6-463: The PalmPilot Personal and PalmPilot Professional are the second generation of Palm PDA devices produced by Palm Inc (then a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics , later 3Com ). These devices were launched on March 10, 1996. Palm also sold the 10201U modem at 14.4 kbit/s, introduced at a price of $ 129 (this modem is also compatible with the Palm III and Palm IIIx devices). An upgrade kit
12-476: A limited time after the launch. These kits included IR capability, a new plastic memory door to accommodate the IR diodes, a memory card with 1 MB, the new ROM for Palm OS 2.0, and a CD-ROM with updated desktop software. The PalmPilot became a large success and helped Palm further establish itself as the leader in the growing PDA/ handheld PC market. PalmPilot had reportedly sold over 1 million units by 1998. It
18-570: The PalmPilot was released March 10, 1997 as an updated version of the Pilot 5000 , there was delayed general availability of the Professional model in the marketplace. It was marketed with a compact design, a back-lit display and the ability to quickly connect to a Microsoft Windows or Macintosh personal computer . it has the ability to synchronize via its cradle (or through a modem, which
24-664: Was also available, which allowed users of the earlier Pilot 1000/5000 devices to upgrade the OS, ROM, and RAM to match the PalmPilot Professional . Initially suggested retail prices upon launch were $ 399 for the PalmPilot Professional (1 MB), $ 299 for the PalmPilot Personal (512 KB), and $ 199 for the Upgrade Kit. Upgrade kits were also available to existing registered Pilot users for $ 99 for
30-407: Was sold separately) to a computer, making it possible to send e-mails, set appointments with others, and set contact information. Various third party applications, such as upIRC , enabled connecting to various messaging systems, including most popular instant messaging services. An optional memory card with an IR port was available as an upgrade directly from Palm. This PDA-related article
36-413: Was succeeded by Palm III in 1998. IMAX used the PalmPilot for its Quick Turn Reel Units, which are used to screen feature films in 70mm . This usage of the PalmPilot has now been replaced by a PalmPilot emulator. This PDA-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . PalmPilot Professional The PalmPilot Professional is a personal digital assistant . While
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