Will focus on the unusual devices and even surprising. Namely - the presentational complexes, the signal source which is the smallest Pocket PC family of Pocket PC. Frankly, the complex of these gizmos are not particularly draw, because look quite modest and have a very small size. Nor is complex, but only connectors - adapters or converters (and then both at once), allowing to derive a picture with a tiny PDA screen TV or even on video. Desktop Pocket PC the size of "three to four" represent? That's what it is. Go denote the names of these worthy kids - FlyJaket i3800 and CF XGA JP-606. FlyJaket manufactured by Animations Technologies, JP-606 - Jess-Link Products. Both firms in Taiwan (which, in general, it is easy to guess). About FlyJaket in the Russian computer press Much has been written, so the device is more or less we know (besides, it might and main for sale in Moscow shops). But the JP-606 until the "dark horse", although that is a multimedia extension of Pocket PC is of particular interest, since it is compatible with all Pocket PC.
Turn on the Fly, and see
FlyJaket made as worn module for PC iPaq Series 3600, 3700 and 3800 (not compatible with other typewriters physically). Multifunction device, it built its own battery (hence, FlyJaket, besides its main function may be an additional source of supply for the iPaq, or at least not discharged during the presentations of the main battery PDA), CompactFlash slot to connect the wireless adapter Bluetooth (maps memory, or any other peripherals). The set includes a miniature remote control - in the form of pens.
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| FlyJaket on the iPAQ |
But the most important thing in FlyJaket - DB15 connector for an external monitor and S-Video for connecting to a recording video equipment, televisions, video projectors. Inserting the iPaq in FlyJaket (or vice versa - wearing FlyJaket on iPaq) and connect the supplied Y-cables Pocket PC to your TV, you can display on a large screen video, slideshows, individual photos or pre-prepared presentation of Power Point. The same is also possible when connected to a video projector - in this case, a pocket typewriter can be used for demonstrations during lectures or seminars. That is, iPaq + FlyJaket = original presentational replacement notebook, portable, inexpensive (PDA and a multimedia unit cost less than any laptop), and, thanks to remote control, easy to use. Of the diverse abilities FlyJaket underlining the potential of entering the PDA video from your VCR or TV. The signal can be digitized and stored in memory machines (by writing to the flash memory card), albeit only in PAL or NTSC, and without sound. FlyJaket i3800 expands iPaq is that it has a CompactFlash slot and built-in rechargeable battery (capacity 1400 mAh, lasts for 2 hours continuous operation). Well, the output image on the big screen with a resolution of 640x480 pixels with 16-bit color and 1024x768 pixels with 8-bit color - the main purpose of the multimedia unit, for which it stands, and acquire (add: in Moscow, at a price of around $ 300). Technology "jackets" is borrowed from the world of portable personal computers - laptops. The idea is indeed remarkable - to take on the road with only what you need: Floppy Drive CD-ROM, floppy disk, a spare battery and so on. All that can be attached to a laptop (or, rather, to a subnotebook, modular models are small), thereby increasing the road a lot and functionality of your computer. But can all this economy to leave the house, taking with him only the laptop itself - light, not burdened with extra peripherals. For Pocket PC, especially the family of Windows CE, the problem of size and mass of the road is even more acute. Palm machine easily fits in a shirt pocket, but for the Pocket PC already need some kind of bag ...And if we exclude from the basic configuration of a slot for flash memory cards and make at the expense of the body is thinner and lighter, then the Pocket PC becomes as portable as a kid and Palm. In addition, the jacket can be used not just handheld devices - memory cards, modems, network cards, hard drives format PC card, memory card, unusual for Pocket PC formats, Bluetooth and much more. Or the same FlyJaket, which in itself is worn on the pocket pc expansion module. "Jackets" were so lucky find that they gradually became almost no industry standard. PDA Casio extra batteries and PC card slots available in the form of the same worn modules (in the sense - similar, but incompatible with the iPaq). And with the proliferation of various "card" the periphery is probably waiting for the further flourishing of technology interchangeable "jackets". Conveniently the same - to change the hardware configuration pouch machines running, one-handed operation, getting the "advanced" device, the digital video recorder with more memory, the laptop presentation center. However, the success of the iPaq (which is today the biggest-selling and most popular Pocket PC) is due not only technology, "jackets", but a good design. Stylish aluminum (hence the firm), housing, excellent ergonomics, the most advanced electronic filling and, at the same time, a wide range of models - from an affordable monochrome to sverhdorogih with built-in Bluetooth. Electioneering on money and needs.
