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PalmOne Tungsten T5 Handheld | 
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| Brand: Palm
Category: CE
List Price: $349.99
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Rating:  101 reviews
Sales Rank: 8524
Format: Cd
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Palm OS 5.4
CPU Speed: 416
System Memory: 256
Memory Type: SDRAM
Native Resolution: 320x480
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3 x 1
MPN: 1035NA
Model: Tungsten T5
UPC: 805931012609
EAN: 0805931012609
ASIN: B0002Y7DO0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Sleek, stylish handheld with groundbreaking 256 MB internal flash memory | | • | Doubles as a flash drive--quickly drag and drop files from your PC to handheld | | • | Expansion slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDIO memory cards | | • | Palm Desktop Software for Windows and Mac and Software Essentials CD included | | • | Bluetooth enabled |
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Product Description
With great amount of storage, the Tungsten T5 handheld from palmOne lets you carry more and do more. Word documents. Spreadsheets. PowerPoint presentations. Photos. MP3s. The works. And because it's flash memory, all that information is saved even if the power runs down when you're on the go and don't have time to recharge or synchronize. Better yet, the stunning 320 x 480 color screen lets you see more in both landscape and portrait modes.The real beauty of the Tungsten T5? You can transfer files and even whole folders from your desktop to your handheld, so you have what you need on the road, in a meeting, or when working from home. Even use it like a USB removable drive to work on those files on another computer. Just when you're thinking there couldn't be room for anything more, with built-in Bluetooth wireless technology you can check email and connect to the Internet on the go. All this and the Tungsten T5 still fit right in your pocket.
Amazon.com Product Description
PalmOne stretches the possibilities with the Tungsten T5, the first handheld from PalmOne to utilize flash memory. In addition to a groundbreaking 256 MB of memory, the sleek, slim Tungsten T5 features a high-resolution 320 x 480-pixel screen, a fast 416 MHz Intel Xscale processor, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a Secure Digital memory card expansion slot. And, of course, the Tungsten T5 features PalmOne's suite of information management applications, the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files, and synchronization with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only). 
See a detailed diagram of the PalmOne Tungsten T5's features | Internal Flash Memory
Built for today's mobile professional, the Tungsten T5's 256 MB of memory actually provides 215 MB of user-available memory (55 MB for built-in applications and 160 MB of internal flash drive memory). Connect it to your PC or Mac and use it as you would a USB flash memory drive to transfer data and multimedia files from work to home. To access files stored on the handheld, simply select Drive Mode on the handheld and plug the included HotSync cable into a USB port. To add files, just drag and drop them from your PC desktop to the new File Transfer application (installed with Palm Desktop; Windows only). A live desktop window gives you instant access to data and information stored on the handheld's internal drive--without the need for synchronizing the handheld to move files. | Multimedia
The included RealPlayer for Palm OS enables you to listen to MP3s stored on optional expansion cards via the built-in speaker on the Tungsten T5 or, for stereo sound, on optional stereo headphones or ear buds. The updated Media application lets you view (and show off) transferred photos and videos. Display
Unlike the Tungsten T3, which required you to slide the handheld's bottom open to activate the screen's landscape mode, the Tungsten T5's screen offers widescreen viewing at all times. The bright 320 x 480 transreflective TFT color display supports more than 65,000 colors. You can easily switch between portrait and landscape view, as well as open an active input area at the bottom of the screen. Connectivity and Expansion
With built-in wireless Bluetooth connectivity, you can synchronize the Tungsten T5 with a Bluetooth-enabled computer from across the room (within a range of 10 meters, or approximately 30 feet). But that's just the start. Using a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone, you can send and receive e-mail and connect to the Web, send multimedia (MMS) or text (SMS) messages, and even automatically dial any number in your handheld's Contact's application. You can also synchronize data the "old-fashioned" way via the USB connection at the base of the handheld. The Tungsten T5 uses MultiMedia Card and Secure Digital expansion cards, which instantly add software applications, additional memory, large databases, and more without taking up built-in memory space. Operating System and Software
Veteran Palm OS handheld users will immediately notice the new Favorites view, which provides easy access to applications, files, and folders. The installed Palm OS 5.4 also introduces the Files application, which enables easy navigation among folders and files. It uses the intuitive and easy-to-learn Graffiti 2 writing software to input data into the handheld (as well as an on-screen keyboard). Windows users can synchronize their calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes with Microsoft Outlook. The Palm OS features the following organizer applications: - Contacts: Lets you store several addresses for each contact, and with new fields for more phone numbers, multiple e-mail addresses, instant messenger IDs, and Web sites.
- Calendar: Use the new Agenda view to see upcoming calendar events, tasks due, and important e-mail, and color-code your events to provide an easy way to reference your calendar in the Agenda, Day, Week, and Month views. Take more notes, or synchronize more details from your desktop, in the larger Memos and Notes fields.
- Tasks: Use tasks with alarms and repeating tasks to set reminders for important commients.
