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Windows CE Handheld PC Professional Comparison Chart

The following comparison chart contains the specifications for the Compaq Aero 8000, the HP Jornada 820, IBM Workpad z50, NEC MobilePro 800, and the Sharp MobilonPro PV-5000.

To view the comparison chart of the HP Jornada 680, NEC MobilePro 770, Sharp Mobilon PV-6000 and the Vadem Clio, click here

To download a Zipped file of both documents click here

1. Hardware Features

Feature Compaq Aero 8000 HP Jornada 820 IBM Workpad z50 NEC MobilePro 800 Sharp MobilonPro PV-5000
Processor Hitachi SH4 StrongArm NEC VR4102 NEC VR4102 MIPS Processor
Processor Speed 128MHz 190MHz 131MHz 131MHz N/A
More details about Processor Type

ROM 16MB 16MB 20MB 24MB N/A
RAM 16/32/64MB 16MB (expandable to 32MB) 16/32/48MB -4MB Video VRAM 32MB 16MB
More details about Memory Size

O/S Version Windows CE Handheld PC Professional Edition Windows CE Handheld PC Professional Edition Windows CE 2.2 Handheld PC Professional Edition Windows CE Handheld PC Professional Edition Windows CE Handheld PC Professional Edition
LCD Screen Specs
Screen TypeDSTNCSTN DSTNDSTN DSTN
Screen Size10"8.2" 8.2" 9.4"8.2"
Resolution800X600 SVGA640X480 VGA 640x480 VGA800X600 SVGA640X480 VGA
Colors256256 64K64K4096
Touch PanelNN NYY
More details about Screens

IO Ports and Expansion Capabilities
Serial PortYY YYY
USB PortNY NYN
PS/2 PortYN NNN
VGA-OutNYY YN
RJ-11YY YYY
PC Card Slot YY YYY
CompactFlash SlotYY YYN
Smart Card ReaderYN NNN
More details about I/O Connectors

Connectivity and Communications Features
Infrared Port Y Y YYY
Fax/ModemInternal 56.6Kbps ModemInternal 56.6Kbps Modem Internal 33.6Kbps Soft Modem Internal 56.6Kbps Soft Modem Internal 33.6Kbps Soft Modem
Audio Features
Voice RecorderYY YYY
MicrophoneY Y YYY
SpeakerYY YY Y
Headphone JackYN YYN
Input Features
Stylus InputNN NYY
Keyboard Size95%90% 95%N/AN/A
Hot KeysN/AN/A Y10Y
Touchpad PointerYY YNN
Batteries
Main BatteryRe-
chargeable
Lithium Ion
Re-
chargeable
Lithium Ion
Re-
chargeable
Lithium Ion Optional AA cells
Re-
chargeable
Lithium Ion
Re-
chargeable
Lithium Ion
Claimed Battery Life7 Hours10 Hours 8 HoursN/A8 Hours
Back-Up BatteryCR2032 Lithium Ion BatteryCR2032 Lithium Ion Battery CR2032 Lithium Ion BatteryCR2032 Lithium Ion BatteryCR2032 Lithium Ion Battery
More details about battery life

Other Features
LED AlarmS YY YYY
DMI CompliantNY NNN
US MRSPUS$949US$999 US$1008.54US$999US$899


2. Size and Weight

Feature Compaq Aero 8000 HP Jornada 820 IBM Workpad z50 NEC MobilePro 800 Sharp MobilonPro PV-5000 Workpad z50
Weight2.95 lbs (with battery)2.5lbs (with battery 1.1Kg) 2.66lbs 2.5lbs 2.7lbs
Length10.75"9.7" 10.2"9.6"9.3"
Width8.5"7.0" 8.0" 7.5"7.7"
Height1"1.3" 1.0 cm1.0" 1.1"


3. Additional Accessory Items

Feature Compaq Aero 8000 HP Jornada 820 IBM Workpad z250 NEC MobilePro 800 Sharp MobilonPro PV-5000
Carrying PouchYN N Y
StylusN N NYY
AC AdapterYY YYY
Synching CableYY YYY
RJ-11 CableYY YYY
Monitor CableNN NYN


4. Additional Software

Feature Compaq Aero 8000 HP Jornada 820 IBM Workpad z250 NEC MobilePro 800 Sharp MobilonPro PV-5000
Restore HP backup (CF/PC Card Restore) BUseful Backup  BUseful Backup
Device & Program Management HP settings    
  BSQUARE bFIND    
  HP PIM Translator    
File Attachment ViewerInso's Outside In (Option)Inso's Outside In   PC File Viewer
Multi-media ApplicationsAudibleSierra Imaging Image Expert CE (Trial Version)  Sierra Imaging Image Expert CE (Trial Version)Image Editor
     JETCET PowerPoint Companion Presentation CreatorMPEG Player
      Digital Camera Card Applications
Mapping Application   Microsoft Expedia Pocket  
Calculator LandWare OmniSolve Business Calculator    
Communications BSQUARE bFAX Pro BSQUARE bFAX ProBSQUARE bFAX ExpressBSQUARE bFAX Pro
 HP dialup IBM Mobile Connect client SoftwareRuksun Connect Force Internet Connection Wizard 
 Proxim Wireless LAN Card Driver  IBM Global Network dialer Proxim Wireless LAN Card Driver
Printing WESTEK JETCET PRINT V. 2.0 (Trial Version) BSQUARE bPRINTWESTEK JETCET PRINT 
Handwriting Recognition      
Enterprise Productivity Applications
Email Synchron-
ization Software
Mail on the Run River Run Software     
Synchronization SoftwareAll in Sync River Run Software   Puma Intellisync for Act 3.0 and Organizer 2.1, 97 
Database Software    PhatWare HPC dbExplorer Database Manager 
Citrix ICA Client SoftwareCitrix ICA (Option)   Citrix ICA (Option)Citrix ICA (Option)
Terminal Emulation SoftwareFutureSoft DCS (Option)     
Encryption Software PrivaSuite CE Aliroo, Inc. (Option)     
Sales Automation SoftwareSiebel (Option)     


Coordinates:

Compaq Aero 8000
http://www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/

HP Jornada 820
http://www.hp.com/jornada/

IBM Workpad z50
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/workpad/workpadz50.html

NEC MobilePro 800
http://www.nec-computers.com/product_leaf.asp?prod_special_no=64

Sharp Mobilon Pro PV-5000
http://www.sharp-usa.com/frame.asp?pageid=/mobilon/



To view the comparison chart of the HP Jornada 680, NEC MobilePro 770, Sharp Mobilon PV-6000 and the Vadem Clio, click here

To download a Zipped file of both documents click here

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