Compaq C series explained

Compaq C series
Manufacturer:Compaq
Screen:640 x 240 STN, 256 colours
Operatingsystem:Windows CE
Input:Resistive touchscreen
Cpu:75 MHz RISC MIPS processor
Memory:16 MB ROM
8 MB RAM (810c)
20 MB RAM (2010c)
Memory Card:PC Card
Connectivity:IrDA, 33.6 kbps Modem
Battery:2 NiMH batteries
Size:3.4 x 18.6 x 10 cm (810c)
4.1 x 18.6 x 10 cm (2010c)
Weight:395g(810c)
430g(2010c)
Series:Handheld PC
Predecessor:Compaq Aero
Successor:iPAQ
Related:HP Jornada
Compaq Aero
Released:November 1998

The Compaq C series was a series of Handheld PCs running on Windows CE 2.0,[1] manufactured by Compaq in 1998.[2]

Description

The C series replaced the Aero line of handheld PCs. It was succeeded, as with other HPCs manufactured by Compaq and HP, by the iPAQ line of Pocket PCs.

The C series featured an integrated 33.6 kbit/s modem.[1] For wireless data transfer, it sported an IrDA port.

An upgrade to Windows CE 2.11 could be purchased from Compaq for US$109.[3]

Targus Inc. manufactured a leather portfolio case for the C series, under the Compaq brand.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Official Compaq C-Series page . 2011-08-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110815092342/http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10018_div/10018_div.html . 2011-08-15 . dead .
  2. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000JFEZ Compaq C-Series - Amazon
  3. Web site: Upgrades for Windows CE devices . 2011-08-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120331121412/http://www.fmcpherson.com/knowce/where/where2.htm . 2012-03-31 . dead .
  4. http://reviews.cnet.com/cases-bags/compaq-c-series-portfolio/1707-19214_7-358280.html Compaq C-Seriesportfolio case - CNET