Additional Software
The Tungsten T5 includes Documents to Go 7.0, which provides the ability to create and edit Word- and Excel-compatible files and view and carry PowerPoint files (in native format) with no desktop conversion required. The included Software Essentials CD-ROM also contains eReader, Acrobat Reader, Solitaire, and Audible Player for palmOne handhelds (Windows only). What's in the Box
This package contains the Tungsten T5 handheld, a built-in rechargeable battery, a carrying case, a USB HotSync cable, a power cable, a stylus, a CD-ROM with Palm Desktop 4.1 software for Windows and Mac (as well as bonus software), and a printed Getting Started guide. Tech Talk: Flash Memory
Flash memory, a form of electronic memory, is used for easy and safe information storage. Its low power consumption and light weight make flash memory ideal for mobile devices. In addition, flash memory holds information without a charge or power, just like a memory card saves pictures when not connected to a digital camera. The flash memory in the Tungsten T5 handheld will maintain its data even when power is exhausted. Simply charge the handheld again and the data is there. Tech Talk: Macintosh Users
While the Tungsten T5's new File Transfer application is a Windows-only feature, Mac users can simply mount the handheld as an external drive, and then proceed to drag and drop files from the Finder to the handheld. Note, however, that the Tungsten T5's Palm OS environment is unavailable when connected in this mode.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 T5 is another Palm success... November 25, 2004
L. Young (Georgia)
41 out of 45 found this review helpful
I just purchased the T5 after having a T3 for a year and a half. I love my T3 -- but now love the T5 just as much. I agree that one crucial feature is missing: a charge indicator light. I don't know what they were thinking when they eliminated that. However, I can now take my T5 and hook it up to my computer at work (via a USB cable) -- transfer files -- take them home with me (without dragging around a heavy laptop) -- work on them -- and take them back to work. I can also take Word, PowerPoint, Excel files on the road with me and since I travel almost twice a month, not having to drag a laptop through the airport is like heaven. I don't think the price is bad either for what you're getting.
The Good
USB cnnection to any computer to transfer files
Tons more storage
USB sync -- no more cradles
Home/Favorites -- fast access to the applications important to you
Beautiful hi res screen as in the T3
Built-in Bluetooth
Flash memory so you won't lose data if battery dies
Longer battery life per charge -- less charging
No cradle for charging -- can take charge AC cord wherever you go to charge
I love the new case design -- you slide the Palm in and never have to remove it when charging, transferring files, etc. You can keep it protected and in the case at all times.
The case cover material is exactly the same as the T3 -- so I'm not sure why one reviewer said it gets messed up with fingerprints. It doesn't.
The actual T5 exterior is gunmetal -- slightly darker than the T3. But a great feel in your hand and very sleek.
The T5 is slightly heavier than the T3 -- but almost unoticeable.
The Bad
No light to indicate charging!
No voice recorder -- but I never used the one on the T3 so it makes no difference to me. But if this is something you use a lot -- then it's a negative.
I do miss the T3 stylus -- spring loaded. We are now back to the traditional stylus of old but I can live with it.
I think Palm did a superb job with the T5 and I haven't had any problems with it freezing up or malfunctioning. I've been syncing, transferring files, etc. with no issues whatsoever. I never had any issues with the T3 either -- except when loading third party games. I would stay away from those. I use my Palm mostly for work -- if you want a PDA just to play games, I'd look elsewhere or stick to the Palm games.
Thanks, Palm, for making my life easier!
Best Palm OS device I've ever owned May 16, 2005
LetsGoMets (New York, New York United States)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I've had the T5 for a month now and can honestly say it's the best Palm OS device I've ever owned. I've owned 2 color hi-res Clies before this. What I really like about the T5:
*Great color screen. The clarity and brightness is better than the ones on my Clies. I've yet to see a PDA with a better color screen than this. Go to a retail store and check it out for yourself in person. It's fantastic.
*Large internal drive. It's great to have the extra internal memory in addition to the ability to use an external card. It's live having two card slots. This way I can still keep a lot of apps on the handheld while swapping out the external card for movies or playing MP3s.
*Plays movies beautifully. There is a free player for Palm OS devices on the net called TCPMP. It does a great job of playing movies on my T5. I just love it. To convert regular DVD movies for my T5, I use Pocket DVD Studio.
*Non-volatile memory. I just hated losing all my data with my Clies whenever the battery drained or I had to do a hard reset. And this used to happed with regularity. With the T5's flash memory, data is retained on battery drains, though not on a hard reset. The good news is that in over a month of use, I've never had to do a single hard reset. Soft resets, yes. But not one single hard reset. So this is the most stable my data has ever been on a handheld.
I like the T5 much better than the clunky slider design of the T3 which annoys me. Some complain about the design and finish on the T5, but to me the design is sleek and stylish. And I can't see anything cheap or flimsy with the finish. It feels solid and well-made in my hands.
