NEC MobilePro 900 "clam-shell" handheld

Staff | Date: May 12, 2003 | Comments: 1

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NEC has announced a clam-shell style handheld PC which boasts a QWERTY keyboard and an 8.1 inch half-VGA (620 x 240). The MobilePro 900, which is powered by a 400MHz Intel XScale processor equipped with 64MB RAM and 64MB Flash memory, is larger than most PDAs, but smaller than most sub-notebooks.

The device is slated to become available in the U.S. in May 2003 for $899. Options include a long-life battery for 10-16 hours operation.


Here is a brief summary of key features and specifications . . .

• OS: Windows CE 3.0 / Handheld PC 2000
  
• Bundled applications: Pocket Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Voice recorder, World Clock, Calculator, Solitaire, Terminal, ActiveSync, Remote Networking, Terminal Server Client
  
• CPU: 400MHz Intel XScale PXA255
  
• Memory: 64MB RAM SDRAM / 64MB Flash ROM (32MB for user applications and data)
  
• Display: 8.1 inch HVGA (640 x 240) display
  
• I/O interfaces:
  • 56Kbps V.90 modem
    
  • USB ports
    
  • Serial port
    
  • PC Card Type I/II slot
    
  • Compact Flash Type I/II slot
    
  • Infrared (Fast IR)
• Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.25 x 1.2 in.
  
• Weight: under 2 lbs. (with standard battery)