- Palm's new breakthrough Stretch Display.
- Device slides open to reveal a 320x480 display with 50% more viewing area.
- Ultra-fast 400MHz Intel XScale processor and 64 MB of internal memory.
- Wirelessly access email, dial phone numbers, send text messages and connect to the Internet.
- Handheld device; Palm Desktop software, including Documents To Go and Adobe Acrobat for Palm OS.
Product Description
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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 view. You don't actually need the
Graffiti writing area to input data into notes or 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
(, 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). 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, 's month view now displays
smaller s 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 rtunities. 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