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Psion Series 5MX Palmtop Computer

Psion Series 5MX Palmtop Computer

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Brand: Psion
Category: CE

List Price: $549.99
Buy Used: $329.99
You Save: $220.00 (40%)



Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 33 reviews

Media: Electronics
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: EPOC32
CPU Speed: 36
System Memory: 16
Native Resolution: 640 x 240
Modem: None
Connectivity: Infrared
Display Size: 5.6
Battery: Single Use
Compatibility: PC Serial
Removable Memory: CompactFlash
Size: Small Handheld PC
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 3.5 x 0.9
Warranty: 1 Year Limited

MPN: 5MX
Model: 5MX
UPC: 713172205189
EAN: 0713172205189

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 16 MB of memory
  • Powerful ARM710T processor
  • Access to thousands of names, addresses, phone numbers, and appointments
  • Built-in e-mail
  • Backlit touch-sensitive screen

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Psion Series 5mx is the out-of-the-box mobile computing solution for busy executives and professionals like you. Delivering remarkable speed, connectivity and functionality, the Psion Series 5mx is a leader in palm computing. While the Psion Series 5mx is independently powerful, it also connects seamlessly to your desktop PC creating expansive opportunities for PC synchronization and file sharing. From top to bottom, inside and out, the Psion Series 5mx is your powerhouse to working freely on the go. The fast processor delivers speedy communications so you stay on top of business even when you are traveling. High screen resolution allows you to view full-page width documents, e-mails, and Web pages without horizontal scrolling! All of these features and more in a tiny easy-to-carry device! Infrared technology incorporated into the device lets you send files wirelessly to an infrared printer, or to other 5mx device. High-specification infrared software even allows the beaming of business cards and agenda entries. There is even a digital voice recorder offering 60 minutes of voice recording time so you can record reminders and notes to yourself. The recorder even works when the unit is closed!

Amazon.com Review
Psion's been around the handheld industry as long as the rest of the big manufacturers, and they're not changing their large-scale design for anybody. While the latest Psion, the 5mx, looks similar to the Psion 5 (which is in turn similar to other previous iterations), it integrates various internal changes that make it a more powerful machine. p The Psion's large format aims at users who need more power than a Palm-sized palmtop and more portability than a notebook PC. While you won't be using the 5mx in hand that often--it's a bit too bulky and weighs three-quarters of a pound--its well-designed case sits flat on a table or even your leg. And it stays steady while you're typing or tapping on the screen with the comfortable pencil-length stylus. It's also one of the few handhelds anymore to ship with a keyboard, and a very usable one at that. P The Psion can connect to the Internet wirelessly via its IrDA (infrared) port when using specific models of wireless phones or pagers--or via the optional Psion 56 Kbps travel modem. In our tests, PC synchronization worked seamlessly, with speedy transfer even using the serial port interface cable. p Armed with 16 MB of memory/storage (compared to the 8 MB of the Psion Series 5 before it), the 5mx opens applications quickly and multitasks smoothly. It was also refreshing to be able to actually type in our handheld's word processor and e-mail programs, even if we had to hunt and peck for a while before we got used to the smaller keys. p Although the 640 x 240 screen lacks color, text and images displayed crisply in gray scale, and a unique zoom feature allows you to increase the size of the text you're working with to see it more clearly. If you're a Palm lover, you'll be disappointed by the 5mx's heft and bulk. But if you're a user looking to get more out of your handheld PC, this Psion offers near-laptop capabilities. i--J. Curtis/i p bPros:/b ul liVery usable keyboard liWell-designed case liZoom feature /ul bCons:/b ul liNo PC Card slot liGrayscale screen liBulky /ul

Amazon.com Product Description
The Psion Series 5mx is the latest palmtop from Psion. With your Series 5mx you'll have double the organizing power you've come to expect from the Psion Series 5.p With twice the power from a new ARM710T processor and 16 MB of memory, you literally have access to thousands of names, addresses, phone numbers, and appointments, plus built-in e-mail for the freedom to work anywhere. Hidden within the uniquely designed case is a wealth of features not seen in other palmtop computers. To discover what we mean, just click Technical Data and read for yourself.p Created with the mobile user in mind, the Series 5mx has many built-in features to communicate with other devices and log on to the Internet. It has the ability to synchronize with your PC so you can organize your daily routine from either your PC or Psion.p Whatever you're doing, wherever you are, the new Psion Series 5mx palmtop computer helps you communicate with colleagues and friends, organize your business and private agendas, and connect with your desktop PC and familiar office tools.


