Palm Zire 72 Handheld Reviews

Palm Zire 72 Handheld

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  • It does everything I need and so much more.

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 14, 2005
    Pros: Fast processor, mp3s, shoots still and video images, SD expansion slot, cool apps included, customizable.
    Cons: No flash for camera. No cover for camera lens. No printed manual. No keyboard.

    Summary: My wife was so excited before Christmas; she'd been researching handhelds for months, and had finally found the perfect one for me. A Sony Clie PEG-NX80V. Unfortunately, the company from which she ordered it waited until 2 days before Christmas to tell ... read more

  • Do not like it

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 5, 2008
    Pros: Lower price point
    Cons: No external keyboard useage.

    Summary: I bought the Zire 72 in order to have a PDA to use mostly for contact lists and information, not for any computer power on its own, not even for email. So the basic function list and price point was what drew me to this model. And I had had a very ... read more

  • My second brain

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 2, 2007
    Pros: Good graphics, decent memory and storage options.
    Cons: The battery will die at some point. Replacing the battery may lose the camera funtionality.

    Summary: I bought my Palm Zire 72 over three years ago and I've just recently had to replace the battery. That is the extent of my complaints of this wonderful little machine. It is expandable to the extent of whatever SD cards you choose to use. I've used ... read more

  • Very good, for the price

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 21, 2007
    Pros: feature set: memory card slot, camera, bright screen, Multi-media, wifi/bluetooth. Standard connections.
    Cons: Whine, charging connection not covered and always open to dust, some windows incompatibilities.

    Summary: I bought a second hand Zire 72 after giving up on HP honoring their product warranty. I'd had nothing but trouble with HP PDAs and the HP warranties aren't worth the paper they're printed on, so I figured I'd try out a Palm product. I searched ... read more

  • Zire 72s, A Handy Gadget to say the Least!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 9, 2006
    Pros: Extremely useful device / good included software
    Cons: poor battery life

    Summary: I have to agree with makowals full review. I have some additional comments and points of agreement. As in the fashion world, it pays to accessorize! The unit alone, along with the integrated and optional software from the accompanying CD, makes ... read more

  • Do All Your Small Chores and Remember Everything

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Mar 2, 2006
    Pros: Still pictures, Video with sound, voice recorder, transfer all data from older models.
    Cons: Very Short Battery life in WiFi mode, ~15 minutes from full charge.

    Summary: History Obtained the Zire 72s in April 2005. The 's' in this case was Special edition that included the WiFi SD card. This replaces previous Palm devices a Palm III and a Palm M130, also have a Zire 22 in the house. Usage As a ... read more

  • Zire 72 passes for the price

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 21, 2006
    Pros: built-in voice recorder, built-in camera, preinstalled Real player (for MP3's) and cost effective
    Cons: No Wi-fi built-in, low 25mb storage, difficult to configure bluetooth for web browsing

    Summary: I got a good deal on the sire 72 but I didn't get everything I wanted. It doesnt have wi-fi capabilities unless you buy a $75 wi-fi SDIO card. If you do this it limits what you can save since it has 25mb of internal storage. I had no problems hotsyncing ... read more

  • Palm's Most Well-Rounded Handheld

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 16, 2005
    Pros: Sleek pocketable design, fast processor, video/voice recorder modes, adequate storage space, included software package
    Cons: Exposed camera lens, no camera flash, long camera lag time, poor battery life

    Summary: I recently upgraded from a Palm Zire 71 to a Palm Zire 72 Special Edition handheld. In an attempt to cut costs, the Zire 72 does not come with a printed user manual or with a HotSync/recharge cradle. The manual, along with the desktop software and ... read more

  • Palm Zire 72s: "Silver" Is Gold

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 18, 2005
    Pros: Larger, brighter, crisper color LCD than low-end Palm units, fast processor, built-in digital camera.
    Cons: Might be a bit pricey for those seeking to spend under $150.

