--- product_id: 167268150 title: "Psion Series 5MX Palmtop Computer" brand: "psion" price: "£2.83" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/167268150-psion-series-5mx-palmtop-computer store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # ARM710T processor for smooth multitasking 16MB RAM for massive data storage Backlit touch screen for anytime visibility Psion Series 5MX Palmtop Computer **Brand:** psion **Price:** £2.83 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock your mobile office—because your ideas don’t wait. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Psion Series 5MX Palmtop Computer by psion - **How much does it cost?** £2.83 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/167268150-psion-series-5mx-palmtop-computer) ## Best For - psion enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted psion brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Massive Memory Vault:** 16MB RAM plus CompactFlash expansion means your data travels with you. - • **Timeless Versatility:** Runs Perl, Java, Python & supports popular office files—your pocket powerhouse. - • **Seamless Connectivity:** Built-in email and PC sync keep you effortlessly connected on the go. - • **Powerhouse Performance:** Double the speed with ARM710T processor—work faster, smarter. - • **True Mobile Productivity:** Full QWERTY keyboard and multitasking let you handle business anywhere. ## Overview The Psion Series 5MX is a classic palmtop computer featuring a powerful ARM710T processor and 16MB of RAM, expandable via CompactFlash cards. Designed for professionals on the move, it offers a backlit touch-sensitive screen, built-in email, and seamless synchronization with PCs. Its full QWERTY keyboard and multitasking capabilities make it a versatile tool for managing contacts, appointments, and office documents anywhere, delivering serious productivity in a compact form. ## Description desertcart.com 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. 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. 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. 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. Review: very useful and flexible - I'm a long time Palm user. After two days with the 5mx, I'm a convert. The bad news about the 5mx: It is larger than a Palm III, Palm V, Visor, etc. The screen contrast isn't great. The good news: 1. It has a keyboard. I find input of text much faster and easier than the Palm even though I am fairly experienced with Graffiti. 2. It has 16MB of RAM and is expandable with off the shelf CompactFlash cards. One of the first things I did was purchase a 48MB CompactFlash card. 3. You can program in perl, java, or python on the 5mx. 4. There is a lot of freeware/shareware available. Not as much as for the Palm, but still I find that software is available to duplicate almost all the functions that I used on the Palm. 5. The 5mx can multitask. 6. The built-in Email client can use POP/IMAP/SMTP to fetch and deliver mail to an ISPs mail server. 7. The screen is big enough that web browsing on the 5mx is actually fairly practical. 8. The 5mx runs nethack ;-) Review: Great PDA, Substance over Style - As someone who works in the high tech environment I am exposed to a variety of PDA's with coworkers and clients. I have used a number of different devices and have found all of them lacking. Well now I have what I consider to be the best PDA available, the Psion 5mx. I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that this was the best value I could find in today's market. What a delight to enter data with a real keyboard. To be able to download Word and Excel files from my office desk top computer to the 5mx and work on them while I am traveling. Meeting with a client and being able to make changes to a price quote because I have the spreadsheet in my 5mx. Lugging around my laptop was always a pain, the 5mx gives me the access I need to files while I am away from my desk in a neat little package. A great operating system, bullt in programs that are fast and efficient, no longer am I kept waiting for the Windows hourglass. It is expandable with Compact Flash cards, (the same type as you use in a digital camera) so they are much less expensive and easier to obtain than a PDA's manufacturers proprietary card. There is a lot of software available on the net, much of it freeware or shareware. This is a great PDA designed for someone who is serious about having a real business tool without all the marketing hype. ## 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00000JX3C | | Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5) | | Date First Available | September 4, 1999 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes | | Item Weight | 12.5 ounces | | Item model number | 5MX | | Manufacturer | Psion | | Product Dimensions | 6.7 x 3.5 x 0.9 inches | ## Images ![Psion Series 5MX Palmtop Computer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YAH263QGL.jpg) ![Psion Series 5MX Palmtop Computer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RQDKJDZML.jpg) ![Psion Series 5MX Palmtop Computer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518W9WEWZTL.jpg) ![Psion Series 5MX Palmtop Computer - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41477GD3QGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very useful and flexible *by M***N on February 14, 2001* I'm a long time Palm user. After two days with the 5mx, I'm a convert. The bad news about the 5mx: It is larger than a Palm III, Palm V, Visor, etc. The screen contrast isn't great. The good news: 1. It has a keyboard. I find input of text much faster and easier than the Palm even though I am fairly experienced with Graffiti. 2. It has 16MB of RAM and is expandable with off the shelf CompactFlash cards. One of the first things I did was purchase a 48MB CompactFlash card. 3. You can program in perl, java, or python on the 5mx. 4. There is a lot of freeware/shareware available. Not as much as for the Palm, but still I find that software is available to duplicate almost all the functions that I used on the Palm. 5. The 5mx can multitask. 6. The built-in Email client can use POP/IMAP/SMTP to fetch and deliver mail to an ISPs mail server. 7. The screen is big enough that web browsing on the 5mx is actually fairly practical. 8. The 5mx runs nethack ;-) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great PDA, Substance over Style *by L***E on January 3, 2001* As someone who works in the high tech environment I am exposed to a variety of PDA's with coworkers and clients. I have used a number of different devices and have found all of them lacking. Well now I have what I consider to be the best PDA available, the Psion 5mx. I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that this was the best value I could find in today's market. What a delight to enter data with a real keyboard. To be able to download Word and Excel files from my office desk top computer to the 5mx and work on them while I am traveling. Meeting with a client and being able to make changes to a price quote because I have the spreadsheet in my 5mx. Lugging around my laptop was always a pain, the 5mx gives me the access I need to files while I am away from my desk in a neat little package. A great operating system, bullt in programs that are fast and efficient, no longer am I kept waiting for the Windows hourglass. It is expandable with Compact Flash cards, (the same type as you use in a digital camera) so they are much less expensive and easier to obtain than a PDA's manufacturers proprietary card. There is a lot of software available on the net, much of it freeware or shareware. This is a great PDA designed for someone who is serious about having a real business tool without all the marketing hype. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Good and Bad *by B***. on March 22, 2001* I bought the 5mx and promptly returned it. The Good is this little thing is a true computer-- not just a fancy organizer like the Palm. It's word program is very good. The Bad is the screen contrast is quite poor in my opinion. Without the back light, I had trouble seeing the text even in a well lit room. Also, the key board is small (as expected), but the disappointing part with the keyboard was I had to press firmly (kind of like a small calculator) for the key to register, as opposed to a soft touch like a computer. This really slows down the typing process. So for me, it just did not work out. However, if the screen contrast does not bother you and you are a "hunt and peck" typist anyway, this would be a great buy IMHO. Like I said above, it really is a little computer! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/167268150-psion-series-5mx-palmtop-computer](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/167268150-psion-series-5mx-palmtop-computer) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*