VOVID Pocket PC

[Jason Dunn]

<a href="http://www.syncsysinc.com/wireless/pda2002.html">http://www.syncsysinc.com/wireless/pda2002.html</a><br /><br />Anyone ever heard of Syncsys? I haven't, but they have the first Pocket PC I've seen with built-in 802.11b and a massive 2000mAh battery. This looks like it might be vaporware, but it sure is enticing vaporware...<br /><br /><img src="http://www.syncsysinc.com/wireless/images/vovid02.jpg" /><br /><br />"Internal LAN card allows you to stay connected to your wireless network and simultaneously use other peripheral devices, such as a camera, bar-code scanner, GPS, and others. Plug in a camera in the expansion slot to engage in real-time video conferencing via IP (Internet Protocol)."<br /><br />• OS: Windows CE 3.0 <br />• CPU: Intel StrongARM processor 206 MHz <br />• Flash Memory: 32 MB <br />• Memory: 64 MB, SDRAM (133MHz) <br />• LCD: 3.5'' Color TFT, 240X320, 18-bit Color <br />• Internal wireless LAN card (802.11b, 11Mbps max) <br />• External antenna <br />• Stereo Audio Output Jack/Internal Speaker, lnternal Microphone <br />• 1 USB Host Port, 1 DC In Port, 1 PCMCIA Slot <br />• Java virtual machine, VoIP S/W<br />• Audio Player (MP3, WMA, WAV), Media Player (MP4)<br />• Battery 2000mAh, 3.7V Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Battery (12 Hour Life) <br />• Weight: 225g, dimensions: 4.9 X 3.1 X 0.7 in <br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.wxPython.org">Robin Dunn</a>

[JasonA]

What tiny buttons on that display... :wink:

I'm wondering when we'll see a Pocket PC that's faster than 206mhz... all these new devices are great, but they don't give me much reason to trade in the one I've got. (Maybe that's not the point, but it seems like they'd be better off trying to offer a more powerful machine than all the other existing ones.)

[Jason Dunn]

Q2 of this year you'll see Xscale devices like the LOOX running at 300+ mhz...but the real fun will be the integrated wireless devices.

[Dave Conger]

...but the real fun will be the integrated wireless devices.


Real fun just in the sense of the integrated wireless, or real fun because they not only will have integrated wireless but faster processors as well?

[Jason Dunn]

It's all about the wireless communication, for me at least. The CPU increases are "cool", but not terribly exciting. If we can get always on wireless, with reasonable service plans from our cell providers, it will usher in a whole new era of computing. That will take a couple of generations though... :wink:

[greenmozart]

According to the spec sheet it also has a built-in PCMCIA slot. How's that for expansion?! Integrated wireless AND built-in PCMCIA? If this is vaporware it is certainly creative vaporware. :)

[Dave Conger]

It's all about the wireless communication, for me at least. The CPU increases are "cool", but not terribly exciting. If we can get always on wireless, with reasonable service plans from our cell providers, it will usher in a whole new era of computing. That will take a couple of generations though... :wink:


I agree with that. The service plans are one of the major problems, especially when always on service makes its way around. With all the new modules and wireless options, you would think service providers would have some deals on their plans to get users hooked on wireless.

[Matt Keys]

I just want to know how they are going to put all that stuff(especially the PC Card) into a .7inch thin device. The only other device I know of which has a PC Card slot, is the @migo, and that is about .9inches thick.

[carphead]

To me it doesn't look like it's got a PCMCIA Slot built in. It looks like it's got a expansion slot.

Expansion Slot 1
(Cradle Slot 22 pins)
1 USB Port
1 USB Host Port
1 DC In Port
Expansion Slot 2
(Expansion Card Slot 80 pins)
1 USB Port
1 USB Host Port
1 DC In Port
1 PCMCIA Slot

O and and no CF or SD Card slots built in. Does have a USB Host port.

Think I wait for XScale!