IDG.net: Compaq to launchWindows CE device in Asia | Linux Today

IDG.net: Compaq to launchWindows CE device in Asia

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 14, 1999

“Compaq… will begin selling in Asia a color palm-size PC
based on… Windows CE operating system for US$435.3…”

“Known as the Aero 2130, the PC combines the capabilities of a
PIM (personal information manager), voice recorder and Internet
music player and can operate as a e-mail device, fax and pager…
The device will also employ Pocket Outlook applications to function
as a companion to full-featured PCs…”

“The system is a variant of the Aero 2100 device announced…
for the U.S. market in March of this year.”


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