Windows CE 2.11 Palm-size PC Comparison
By Chris De Herrera, Copyright 1999       Chris@Pocket PC FAQ
 Version 1.25    Revised 9/28/99

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Manufacturer	Casio	Casio	Casio	Compaq	Compaq	Everex	@ewlett Packard	Hewlett Packard	Philips
Model	E-15	Cassiopeia E-55 (Japanese only)	Cassiopeia E-100, E-105 (E-500, 507 Japanese version)	Aero 1530	Aero 2110, 2150, 2180 (Code Name Parrot)	Freeystyle 540	Jornada 420 (Code Name Skyhawk)	Jornada 430SE	Nino 500 (Code Name Atlantis)
CPU	Mips Vr4111	Mips Vr4111	Mips NEC Vr4121	NEC Mips	NEC Mips R4000	Mips	SH3	SH3	Mips, Toshiba
Speed	69 mhz	69 mhz	131 mhz	70 mhz	70 mhz	78 mhz	100 mhz	133 MHZ	75 mhz
RAM	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB, 32 MB (E-105)	16 MB	2110 - 8 MB, 2150 -  16 MB upgradeable to 24 MB, 2180 - 24 MB		8 MB upgradeable to 16 MB	16 MB	16 MB
ROM		32 MB	16 MB	16 MB	12 MB except Japan - 16 MB	10 MB	8 MB	8 MB
Cache	8k data, 16k code	8k data, 16k code	8k data, 16k code				1k data, 4k code	1k data, 4k code	1k data, 4k code
BSquare's BUseful Analyzer SquareMarks - courtesy of WinCELair Speed-Off	27.91		30.48		18.03		17.99		21.09
Screen Size (LxWxScales)	320 x 240 x 16 grey	320 x 240 x 4 grey	320 x 240 x 65k colors TFT	320 x 240 16 grey	320 x 240 x 256 color Reflective TFT, 2180 - 320 x 240 x 65536 color Reflective TFT	320 x 240 x 256 color Reflective TFT	320 x 240 x 256 color DSTN	320 x 240 x 65,536 color CSTN	320 x 240 x 256 DSTN Transmissive Color
Screen Size (diagonal inches)	3.875"		3.93"	4.02"	4.02"	3.9"	3.5"	3.5"	3.75"
Dot Pitch (mm)				.24mm	.24mm
Backlight	Yes	Yes	Yes  5 settings	Yes - 2 settings	Yes - 2 settings plus off	Yes - On Demand	Yes, adjustable	Yes, adjustable	Yes
Compact Flash I/O Devices Type II	Yes		Yes	Yes Type I	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Serial	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
IrDA	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes 1.2	Yes	Yes
Voice Recorder	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other features	Alarm LED, Earphone Jack		Alarm LED, Stereo Headphone Jack, Charging LED	Alarm LED, Earphone Jack, Microphone Jack	Alarm LED, Vibrate, Earphone /Microphone Jack 2.5mm	Alarm LED, Vibrate	Alarm LED, Transparent flip-up cover, Headphone Jack, Charging LED	Alarm LED, Transparent flip-up cover, Stereo Headphone Jack, Charging LED	Alarm LED, Earphone Jack
Applications	Pocket Outlook, Inbox, Channels, Notetaker, Pocket Database	Pocket Outlook, Inbox, Channels, Notetaker, Pocket Database	Pocket Outlook, Inbox, Channels, Notetaker	Pocket Outlook, Inbox, Channels, Notetake	Pocket Outlook, Inbox, Channels, Notetaker	Pocket Outlook, Inbox, Channels, Notetaker	Pocket Outlook, Inbox, Channels, Notetaker	Pocket Outlook, Inbox, Channels, Notetake	Pocket Outlook, Inbox, Channels, Notetaker
Included Software	Casio Menu, Schedule Viewer, Pocket Database, CF Backup, Financial Calculator On the Website: Palm Pilot Conversion, AvantGo Client 2.0, Audible	Japanese handwriting recognition and dictionary	Casio Menu, Schedule Viewer, Pocket Database, CF Backup, Financial Calculator On the Website: Palm Pilot Conversion, AvantGo Client 2.0, Audible On the E-105 only: Windows Media Player, Casio Video Player	Web Browser,   QMenu, File Explorer, Picture Viewer, AudiblePlayer, Pocket Asset Manager, Reference Guide, CoolCalc, Inso QuickView Plus, VCA Finance, Image Expert, AudibleManager	QWeb Browser,   QMenu, File Explorer, Picture Viewer, AudiblePlayer, Pocket Asset Manager, Reference Guide, CoolCalc, Inso QuickView Plus, VCA Finance, Image Expert, AudibleManager		