200MHz, 16MB, SD/MMC Card, Palm OS v5.2.8 - MPN: P80708US See Product Details
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Description
The Zire 31 handheld from palmOne gives you outstanding organization at an affordable price. Take, for example, its bright, easy-to-read color screen. Or the wide range of organizational features from contacts and calendar to memos and a note pad. Not to mention the MP3 player that lets you carry your tunes wherever you go.
Quick Glance
Installed Memory: 16 MB
Operating System: Palm OS
Interface Connection: Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
Expansion Slot: MMC Slot, Secure Digital (SD) Slot
Summary
Product Title: Palm Zire 31 Handheld PDA
Manufacturer: Palm
Lowest Price: $320.00
Power Score: 3.7 | 23 Reviews
System
Processor Speed: 200 MHz
Operating System: Palm OS
Interface Connection: Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
Slots: MMC Slot, Secure Digital (SD) Slot
Memory
Installed Memory: 16 MB
Dimensions
Weight: 4.1 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Color Temperature: KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, INC. ("Kingston") warrants that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below, Kingston will at its option, either repair or replace any part of its product(s) that prove defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials. Repaired parts or replacement products will be provided by Kingston on an exchange basis, and will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new. This warranty does not cover any damage to this product that results from accident, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster, or any unauthorized disassembly, repair, or modification.
Number of Pins: 184-pin
Green Compliance: Yes
Strengths: Compact design, easy-to read color screen, good battery life
Weakness: Poorly-written documentation. Not too hip on the concept of non-replaceable internal batteries.
I was looking for an inexpensive way to manage my calendar, tasks and contacts and so far this little guy does just what I was looking for. The display is not a TFT like the pricier models but it is just fine for day-to-day activities. I’ve used the bundled Palm Desktop software and transferred pictures to the Zire 31 and they show up fine. Apparently this can be used as an MP3 player as well....
Strengths: Very small. Extremely user friendly. Nice color screen. The photograph slide show looks great.
Weakness: Protective lid is not enough. It is necessary to buy a hard or leather case. MP3 is only available with extension card.
It is extremely handy. It turns on immediately, I add a task or appointment and I switch it off: total less than 60 seconds. That is the first time I use Graffiti writing and it is very easy. In case I have difficulty with a letter, I can still use the digital keyboard. I definitively would recommend the PalmOne Zire 31.
Strengths: Nice color screen,MP3 music, Games
Weakness: Low Resolution 160x160, Battery Life, 90 day warranty, Doesn't support OS5 games
This is my first Palm Pilot, before I was using LCD screen organizers because Palm was so expensive. I really bought the Palm for gaming, the best game Ive found (Internet Demo) was MicroQuad. Its like a Mario Kart racing game. The only problem is finding a good game I can stick with and trying to buy a game outside the Internet.
Strengths: Dollar value, display, memory, avalible plug-in.
Weakness: Occasionally loses focus (does not reconize stylus movement).
The Zire 31 PDA is a good value for the money. It has a sizable memory, plus a built in MP3 player. An additional menory card is recommended to hold MP3 files. Its Graffiti 2 is a difficult transition at times from standard Graffiti. The stylus is somewhat difficult to extract from its case and could use a slight redesign. The protective supplied leaves something to be desired.
Strengths: Upgraded Palm OS and applications, Very nice color screen, Expandable Memory, Compact enough, Reasonably priced
Weakness: Awful and useless rubber flip cover, Cheesy rubber cover for usb and power plug, No battery charging indicator, White plastic case back looks juvenile and cheap. DEAD after a one year of service.
I started out with a second hand Palm III, bought a new Palm IIIxe and then upgraded to a Palm IIIc before purchasing the Zire 31. I really liked the Palm IIIc and would have stuck with it if it wasn't for my wife's need for using less batteries and constantly losing data on her hand-me-down IIIxe. Besides, I am always looking for any excuse to upgrade, again. The IIIc color screen and...
Strengths: It is a very economical palm for all it does. Easy to read and I like the notepad function -I can write on it like it is paper.
Weakness: Like all the other palms - for entering information I will use the computer keyboard or card scanner for ease
My husband bought this palm from a office max locally - I liked it so much I bounght another one on pricegrabber for $15 less and didnt have to leave the office!
Strengths: Was great when it worked.
Weakness: One day it turned off and never restarted.
I had this pda for 6 months. It was my first one and I loved it. It worked great. Then one day, it just died. PalmOne had terrible customer service. It would cost more to fix it than it cost me to buy it. I was told to consider upgrading. Apparently many people who own this pda have had this problem (look on Amazon and epinions). Since it is out of the 90 day warrenty, I am out of luck. Now I...
Strengths: large capacity for addresses
Weakness: Software should have room for more catagories
I started using one of the original Pilots many years ago and have resisted getting a new on because I never used the model 1000 to its full capacity. Finally my old Pilot began to develop cracks and occasionally the screen began to go blank from time to time. I decided not to lug my laptop in and out of airport security and to treat myself to the Zire 31 - something much more modern. The first...
Strengths: Much more versatile, useful than Handspring Visor. The op system does more and is faster than older model. Very compact and it does what I want it to.
Weakness: Graffiti 2 is much more complex than the original graffiti.
It is much more useful and the color screen is easier to see. The touch screen is more sensitive than the older models. I loved my Visor and expect to love this even more!!
Interface is Average according to 15 PDA experts. -- "The 160x160 resolution color screen is fine for most applications"-brighthand.com -- "The stylus is a solid piece of plastic that feels good while writing/tapping (in my normally sized hand)."-brighthand.com -- "The stylus is light, but comfortable to use."-pcmag.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Connectivity, Audio,...
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Testseek.com has collected 8 expert reviews for Palm Zire 31 and the average expert rating is 67 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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A few years ago the popular Palm m130 sold for $279. Now we have the Zire 31, with better specs, including a higher resolution display, MP3 player and a faster processor for only $129. The Zire 31 is the most affordable color PDA to hit the market and packs a lot of features in for a low price. This is the perfect entry level unit for those of you who have limited budgets, are first time buyers...
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Palm Zire 31 Handheld PDA
Strengths: Compact, power button on front, upgraded OS5, SD/MMC card slot, fast processor, strong IR, easily connects to internet
Weakness: Not all available apps support OS5 - not Palms fault really. Non-TFT screen - can't see it well outdoors on sunny days. MP3/Video playback drains battery. Non-user replacable battery. Rubber cover
I upgraded to a Palm Zire 31 from a Palm IIIc (which I loved BTW) merely for the extra memory and expansion capabilities. PZ31 runs on the upgraded Palm OS v5.2.8 which supports some of the best apps on the web, however a lot of apps do not run at all, or will cause the device to hang due to the OS upgrade which is not supported in all apps. It's a trial and error process, but one worth going...
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