Palm LifeDrive Mobile Manager PDA (416MHz, SD/MMC/SDIO Card, Palm OS v5.4)

Reviewed by: coldfingers1

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: user friendly, great MP3 sound, Wifi internet is so handy

Weaknesses: There is some delay (1-2 seconds) switching between programs

Overall Evaluation: This is a great PDA. I upgraded from a Zire 71 and this has everything I want on a palm and more. The MP3 player is easy to use and has fantastic sound with headphones or hooked up to the auxilliary jack in my car. The built-in speakers are adequate, but for the best sound, use headphones. The internet was easier to use than I expected. It pretty much set itself up. If quickly finds new wi-fi connections when I take it places and it downlaods quickly. It also checks my email for me every morning so that I can read it when I'm out and about. I haven't used the document programs yet. It also uploads and shows photos in brilliant color. I have had a bit of trouble getting good conversion for movies, but I haven't tried very hard yet.My one complaint has to do with games. I played one game on my previous palm that required movement of a paddle to bounce balls and knock out bricks above the paddle. I can't play that game on this palm. The movement of the curser is too jerky and doesn't respond fast enough. Aside from that and the 1-2 second delay occasionally experienced when moving from one program to another or when shutting down, this PDA is fantastic. It does so much. It is small and light and has a great pop-out stylus. I'm very happy with it. And buying it "open box" saved me hundreds of dollars.