The T5 is not perfect. There is a slight hiss in the audio, which is otherwise of excellent quality (loud, clear etc.). The hiss is most noticeable when you wear the in-ear bud type headphones. So I simply use my external type compact headphones with my T5 and all is good. Still, this is something that PalmOne shouldn't have overlooked.
Another thing to be careful about is the new file system the T5 uses, which is a little more finicky than older Palm OS systems. Some apps simply won't work well with it. However, I put well over 50 apps on my T5, and only about 3 or 4 I had to remove because of incompatibility. If you get a T5, make sure you do a clean install of all your apps, one by one, testing each as you go along. That's the only way you can weed out the apps that won't play well the T5. This is what I did and while I may have to do a soft reset now and then, I never have the need for hard resets.
If you have the patience to do a clean install like this, you should end up with a T5 like mine -- a relatively stable device that handles MP3s, movies, and graphics beautifully,in addition to doing all the traditional things a Palm device should!
The T5 works great in many ways October 10, 2005
Birgit
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I owned the original Palm Pilot and have been a Palm fan ever since. I've had the T5 for about 3 months, and per the recommendations of Brighthand forum members, I updated the firmware to Version 1.1 (found on the Palm site).
So far, I can only say good things about the T5. The ability to load short movie clips on the device as well as share pictures from my laptop's photo library is simply cool. The unit works great with various aftermarket software, e.g., 3nity(password database), DateBk5 and Launcher X. I can also use the IR feature to wirelessly print memo's on my Canon i80 printer.
The Best feature, IMO, is Bluetooth. The T5 Bluetooth works great with the MarkSpace/MissingSync application. I can easily share the internet through my computer's DSL (not necessary, but fun !) and to sync to my address book and calendar (one less cable is nice).
Just recently, I started to use the device as a navigation system in my car, using a Bluetooth GPS receiver (Globalsat BT-338) and Mapopolis mapping software, it makes the T5 all the more valuable and it works flawlessly.
Using Bluetooth and my Moto v551, the T5 can also be used to check e-mail. Since I can't access personal e-mail at my work, I can use the T5 to send and receive messages and, browse the internet anywhere I have my phone (no WiFi needed).
It is RICH in features, the processing speed is great, and I'm just beginning to take advantage of the additional space.
Palm still delivers in my book.
Perfect for what I need plus extra's July 19, 2005
GE
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
With the new free ROM software update this palm is really an awesome device. When it first came out people (including me) expected it to have wifi and when it didn't many where quite upset. I don't have a lot of occasions to use wifi, but when I do, I have a case that can hold the wifi card so I just pop it in. I don't know what the range of the wifi card is but I haven't had any problems making a connection. I have often found that even when I am in a location where I can use the wifi I don't tend to take advantage of it for very long so the inconvenience of having to change out the card is fairly minor. Most days I don't even bother taking the wifi card with me anymore so I have just been using the flip case that the T5 came with.
Something else to note is the flash drive. I used to carry a flash drive with me but it was annoying to always have one more thing to carry with me. It has been really nice having a built in flash drive on the palm. This is not, however, a perfect replacement for my flash drive (also called a jump drive). I have to use the hot sync cable that comes with the palm for it to work. I bought the cradle so now I can sync at home and at work. If I want to drop some files to someone else's computer I have to carry the cable with me to that computer. I have only had to do this once and it was very easy to do (the computer thought my palm was another hard drive without my having to load any software).
The display is incredible; having Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on my T5 has turned my Palm into a laptop replacement (combined with their universal keyboard - which, by the way, is a full sized keyboard that fits into my pocket). I love how small the T5 is and how well everything is layed out. The wide screen mode is perfect for the web, the Microsoft Office programs, and using multimedia like movies. I can listen to MP3 files (with or without a headset) while working on a Word document with the T5 sitting in it's keyboard and I have the option of plugging it into the wall so I can go all day. I could even put the wifi card in and check my e-mail or surf the web in this setup - very cool.
The calendar, contacts, memos, etc., seem to all have nice improvements and with the new ROM update everything seems to work flawlessly. This Palm is versatile enough to meet any need or want I have thrown at it.
Everything I need in a PDA August 18, 2005
Sk8-4-Fun (NC USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I upgraded my m515 with this purchase and couldn't be more pleased. I am astounded by the speed of the processor on this T5! I run a couple of pharmacy programs and a spanish-english dictionary and they are running very smoothly. The dictionary is on an SD card and on the m515, it was very S L O W. Not so on the T5. The only problem I have had so far, is on initial sync I got a Fatal Error and had to reboot and the Fatal Error repeated one other time, but I pressed the Reset "key" and all was well. I have had to get used to the newer version of Graffiti as I have been a Palm user for about 4 years, but I find that it is much more user friendly than original Graffiti. This Palm is loaded with MP3 (which I haven't tried out, yet) and Documents to Go...which is a great application for all those procedural notes I have to keep up with at work...just type them on your PC and either sync or use the file transfer and there it is on your PDA. If you are looking to upgrade from an older version, this is a great piece of equipment.
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