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*CPU: Z8S180 (Z80-compatible) running at 14.3 MHz plus two Z8 for power management and character recognition
*CPU: [[Z8S180|Z180]] (Z80-compatible) running at 14.3 MHz plus two [[Z8]] for power management and character recognition
*Memory: 128KB RAM plus 32KB for recognizer and 32KB for display, 32KB ROM
*Memory: 128KB RAM plus 32KB for recognizer and 32KB for display, 32KB ROM
*Screen: 240×320 pixels, black and white touch-sensitive screen without backlight
*Screen: 240×320 pixels, black and white touch-sensitive screen without backlight
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*Applications: World clock, Diary, Tasks, Address book, Notes, Calculator, Conversion, Search
*Applications: World clock, Diary, Tasks, Address book, Notes, Calculator, Conversion, Search
*Synchronisation software: Eden Windows Synchronizer available separately
*Synchronisation software: Eden Windows Synchronizer available separately
*Connectivity: Serial port (RS232) for PC information interchange. A PCMICA slot was used for memory expansion.
*Connectivity: Serial port ([[RS232]]) for PC information interchange. A [[PCMICA]] slot was used for memory expansion.
*Power source: Three AA batteries and one lithium CR2032 battery for backup power. Running time stated on the box: 40 hours. In practice users have reported only 12 hours.
*Power source: Three [[AA]] batteries and one lithium [[CR2032]] battery for backup power. Running time stated on the box: 40 hours. In practice users have reported only 12 hours.
*Size (HxWxD): 160×115×27mm
*Size (HxWxD): 160×115×27mm
*Weight: 400 g
*Weight: 400 g

Revision as of 10:51, 8 October 2011

Also called the PenPad


  • CPU: Z180 (Z80-compatible) running at 14.3 MHz plus two Z8 for power management and character recognition
  • Memory: 128KB RAM plus 32KB for recognizer and 32KB for display, 32KB ROM
  • Screen: 240×320 pixels, black and white touch-sensitive screen without backlight
  • Input: Pen on touch-sensitive screen
  • Operating system: Proprietary OS developed by Eden Group
  • Applications: World clock, Diary, Tasks, Address book, Notes, Calculator, Conversion, Search
  • Synchronisation software: Eden Windows Synchronizer available separately
  • Connectivity: Serial port (RS232) for PC information interchange. A PCMICA slot was used for memory expansion.
  • Power source: Three AA batteries and one lithium CR2032 battery for backup power. Running time stated on the box: 40 hours. In practice users have reported only 12 hours.
  • Size (HxWxD): 160×115×27mm
  • Weight: 400 g
  • Released: 1993. Price when new: €400.


How to program

The Stickyness Syndrome

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Manuals and Documentation

Technical

Dutch Amstrad User Group info page

Wikipedia Article on the PDA600