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To: Ron C who wrote (4656)	2/2/1999 10:43:00 PM
From: Diamondhead	Respond to of 60323

More devices that use compactflash: spec page from HP- CompactFlash Type I and II Card slot-Enables you to add memory or use accessories on CompactFlash Cards. Stylus-Use the stylus as a mouse substitute. For example, tap to select a button or menu item, double-tap to open an application, drag the stylus across words or items to select them. Reset button-Restarts the HP Jornada. Audio speaker-Lets you listen to system sounds or voice memos. P/PC connector -Connects the cradle to the P/PC. ( BW)(CA-HEWLETT-PACKARD-10)(HWP) HP Introduces First Color Palm-Size PC Running Microsoft Windows CE Business Editors/Technology Writers PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 1999-- New HP Jornada 420 Palm-Size PC Is First Windows CE-Based Palm-Size PC to Give Mobile Professionals Brilliant Color Hewlett-Packard Company today introduced the HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC, the first Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE-based palm-size PC with color and one of the first products of its type to have designed-in support for integrated paging services. The palm-size PC offers single-handed access to e-mail, personal information and real-time business data for on-the-go professionals. "We've created the HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC because we believe it will have a positive impact on the way people manage their professional and personal lives," said Dennis Hamann, worldwide marketing manager of HP's Asia Pacific PC Division. "It allows mobile professionals to reference their vital information in and out of the office, and to keep in touch at all times." The new HP Jornada 420 is the first Windows CE palm-size PC to incorporate an easy-to-read, rich-color display. The brilliant, 256 color, 240 x 320 pixel screen improves readability dramatically over previous monochrome models. Its light weight (only 8.81 ounces) and compact size (5.1 inches x 3.2 inches x 0.9 inches) allows the HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC to travel easily in a pocket or purse. Its configurable start button accommodates quick, easy, single-handed use, and the transparent flip-up cover protects the screen from damage. It also connects easily to a desktop PC for automatic synchronization of personal information and e-mail. A desktop management interface (DMI) implementation makes it easy for administrators to configure and manage the HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC as a corporate asset. HP also includes important applications such as a backup and restore utility and a settings feature that lets users adjust the display according to environments. In addition, solutions such as a file viewer (Inso Corp.), mathematical and scientific problem solving tool (LandWare, Inc.), expense manager (On The Go Software, Inc.)(1), task switcher (BSQUARE Corp.), explorer utility (EZOS) and phone manager (Trio AB)(2) are shipped in-box. The HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC offers the familiarity of Windows-based applications through pre-installed palm-size PC software based on the Microsoft(R) Windows CE operating system. "The HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC is an innovative product that takes advantage of the power and richness of the Windows CE operating system and the palm-size PC platform," said Roger Gulrajani, group product manager, Windows CE, Microsoft Corp. "Color support in these devices will enhance end users' overall experience with the palm-size PC platform." The HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC is one of the first products of its type to have designed-in support for the Motorola CF1350 FLEX Pager module utilizing CompactFlash technology(3), expected to be available through Motorola in mid-1999. In combination with this card, the HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC provides wireless communications capability with integrated paging services, including access to the latest local and world news, stocks and weather information, plus the ability to receive e-mail notification(3) all in the palm of the user's hand. U.S. Availability, Pricing and Support The HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC, expected to sell for an estimated U.S. street price of about $519(4) and backed by a one-year limited warranty, is expected to be available in North America in mid-February. Information about the HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC and its third-party solutions can be found at hp.com. About HP Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global provider of computing, Internet and intranet solutions, services, communications products and measurement solutions, all of which are recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 124,600 employees and had revenue of $47.1 billion in its 1998 fiscal year. Information about HP, its products and the company's Year 2000 program can be found on the World Wide Web at hp.com.

To: Ron C who wrote (4656)	2/2/1999 10:48:00 PM
From: Diamondhead	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

More devices that use compactflash: HP Jornada 820 Continued from previous page At first glance most people will think the HP Jornada 820 is a subnotebook. This most conventional-looking of the first wave of H/PC Pro devices looks like a slightly underfed notebook; it has a clamshell design and a touch pad. Jornada is Spanish for journey, but the company wants you to pronounce it "Jornada," not "Hornada." The Jornada's expected street price of $1,000 includes a 56K V.90 internal modem. If you prefer a touch pad to a touch screen and want a conventional notebook-style design, the Jornada 820 is a likely candidate with an unexpected name. Hewlett-Packard plans to sell the Jornada 820 to corporate customers, who will use it for mobile productivity and for keeping in touch with the office, particularly for accessing e-mail and centrally located information. The Jornada 820 is powered by a 190-MHz Intel StrongARM processor and comes standard with 16MB of RAM, upgradable to 32MB, and 16MB of burst-mode ROM. In addition to the near-standard Type II CompactFlash and PC Card slots, the Jornada 820 has a USB port and XVGA-out for connection to an external monitor. The 1.3- by 9.5- by 6.8-inch (HWD) Jornada 820 weighs 2 pounds 10 ounces with the 10-hour-rated lithium ion battery installed and 3 pounds 4.4 ounces if you add the AC adapter. The QWERTY keyboard's layout, which has 17-mm key spacing, is broad enough that many people will feel comfortable using the Jornada 820 for moderate typing or data entry. A series of task keys are located in the top row of the keyboard as well. The 8.2-inch-diagonal 256-color 640-by-480 display was clear on the test model, and the touch pad action was smooth and responsive. The display measures 5 inches wide and 6.6 inches high. Not having a touch screen on a Windows CE device took some getting used to, but the additional resistive layer required for a touch screen adds to the cost and dims the screen slightly. The Jornada 820's AC, CompactFlash, and serial ports are on the right edge; the PC Card slot and a ROM upgrade slot are on the left; and the XVGA, USB, infrared, and RJ-11 ports, as well as a Kensington security slot, are on the back of the device. The unit's speaker and microphone are located on the palm rest. In addition to the standard Windows CE software, HP includes Sierra Imaging's Image Editor CE (see the sidebar "Image Expert CE--a Defining Digital Tool for Windows CE") and HP Jornada Viewer for searching for data across PIM applications. Bundled software includes LandWare's OmniSolve and Bsquare's bFAX Pro and bFIND. HP TopTools Agent is also included for system management for the DMI-compliant Jornada 820. REX and REX PRO users will also be able to use the bundled TrueSync CE 2.0 for plug-and-play synchronization of Pocket Outlook data. The Jornada 820 kit includes two 3V backup batteries, the 10-hour standard lithium ion battery, and AC adapter, and a serial PC synchronization cable. Options include extended-life batteries ($189), CompactFlash memory cards, RAM upgrades (16MB, $79), and parallel and printer cables ($49). Jornada is the new brand for the HP Windows CE hand-held line. The familiar shape and user interface of the Jornada 820 should ease its acceptance in corporate applications.