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PC Companions At Glance
Palm-size
Reading
This Chart:
Price $ U.S. unless otherwise indicated.
Display e.g. 10" = diagonal measurement in inches; 800x600 = pixel resolution;
256c = displays 256 colors; Touchpad = pointing device if unit does not have a
touchscreen.
CPU e.g. 128 MHz = processor speed, SH4 = processor type. NOTE: you may need to know
the processor type when you purchase 3rd party software for the device.
RAM/ROM RAM = memory available for running programs and storing data. ROM = used for
permanent storage of built-in OS and applications. For example, 16(64) RAM means the PC
Companion ships with 16 MB RAM which can be expanded to 64 MB RAM with an upgrade option.
Modem a number in this column indicates a built-in modem and the max. speed it
operates at.
Ports I/O ports: A=Audio I/O jacks Cf=CompactFlash Slot Fd=Floppy drive M=MiniDRAM
slots P2=PS2 Slot P=Parallel port U=USB V=VGA-out
Battery indicates the type of battery used and the hours of continuous use you will
get, according to mfg. specs.
Size/Weight dimensions of device, in inches (depth or length x width x height) and
pounds, unless otherwise indicated
Comments additional features of note. |
Palm-size PCs
Windows CE 2.0 or 2.11 operating system and Palm-size PC edition of
built-in applications; All units have backlit touchscreens; all units have CF slots,
serial and IrDA ports. |
PC COMPANION |
PRICE |
DISPLAY
(C=color) |
CPU |
RAM/ROM |
MODEM |
PORTS |
BATTERY |
SIZE (IN)/
WT(LB) |
COMMENTS |
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bCOM Mars www.bcom.com.tw |
$379 |
320x240, mono |
75MHz MIPS |
4 (8)RAM 8 ROM |
28.8k |
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2 AA |
5.4x 3.4x 0.8/8oz |
Limited U.S. availability |
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Casio E-10/11 www.casiohpc.com
|
399 |
320x240, mono |
100MHZ, VR411 |
8 RAM 8 ROM |
14.4k |
A |
2 AAAs |
4.9x 3.2x .72/6.6oz |
Optional Modem add-on module,
19.2k; optional rechargeable battery |
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Casio E-100/105 www.casiohpc.com
|
499 |
320x240, 64Kc |
131Mhz MIPS |
16 (32)RAM 32 ROM |
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A |
L-ion/ 10hr |
3.3x 5.2x .80/8.9oz |
Built-in MG3 player; stereo
headphone jacks |
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Compaq Aero 2100 www.compaq.com
|
449-499 |
320x240, 256c |
70MHz MIPS |
8 (16)RAM 8 ROM |
|
A |
L-ion/ 10hr |
5.3x 3.3x .78/11oz |
Reflective TFT display readable
in daylight; Headphone/microphone jack; vibrating alarm |
PC COMPANION |
PRICE |
DISPLAY
(C=color) |
CPU |
RAM/ROM |
MODEM |
PORTS |
BATTERY |
SIZE (IN)
/WT(LB) |
COMMENTS |
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Everex Freestyle freestyle.everex.com
|
269-449 |
320x240, mono |
66Mhz MIPS (Asc 54 Mhz) |
4 (16)RAM 8 ROM |
|
A |
2 AAAs or NiMH/ 20hr |
4.8x 3.2x .64/5.290z |
Optional docking cradle with
33.6k modem; vibrating alarm |
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Everex
Freestyle 540 freestyle.everex.com |
500 |
320x240, 256c |
78MHz MIPS |
n/a |
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A |
L-ion/ na |
na/na |
Optional docking cradle with
33.6k modem; vibrating alarm |
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HP Jornada
430se
www.hp.com/jornada
|
499 |
320x240, 65c |
133MHz SH |
16 RAM 8 ROM |
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A |
L-ion/ 8hr |
5.1x 3.2x .9/8.8oz |
Transparent flip-over cover; MP3
stereo digital
imaging |
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Norand PenKey 6100 ![Norand PenKey6100.jpg (1303 bytes)](/file/20920/HPCMag9899.iso/2Year/Products/images/Norand_PenKey6100.jpg) |
3,675 |
5", 240x320, mono |
naMHz AMD 386 |
(8)RAM / 1 FlashROM |
|
S,LAN,Ir |
L-ion/na |
na |
Vertical market; built-in
charger |
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Palmax PD-300
www.palmax.com
|
299 |
320x240, mono |
60Mhz SH3 |
2 (10)RAM 8 ROM |
|
A |
AAA/ na |
4.9x 3.2x .8/6.5oz |
Limited availability in U.S. |
PC COMPANION |
PRICE |
DISPLAY
(C=color) |
CPU |
RAM/ROM |
MODEM |
PORTS |
BATTERY |
SIZE (IN)/
WT(LB) |
COMMENTS |
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Philips Nino
200/300 nino.philips.com
|
400-500 |
320x240, mono |
75MHz MIPS |
4 (8)RAM 8 ROM |
|
|
NiMH or AA/ 12hr |
5.3x 3.4x .8/7.3oz |
Optional add-on 19.2k modem
module (not supportedby the Nino 200) |
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Philips Nino 510 nino.philips.com
|
449 |
N/A |
75MHz MIPS |
16RAM ROM na |
|
A |
NiMH or AA/ 8h r |
3.4x 5.3x .75/8oz |
Optional add-on 19.2k modem
module |
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Samsung InfoGear www.samsung.com
|
na |
340x240, mono |
75MHz MIPS |
2 (8)RAM 4 ROM |
33.6k |
|
AA/ na |
5.1x 3.4x .9/na |
Not marketed in U.S. |
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Telxon PTC Series www.telxon.com
|
na |
240x320, mono or 640x480, mono |
100MHz AMD Elan |
4 (64)RAM 512K PROM |
|
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L-ion/na |
varies / 1.5 to 2.50z |
3 vertical market, pen-entry
devices; built-in barcode readers, rechargers and wireless options |
PC COMPANION |
PRICE |
DISPLAY
(C=color) |
CPU |
RAM/ROM |
MODEM |
PORTS |
BATTERY |
SIZE (IN)/
WT(LB) |
COMMENTS |
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Trogon Palm Power www.trogoncomputer.com
|
215 |
320x240, mono |
54Mhz MIPS |
4 (16)RAM 8 ROM |
|
|
NiMH or AAA/ 20hr |
4.8x 3.2x .64/5.3oz |
Optional docking cradle with
33.6k modem; vibrating alarm |
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Uniden ![Uniden-PC100.jpg (1278 bytes)](/file/20920/HPCMag9899.iso/2Year/Products/images/Uniden-PC100.jpg)
www.uniden.com
|
379 |
320x240, mono |
75MHz MIPS |
4 (8)RAM 8 ROM |
28.8k |
|
AA/ 15hr |
5.5x 3.4x .74/na |
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