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1MB, 10K to 636K of which is allocatable for System RAM. However,
the 100LX has 2MB of built-in software on ROM, twice the amount of
the 9SLX.
The ultimate leather case for your UP 95 LX Palmtop PC
Increased Battery Life;
Charge Batteries Internally
Usually, an increase in performance
means a reduction in battery life.
This is not the case with the 100LX.
My tests revealed a 66% reduction in
power consumption which should
effectively TRIPLE its battery life as
compared to the 9SLX. The 100LX
can also internally charge NiCd batteries. Nickel-Metal-Hydrides are not
recommended, but this pertains to
charging them onboard, not in using
them. Lithium batteries are also not
recommended, but can be used. Remember that lithium batteries last a
long time, but once they start to die,
they die quickly. With lithium batteries, once you get a low-battery warning it may be too late to save files
you are currently working on.
• 8 Pockets designed to hold:
Application modules. credit cards and business cards
• Special Pocket designed for:
Checkbooks. Docwnents andlor additional calendar
• Stond.rd 4"s 6" Notepad (included)
• 1 PenlPencii Holden
• Altoched via Velcro (included)
• Crafted from Premium Nappa Cowhide Leather.
• Specially Padded to protect your Palmtop
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Leather C.... are shipped immediately based on availability.
Otherwise allow 4 - 6 weeks for delivery.
Memory Card Slot and Other
Hardware Features
The single memory card slot has
been retained, but it is now PCMCIA
2.0 compatible. This means that the
100LX will be able to use RAM cards
up to 64MB (when they are developed). In addition, I/O cards such as
modems and LAN adapters cards can
be used with the 100LX, if the card is
rated at lS0ma or less. Because of the
power drain of such devices, the
100LX should be connected to an AC
Adapter when they are being used.
Another surprise is that the 100LX
provides built-in support for the
Sundisk flash cards. You no longer
have to install drivers. Just slip the
cards in the slot and you're ready to
go. In fact, HP is offering both a SM
and 10M Flash cards as accessories.
(HP will sell S12K and 1MB RAM
cards until current supplies run out.)
These are 12V cards and cannot be
used on the 9SLX. However, owners
of the older SV Sundisk cards can use
them on the 100LX provided that the
unit is off when they are inserted
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(recommended for all memory cards).
Existing SRAM cards work fine
with the 100LX. However, if you are
using specialized compression software, such as DoubleCard, you
should contact the source company
for 100LX setup instructions.
Serial and Infrared Ports
One cause for rejoicing is the 100LX's
new serial port - it's a true RS-232
compatible port. While it still sports
a proprietary connector, all of the signals are provided. This means that
you will be able to use most modems
with the 100LX, as well as communications and other software that relies
on a standard RS-232 port.
The downside is that some communications programs may not run
while System Manager is present.
The IR port has been enhanced to
support high speed communications.
While it allows for 11SK baud selection, the actual transfer speed I at-
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New, Better, Built-in Applications
Not only has HP improved the builtin applications, but they've also doubled the number of them. (See end of
article for a listing of built-in applications and their features.) HP carefully
compiled thousands of customer requests and then wrote most of the
software themselves. The best of the
new application, in my opinion, is
the new Database program. This flat
file database is very flexible and a
breeze to set up. In fact, it's the foundation for Appointment Book, Phone
Book, and Note Taker.
DOS and System Features
Data safety and security is more
emphasized in the 100LX. Most applications automatically save your data
as you are entering it. While the
Global Password function is gone,