    Summary: Palm has now been in the PDA game for many years. The makers of the original Palm Pilot have been through many generations of the handheld electronic organizer, many of which I've owned. In the Zire 72s, a lot of the flaws in previous Palm units are ... read more

  • Good mid level PDA, solid performer

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 9, 2005
    Pros: very good screen display, MP3 player, video recording, portable photo album, nice looking
    Cons: bluetooth implementation sucks, no Wifi, Graffiti 2 a nightmare for veteran Palm OS user

    Summary: The good: This is a good PDA in this price range. I replaced an old Sony Clie PEG-S320, a black/white PDA. After some research, I got a Palm Zire 72s. The first thing I liked about this PDA is that it has a beautiful screen! The processor is ... read more

  • Perfection in the palm of your hand

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Sep 20, 2005
    Pros: Excellent functions for the money, easy to use, plenty of features.
    Cons: Battery is not replaceable, no WiFi. No desktop cradle

    Summary: I had a Palm III followed by a Palm V and I was pretty pleased with both these older model PDAs. After some study, I opted for a Palm Zire 72 and I am very pleased with the features. Important to me, the Zire 72 has Palm's suite of information ... read more

  • AWESOME PDA

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 19, 2005
    Pros: 320x320 color backlit screen, audio/video, camera, 32mb memory, video/voice recorder...I can go on and on
    Cons: Picture and video quality is OK. Battery life is pretty good but could be better

    Summary: Great PDA for the gadget freak. Awesome 320 x 320 resolution screen, small and light, plays video and audio, built in Bluetooth, expansion slot, built in camera for pics or video, a voice recorder, built in speaker, WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR? Whether ... read more

  • The Best Combination of Organization and Fun!

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 29, 2005
    Pros: camera, mp3 player, fast processor, colorful screen, capabilities, etc.
    Cons: can be a little tricky to use all the features correctly

    Summary: I recently purchased the Palm Zire 72 Special Edition and I love it. I spent about 6 months doing research on PDAs and after going through hundreds of website I finally got this one. It is great because it has so many features and abilities. 1. ... read more

  • Great for the PDA first timer or the seasoned pro!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    May 5, 2005
    Pros: Very Mac friendly, easy setup, stylish, fast, availability of software to enhance your handheld experiences!
    Cons: Web only accessible via 5 Bluetooth cell phone models, auto shuts down too quickly!

    Summary: This is the first review I have ever written for Epinions, but after seeing that the Zire 72 only had one review, I felt that this product deserves even more praise! I have had the Zire 72 Special Edition for a little more than a month, and so far am ... read more

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  • Nice PDA

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    Mar 29, 2008
    Pros: Camera, music, voice recorder, more storage than most PDA's, high resolution screen.
    Cons: Battery life

    Summary: Great PDA. It's better if you buy a new one beacause used ones are usully always junk. I bought from ebay and have regretted it ever since. Don't buy used items from ebay! I love the camera feature though. It's so awesome when I bring it to

  • Works great except for stylus

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Feb 22, 2006
    Pros: Elegant, great functionality.
    Cons: Can't buy replacement stylus

    Summary: I've had the 72s for a few months now and I love it. For me the most useful feature compared to my old Palm 100 is the lowly voice recorder, which I use to make mental notes while driving. The camera works well for its size to and it has the other

  • Awesome PDA

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Feb 9, 2006
    Pros: Super fast processor, Bluetooth capability, beautiful color screen, quiet, great software.
    Cons: None!

    Summary: This is my first PDA and I am in love! I purchased it from Overstock.com as a blemished item. Blemished? Where's the blemish? It's PERFECT!! I'm thinking the people with the "whiny" screen had a defective PDA and should look into an exchange or

  • Palm Zire 72

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Oct 20, 2005
    Pros: Calendar, alarms, tasks, note pad, address book.
    Cons: Web browser. Paint flakes in the expansion card slot. Cost.

    Summary: This was my first Palm product. I'm undecided whether I'd ever buy another. Only a month after purchasing, the blue rubber paint started peeling. Palm support is a joke. I decided against shipping it in to have the paint issue resolved. I'd have to

  • My 1st PDA

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Aug 30, 2005
    Pros: Easy to use, color screen, quiet
    Cons: Difficult to set up Email account, no manual

    Summary: I just received this PDA for my birthday. I wanted something to keep all of my appointments in order. This PDA is very easy to use. I love the color screen and the different options, i.e. the different fonts and color themes. My absolute favorite

  • Nice PDA

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Aug 6, 2005
    Pros: Light in hand and pocket. Great multimedia capability.
    Cons: Poor battery life. Limited connectivity.

    Summary: I have been using PDA's since the beginning. I recently switched to the HP Ipaq 6315 smartphone which I have reviewed here as well. I purchased the Zire 72 when it came out and loved it for about 3 days. This is truly a very nice PDA. It's downfall

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