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        GPS/GSM-enabled PDA runs Windows CE

        Staff | Date: Mar 12, 2004 | Comments: 1



        The Adcom Group has developed a Windows CE powered PDA equipped with GPS positioning and GSM mobile phone technology. The "Emirate 1," which will be manufactured and marketed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be based on one of Intel's new


        target="new">"Bulverde" XScale mobile processors, running at speeds up to 500 MHz, and will offer integrated Bluetooth wireless, along with SD Card and USB expansion.

        (Click here for a larger view of the Emirate 1)

        Summary of key features and specs:
        • Processor -- 312MHz Intel "Bulverde" (XScale processor)
        • Memory -- 64MB Flash, 64MB SDRAM
        • Operating system: Windows CE 4.1
        • Display -- 320x240 pixel 3.5-inch TFT LCD with LED backlighting and touchpanel
        • Interfaces -- USB
        • Expansion slot -- SD memory card
        • Wireless -- Built-in Bluetooth module
        • Cellular communications -- Quad band GSM/GPRS 850/1900/900/1800
        • GPS -- 12 Channels 150dBm
        • Battery -- LI-Ion Polymer 3.7V, 1.6Ah
        • Size -- 130 x 70 x 20mm
        Adcom says the Emirate 1's software suite will include Pocket Internet Explorer, Pocket Excel, Pocket Word, Pocket Money, Microsoft Reader, Windows Media Player, File Explorer, Pocket Internet Explorer, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes (voice, text and ink), and ActiveSync.