IBM WorkPad
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| Type | PDA |
|---|---|
| Release date | June 1997 |
| Discontinued | 2002 |
| Operating system | PalmOS 2.0 - 4.1 (PDA) Windows CE (WorkPad Z50) |
| CPU | Motorola 68328 (16-33 MHz) |
| Memory | 2-8 MB |
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IBM WorkPad was a line of portable devices, produced by Palm Inc. and branded by IBM;[1] this line contained a handheld devices (PDA's) and one subnotebook model (WorkPad Z50).
Overview
This line was released in 1997[2] and discontinued in 2002;[3][1] After discontinuation of self-branded line, IBM still offer the main Palm line on his site.[4]
The every time of IBM branding this PDA line was only Palm clone, with only few software improvements (easy sync for Lotus Notes, DB2 EveryPlace, and IBM Mobile connect).[5]
Reception
Early WorkPad PDA's was recieved relatively positive, similar to parallel Palm models;[6][7] but later this conservative business-oriented line was lacked their notability,[8] and multimedia options of latest models were described as relatively poor.[9]
Models
WorkPad Z50 - 1999, subnotebook/thin client, powered by Windows CE, equipped with NEC MIPS processor and with 8.2" screen.[10]
PDA's
All WorkPad PDA's have a similar gray-scale screen (with better resolution and contrast for C series, but with same physical size and similar layout); the only c505 model has a color screen. The WorkPad 30X can be upgraded to a japan version, using Open extension slot.[11][12]
WorkPad - 1997, rebadged PalmPilot
WorkPad 20X - 1998, rebadged Palm III
WorkPad 30X - 1999, rebadged Palm IIIx
WorkPad 30J - 1999,[13] japanese version of 30X[14]
WorkPad 31J - 2000, same as 30J, but with PHS broadband module.[12]
WorkPad 31A - 2000, version of 31J with locked phone operator.[12]
C series with new thin, sleek metal case:
WorkPad c3 -1999/2000, rebadged Palm V/Vx; also known as WorkPad 40J and WorkPad 50J.
WorkPad c500 -2001, rebadged Palm m500; also known as WorkPad 60U.
WorkPad c505 -2001, rebadged Palm m505; also known as WorkPad 70J.
Accessories
The most WorkPad PDA's can use the same peripherals that a Palm siblings; for example, the external keyboard available for some model, and most of WorkPads can be attached to a cradle for charging and for connect to PC; WorkPad can be attached to a Palm cradle, and vice-versa.
Some WorkPads (and sibling Palm models) can be attached to some ThinkPad laptops, using Ultrabay cradle;[15] This was a Palm V, m500, m505, and the WorkPad c500 and c505 models.
See also
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "IBM puts WorkPad out of work". CNET. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ↑ "IBM launches new handheld PC". CNET. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ↑ "Personal Systems Reference IBM WorkPad 1997 to 2002 - withdrawn" (PDF). psref.lenovo.com.
- ↑ "IBM Begins Offering c500 and c505". www.palminfocenter.com. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ↑ "The Business Utility of Handheld Devices". Enterprise Networking Planet. 2001-01-10. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ↑ "NEW IBM WORKPAD PC COMPANIONS EMPOWER ENTERPRISES WITH MOBILE E-BUSINESS SOLUTIONS". ResponseSource Press Release Wire. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ↑ "IBM Workpad Personal Organizer : chromewalker". chromewalker.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ↑ "IBM to Discontinue Palm Clones". www.palminfocenter.com. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ↑ "Palm Handhelds, Eigenschaften und Alternativen · Palms, PDAs und Organizer · a waste of words". awasteofwords.com (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-06-29. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ UK, ZDNet. "IBM announces Win CE-based WorkPad". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ↑ "日本IBM、Palm IIIx日本語版「WorkPad」". pc.watch.impress.co.jp (in 日本語). Retrieved 2021-06-29. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "ThinkPad 10th Anniversary Special 12". pc.watch.impress.co.jp (in 日本語). Retrieved 2021-06-29. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "仙石浩明の日記: Google カレンダーの過去の予定を自動的に削除する方法". www.gcd.org (in 日本語). Retrieved 2021-06-29. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "PDA Nr. 188 (Palm Nr. 103): IBM Workpad 2 Japan (30J) | Olivers virtuelles PDA-Museum". Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ↑ "Ultrabay Plus WorkPad c500 Cradle - ThinkWiki". www.thinkwiki.org. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
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