Features Table

---

Features: Part 1

	Apple Newton MessagePad 2000	Casio Cassiopeia A-11 Plus	Compaq Computer PC Companion (C140)	Hewlett-Packard HP 320LX Palmtop PC	Hitachi SH3 Handheld PC HPW-10E4MB
Price as tested (MSRP)	$1099 (includes keyboard, case, and software)	$689	$479	$699	$599
Overall rating	***	**	***	*****	***
PROCESSOR
Manufacturer and model	StrongARM SA-110	Hitachi SH3	Hitachi SH3	Hitachi SH3	Hitachi SH3
Operating system	Newton 2.1 OS	Windows CE	Windows CE	Windows CE	Windows CE
SCREEN
Resolution (dpi)	480 x 320	480 x 240	480 x 240	640 x 240	480 x 240
Screen area (inches)	4.9 x 3.3	4 x 2	4 x 2	6.3 x 2.5	5 x 2
On-screen function icons
DATA ENTRY
Touchscreen with pen stylus navigation	*	*	*	*	*
Keypad	External	*	*	*	*
Both	*	*	*	*	*
Handwriting recognition software included	*
On-screen keyboard	*
CASE
Height x width x depth (inches)	1.1 x 4.7 x 8.3	1 x 6 x 3	1 x 6.8 x 3.6	1.1 x 7.2 x 3.6	1 x 6.58 x 3.78
Weight	1.4 lbs. (including batteries)	13.4 oz. (incl. batteries)	13.4 oz. (inc l. batteries)	15.6 oz. (incl. batteries)	13.6 oz. (incl. batteries)
MEMORY
Amount of RAM	5 MB	6 MB	4 MB	4 MB	4 MB
BUILT-IN FUNCTIONS
Word processor	*	*	*	*	*
Spreadsheet		*	*	*	*
Standard features ++	*	*	*	*	*
Sketch/paintbrush	*	Optional capture	*	*	*
Alarm clock	*		*
Games		*	*	*	*
Expense filer					*
Financial management
Pager			Optional		*
Internet access/Web browser	*	*	*	*	*
Faxing	*	*	*	*	*
E-mail	*	*	*	*	*
COMMUNICATIONS
Interface cable included	*	*	*	*	*
Printer link	*	Optional		*
PC Card-compatible	*	*	*	*	*
Other	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MODEM
On-board modem					*
PC Card modem available		*	*	*	*
Speed	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	28.8-Kbps
INFRARED PORT
IR port included	*	*	*	*	*
File transfer range (distance)	3.2 feet	3 feet	3 feet	3 feet	50 cm
Data transfer speed	115.2-Kbps	115.2-Kbps	115.2-Kbps	115.2-Kbps	115.2 Kbps
DOCKING STATION
Docking station required for HPC/PC connectivity
SOUND
External sound-recording/playback capabilities	*
Integrated speaker	*	*	*	*	*
POWER SUPPLIES
AC power adapter	*	Optional	Optional	*	*
Battery type	4 AA	2 AA	2 AA	2 AA	2 AA
Does AC adapter have a battery recharger?	*	No (rechargeable battery pack available)	Optional	* (through docking station)
Backup batteries/type	NimH	Lithium	NimH (optional)	NiCad	Lithium
Estimated battery life without PC Card	3-6 weeks	20 hours	20 hours	4-6 weeks	12 hours
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Toll-free telephone	800-462-4396	800-96-CASIO	800-652-6672	800-443-1254	800-HITACHI
Phone	408-996-1010	888-204-7765	287-370-0670	970-392-1001
On-line address	http://www.newton.apple/connect	http://www.casio.com	http://www.compaq.com	http://www.hp.com/handheld	http://www.hitachi-ce.com
Inquiry number	980	981	982	983	984
KEY:    BB = BYTE Best; * = yes; ***** Outstanding, **** Very Good, *** Good, ** Fair, * Poor; + Can add 16 MB of RAM, ++ Standard features = Database/contact manager and agenda/organizer/synchronization software, +++ Can use standard PC Card with adapter

