PalmOne Releases 4GB PDA [updated]

davidconger writes "PalmOne has introduced the first device in their new line of Mobile Manager handheld devices. The LifeDrive includes an embedded 4GB Hitachi Microdrive and additional software for file/folder synchronization. The device includes both WiFi and Bluetooth. Price tag on the device $499. PocketFactory has done a complete review of the LifeDrive." Reader gandell adds a link to Brighthand's review. Update: 05/18 18:08 GMT by T : An anonymous reader corrects this story's original headline, writing "Despite rumors the LifeDrive would run Linux, it runs PalmOS 5 (Garnet). However, the device seems to have a Linux-friendly design, and is likely to run Linux soon, whether supplied by PalmOne's sister company PalmSource, or by Linux hobbyists. PalmSource is likely to offer a Linux OS upgrade for the LifeDrive, once it is ready to support the huge variety of legacy Palm apps under Linux." Update: 05/18 18:44 GMT by T : One more review, this one at MobileTechReview.

Comments

What you can store with that memory...

[Anonymous Coward]

1,200 office documents; - yes because, dammit, I write so many documents.
6,000 emails - DUDE can I sync them with my gmail?!
1,000 photos - PRON!
300 songs - Oh no! Here comes the RIAA!
2.5 hours of video - Jenna Jamison never looked so yummy
50 voicemails - From people I probably don't want to speak to.
10,000 contacts - Because hey, man, I am just THAT popular.
10,000 appointments - The life of a geek is ultra busy.

Re:4gb internal microdrive?

[Anonymous Coward]

I presume you're one of those folks hired by Apple to spread lies on message boards. However, I'm not aware of any virus problem on a Windows Mobile device.

Capsule review:

[mblase]

No iTMS support. Less space than an iPod. Lame.