Acer n20 and n20w Pocket PC ready to go

[Ed Hansberry]

<a href="http://forums.pdabuzz.net/showthread.php?s=&amp;threadid=38993">http://forums.pdabuzz.net/showthread.php?s=&amp;threadid=38993</a><br /><br />PDABuzz has the scoop on the new Acer n20 and n20w's - the "w" is for wireless, 802.11b integrated in a .5 inch thick device. <img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" /> <br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/hansberry/acern20.jpg" /><br /><br />Some of the basic stats:<br />• Uses the Intel X-Scale processor, meaning speeds of 200MHz to 400MHz.<br />• 64MB RAM<br />• 1000mAH (n20) or 2000mAH (n20w) removable Lithium Polymer battery<br />• Memory Stick slot <img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" /> - that's right! If this info is correct, and you are a Sony Memory Stick fan, you can now get it in a Pocket PC 2002 device.<br />• Optional expansion sleeves via the Acer Versatile Connector allowing for Compact Flash, PCMCIA, and USB expansion.<br /><br /><b>UPDATE!</b> There is more info on the <a href="http://global.acer.com/products/pda/n20.htm">n20 here</a> and the <a href="http://global.acer.com/products/pda/n20w.htm">n20w here</a>, which includes a shot of the removable battery.

[Rez]

The n20 model (without integrated 802.11b) is indeed just over 0.5" thick (12.9 mm). However, the n20w model, which includes integrated 802.11b, is much thicker: 0.77" (19.6 mm).

"The 802.11b wireless functionality also directly affects the capacity of the batteries of the two models; while that of the n20 model is 1000 mAH, the n20w has a 2000 mAH. That, again, affects the thickness of the models - where the n20 is 12.9 mm thick, the n20w adds 6.7 mm, bringing it to 19.6 mm."
http://www.infosync.no/news/2002/n/1901.html

Rez

[Gerard]

Hmm, wonder of they will get this any righter than their dumb-as-a-post Travelmate series of notebook PCs? Sorry, but I've had a two year relationship with one, and am all too familiar with the Texas accent of Acer Customer Support. What a mess. Twice I sent it in, and once they even replaced it, but the USB still needs a 7-layer masking tape shim to stay connected, the modem often need three reboots to work, and the whole device is just buggy as heck. I'm also just a bit too familiar with all the user discussion sites...
But hey, maybe they got this thing right! Never mind all the looks of pity I've had from friends when I mention that my notebook's an Acer, the lowered eyes and shaken heads. Maybe they farmed out construction to someone else! Or maybe, just maybe, they have developed a new corporate philosophy, and they are now committed to quality! Or not.

[Trade Wind]

lol...$10 (USD) says that Expansys will have it up for pre-order in the next two weeks. :wink:

[st63z]

Memory Stick :x

[angelseye2000]

The n20 model (without integrated 802.11b) is indeed just over 0.5" thick (12.9 mm). However, the n20w model, which includes integrated 802.11b, is much thicker: 0.77" (19.6 mm).

"The 802.11b wireless functionality also directly affects the capacity of the batteries of the two models; while that of the n20 model is 1000 mAH, the n20w has a 2000 mAH. That, again, affects the thickness of the models - where the n20 is 12.9 mm thick, the n20w adds 6.7 mm, bringing it to 19.6 mm."
http://www.infosync.no/news/2002/n/1901.html

Rez

802.11=great for networking, battery sapping, much bigger then Bluetooth chip, no wireless connectitivy anywhere-everywhere, more expensive......

2 other 802.11 integrated PDA's

Casio IT-700STD Industrial Cassiopeia
http://casio.com/personalpcs/product.cfm?section=145&product=1985&display=21&cid=4672

Sync VOVID pda
http://www.sycrf.co.kr/syctrn/new/english/e_product2.html

[Kirk Stephens]

Dont forget about symbol.

http://www.symbol.com/products/mobile_computers/mobile_ppc_ppt2800.html