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Pocket PC Feature Comparison
By Chris De Herrera, Copyright
2000, 2001
Version 1.05 Revised 6/12/2001
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Head to Head Pocket PC Usability Comparison
Here is a comparison answering basic questions about the new Pocket PCs. This is designed to help users understand the features that each device offers. Also, this describes why you may want a specific feature or function in your Pocket PC based on how you may want to use it. For a comparison of the hardware/software specifications, please read the Pocket PC Comparison.
| Product | Askey piccolo PC 010 | Casio E-115, E-125 | Casio EM-500 | Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC - Color | Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC - Gray | Compaq Aero 1550 | Hewlett Packard 540 series | Palmax @migo | Notes |
| Backward Application Compatibility | No, ARM processor | Yes, Mips applications | Yes, Mips applications | No, StrongARM processor | No, StrongARM processor | Yes, Mips applications | Yes, SH3 applications | No, StrongARM processor | The ability to run existing Palm-size PC applications |
| Useable in Direct Sunlight | Good | Marginal | Marginal | Good | Good | Good | Marginal | Good | Critical for some users |
| Display Type | CSTN | TFT | TFT | Reflective TFT | STN | STN | CSTN | Reflective TFT | TFT are Active Matrix displays for faster, clearer response |
| Viewing Pictures | Lowest - Gray Scale - 16 | Best - 64k colors | Best - 64k colors | Moderate - 4k colors | Lowest - Gray Scale - 15 | Lowest - Gray Scale - 16 | Moderate - 4k colors | Moderate - 4k colors | Ability to clearly see images on your display as they would appear on a monitor |
| Built-in Expansion (internal) | Multimedia Card | CompactFlash type II | Multimedia Card | None | None | CompactFlash type I | CompactFlash type I | PC Card, type II | Peripherals - backward compatibility |
| Add-On Expansion (external) | No | No | No | Yes, CompactFlash or PC Card | Yes, CompactFlash or PC Card | No | No | No | Peripherals - backward compatibility |
| Case | Plastic | Plastic | Metalized Plastic | Metalized Plastic | Plastic | Metal Alloy | Plastic | Device Durability | |
| Game Pad | No | Yes | Yes | Yes, plus center press for mouse click | Yes, plus center press for mouse click | No | No | Yes | Up/Down /Left/Right rocker, important for games |
| Jog Wheel | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Stylus | Stick | Stick | Stick, Weighted | Stick, Weighted | Stick, Weighted | String Bean | Stick | Personal Preference | |
| Speaker | Back | Front, lower right corner | Front, lower right corner | On Game Pad | On Game Pad | back, middle | Front, lower right corner | Front, center | Ability to hear sounds, important for games |
| Display Cover | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, removable | No | Protects screen |
| Alarm Notification Switch | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, press LED cover | No | Ability to cancel alarm when in a case or closed |
| Video Playback | No | Yes, Excellent | Yes, Excellent | Yes, Excellent | No | No | Yes, average display | Yes, Excellent | Ability to play movies fast and clearly |
| Video Record | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Ability to record movies |
| Battery | Removable AA | Removable | Removable | Not Removable | Not Removable | Removable | Not Removable | Removable | Removable batteries allow you to charge more than one for long trips |
| Backward Peripheral Compatibility | No | E-100/105 - Battery, Cables, Cradle, Camera Card | E-100/105 Cables | No | No | Aero 1500 - Battery, Cables, Cradle | No | No | Ability to use investment in existing peripherals |
Discuss your Pocket PC needs at Pocket PC FAQ.
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