Only card
Compared with the handsome FlyJacket module JP-606 looks skromnikom. Maybe he smaller - there is no internal battery, no extra slots CompactFlash. And there can be as JP-606 itself - Card CompactFlash Type I. This is his main advantage as a presentation module to Jess-Link is compatible with all computers of the family Pocket PC, built on the processors StrongArm, SH3, and MIPS. Equipped with a JP-606 is also simpler than multi FlyJacket. There are no connectors S-Video - only a standard VGA cable to the end of a short, built in the card. And the adapter itself is made as modules and Bluetooth, modems or network adapters, in the form of "fine" CompactFlash card with a thickening in the butt. Because of this, the device is extremely portable, the place for him there in any briefcase, purse or even pocket. What can a module JP-606? First of all - staff actively discharged battery PDA. Power consumption stated in 0.72 W, and the maximum current - 200 mA. Not so much for such a technique. But a pocket typewriter every milliamp counts, so more or less prolonged presentation will search outlet. The image that the adapter can display on a TV, VCR or projector has a resolution of 800x600 pixels with 16-bit color or 1024x768 with an 8-bit color. For convenience, control adapter is attached a small remote control with built-in laser pointer (range and order, and another 10 meters). This does not handle like a FlyJacket, but also a very even nothing. What module JP-606 can not? Connect to conventional television and video equipment through the input S-Video. This means that to see a slide show on home TV screen does not work, since this is only suitable TV input VGA (usually hefty and doroguschy). The same with the VCR and the analog camcorder that the VGA input does not have, by definition. But with a computer monitor will be no problem - the adapter used standard connector DB15. As for video projectors, for which JP-606, in fact, intended, then with the adapter should work for five. Both devices - and FlyJacket i3800, and CF XGA JP-606 - can be considered attractive, but an optional extension for handheld machines Pocket PC. It is hard to imagine that "hung" ultramodern computer facilities manager of any company will go to the presentation of a PDA, not a laptop. A random situation here is hardly taken into account (for random situations will fit a piece of paper, pencil and artistry "ohmuritelya priests" - the above-mentioned manager). Another thing - an attempt to surprise an interested audience to handheld machines.Yes, that is, literally, knocks off his feet - when you see an intimate small screen PDA increased the whole wall. But be that as it may, and I personally are very clever contraptions and really like. Like them and my associates - the owners (or users if the machine service) Pocket PC. For in the field of handheld computers are completely different laws than in conventional "desktops. Principles of reasonable sufficiency and appropriateness are giving way to imagination and fleeting desires. Such is life ... And here there is a crazy idea. Buy all these fintiflyushek - a couple of memory cards, mikrovinchester modules, GPS satellite navigation and cellular GSM. Ah, to walk, so walk - a Bluetooth card and now this tiny media adapter JP-606. And take a GSM cellular modulek not simple, but with the support of packet data GPRS. And (almost forgot) - plug-in digital camera. Rassovat all pockets. Get into the hands of its people's (zamechatelno!) Kasya "BE-300. Calculate the cost of improvements. And to discover that because of these budget cards "Kasia" rise in price in exactly six times. With the money I could buy two of the most expensive iPaq `a, issuance of new extensions to which I am sincerely glad, though, and I have it on the slightest of reasons. The authors, translation:
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