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Hitachi SH4, 64-bit instruction set, 128 MHz, 230 MIPs | | Memory | Standard 16 MB | Maximum 64 MB | | Interfaces | Keyboard 18 mm spacing keyboard allows full touch typing | Pointing Device Trackpad and left and right mouse buttons | Integrated Modem 1 (56K V.90) | SmartCard reader 1 (Read and write capability) | PC Card 1 (Type II slot) | Compact Flash 1 (Type II) | Serial Port 1 (Standard 9 pin D-Sub) | VGA out 1 (Standard 15 pin D-Sub) | Fast Iinfared 1 (4 megabits per second – Compare at 115 kb per second for regular IrD) | PS2 1 (to attach a mouse) | Audio 1 in and 1 out | | | Display | 10-inch diagonal colour SVGA screen with 800 x 600 resolution, 256 colors, and a 0.24 pixel pitch. | | Power Supply | Standard Li-Ion battery provides up to seven hours of continuous use, while an optional Li-Ion provides up to 12 hours. Compaq is a market leader in bringing Li-Ion batteries to Handheld PCs, a technology usually found in higher end portable computers. When the Compaq Aero 8000 is placed in the docking station to synchronize, the Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are automatically charged. Connecting to the AC Adapter also recharges the batteries. | | Audio Capabilities | The Palm-size PC also functions as a portable audio information and entertainment device. AudiblePlayer software allows the Compaq Aero 8000 to play Audible audio files downloaded onto a PC from www.audible.com and transferred to the Palm-size PC upon synchronization. The instant record button allows convenient and quick voice notations at the press of a button. Listening to content is accomplished through an integrated speaker or though headphones. | | Ergonomic Design Features | The Compaq Aero 8000 offers tremendous mobility and ease of use. The Compaq Aero 8000 looks very much like a super slim portable PC at first glance, with its full-size screen and keyboard, but the Compaq Aero 8000 offers several distinct advantages. Aside from being thinner, lighter and more durable than virtually every other portable PC on the market, the Compaq Aero 8000 turns on instantly and has a seven hour (up to 12 hours with an optional battery) battery life. | | Compaq Software Bundle | Various ISVs including, but not limited to, Bfax, Citrix, All in Sync!, Siebel, Futuresoft, @hand, Intertop, Cyberflex, and Audible provide a wealth of functionality. The software allows productivity like editing PowerPoint files, faxing documents, backing up and restoring data to a PC Card, checking spelling and grammar, or even downloading audio files from the web. Bundled software also allows full server synchronization, sales force automation, mobile thin client, corporate database extensions, and even internet application development. | | Operating System | Windows CE Handheld PC Professional Edition | | E&OE |
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