Review of the Palm T|X
July 27, 2006
The Palm T|X is much like the LifeDrive with some important exceptions:
- It is memory based, not hard drive based.
- This makes it much faster when choosing from menus etc.
- This makes it less likely to be rendered useless by rough handling
- There is no “drive mode” function or it’s associated “files” view.
- It is missing some things the LifeDrive had.
- There is no microphone and therefore no “voice memo” function (although you can add your own microphone if you know what you are doing and care to void the warranty).
- Or, you can buy an add-on microphone:
- Or, you can make your own add on microphone:
Overall, I found the T|X much more responsive and easier to use than the life drive. The wireless mode worked well in places where the LifeDrive didn’t function. If the microphone is a showstopper, it can easily be overcome. If capacity is an issue, then add an SD card and your T|X can have as much capacity as a LifeDrive.
If I had to choose between these two models, it would definitely be the T|X, then I’d think about how much memory to add and whether to add a microphone.
But, is there a better PDA/Multimedia device out there?
