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The handheld that works as hard as it plays

Now you can shoot photos and capture and watch video clips anywhere you go. Or listen to MP3s as you take your tunes wherever life takes you.

When it comes to productivity, the Zire 72 handheld means business. Create and edit Word and Excel –compatible files. Or get wireless e-mail and Internet access with its built-in Bluetooth technology (requires a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone and an ISP, both sold separately).

All on a brilliant color display that keeps your whole life looking good.

Features & Benefits
Take pictures. Capture video. Share life. Capture life's moments with a 1.2 megapixel camera built right in to the Zire™ 72 handheld. Shoot photos and video clips 1, then download them to your computer to share with family and friends. Create photo albums on your handheld, attach photos to contact information, display a favourite photo in the background, and more
Enjoy your music. Carry your tunes with you and listen to them using the built-in speakers or a pair of stereo headphones. Play MP3s while you're scheduling appointments, adding contacts, or just enjoying a spare moment.1
Be as organized as you want to be. Manage photos and videos just as easily as schedules or contacts. Stay ahead of your day with the Agenda View, and track your schedule easily by color-coding your events
Use Word, Excel, and Acrobat. Keep your business tools close at hand. Create and edit Word and Excel compatible documents and read Adobe Acrobat files right on your handheld.
Keep Outlook up-to-date. Synchronize with Outlook2 email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes right out of the box.
Feel the freedom of wireless networking. Get connected with built-in Bluetooth technology. Use a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone as your modem to send and receive email and connect to the web.3. Or share files, photos and more with nearby Bluetooth devices like computers, printers and other handhelds.
Record voice memos. Record your thoughts with the Voice Memo application and microphone. Then synchronize them to your desktop computer—even email3 them to colleagues and friends.
1 RealOne™ Mobile Player for Palm included. Video and MP3 capabilities require an expansion card, sold separately. Headphones sold separately. Captured resolution of photos and videos may be lower.
2 Windows only
3 Requires a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone and an ISP, both sold separately.

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Technical Specifications
Model Code Zire 72
Operating System Palm OS® 5.2.8
Processor 312 MHz Intel® PXA270 (ARM based)
Display 16 bit, 320 x 320 transflective TFT color display with brightness colors. Supports 65,000+ colors
Standard Memory / Maximum Memory 32 MB (24 MB actual storage capacity)
Expansion Slot Supports MultiMediaCard, SD and SDIO expansion cards, sold separately
HotSync® Cable Standard Mini-USB connector
IrDa Yes
Bluetooth Integrated Bluetooth 1.1 Communicate wirelessly and share files, photos and more with nearby Bluetooth® enabled devices (Email and Internet access requires an ISP and a compatible Bluetooth – enabled mobile phone, sold separately).
Digital Camera Maximum resolution:
Photo: 1280 x 960 (1.2 Megapixel); 2X digital zoom
Video: 320 X 240
(captured resolution of photos and videos may be lower)
Battery type Rechargeable Lithium 950mAH battery
5-way Navigator Button Access information with just one hand
Headset Jack Accepts standard 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug.
Headphones not included.
Dimensions 11,68 / 7,49 / 1,70 cm
Weight 136 g
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System Requirements
PC running Windows 98/2000/ME or XP (2000, and XP require admin rights to install)
One available USB port.
or
Mac OS 9, version 9.2.2 /Mac OS X, version 10.2.2 to 10.3 (Mac OS X requires admin rights to install.).


Some multimedia features require Pentium II or faster.
Video playback on desktop computer requires Windows operating system.
Technical information subject to change without notice.
Some applications may not run on all supported desktop systems.
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What’s in the box:
Zire™ 72 Handheld w/ Rechargeable Battery
Protective Carrying Case
HotSync® Cable
Power Cable
Stylus
Desktop Software CD-ROM with Palm™ Desktop 4.1 PIM software, bonus Software Essentials software, and interactive tutorial
Easy, 3-step setup instructions and electronic Getting Started Guide
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