Pocket PC is a palmtop format PDA-type device with a very high specification
which runs the Windows CE 3 operating system.
Typically they have a high resolution (240x320) colour screen, audio for
recording and MP3 playback, infrared and serial or USB ports for
synchronisation with a PC, and expansion through CompactFlash or other types
of memory cards and devices.
You can use it as a powerful PDA, MP3 player, audio recorder and
e-book reader.
Its high performance and memory capacity means it can also run applications
such as dictionary/thesaurus, mapping, spreadsheets and word processors.
Unlike a laptop, they can be kept in your pocket and are ready to go -
no setting up or booting up.
The latest version of the operating system from Microsoft is called Windows Mobile 2003,
and devices are now available with it installed.
The new version has a number of enhancements and supports the ARM processor family only.
Now our calculator software is available to run on Pocket PC.
That means you can use it like a real pocket calculator!
Here we list some of our recommendations in various categories.
The links take you to 
where you can see more information or buy a calculator.
Most are offered at a considerable discount to the list price.
Pocket PCs
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Clear "transflective" TFT colour screen with LED backlight display.
Removable/rechargeable 900 mAh Lithium-lon battery.
Secure Digital memory card slot.
200 MHz Intel PXA 250 (XScale) processor, 64 MB RAM.
Running Pocket PC 2002 operating system.
Very compact device.
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Very clear screen. Very popular. Stylish design. Comes with CompactFlash jacket,
although the jacket makes it bigger.
The iPaq has been so popular that initially Compaq were unable to satisfy the demand.
Runs Pocket PC but can be upgraded to Pocket PC 2002.
StrongARM processor.
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64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM ; 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32-bit RISC processor.
Built-in Secure Digital card slot for adding memory.
Running the new PocketPC 2002 operating system.
Comes with 64MB of RAM, docking cradle/charger, USB cable.
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Popular new iPAQ running the new PocketPC 2002 operating system.
400 MHz Intel X-Scale processor, 64 MB RAM.
Secure Digital Card expansion slot.
The new design includes a built in upgrade card slot.
Comes with docking cradle/charger, USB cable.
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Dell has recently entered the PDA market with this aggressively priced PocketPC 2002 device.
300 MHz Intel XScale Processor (400 MHz version also available), 64 MB of RAM, and 48 MB ROM.
Bright 3.5" high-resolution transflective 65,000 color display.
Integrated CompactFlash Type II and Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard slots to add storage or wireless communication cards.
Removable Lithium Ion Battery and optional high capacity Lithium Ion Battery.
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Comes in a variety of colours...
16MB memory.
MMC (Multimedia Card) expansion, not CompactFlash.
150MHz MIPS processor.
Warning: these devices are not supported by Pocket PC 2002.
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32 MB of internal RAM, built-in CompactFlash slot
Synchronize to your desktop with rapid USB data transfer
Color screen with 240 x 320 display in 65,536 color
Includes Microsoft Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Money, and Pocket Internet Explorer
Play MP3 audio files with built-in speaker.
Replaceable batteries.
MIPS processor.
Warning: these devices are not supported by Pocket PC 2002.
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- 32 MB RAM, 16 MB ROM
- CompactFlash expansion slot
- Color LCD display
- Resolution: 240 x 320
- Display backlight
- 133 MHz, 32-bit Hitachi SH-4 processor
Warning: these devices are not supported by Pocket PC 2002.
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- Runs the Pocket PC 2002 operating system
- 32 MB RAM, 32 MB ROM
- CompactFlash expansion slot
- Color LCD display
- Resolution: 240 x 320
- Display backlight
- StrongARM processor
Also available: the Jornada 568 with 64MB memory.
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A lightweight, thin Pocket PC with 64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM and the latest Intel XScale 300 MHz processor,
and SD slot built in.
It has a color screen and the usual Pocket PC 2002 features.
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A lightweight, thin Pocket PC with 64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM and fast 400 MHz Intel XScale processor.
It has both CompactFlash and SD slots built in.
With a color screen and the usual Pocket PC 2002 features and built-in WiFi, there is also
an optional adaptor available to give VGA and USB ports.
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Handheld PCs
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When WindowsCE devices first came out, this is what they looked like. Now only HP seems to
have continued with the "Clamshell" format. These devices have a keyboard which means you
can use them like a mini-laptop. But the mouse is replaced with a stylus.
You really need to set this down on a desk to use it, or forget using the keyboard.
In terms of size, it is one for the briefcase rather than the pocket.
Windows CE is modular and can be configured according to the hardware, and so the user
interface on these devices is quite different from the Pocket PC and is much closer
to a desktop operating system, with desktop icons, folders, a "Start" button etc.
The large screen makes it much more suitable for web browsing than a Pocket PC,
and the keyboard makes touch typing just a possible.
Specifications:
- integrated 56 Kbps V.90 modem
- docking station for easy connection to a PC
- AC adapter and rechargeable battery
- 32 MB of RAM
- 206 MHz StrongARM Processor
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Accessories
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Not as expensive as you might think, this card gets you 512 Mbytes - that's enough for...
well it's a lot of storage!
Also fits digital cameras.
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256Mbyte flash memory card.
Also fits digital cameras.
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64 Mbyte flash memory card. But consider buying a larger capacity card for not much more money.
Also fits digital cameras.
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Allows you to dial in with your Pocket PC, browse the internet, or check your email.
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Designed for use with the Compaq iPaq.
There is also a version for the HP Jornada.
Now you can type e-mail, take notes, and edit Pocket Excel files with ease--and without having to rely on your Pocket PC's handwriting recognition functionality. The award-winning Targus Stowaway Keyboard connects to your Compaq iPAQ 3600 series Pocket PC and allows you to type text on a full-size keyboard. When you're finished, simply fold it up and store it in your pocket--it folds down to about the size of the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC.
The Targus Stowaway Keyboard has the same key spacing as desktop keyboards and it has a key life of greater than 5 million cycles. It is backed by a one-year warranty.
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Product information presented on this page is for guidance only. Please follow the links to amazon.com for up-to-date product specifications.