NEC Computers International (NEC CI) today unveiled the lightest and smallest Pocket PC available within the European market. Powered by Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 and weighing only 146 grams, the new handheld will be made available to consumers under the name PocketGear 2060 and to professionals under the name MobilePro 300E.
This new Pocket PC leverages NEC Corporation`s expertise in the field of mobility. As a result, NEC CI bolsters and extends its presence into the Pocket PC market with an unrivalled offer.
"The new PocketGear 2060 and MobilePro 300E are fraternal twins," said Jacques Van Hollebeke, Executive Director - Mobility Division - NEC Computers International. "While they share a universal platform, each has its own distinct personality. Together they reflect our understanding of consumer and business user; separately they offer targeted solutions for individual users."
The new PocketGear 2060 and MobilePro 300E are based on a Universal Platform that provides a common set of features that appeal to both consumer and business users. For starters, the design incorporates ergonomic functionalities, such as front and side mounted controls that enhance the usability. To make them true mobile companions, they each weigh only 146g, making them much lighter than other Pocket PC models.
The 3.5-inch 65 000-color screen has 320 x 240 resolution, which delivers maximum readability in all lighting conditions. The PocketGear 2060 and MobilePro 300E are powered by a powerful Intel StrongARM processor and 64MB of RAM, and feature over eight hours of battery life (depending on usage) between charges. They also come with a built-in backup battery. This makes them ideal for high mobility environments.
In terms of expandability, the PocketGear 2060 and MobilePro 300E come with a built-in SD Card expansion slot, and can be fitted with an optional Rocketeer modules that accept CompactFlash II E and PCMCIA Cards. This dual expandability makes it easy to add extra storage capacity or communications devices such as modems, wireless LAN or Bluetooth modules. The Rocketeer module includes a second battery for greater autonomy.
The PocketGear 2060 and MobilePro 300E are packed with the latest handheld features, including an infrared port, built-in microphone and speakers, and a headphone connector. They feature Microsoft`s new Pocket PC 2002 operating system and software. They also come with USB or serial cradle for recharging the battery and synchronising with a PC. They can be docked in the cradle without having to remove the Rocketeer module. The cradle also includes a slot for recharging a second battery.
The PocketGear 2060, which is targeted at the consumer market, is likely to be enhanced through the provision of additional packaged solutions, currently under development by some of NEC`s strategic partners. The solutions are likely to include options such as Bluetooth and GPRS connectivity as well as software bundles.
The MobilePro 300E joins the award-winning family of NEC Versa notebooks and reinforces NEC CI`s ability to meet all business computing needs, including those required in high mobility environments. Large companies will find the MobilePro 300E to be the ideal Pocket PC platform for their custom application deployment, while small and medium businesses will appreciate how the MobilePro 300E delivers productivity gains by extending popular Microsoft business applications to mobile users.
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