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       PC Companions At Glance

Handheld PC Pros

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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.
Handheld PC Pros
Windows CE 2.11+ operating system and Handheld PC Pro Edition of built-in applications. All units have backlighting; All but 3 units have touchscreens; All units have built-in microphones and speakers; All have PC Card slots, Serial, modem, and IrDA ports. 
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    Compaq Aero8000comaero8000.gif (1433 bytes)
www.compaq.com
$949 10", 800x600, 256c touchPad 128MHz 64-bitSH4 16 (64)RAM 16 ROM 56k Cf,V,A,P2 L-Ion/ 7hr 10.75x8.5x1/2.95# SmartCard reader; optional 13hr battery
   
Fujitsu PenCentra130 www.fpsi.fujitsu.com n.a. 8", 640x480 256c 131MHz MIPS 16 (48)RAM 24 ROM 56k (2)U,P2 L-ion/ 12hr 8.9x 6.5x 1.3 / 32oz Pen-entry tablet; 8MB flash ROM built-in; software
   
HP Jornada 820Jornada820.gif (1542 bytes) www.hp.com/jornada 999 8.2", 640x480, 256c touchPad 190MHz ARM 16 (32)RAM 16 ROM 56k Cf,V,U L-Ion/ 8hr 10x7x1/2.5# Optional 15hr battery
   
HP Jornada 680jornada680.gif (1648 bytes)
& 680E

www.hp.com/jornada
899 6.5", 640x240, 256c 133MHz SH3 16 (32)RAM 16 ROM 56k Cf,S L-Ion/ 7hr 7.4x3.7x1.3/1.1# Pocketable H/PC Pro; optional 21hr battery
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Hitachi HPW-600 ET www.hitachi.co.jp/Prod/hpw/

899 7.5", 640x480, 65Kc 128MHz SH4 16 (32)RAM 16 ROM 56k Cf,V,U,A L-Ion/ na 8.7x1.2x6.3/1.6# Tablet H/PC Pro with no keyboard
   
IBM WorkPad z50IBMWorKPad z50.jpg (1422 bytes) www.pc.ibm.com 999 8.2", 640x480, 64Kc TrackPoint 131MHz MIPS 16 (48)RAM 20 ROM 33.6k Cf,V,A L-Ion/ 8hr 8x10.2x1/2.7# Optional 16hr battery
   
Itronix T-5200itronixt-5200.gif (1601 bytes) www.itronix.com varies 7.3", 640x240, mono 74MHz MIPS 16 RAM 16 ROM 33.6k A L-Ion/ na na/na Ruggedized H/PC Pro for vertical market applications
   
NEC MobilePro 800NEC MobilePro 800.jpg (1075 bytes) www.neccsd.com/ 990 9.4", 800x600, 64Kc 131MHz, MIPS 32 RAM 24 ROM 56k Cf,A,V,U L-Ion/8hr 9.6x7.5x1/2.5# Mono headset jack
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NEC MobilePro 770NEC MobilePro 770.jpg (1265 bytes) www.neccsd.com 790 8.1", 640x240, 65Kc 131MHz MIPS 32 (48)RAM 24 ROM 56k Cf,A,V L-Ion/10hr 9.6x5.2x1.1/1.7# Mono headset jack; Jap. version available. Only 1/2 VGA screen H/PC Pro with fully touchtypeable keyboard
   
NTS Dreamwriter IT nts.dreamwriter.com 895 640x480, 256c 80MHz SH3 16 (64)RAM 16 ROM 33.6k P,A,Fd NiMH/ 8hr 15x11x2.5/5.5# Built-in LAN adapter & Floppy drive
   
Samsung IZZI Pro www.samsung.com est 850 8.2", 640x480, 256c TouchPad 148MHz MIPS 16 (48)RAM 16 ROM 56k Cf,V,U L-Ion/ 10+hr 8.94x7.76x1.1/2.2# Not available in U.S.
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SharpSharp Tripad notebook1.jpg (1228 bytes)
TriPad
 
www.sharp-usa.com
999 9.4", 640x480, 256c 90MHz MIPS 16 (32)RAM 24 ROM 33.6k Cf L-Ion/ 12hr 11.25x8.75x1/3.2# Sleek; unique 3-position hinge for notebook, display, tablet functioning
   
Sharp Mobilon
Pro
 
www.sharp-usa.com
899 8.2", 640x480, 4Kc 129HMz MIPS 16 RAM 16 ROM 33.6k L-Ion/ 8hr 9.3x7.7x1.1/2.7# Accepts optional digital camera card
   
Symbol PDT 7500SymbolPDT-7500.jpg (1206 bytes) www.symbol.com na 240x160, mono 66MHz AM486 na RAM na ROM na Ir,Scan* L-ion/ 10hr 3.5x 2.2x 8.4 / 1.3* *Vertical market "smart scanner"; WAN data transmission options
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Vadem Clio Vadem Clio.jpg (1726 bytes)
www.vadem.com
999 9.4", 640x480, 256c 90MHz MIPS 16 (32)RAM 24 ROM 33.6k L-Ion/ 12hr 11.25x8.75x1/3.2# Sleek; unique 3-position hinge for notebook, display, tablet functioning
   
WPI HuskyWPI Husky fex21.jpg (1975 bytes)
FeX 21
www.huskyinc.com
1,900 6.5", 640x240, c/m 75MHz Toshiba 16 (32)RAM 16 ROM 33.6k Cf,U NiMH/ na 7.5x6.1x1.5/1.6# Vertical market device. Flat, unhinged device with keyboard below screen
   
PC COMPANION PRICE DISPLAY
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