---

Features: Part 2

	BB:  NEC Computer Systems MobilePro 450	Philips Consumer Electronics Velo 1	BB:  Psion Series 3C	Sharp Zaurus ZR-5800 FX	U.S. Robotics Palm Pilot Professional
Price as tested (MSRP)	$499	$699	$399	$599	$399
Overall rating	****	****	*****	****	****
PROCESSOR
Manufacturer and model	NEC Vr4101	Philips R3910	NEC V30H	Motorola Dragon Chip	Motorola 68328
Operating system	Windows CE	Windows CE	Psion EPOC 16	Zaurus Synergy	Palm OS
SCREEN
Resolution (dpi)	480 x 240	480 x 240	480 x 160	320 x 240	160 x 160
Screen area (inches)	4.5 x 2.2	5 x 2	5 x 2	4 x 2.7	2.5 x 3.25
On-screen function icons			*	*	*
DATA ENTRY
Touchscreen with pen stylus navigation	*	*		*	*
Keypad	*	*	*	*
Both	*	*		*
Handwriting recognition software included	*		Keyboard-driven		*
On-screen keyboard					*
CASE
Height x width x depth (inches)	1.07x 6.89 x3.74	1.25 x 6.75 x 3.75	6.5 x 3.35 x 0.87	1 x 6.7 x 3.9	0.7 x 3.2 x 4.7
Weight	0.88 lbs. (incl. batteries)	13.2 oz. (not incl. batteries)	9.7 oz. (incl. batteries)	14.7 oz. (incl. batteries)	5.7 oz.(incl. batteries)
MEMORY
Amount of RAM	4 MB	4 MB	2 MB+	2 MB	1 MB
BUILT-IN FUNCTIONS
Word processor	*	*	*	*
Spreadsheet	*	*	*	*
Standard features ++	*	*	*	*	*
Sketch/paintbrush	*	*		*
Alarm clock	*		*		*
Games	*	*	*		*
Expense filer	*		Optional		*
Financial management			Optional
Pager			Optional
Internet access/Web browser	*	*	Optional
Faxing	*	*	Optional
E-mail	*	*	Optional	Optional	*
COMMUNICATIONS
Interface cable included	*	*		*	*
Printer link	1 (via b2 software)	No (via desktop)	* (cable/wireless)		No (via desktop apps)
PC Card-compatible	*	Mini PC Card +++	* (via adapter)	*	No
Other	N/A	N/A	OVAL	Wireless e-mail	N/A
MODEM
O n-board modem		*			* (snap-on modem)
PC Card modem available	*	*	*	*	No
Speed	N/A	19.2-Kbps	N/A	N/A	14.4-Kbps
INFRARED PORT
IR port included	*	*	*	*
File transfer range (distance)	8-12 inches	2 meters	3 feet	20 inches	N/A
Data transfer speed	115.2 Kbps	115.2 Kbps	115.2 Kbps	115.2 Kbps	N/A
DOCKING STATION
Docking station required for HPC/PC connectivity	*	*			*
SOUND
External sound-recording/playback capabilities		*	*
Integrated speaker	*	*	*
POWER SUPPLIES
AC power adapter	*	*	Optional	Optional
Battery type	2 AA	2 AA	2 AA	2 AA	2 AAA
Does AC adapter have a battery recharger?		Optional		Optional	N/A
Backup batteries/type	3-V lithium	Lithium	Lithium	Lithium
Estimated battery lif e without PC Card	30 hours	15 hours	80 hours (PC Card attachment is self-powered)	100 hours	2 months
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Toll-free telephone	800-632-4525	888-367-8356	800-99PSION	800-BE-SHARP	800-881-7256
Phone	508-264-8000	408-523-2800	508-371-0310	201-529-8700	415-237-6000
On-line address	http://www.nec-computers.com	http://www.velo1.com	http://www.psion.com	http://www.sharp-usa.com	http://www.usr.com/palm
Inquiry number	985	986	987	988	989
KEY:    BB = BYTE Best; * = yes; ***** Outstanding, **** Very Good, *** Good, ** Fair, * Poor; + Can add 16 MB of RAM, ++ Standard features = Database/contact manager and agenda/organizer/synchronization software, +++ Can use standard PC Card with adapter