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More…| Ease of use | Very good |
| Documentation | Average |
| Features | Average |
| Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Battery type | Lithium polymer |
| Primary expansion slot | Secure Digital card |
| Software extras | CopyTalk, MobileDB, Data Viz Documents to Go Professional Edition, trial versions of Scrabble and Monopoly |
| Support policies | One-year parts and labor warranty; toll-free 16-hour daily tech support (tech support is for 90 days only; fee per call thereafter) |
Bottom Line
Perfect for the well-heeled on-the-go pro, the Tungsten T has the wherewithal to handle typical PDA functions with power and ease. Before you decide, though, make sure the apps you frequently use are compatible with Palm OS 5.
Palm Tungsten T
Tungsten T PDA (Palm Computing-P80850US) Review, by Mick Lockey January 7, 2003
WHAT'S HOT: In a bid for power users, Palm fitted its newest PDA with a fast ARM processor and a new, beefed-up operating system--Palm OS 5, which boasts more multimedia muscle and better compatibility with the WiFi and Bluetooth wireless protocols, in addition to increased security (128-bit encryption) for Internet applications. (But the new OS may not work with older applications, so you may have to upgrade them.) Whereas Palm's previous high-end units offered at most 160-by-160-pixel resolution, the Tungsten T offers 320-by-320-pixel resolution, which puts it within the range of "power" PDAs, such as the Sony Clie PEG-NX70V. In our subjective tests for image quality, the unit rendered text and graphics that looked sharp and crisp, even against a bright backlight.
The Tungsten T has a solidly constructed case that's cast in a shiny blue-metallic finish that feels as durable as its name implies. Another feature we like: a unique bottom section that slides downward to expose the Graffiti area. Closing it makes the PDA about an inch shorter, saving pocket space. When you extend the section down, the PDA automatically powers up--a thoughtful touch. The sections snap shut securely, so it's unlikely that you'll unintentionally turn the power on.
The good looks, power, and functionality don't translate into a bulky unit, either. The Tungsten T was the second lightest of those we tested for the power category, weighing in at a featherweight 5.6 ounces.
Other high points include the sensitive, four-way navigation dial, which houses a fairly large fifth button. That button lets you highlight a function without using the stylus.
The software bundle is largely geared for mobile pros; it includes CopyTalk (a unique fee-based service that lets you phone in contacts and appointments that can later be synced), and the excellent DataViz Documents to Go Professional Edition for viewing Word and Excel documents. For fun, Palm throws in trial versions of Scrabble and Monopoly.
WHAT'S NOT: Unfortunately, the Tungsten T's power and fetching design will set you back nearly $500, pricey compared to many PDAs.
WHAT ELSE: The Tungsten T can record voice memos--a common feature for high-end PDAs. In our tests, the feature worked well, and the sound quality of the playback was more than adequate. For expansion, the unit can accept a Secure Digital card.
Documentation isn't as extensive as with other units, such as the Toshiba Pocket PC E335. For instance, it doesn't come with a printed manual; it's burned on a CD-ROM that's similar to the one that ships with the HP IPaq Pocket PC H5450. It's well organized, and you'll want to print it out for future reference. A glossy fold-out sheet with instructions walks you through operations like entering an appointment or using the Graffiti handwriting area.
UPSHOT: Perfect for the well-heeled on-the-go pro, the Tungsten T has the wherewithal to handle typical PDA functions with power and ease. Before you decide, though, make sure the apps you frequently use are compatible with Palm OS 5.
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Average User Reviews for Palm Tungsten T PDA (Palm Computing-P80850US)
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Reviewed by: bmanx2
Duration of ownership: 6 Months
Strengths: Small, light, portable PDA with easy-to-use controls and long battery life
Weaknesses: Fragile, not quite the easiest to find good software for
Overall: To put it in a nutshell, this PDA is great for both first-time users and real techies with long battery life, portability and ease of use, but those who want to turn their Tungsten T into a media center, beware
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Reviewed by: reynoea
Strengths: Wonderful notepad, easy to sync
Weaknesses: Slide down not so easy
Overall: Slide-down feature is not-so-handy when you keep it in a case. You have to use your fingernail against the screen to pull it down. Overall, very pleased with performance.
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Reviewed by: tallsalt
Strengths: The size. The Screen. The voice recorder. The memory/SD slot. The processor. The 5-way nav button. The metal casing. The solid feel. And it looks cool to boot.
Weaknesses: The Zire 71 does have a better screen, brighter and more crisp. However as long as they are not right next to eachother, no problems.
Overall: I purchased the Tungsten T after my wife stole my new Zire 71 from me. I really didn't care for the camera feature, but she loves it. So, I went with the T because of its size and I have not been disappointed at all. Previously, I owned the Palm IIIc. This is such a better unit. The 5-way nav is very usefull. I installed 2 utility programs, Slidefree and Graffiti Anywhere, and now I no longer need to slide the unit open to have full access to all the functions. The hotsync is so much faster due to the USB connection, as opposed to the former/older serial connection. Programs run faster. The unit is just more responsive in everything it does. Games look better, thus more fun. Readers look better, i.e. easier to read and less eye strain. Even the clock looks better. This is a great Palm.
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Reviewed by: stingaway
Strengths: Bluetooth, Great Screen, Metal casing (Very durable)
Weaknesses: Slide makes it smaller (a good thing), but when you want to write something and don't have it open it is annoying to have to stop and open it.. Thats more of a pet peeve than a weakness.
Overall: This unit is one of the better Palms that I have used. Bluetooth works great with the T-Mobile Sony Ericsson T68i phone, although initially a pain to set up. Use it for all of my email and web. Very durable, very rugged. Great screen. My only complaint is that it doesn't have wireless 802.11b - when I find a unit with both the wireless 802.11 and the Bluetooth, I am there. Of course the SD 802.11b are expected soon, so I may just wait. Great unit overall.
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