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Palm(TM) Tungsten(TM) and Palm Zire(TM) handhelds are continuing to gain momentum in education as thousands of the handheld computers make their way into classrooms and into the hands of students, teachers and administrators, Palm, Inc. said today.
"We are seeing an increase in the use of Tungsten handhelds in education, both in administration and in classrooms," said Mike Lorion, vice president of education at Palm. "Our goal is to give educators a wide array of choices in cost and function. The new Tungsten E handheld, for example, offers educators an affordable handheld with powerful multimedia capabilities, while the Tungsten C handheld provides integrated 802.11 technology [also known as Wi- Fi](1) and a built-in keyboard. The Zire 71 handheld, with its integrated digital camera, continues to be a top choice for teachers and students."
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Adopts Tungsten E Handheld
In January 2004, 1,000 sixth- and seventh-grade students in the Newport- Mesa Unified School District in Orange County, Calif., will receive Tungsten E handhelds and wireless keyboards to use at school and at home.
"We chose middle school because students are starting their transition from the elementary school environment to the secondary school environment, where organization becomes …
Source: HighBeam Research, Palm Tungsten and Palm Zire Handhelds Continue to Gain Momentum in...