PalmOne Zire 72 Review

Summary

The Zire 72 inherits almost everything we liked about the Zire 71, and improves in a number of areas. The software integration, especially of the multimedia features, is solid throughout. The inclusion of previously Tungsten-only features, such as Documents To Go, VersaMail, and the new PIM suite, is very welcome. Add to that the most well-rounded Bluetooth support we’ve seen on a Palm OS device and the Zire 72 adds up to one solid handheld. On the flip-side, the battery life is poor and the over-reliance on Windows Media Player 9 may cause issues. Still, the Zire 72 is a solid and forceful mid-range competitor.