Palm-size PC Spechsheet

Data last updated: 7/15/98

  Philips Nino Everex Freestyle Casio Cassiopiea Samsung Palmax Uniden UniPro
Models 301, 312, 320 A-10, A-15, A-20 E-10 Infogear PD-300 PC-100
Size 5.25 x 3.41 x .87 in 4.8 x 3.2 x .7 in 4.9 x 3.2 x .72 in 5.12 x 3.35 x .78 in 4.9 x 3.2 x .8 in 5.51 x 3.43 x .75 in
Weight 7.33 oz. (w/ batt) 5.3 oz. (w/ batt) 5.5 oz. (w/ batt) 3.88 oz. (w/out batt) 6.5 oz. (w/ batt)  
Processor Philips TwoChipPic+ (MIPS) A-10: NEC Vr4102, A-15:NEC Vr4111, A-20: NEC Vr4111 (MIPS) NEC VR4111 (MIPS) Philips TwoChipPic+ (MIPS) Hitachi SH-3 Philips TwoChipPic+ (MIPS)
CPU Clockspeed 75MHz A-10: 54MHz, A-15: 66MHz, A-20: 66MHz 49MHz 75MHz 60MHz 75MHz
Memory 8MB Fast Page Mode ROM; 301: 4mb EDO RAM, 312: 8mb EDO RAM, 320: 8mb EDO RAM 8mb ROM; A-10: 4mb EDO RAM, A-15: 8mb EDO RAM, A-20: 8mb EDO RAM 8mb ROM; 4mb RAM 4mb Flash ROM; 2mb EDO RAM (exp) 8mb ROM; 2mb RAM (exp) 8mb ROM; 4mb RAM (exp)
Display Info 240x320 pixels, 4-greyshade, backlit 240x320 pixels, 4-greyshade, backlit 240x320 pixels, 4-greyshade, backlit 240x320 pixels, 4-greyshade, backlit 240x320 pixels, 4-greyshade, backlit 240x320 pixels, 4-greyshade, backlit
Dot Pitch .24 mm .24 mm .24 mm .24 mm .24 mm .24 mm
Docking Cradle Yes A-10: Opt., A-15: Yes (foldable), A-20: Yes (foldable, w/ 33.6Kbps modem) Yes Yes (possibly optional) Yes Yes
Character Input Jot HWR system, SmARTwriter HWR system, on-screen Tegic T9 keyboard, on-screen keyboard Jot HWR system, on-screen keyboard Jot HWR sytems, on-screen keyboard Jot HWR system, Ink Writer, on-screen keyboard Jot HWR system, on-screen keyboard Jot HWR system, on-screen keyboard
Bundled Apps WinCE 2.0, Pocket Outlook, NoteTaker, Inbox, Channels, Voice Recorder, Jot, Pocket Streets, Calc, Solitaire, bFax Express, Tegic T9 softkeyboard, SmARTwriter, SmARTcommader, Nino Expense Manager, Nino Converter app WinCE 2.0, Pocket Outlook, NoteTaker, Inbox, Channels, Voice Recorder, Jot, Pocket Streets, Calc, Solitaire WinCE 2.0, Pocket Outlook, NoteTaker, Inbox, Channels, Voice Recorder, Jot, Pocket Streets, Calc, Solitaire, bFax Express, SmARTcommander, Landware's Financial Consultant Calculator, Tetris CE, Quicken ExpensAble, Casio Agenda Manager WinCE 2.0, Pocket Outlook, NoteTaker, Inbox, Channels, Voice Recorder, Jot, Pocket Streets, Calc, Solitaire, bFax Express, Finance Management WinCE 2.0, Pocket Outlook, NoteTaker, Inbox, Channels, Voice Recorder, Jot, Pocket Streets, Calc, Solitaire, bFax Express WinCE 2.0, Pocket Outlook, NoteTaker, Inbox, Channels, Voice Recorder, Jot, Pocket Streets, Calc, Solitaire, bFax Express
Audio Record / Playback Record / Playback Record / Playback Record / Playback Record / Playback Record / Playback
Interfaces/Comm RS-232, Infrared, CompactFlash, 320: 19.2Kbps softmodem (req. click-on adapter) RS-232, Infrared, CompactFlash A-20: 33.6Kbps modem (in modem docking cradle), headphone/microphone jack RS-232, Infrared, CompactFlash, headphone jack RS-232, Infrared, CompactFlash, 28.8Kbps softmodem w/ snap-on jack RS-232, Infrared, CompactFlash RS-232, Infrared, CompactFlash, 28.8Kbps internal softmodem
Power AC, 2 AA, Lithium backup 312: NiMH rechargeable; 320: NiMH rechargeable AC, 2 AAA, NiMH rechargeable, Lithium backup 2 AAA, Lithium backup AC, 2 AA, Lithium backup AC, 2 AA (NiMH optional), Lithium backup AC, 2 AA , Rechargeable Lithium-Ion backup (1-min, for batt chng)
Battery Life 10-12 hours         15 hours
Carrying Case Yes Yes Yes   No No
Accessories From Vendor Click-on modem ($90, $40 w/ coupon incl. w/ 312), Docking cradle ($40), Travel cable ($30), Travelling AC adapter ($35), NiMH rechareable battery pack ($40), Car charger ($20)   19.2Kbps modem to fit in docking cradle ($99), Replacement stylus (~$5), Stylus/pen combo (~$11), Compact flash cards: 4mb ($80); 8mb ($130); 16mb ($180)      
Estimated Release Date 301: Now, 312: Now, 320: August/September Now Now     August
Cost (US$) 301: $399; 312: $459; 320: $499 A-10: $329; A-15: $399; A-20: $499 $399     $299

        NOTE: The data in this table represents what I consider to be the most accurate and up-to-date description of the featuresets of the respective Palm-size PC's listed here. Due to the large number of sources from which I have gathered this data (some contradicting each other), I present this as my best "educated guess" as to the makeup of these devices. I do not claim that this is an official product spec sheet for any of the above units. I have only included, in this table, Palm-size PC's that are official products. This page will remain a work-in-progress until each unit has come to market, locking its actual specs.

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