gets. --Agen G.N. Schmitz
Pros:
- Crisp, bright color screen
- Fast processor, ample internal memory, and expansion slot to boot
- Digital Graffiti input area can be hidden for full screen display
- Screen can be rotated to landscape view
- Access to corporate e-mail and Bluetooth wireless connectivity
Con:
- Voice Memo button gets in the way of turning on and off
DumbTomGPS
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2014
I bought this one in Amazon on Dec. 20111 because I read good review about it! Boy, I was wrong...this product is even worse than my Sony Clie TJ27. The battery has almost died and I keep the PDA in the charger to access the programs. I found a video on how to replace the battery as my last resource to resurrect this organizer but you need to read the instructions very careful on how to re-install the rechargeable battery. It's not for newbies because the battery is glued to the system. So consider yourself warned...dont spend money on this PDA. Not worth even used or refurbished!!!
Ashley Day
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2010
I find this item matches up with everything that was claimed for it. It is well-made, easy to use and very useful in keeping appointments, memos, to-do features and telephone numbers/addresses instantly available. I had a little difficulty pairing the handheld with my laptop, mainly because I thought I needed a special password for my wireless network. I learned instead that provided the same word or number is used for both instruments there was no difficulty. All in all, I am well pleased with this handheld and recommend it to anyone who wishes to bring order into his or her life.
Grafton Olivera
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2010
I was expecting a T3 in "like new" and "mint" conditions, as advertised by seller. Instead I got a unit that would not hold charge and had too much friction in the sliding mechanism. At least the seller had the decency of accepting back the unit right away and refunding all charges, including return shipment.
andy_l
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2004
This is a wonderful device for a typical Palm user, and I highly recommend it in this case - Calendar, Contacts, Memos, Tasks, etc. are excellent. But if, however, you are a PC desktop user and planning to work a lot with documents, read my comments first before making a final decision.I've finally decided to retire my ancient Handheld Cassiopeia of 1997. I thought that I would jump from the Stone Age to Atomic regardless of which PDA I would buy. But the reality appeared to be less straightforward...I decided to try this new Palm device. The first overall impression was highly positive: design, screen, colors - all above any expectations! Then I installed Palm Desktop and Documents ToGo software on my desktop PC (I was a bit bewildered why these were separate pieces and not just one) and transferred to Palm some documents and spreadsheets from my Cassiopeia (via PC).When I opened a spreadsheet on Palm, I was a bit disappointed. There are no scrollbars for sheets, so the global navigation, vertical in particular, is somewhat difficult. Also, the columns widths are not, obviously, been transferred from the originals, and you have to set up them from scratch. Fortunately, there is a convenient option Fit for this. Unfortunately, for some reason it is limited to the current screen data. If the next page contains a wider value, then you must re-Fit the column width again. Rather strange approach.But the above complains are nothing compared to that, when I finally reached the bottom of my spreadsheet (using the Navigator button on the PDA - it pages up/down, somewhat that you can't do with the stylus), I discovered nothing on the place where all my totals reside in the original. Just empty cells! The problem, as I understand, is the unsupported spreadsheet feature Name - it's used in some of my formulas. Instead of giving a warning or something like that, the software just stops processing the document leaving you with just a part of the sheet. Incredible!As appeared there are two formats for documents: ToGo (the default one) and Microsoft. The last one is slower, and the files are larger. After I explicitly set up this format at the software, the resulting documents on Palm started to show all the original data and formulas, but became locked at the same time - you can't do anything with them apart from browsing. Also, you have to set the column widths each time you open the sheet - the original widths are not stored, the new ones you set on the Palm not stored either as the document is locked. And the last active cell position within a sheet is not stored either in the case - you have to page all the way down to see the totals.I also was rather disappointed by Palm Photos - no zooming and panning. Amazingly weak for our time when any cheap digicam has these! One more comment. While screen rotation (from portrait to landscape and back) works fine, the screen "stretching" looks somewhat artificial. At least when you are working on a stretched screen with input area hidden, and you select some option and then return back to the main screen, the input area shows up for a fracture of second and then hides back.Altogether the above forces me to return the device back and to switch to Pocket PC's. They are much better in terms of compatibility with desktop. However, the previous generation of the devices has a very weak screen - 240x320. Twice less than Tungsten T3! As I learned, this is a limitation of the 1st edition of Windows Mobile OS. The recent 2nd edition offers both landscape and portrait orientations and support for VGA resolution 640x480! Wow! Unfortunately, there are still very few devices with such a screen and they are rather expensive. So, I personally decided to stay a bit more with my good old Cassiopeia (apropos, it has 640x480 screen, though monochrome) waiting for selection increases and prices drop.
G. Crain
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2003
I am very happy with this new Palm. I've gone through three different Pocket PC devices and have never been happy with them. I have always been happy with Palm. And this one seems to have everything I've ever wanted from a Palm.I have had the T3 almost a week now, and have had zero problems with it. I charged it overnight when I first got it, loaded all my Palm programs on it (a high-end calculator, "City Time," a few games including "Scrabble," a dictionary, and "Splash ID"), and have used it as I typically do: I turn it on 10 - 20 times a day, do my business, and turn it off. I have not re-charged it or synced since last Friday, and I still have 20% left in my battery. I will let it completely deplete before I re-charge to help condition the battery. I do not use it for any wireless functions, though I'm sure I will when a Wi-Fi card comes out, or I get a Bluetooth adapter for my desktop PC. I keep my screen brightness just below 50%.And the new screen is absolutely stunning. I got a 256 Mb Lexar SD card, loaded about 25 Mb of photos on it, and they look great. I suggest shrinking your photos before loading them - you will not need high resolutions at all. A 75 kilobyte picture looks as good as a 1 megabyte picture, and loads instantly. I do have some trouble seeing the screen in sunlight - I have to tilt it until it is just right.This T3 is replacing a Pocket PC I got as a test device. The Pocket PC replaced a Palm 515, which I gave to my wife. (She loves my old 515.) There is a marked increase in the speed between the T3 and the 515, and accessing programs now seems virtually instantaneous.I rarely extend the device to access the Virtual Graffiti area. I love having everything I need in the non-extended layout. I am having some trouble getting used to Graffiti 2. It definitely takes practice. I still use the typewriter function for symbols and some punctuation marks (which means having to extend the device). I'm sure I'll get used to it, just as I did with the original Graffiti.All in all, I highly recommend the T3. Highest marks for Palm.
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