Familiar Stranger - Intermec Model 70

First a few words about the model. Intermec Model 70 - a compact device that is running Windows CE. Thickness is not more than six inches, and weighs less than 170 grams. The model is equipped with a StrongARM processor from Intel with a clock speed of 206MHz, as well as the Compaq iPAQ, and therefore provides the possibility of a similar level. Despite the apparent harmony of design, the Model 70 is built-in memory expansion slot CompactFlash. Screen at Intermec Model 70 monochrome and is capable of showing 16 shades of gray. True, it is somewhat surprising in our era when all devices are trying to equip color screens. But the image in the open air clear and sharp, and this is a big plus. Intermec Model 70 - well-cut and sewn PDA. The only negative is that the plastic casing and the screen is left unprotected. So with the acquisition of protective cheholchika he ceases to exist. So where does appear this new Pocket PC on the market in which and without stiff competition reigns. Even for experienced writers magazine Pen Computing its existence was a revelation. This PDA demonstrated the general public at Mobile Insights Conference 2001, which was recently held in Phoenix, Arizona. The overall design of Model 70 resembles Philips Nino, and the buttons on the front panel seems to have been borrowed from the earlier models Evervex. It also has something of kicked the bucket Compaq Aero 1550 Pocket PC. His informal presentation was accompanied by the phrase: Made by ITC (Intermec Technologies Corp.). That is what explains the fact that this model has been a mystery to most. The fact that the ITC - a Taiwanese company, whose products rarely goes beyond the Asian market. So what made Intermec to provide such a device as the Model 70. The answer is simple, as all ingenious. Just the company has realized that consumers want their products cheap, easy to use PDAs in the field, trailers, etc. Consumers interested in purchasing products from companies that he knows and which he trusts. A company, in turn, is interested in maintaining their clientele. Model 70 in this situation - the ideal way out for those and for others. Unlike Casio EG-80/800 and Casio IT-70/700, Model 70 can be a standard model in the consumer market Pocket PC. Its dimensions 7.9h13h1.27sm and weighs slightly less than 170 g. It is thinner and lighter than other comparable models and is suitable for use in any setting. Looking into the depths of gray plastic shell can tell you about, as if the next generation might look like Compaq Aero 1550. In other words, with some justification, that Model 70 could be a new monochrome PDA, offered by Compaq. The design and layout of the motherboard Model 70 is almost identical to the old one Aero 1500. Battery, CF slot, the connection with stand and other components are located in these devices are also similar. There were, however, without some rearrangement, to a simpler assembly. So, for example, has changed the location of the battery and speakers. As with the devices Compaq, the new PDA is a subsidiary board Intel Flash ROM chip that makes it easy to upgrade the device. As acknowledged by professionals, the company ITC brilliantly managed not only to use an existing design concept, but even improve it. Especially conspicuous difference from the 70-ki Aero 1550 is that the latter worked on the CPU 70MHz NEC VR4111 CPU. Model 70, in turn, feeds the forces of the 206MHz Intel StrongARM SA-1110, as the iPAQ, opportunely. And because the speed he has is three times greater than that of Aero 1550, so its capabilities can be compared to the iPAQ 3650. As a result of comparative tests revealed that Model 70 - one of the fastest PDA.Speaking of ergonomics of the device, we can say that the Model 70 and here at altitude. With its elegant design, the pickpocket does not create the feeling, as if in his pocket is a heavy brick. A few bent Nino-like shape of the device allows easy and convenient to place the device in the palm. Unlike the iPAQ and HP Jornada 540, traditional rocker and action buttons are located on the left side of the pickpocket, and the front panel accommodates five buttons application. Four of them are like the leaf clovers and comply with the following applications: Tasks (Tasks), Contacts (Contact), Notes (Notepad) and Calendar (Diary). The fifth is a button code-named Windows. It was she who brings up a menu Start (Start). It is interesting that include 70-ku in two ways - either buttons on the left panel, or the yellow button on the front panel. The same yellow a button turns on and off the screen backlight. The big plus of this device, unlike the iPAQ is the availability of expansion slots CompactFlash. This means that the user does not have to acquire an additional optional module to connect the CF Card modem, Ethernet adapter or card for storing information. True, it is not necessary to experiment and try to connect to a slot IBM MicroDrive or Type II CF card. Model 70, as well as the HP Jornada, only supports standard CF card. The connection and synchronize with your desktop computer or laptop can be done via the IR port, which is located in the upper right corner of the device, or through the cradle. By itself, stand like a cradle Compaq 1550 (by the way, he enters the cradle Model 70). Its design is made at a decent level, and Model 70 "feels" himself in the cradle as well as possible, ensuring a good bond. In the described device, the connection with your desktop computer through a serial port, however, there is a USB-version of the stand. Powered Intermec Model 70 from 70mAch yonnogo lithium battery. Note that, presumably, Aero 1550 was supposed to operate without recharging for 14 hours on a 600mAh battery pack. In reality, rarely to squeeze more than six hours of battery life 950mAch color iPAQ. Approximate time of Model 70 is about ten hours. Now a bit about the screen. Once the user gets used to the absence of color, he is aware of sharpness and clarity. It is quite decent as indoors and outdoors. The only thing that the contrast is not as high as that of the leading black-and-white counterparts. For example, the Palm V, we see an image of black text on a light green background. In Model 70 is more of a dark green text on a light green background. Summarizing all the above, we note that Intrmec Model 1970 Pocket PC - fast, convenient and affordable Pocket PC, which will be of interest not only to existing customers Intermec, but those looking for fast monochrome PDA. Hardware Specifications PRICE: $ 499 (Cheaper by the Dozen) Sources, Materials:

Pen Computing

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Anastasia Ershov

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