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The fax/modem &
flash memory cards
Ever since the first PCMCIA modems
started appearing for the HP Palmtop
computers, users have wished for
additional Palmtop disk space. The
software that came with the earlier
cards tended to take up a lot of disk
space and sometimes did not fit on
the Palmtop's C drive. In addition,
the faxes and e-mail users received
quickly filled up the C drive.
The first, and only, PCMCIA modem card developed for the HP 95LX
Palmtop was the PalmModem from
New Media. It had its own fax and
data communications software built
into the card, saving precious C drive
space for messages. However, the
card had to be used with that software, and could not be used with
popular communications programs
such as fastCOMM! and acCIS.
The HP 100LX and HP 200LX
Palmtop computers support standard
PCMCIA modems, which makes
them far more versatile. However,
most PCMCIA modems are designed
for use in laptop and notebook computers. These computers have plenty
of hard drive storage space available.
The need for card modems with onboard memory and built-in software
was not apparent, until the voices of
Palmtop users began to be heard by
the industry.
The first two PCMCIA fax/modem & memory combination cards to
emerge are from Smart Modular
Technologies, and EXP Computers.
The cards are specifically designed
for the HP Palmtops. Both cards
solve the basic dilemma of the single
PCMCIA slot in the HP Palmtops by
providing both fax / modem and Flash
memory on one card. However, each
card provides unique features that
must be considered.
Similarities between
the two fax/modem &
flash memory cards
Both cards allow you to run fax or
data software from the memory portion of the card while using the modem. They each come with fax send
and receive programs pre loaded on
to the Flash memory. While the fax/
modem portion of both cards will
work on other PC's equipped with a
PCMCIA slot, the flash memory of
both cards only works on the 100/
200LX. (EXP is compiling a list of
computers with PCMCIA slots that
can use the memory portion of their
card. They are also updating their
drive for greater compatibility.)
At this time neither card comes
with separate data communications
software. Both cards have a built-in
phone line interface, so no large
external connector "pod" is needed.
Installation for either was simple:
as close to "plug and play" as you
Palmtop Accessories
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o NEW with 200lX! Intuit Palmtop QuickenTM
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HP-200LX
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HP-200LX Palmtop PC
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Carry with you your bank/check , credit card and cash account
balances. And do reconci liation l
PC Compatible
It runs youl off the shelf DOS-based software. Your favorite software,
right in your pocket (Must be DOS based, CGA-Compatible)
1 MB/2MB RAM , DOS 5.0 and Expandable Memory
Supports up to 32MB with optional plug-in memory cards.
(one slot-PCMCIA Type II)
cc:Mail Remote is Built-In
You can allach a modem to access e-mail plus a wide range of
commun ication networks.
lotus 1-2-3™ rei 2.4
The industry standard spreadsheet with database, graphics. and
macros.
HP Financial Calculator
Business & scientific fundlions including TVM , amortization, cash
flows. statistics, date arithmetic, unit/currency conversions, sum list.
Also includes HP Solve, function graphing, and 1-2-3 BackSolve.
Complete Organizer Software
Manage your time , tasks and data, and retrieve information instantly
with a fully-integrated set of tools, including appointment book,
phone book, database, memo ed itor with outliner, notetaker,
stopwatch, and work time.
Express Exchange Coverage for 1 year
So if your 200LX fails you merely call for a replacement, which
arrives next dayl Then just send back the old unit (2 yr additional
coverage optional).
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Memory Cards
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1MB SRAM .................................. $129
2MB SRAM .................................. $229
5MB Flash w/Stacker Card ........ $309
10MB Flash w/Stacker Card ...... $499
20MB Flash w/Stacker Card ...... $795
130MB Hardrive Type ill Card. $339
I/O Cards
• 14.4K Fax/Modem Card ............ $140
• Lan Combo T/2 Card ................. $140
• Fax/Modem for LX .................... $149
IC Card Drives
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Internal FlasWHD Drive ........... $ 99
External Printer Port Drive ...... $189
External Serial Port Drive ........ $249
Internal Dual ISA Drive ............ $189
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