HP Jornada 720

Description: This HP Jornada 720 is a Windows CE-based, business-oriented handheld device.Compared to other business-oriented handhelds on the market, it is expensive at around $550.Includes a keyboard.Runs on Microsoft Windows CE 3.0.

Pros: Has a 640x240 screen resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced handhelds.

Cons: Weighs in at 18 ounces weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced handhelds.For example, the Pharos Traveler GPS 535+, a Pocket PC-based handheld at around $485, weighs just 5.1 ounces weight.Also, this handheld has a somewhat hefty, 1.3-inch thickness, which is considerably bulkier than some similarly priced handhelds.

Suitability: Suited for those who want a device that can meet the needs of various back-office or industrial applications.Also, this handheld should be very good for viewing color images (given that it supports 64,000 colors at a resolution of 640x240).Some may prefer this handheld's keyboard to the more common stylus.

Value: In general, this handheld's features are in line with its price.About $465 is what it would cost to obtain a PDAs with similar capabilities.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: F1816A

• General

• Product Type Handheld
• Width 7.4 in
• Built-in Devices Display, Speaker, Keyboard, Microphone
• Depth 1.3 in
• Height 3.7 in
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 7.4 in x 1.3 in x 3.7 in
• Color Black
• Localization English / United States
• Weight 18 oz
• Color Black
• Connectivity Device(s) Docking cradle
• Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Localization English:United States

• Processor

• Processor Intel SA-1110 206 MHz
• Processor Intel 206 MHzSA-1110

• Memory

• ROM ROM
• RAM 32 MB - SDRAM
• Installed RAM 32 MB DRAM
• Supported Flash Memory Cards CompactFlash (type I)
• Max supported RAM 32 MB
• RAM technology SDRAM
• Installed ROM ROM
• Flash memory installed None

• Display

• Display Type 6.5 in
• Display type 6.5 in (Integrated)
• Display (projector) type LCD display
• Image 16-bit (64K colors)
• Display Resolution 640 x 240

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows CE 3.0
• Software ActiveSync 3.1, Voice Recorder, HP ChaiVM 4.1.2, HP Jornada power, Yahoo! Messanger, HP Jornada backup, HP Jornada dialup, HP Jornada viewer, HP Jornada hot keys, HP Jornada security, HP Jornada settings, HP Jornada quick pad, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Outlook 2000, Microsoft Pocket Excel, LandWare OmniSolve 1.01, Microsoft Pocket Access, Microsoft Pocket Outlook, Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint, HP Jornada information exchange, Microsoft Terminal Server Client, Microsoft Internet Explorer for Handheld PC

• Input Device

• Input device type Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen
• Type Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen

• Audio

• Audio Input Microphone
• Audio input type Microphone
• Audio Output Speaker(s)

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem - Integrated
• Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
• Modem Integrated Fax / modem
• Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II, 1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card - Type I, 1 ( 1 ) x Smart Card
• Interfaces 1 x Serial - RS-232C - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• Connectivity device(s) included Docking cradle
• Port / Connector Type:Interface 1SerialRS-232C, 1Infrared, 1ModemPhone line, 1AudioLine-out
• Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Free Qty 1
• Connector Provided 1Female9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), IrDA, 1FemaleRJ-11, 1FemaleMini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 PC Card Type II, 1 CompactFlash Card Type I, 1 Smart Card
• Total free slots 1
• Cable(s) included 1 x Serial cable

• Power

• Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion Handheld battery
• Max supported batteries 1
• Power Device Power adapter
• Voltage Required AC 110/220 V ± 10%
• Power supply device Power adapter - External
• Voltage required AC 110/220 V ± 10%

• System Requirements for PC connection

• Slot Required None

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x Serial cable

• Environmental Parameters

• Operating temperature 32 °F104 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
• Min Storage Temperature 32 °F
• Max Storage Temperature 131 °F

• Battery

• Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1 (installed) / 1 (max)
• Technology / Form Factor Lithium ion
• Run Time (Up To) 9 hour(s)

• Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service / Support Details 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor Bring-in

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Slot Required None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Bring-in

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