Backup/Restore utility, DMI Management, Inso File Viewer, Landware Omisolve, Bsquare Task Switcher, Ezos explorer utility, Trio AB Phone Manager (SMS Phones), Quicken Expensable	In ROM: BSQUARE bTASK™ LandWare OmniSolve™  EZOS® EzExplorer™   HP Jornada settings (password: timer; reminder; color selector) HP Jornada backup  Utopiasoft™ Hum™ On CD: Sierra Imaging Image Expert CE™ 2.0 P/PC  HP easy contacts  Trio® PhoneManager 2.02  (available in Europe and Asia Pacific only) PhatWare HPC Notes 3.0 Lite , HPC Notes 2.03, HPC Spell AudiblePlayer™ for Windows CE and AudibleManager™ 2.0,  HP voice contacts,  AvantGo, Microsoft Outlook 2000	Philips NinoVoice, AudiblePlayer,  bTASK, bFAX Express and bPRINT; CalliGrapher, Tegic T9 Text Input keyboard, NinoImage, CoolCalc; MobileSoft Expense Manager;  AvantGo Client
Included Hardware	Docking Cradle, AC Adapter, Soft Case		Docking Cradle, AC Adapter, Soft Case	Docking Cradle, Case, AC Adapter	Docking Cradle, AC Adapter		Docking Cradle, AC Adapter	Serial Cable, AC Adapter	Docking Cradle, AC Adapter
Optional Hardware		56k k56Flex v.90 clipon modem, PHS cellular phone connectivity			Deluxe Case 402147-B21, Executive Portfolio Case 402148-B21, AC Adapter 402143-001, Lithium-Ion Battery 402144-B21, Extended Battery Pack 104931-B21, Auto AC Adapter 104929-B21, 24 MB Memory 402140-002, CompactFlash (CF)20 MB Memory Card 104703-B21, CompactFlash (CF)40 MB Memory Card 104703-B21, Serial Cable 402144-B21, Travel Pack Includes 2 stylus, Li-Ion battery, audio jack adapter, and Auto AC adapter 104933-B21, Stylus (Qty:3) and earphone/microphofe combo 113894-B21, Deluxe Cradle with battery charger 402141-001, Standard Cradle 402142-001		Synch Cable, Parallel Printer Cable, External Keyboard, External Dual Battery Charger, Serial Adapter	Docking Cradle, Parallel Printer Cable, External Keyboard, External Dual Battery Charger, Serial Adapter	19.2k clip on modem - software based (same as Nino 300 series)
Batteries	Nickel Metal Hydride or 2 AAA		Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion, 600 mA	Lithium Ion, 900mA	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion - standard camcorder battery	Lithium Ion - standard camcorder battery	Nickel Metal Hyrdride or 2 AAs
Battery Life	20-25 hours	25 hours	10 hours	14 hours	10 hours		6 hours	7 hours	6 to 8 hours
Backup battery	CR-2032		CR-2032		CR-2032				internal
Weight (ounces)	6.47		8.9 (255g)	4.98	10.92		8.81	8.81	Under 8
Size LxWxH (inches)	3.25 x 5 x .6	128 mm x 83 mm x 15.5 mm	83.6 mm x 131.2mm x 20 mm	5.13 x 3.11 x .5	5.27 x 3.34 x .78		5.1 x 3.2 x .9	5.1 x 3.2 x .9	3.41 x 5.25 x .75
List Pricing (USD)	$399	63,000 Japanese Yen	$500	$299	$449, $499 - 16 MB	Around $500	$519	$499	$499
Street Price	E-15		E-100, E-105		Aero 2110		Jornada 420		Nino 510
PriceWatch	E-15		E-100, E-105		Aero 2110		Jornada 420		Nino 510
Reviews	Pocket PC FAQ		C|Net Pocket PC FAQ The Gadgeteer		C|Net PC Magazine, UK PC Week The Gadgeteer		Computer Shopper PC Magazine, UK The Gadgeteer
Availability	NOW		NOW	NOW	NOW	2Q99	NOW		NOW
Notes				One year mail in warranty	One-year limited warranty, LCD is readable outdoors	LCD is readable outdoors	One-year limited warranty	One-year limited warranty

Notes:

Systems with large caches will generally perform faster even though they do not have the fastest clock speed.

The larger dot pitch for the displays are easier to read.

Battery life is based on manufacturers claims, your mileage will vary.

It appears that the Compaq Aero 2100 is an oem copy of the Everex Freestyle 540.

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