Pocket-PC

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A Pocket PC is a portable and handy micro - computer. This is also marketed under the names PDA, handheld and palm -top. The dimensions of a Pocket PC is of the order be 12 cm x 8 cm x 1.6 xm (W x H x D) and weighs between 125 to 250 grams. A Pocket PC is usually a larger flat - screen than a mobile phone, offering a wide variety of functions ( such as calendar and address management tools PIM). On Pocket PCs an extra tuned to the hardware operating system such as Palm OS or Microsoft Windows Mobile runs.

Hardware

Most Pocket PCs have a TFT display, however, bring the big disadvantage of a relatively high Stromaufname with it, so the battery life is reduced. Newer devices solve this problem by using OLED displays. A Pocket PC is operated through the sensitive display with a special pen and / or with the help of function keys. The text input works over a soft keyboard, but often is a letter or handwriting recognition implemented. The CPUs that are used in Pocket PCs, are specially configured einergiesparende processors whose clock frequencies between 400 and 800 MHz ( eg Intel XScale PXA 270) lie. Depending on the price are ever asked different features available on the model.

These are:

  • Up to 128 MB of RAM, an additional 32 to 128 Mbyte flash memory
  • Expansion slots for flash memory cards (SD, MMC or CF)
  • Interfaces such as USB, IrDA, WiFi and Bluetooth
  • Web browser, MUA and e -book readers
  • MP3 player
  • Office package
  • GPS receiver and navigation software
  • Integrated mobile telephone functionality
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