 PalmPilot with stylus | |
| Manufacturer | Palm Inc (then a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics) |
|---|---|
| Type | Bar PDA |
| Release date | March 10, 1996 (1996-03-10) |
| Operating system | Palm OS 2.0 |
| CPU | Motorola 68328 processor at 16 MHz |
| Memory | 512 KB (Personal) or 1024 KB (Professional) built in |
| Display | 160x160 pixel monochrome touchscreen LCD |
| Sound | Mono loudspeakers |
| Input | Graffiti input zone |
| Camera | None |
| Connectivity | Palm Desktop software through RS-232 |
| Power | 2x AAA Batteries |
| Dimensions | 4.7 x 3.1 x .7 inches |
| Mass | 5.6 oz (160 g) |
| Related | Palm (PDA) |
The PalmPilot Personal and PalmPilot Professional are the second generation of Palm PDA devices produced by Palm Inc (then a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics, later 3Com). These devices were launched on March 10, 1996.
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 (1 MB), $299 for the PalmPilot Personal (512 KB), 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. PalmPilot had reportedly sold over 1 million units by 1998.
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. This usage of the PalmPilot has now been replaced by a PalmPilot emulator.
See also
References
- "Palmpilot's Reward For Success: Competition From Microsoft -- Fight For Hand-Held Computer Market Is About To Erupt". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- "12: 3Com Corp". PC Magazine. Vol. 17, no. 16. Ziff Davis. September 22, 1998. p. 106.
- For ‘Oppenheimer’ 70mm Print, Imax Needed to Write Software to Emulate a 2002 PalmPilot Device to Control Massive Film Platters
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