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Also known as PalmPilot

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, 1997.

Key facts

Computing device.name
Palm-Pilot
Computing device.image
Palm-IMG 7025.jpg
Computing device.caption
PalmPilot with stylus
Computing device.manufacturer
Palm Inc (then a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics)
Computing device.display
160x160 pixel monochrome touchscreen LCD
Computing device.camera
None
Computing device.os
Palm OS 2.0
Computing device.cpu
Motorola 68328 processor at 16 MHz
Computing device.memory
512 KB (Personal) or 1024 KB (Professional) built in
Computing device.connectivity
Palm Desktop software through RS-232
Computing device.input
Graffiti input zone
Computing device.power
2x AAA Batteries
Computing device.type
Bar PDA
Computing device.sound
Mono loudspeakers
Computing device.dimensions
4.7 x 3.1 x .7 inches
Computing device.related
Palm (PDA)

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Wikidata facts

Mass
5.6
Image
Palm-IMG 7025.jpg
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commercialization date
1996-03-10
Commons category
Palm Pilot
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Contents
  • Accessories and pricing
  • Reception
  • Notable uses
  • See also
  • References

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, 1997.

==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.

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