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About The Atari Portfolio/dip Pocket PC
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DIP designed the world's first IBM compatible
pocket computer, the Pocket PC, sold under license by Atari as the Portfolio.
Ideal for improving personal productivity it is a cost-effective solution
for those needing the portability of a pocket computer.
It is extremely versatile and there is a comprehensive
range of third party software packages for sales forces, engineers, solicitors,
financial consultants and other mobile professionals. A wide range of hardware
peripherals is also available.
The Pocket PC weighs less than one pound, is the
size of a video cassette and, in typical use, runs for over six weeks on
a set of batteries.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Processor |
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80C88, 4.9152 MHz Clock Speed |
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Memory 128KB internal RAM |
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Includes internal configurable RAM disk (C:) |
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256KB ROM contains applications software |
Dimensions |
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Length 200 mm |
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Width 100 mm |
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Depth 28 mm |
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Weighs less than 1lb (454g) excluding batteries |
Display |
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High contrast Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) |
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240 x 64 graphics screen or 40 characters X 8 lines |
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Monochrome (MDA) emulation |
Keyboard |
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Keyboard 63 keys, QWERTY layout |
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Hot-key access to built-in applications |
Input/Output |
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Memory card slot with optional PCMCIA adaptor |
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60-pin expansion BUS for optional peripherals |
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Built-in speaker with tone dialling (DTMF) |
Power |
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3 x AA size removable alkaline batteries |
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Memory preserved during battery changes |
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Optional AC mains adaptor |
BUILT-IN SOFTWARE
System |
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DIP DOS 2.11 (MS-DOS & PC BIOS compatible) |
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Software runs from ROM, leaving RAM free |
Text Processor |
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Comprehensive, easy to use text and memo editor |
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Wordwrap, line and column count, search 8 replace |
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Handles printer and word processor control codes |
Address And Phone Book |
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Card index with phone list and detailed records |
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Automatic tone dialling of telephone numbers |
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Entries are sorted and can be selected by category |
Spreadsheet |
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Accommodates spreadsheet of 255 rows x 127 cols |
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Reads and writes Lotus 1-2-3 files (.WKS) |
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Built-in 1-2-3 functions eg @SUM, @IF, @NPV |
Time Manager |
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Comprehensive calendar and diary to the year 2049 |
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Wake-up alarms even when the Pocket PC is off |
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Entries can be repeated each day/week/month/year |
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