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Compaq releases Dual PC Card Expansion Pack for iPAQ
Compaq has introduced a new Expansion Pack for its iPAQ Pocket PCs that holds two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card. This will allow iPAQ users to perform simultaneous operations, such as using a PC Card modem or barcode scanner and a storage card at the same time, or accessing a
wireless local or wide area network while using an input/output device. This Expansion Pack also includes a CF-to-PC card adapter that lets you use a CF card with the Expansion Pack. The new Pack includes a built-in rechargeable battery that has twice the capacity of the battery in the single-slot PC Card Expansion Pack, according to Compaq. The Dual PC Card Expansion Pack will be available in mid-April, with a U.S. suggested retail price of $199. Additional information on the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC and options can be found at: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc.
Compaq announces 64Mb iPAQ Pocket PC with CF Expansion Pack
Compaq is introducing a number of new iPAQ Pocket PC packages that offer customers greater internal memory, added file storage and I/O capabilities.
The iPAQ H3670 comes with 64 Mb of internal RAM memory and will be priced at $649.
The iPAQ H3635 combines a CompactFlash Expansion Pack, an Expandable Carrying Case, and two software packages  Peacemaker and ZIOGolf 2  with the standard 32-Mb, color-screen iPAQ Pocket PC. The package will be priced at $599.
The iPAQ H3150 is a low-cost monochrome-screen version of the iPAQ, with 16 Mb of RAM. It will be priced at $349 (see
http://www.smartphonemag.com/Jul01/lowcost.stm).
Iomega's PocketZIP PC Card drive to work with iPAQ Pocket PC
Iomega has announced that their PocketZIP PC Card drive will be compatible with iPAQ's new Dual PC Card Expansion Pack (see previous
announcement). The PocketZIP is a file storage solution the size of a Type II PC Card. It accepts a removable 40-Mb "PocketZip Disk" for file storage. The PocketZIP PC Card drive retails for about $100 and is available at MobilePlanet.Com. The 40-Mb PocketZip Disks sell in packages of two for about $30, and in packages of 10 for about $95. Windows CE drivers for the PocketZip drive will be downloadable free of charge from Iomega (www.iomega.com/software/drivers.htm).
We had a few unanswered questions on this one as we went to press. We assume it will work with the single-slot PC Card Expansion Pack also, but could not get direct confirmation from Iomega or Compaq. It may also work
with Handheld PC 2000 computers like the HP Jornada 720 and NEC MobilePro 790.
HP Digital Camera Card for Jornada Pocket PCs
HP's new digital camera card slips into the CF slot of any HP Jornada Pocket PC and converts it into a simple, point-and-shoot digital camera. The simple, still-image camera comes with digital zoom to capture close-up images. The Jornada Pocket PC's 3.7-inch color LCD lets you line up
shots and view photos.
You can even attach voice annotations to each photo. The Camera Card features auto exposure, auto gain and auto white balance. The HP Digital Camera Card will be available in late April or early May and list for
$169. More information will be available on the HP Jornada Web site (www.hp.com/jornada).
NEC MobilePro 790 Handheld PC 2000 available in Europe
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