http://www.hp.com/jornada/news/lauch420.html
" 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. "
Ziff-Davis reported on it at:
http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,1013783,00.html
I wasn't able to find any more information on this supposed CF1350
part from Motorola, just general FLEX info:
www.mot.com/SPS/WIRELESS/messaging/flexsolution.html. I found nothing
at EETimes' search engine of 100 ee sites on that part number or
"CompactFlash" paging. I did find the June 98 announcement of
PalmPilot developer's kit for the pager card:
http://www.mot.com/MIMS/MSPG/Press/PR980623_11022.html
Rohit
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HP INTRODUCES FIRST COLOR PALM-SIZE PC RUNNING MICROSOFT WINDOWS CE
New HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC is First Windows CE-based Palm-size
PC to Give Mobile Professionals Brilliant Color
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 1, 1999 -- 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.
Additional Information about the HP Jornada 420 palm-size PC and its
third-party solutions can be found here.
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 http://www.hp.com.
(1) On The Go Software's Quicken ExpensAble is included in the U.S. only.
(2) Trio PhoneManager 2.0 is included on CD-ROM in Europe and Asia
Pacific. The software is downloadable from the Web for U.S. users.
(3) Network- and subscription-dependent feature. Not available in all areas.
(4) Prices may vary.