PalmPilot
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Dimensions | 4.7 x 3.1 x .7 inches |
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Mass | 5.6 oz (160 g) |
Related | Palm (PDA) |
The PalmPilot Personal and
Accessories and pricing
Palm also sold the 10201U modem at 14.4 kbit/s, introduced at a price of $129 (this modem is also compatible with the Palm III and Palm IIIx devices). An upgrade kit was also available, which allowed users of the earlier Pilot 1000/5000 devices to upgrade the OS, ROM, and RAM to match the PalmPilot Professional. Initially suggested retail prices upon launch were $399 for the PalmPilot Professional (1MB), $299 for the PalmPilot Personal (512KB), and $199 for the Upgrade Kit. Upgrade kits were also available to existing registered Pilot users for $99 for a limited time after the launch. These kits included IR capability, a new plastic memory door to accommodate the IR diodes, a memory card with 1 MB, the new ROM for Palm OS 2.0, and a CD-ROM with updated desktop software.
Reception
The PalmPilot became a large success and helped Palm further establish itself as the leader in the growing PDA/handheld PC market.[1] PalmPilot had reportedly sold over 1 million units by 1998.[2]
It was succeeded by Palm III in 1998.
Notable uses
IMAX used the PalmPilot for its Quick Turn Reel Units, which are used to screen feature films in 70mm, .[3] This usage of the PalmPilot has now been replaced by a PalmPilot emulator.
See also
- Apple Newton
- Tandy Zoomer
- iPAQ
- Jornada (PDA)
References
- ^ "Palmpilot's Reward For Success: Competition From Microsoft -- Fight For Hand-Held Computer Market Is About To Erupt | The Seattle Times". archive.seattletimes.com. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Inc, Ziff Davis (September 22, 1998). PC Mag. Ziff Davis, Inc.
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