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Pocket PC - Rugged
Comparison
By Chris De Herrera, Copyright
2000, 2001, All Rights Reserved
Revised 7/9/2001
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Introduction
This is a hardware comparison of the new Pocket PCs. This comparison is based on information provided by the hardware manufacturers.
Ruggedized Pocket PCs
| Manufacturer | Casio | Casio | Casio | Casio | Symbol | Symbol | Symbol | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pocket PC | EG-80 | EG-800 | IT-70 | IT-700 | PPT 2700 | PPT 2800 | PPT 8100 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| CPU | NEC Vr4122 Mips | NEC Vr4122 Mips | NEC Vr4122 Mips | NEC Vr4181 Mips | Intel StrongARM, SA-1110 | Intel StrongARM, SA-1110 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Speed - MHZ | 69 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 80 | 206 | 206 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cache | 16k data, 32k code | 16k data, 32k code | 16k data, 32k code | 4k data, 4k code | 8k data, 16k code | 8k data, 16k code | |||||||||||||||||||||
| RAM | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB | 16 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ROM | 16 MB | 16 MB flash | 16 MB flash | 16 MB flash | 12 MB Flash | 32 MB ROM | 32 MB ROM | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Secondary Storage | CompactFlash type II | CompactFlash type II | (2) CompactFlash type II | (2) CompactFlash type II | None | None | CompactFlash Type II | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Screen Type | FSTN | HR-TFT | FSTN | HR-TFT | CSTN | CSTN | CSTN | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Screen Size - Pixels | 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| # of Colors | 4 (Gray scale) | 65,536 | 4 (Gray scale) | 65,536 | 16 (Gray Scale) | 16 (Gray Scale) | 16 (Gray Scale) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Size | .24 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Screen Size - Diagonal | 3.93 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Backlight | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Serial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| USB | Yes, optional cradle | Yes, optional cradle | Yes, optional cradle | Yes, optional cradle | no | no | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Infrared | Yes, 1.1 | Yes, 1.1 | Yes, 1.1 | Yes, 1.1 | Yes | Yes | Yes, 1.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Audio | Mono | Stereo | Mono | Mono | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Included Hardware | AC Adapter, Serial Cable | AC Adapter, Serial Cable | AC Adapter, Serial Cable, RF 802.11 LAN Option | AC Adapter, Serial Cable, RF 802.11 LAN Option | Bar Code Reader, Serial adapter/charger, optional 802.11 wireless adapter | Bar Code Reader, Serial adapter/charger, optional 802.11 or 802.11b wireless adapter | Bar Code
Reader, Serial adapter/charger, optional 802.11 or 802.11b wireless
adapter
28, 37 or 44 key keyboard |
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| Software in ROM | MDSR Encryption (for all ram storage) | MDSR Encryption (for all ram storage) | MDSR Encryption (for all ram storage) | MDSR Encryption (for all ram storage) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software on CD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batteries | 2 different size Lithium Polymer, 1 Lithium Ion | 2 different size Lithium Polymer, 1 Lithium Ion | 2 different size Lithium Polymer | 2 different size Lithium Polymer | 1400 mAh Lithium Ion, replaceable | 1550 mAh Lithium Ion, replaceable | Lithium Ion, replaceable | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Standard w/o RF 10 hrs, w/RF 5 hours, Large TBD | Standard w/o RF 5 hrs, w/RF 3.5 hours, Large TBD | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Backup Battery | Internal rechargeable | Internal rechargeable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charger - Output | 5.9 v DC 2A | 9 v DC 2A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charger - Input | 100-120v 50/60 hz | 100-240v 50/60 hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | 5.24 x 3.35 x .84 inches | 5.31 x 3.35 x 1 inches | 6.5 x 3.3 x 1.1 inches | 6.5 x 3.3 x 1.1 inches | 7 x 3.58 x 1 inches, 177.8 x 92 x 25.4 mm | 7" x 3.625" x 1",177.8 mm x 92 mm x 25.4 mm | 8.4" x 3.7" x 1.8", 213 mm x 93.9 mm x 45.7 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 8.99 ounces | 10.33 ounces | 11.2 ounces
w.o RF 11.6 ounces w/RF |
11.6 ounces
w/o RF 11.7 ounces w/RF |
10.3 ounces, 288 g - batch, 11.8 ounces, 330 g wireless | 10.3 ounces, 288 g - batch, 11.8 ounces, 330 g wireless | 14.5 ounces, 410 g - batch, 15.5 ounces, 440 g wireless | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Case Type | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Price | $1,100 (estimate) | $1,400 (estimate) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 9/2000 | 11/2000 | 10/2000 | 10/2000 | NOW | NOW | NOW | ||||||||||||||||||||
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