Customer Reviews:   Read 28 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars very upset   April 8, 2008
Mr. A. Wiseman
I purchased a psion organiser which i thought was new.What turned up must be 15years old , in fact it is an older version than the one i already have.I was away on business so didnt get to open it till i returned.Guess what to LATE. The only place for this psion is in the trash!


3 out of 5 stars tools   September 28, 2006
R. Romero (Kuwait presently)
I have come into a Psion 5mx as a freebie. I am trying to set it up and am having a problem finding out how to set the communication link. The manual says to go to "Tools". Try as I may I cannot find this section to access the remote link. Any Help out there br /


5 out of 5 stars Psion Rules   December 16, 2005
Alexander S. Johnson (Flagstaff, AZ USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

The only thing that Psion did wrong was to start selling there new system with Windows CE. I have worked in the PDA industry have road tested every PDA there is to have and I still say that nothing touches or comes close to the Psion. Buy one you won't regret it. I have owned a Psion 3a 3c 5 and 5mx and there still far superior to anything else.


5 out of 5 stars excellent !   July 28, 2005
Vladimir Rakic (Sydney, Australia)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

I have to say, this is the most practical and user friendly PDA i've ever had ! My first PDA was Palm based Handspring Visor, which i used extensively, but could never get the hang of grafitti or on-screen keyboard. I even bought a keyboard for it, but after a while it became a nuisance to lug it around. I upgraded to colour Sony Clie PEG-TG50, with built-in keyboard, at the expense of the screen size. It worked fine, until i upgraded to Win XP and then i couldn't sync it anymore. br / br /I had a look around for something new from HP or Toshiba, but today's PDAs all have the same 'problem' - no keyboard. Then i came across Psion 5mx and researched more into it. It has a decent keyboard and monochrome screen. The battery life is great, i got it 10 days ago and it is still working on 2 original AA batteries. Built in applications are great, especially Word and Sheet and i can sync it with Win XP ! Another great feature is that accepts Compact Flash cards, which expand the available storage. Just like the reviewer deployed in Iraq, i have found that the best to input data is by holding it in your hands and using your thumbs on the keyboard. br / br /There is a lot of software on the net for Psion and they have achieved a cult status among their users. I am certainly another dedicated owner !


5 out of 5 stars The 5mx excelled in a war zone   November 16, 2004
B. Kibbey
9 out of 10 found this review helpful

In the Spring of 2003, I deployed to Iraq. At night, when I slept, whether it was in the dirt or on the tiled roof of an abandoned school, two things were always hugged close to my body: my M16-A2 series rifle, and my Psion. br / In my capacity with the United States Army, I work as a print journalist. During my time in Iraq, I took photos, wrote stories, and escorted international media. During one month alone, my story output was more than double that of all but one other person in my unit, and I honestly believe I could not have accomplished that without my Psion. br / I carried it always in my cargo pocket, and it held-up well. It was dropped from HMMWV's on multiple occasions, and was constantly subjected to sand and dust and heat well-above the operating temperatures of 99.9% of electronic equipment in use in the world today. I went through four PCMCIA storage cards for my digital camera, and was locked in a constant battle to keep my Dell laptop functioning so I could send my stories back to headquarters over the secure LAN lines, but never once did my 5mx fail me. It went everywhere I went, and was repeatedly the envy of many civilian reporters I came into contact with. br / I read many reviews here, and I can see that perhaps part of Psion's downfall was the ineptitude of average users. To properly type on a Psion--in the case of everything except the Netbook--one should hold it in both hands and type with the thumbs. With very little practice--whether you are an adept touch-typist or a dedicated hunt-and-pecker--you will find yourself typing at incredible speed with only your thumbs on this keyboard so perfectly suited to that form of data entry. br / In the Army field of journalism, there is no acceptable substitute for a direct quote. With the 5mx, I never had to offer a substitute. I could type with my thumbs as fast as anyone I met could talk. The voice recorder was also useful in such cases, but as fast as I could type when using both thumbs, it was hardly ever necessary. br / The monochrome screen is ideal for those who need a tool instead of a toy. It eats less battery life than a silly screen that can show as many colors as some desktop monitors. The AA battery powere supply was especually convenient for me. I had to have a baggy of AAs for my camera flash anyway, as well as for my Maglite, and I was often in a situation where recharging batteries was not an option. br / I took notes on my 5mx, wrote entire articles on it, was able to use it to make notations unobtrusively during briefings, and even kept a journal on it at the insistence of my Mother. br / Also, as a college student, I have used my series 5, 5mx, and even my Revo (the last Psion I was ever able to purchase *sigh*) to take notes and write term papers. br / There is no substitute for the Psion on the market today--either in price or functionality--and I wonder if there ever will be again. br / Complain about the Psion if you like, but my extensive experience with the company tells me the fault was never in the product.

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