By Raul
What is it?
Manufacturer's Web site: Kodak
Product page: Palmpix camera
Click to enlarge pictures.
The Palmpix is an add-on digital camera for the Palm III series palmtop computer/PDA. It snaps on to the standard serial port
at the bottom of the Palm. It can be used on Palm V with a Palm III-to-Palm V accessory converter. Kodak also sells a model
specifically designed for Palm M100 models.
Manufacturer's specifications
| VGA Resolution |
High: 640x480 = 307,200 pixels (.3 megapixel) |
| Low: 320x240 = 76,800 pixels (.07 megapixel) |
| Color |
24-bit (Millions of colors) |
| Picture file format |
BMP, JPEG |
| Lens |
Aperture: F/2.0 |
| Zoom: 2x digital zoom |
| Focal length: 6.1 mm |
| Depth-of-field: 36 in. to infinity |
| Shutter speed |
1/15 to 1/500 seconds |
| Batteries |
Two (2) AAA size (1.5v alkaline, 1.2v NiMH rechargeable) |
| Dimensions |
2.2 in. x 1.1 in. x 3.3 in. |
| Weight |
45g without batteries (1.6 oz) |
| Operating temperature |
40 to 105 degrees F |
Purchasing
At the time I was shopping for my Palmpix, prices ranged from a high of $179 to a low of $99.95 -- ironically, that low price was from
the Kodak site itself. Ordering from Kodak was a pleasant experience -- they ship overnight via Airborne Express for just $3.
Kodak is licensed to do retail business in all 50 states, so you will pay your state's sales tax on your order. Although it meant
it costed more, I felt I was supporting my own state, which isn't so bad. A deal was running at the time to get a free Palm
"colorpak" with the PalmPix purchase, which is an assortment of games and styli aimed at Palm IIIcs. Also, there was a $30 rebate
offer on the purchase of a Palm IIIc and a PalmPix together.
Today, just about every place features the $99.95 price, and there are even some deals to be had when buying a PalmPix in
conjunction with a Palm IIIc. Outpost.com is one place I'd recommend,
right now they are running a "free PalmPix" deal with a Palm IIIc purchase, and they ship overnight FREE!
The PalmPix comes with a CD-ROM of programs, a printed manual and Kodak Photolife batteries -- which is really a nice touch.
Photolifes are some of the longest-lasting batteries I've used.
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