A Pocket PC is a small handheld Personal Digital Assistent device running Windows Mobile (or WindowsCE). Hence the name Pocket PC. The handheld device can be synchronized with a PC via Bluetooth or WiFi.
The user interface is done via a pen. Text is entered via a popup keyboard and pen selection or via writing on the screen and character recognition.
Built-in applications are Calender, Contact, Email, Pocket Internet Explorer, Notes, Tasks, Pocket Excel, Pocket Word and Instant messaging.
The Acer n50 was a Pocket PC released by Acer in the early 2000s, around 2003. It was part of the n-series of handheld devices and was designed to offer portable computing capabilities in a compact form factor.
Key features of the Acer n50 Handheld Pocket PC included:
Operating System: It ran on the Windows Mobile 2003 operating system, specifically designed for Pocket PCs, providing access to a variety of applications and productivity tools.
Hardware: The n50 was powered by an Intel XScale PXA263 processor running at 400MHz. It typically had 64MB of RAM and 32MB of ROM, providing sufficient memory for its time.
Display: It featured a 3.5-inch TFT touchscreen display with a resolution of 240x320 pixels. The touchscreen allowed users to interact with the device using a stylus or their fingers.
Connectivity: The device supported various connectivity options for its time, including infrared (IrDA), USB, and possibly Bluetooth (depending on the specific model or configuration).
Expansion: The n50 likely featured an SD (Secure Digital) card slot for expanding storage or transferring data.
Applications: It was capable of running various Pocket PC applications, including email, web browsing, productivity suites, and other software available for the Windows Mobile platform.
The Acer n50 Handheld Pocket PC was part of the wave of handheld devices during the early 2000s, offering users a compact and portable computing solution for managing tasks, accessing information, and running productivity applications while on the move.
Specification ...
CPU: Intel PXA27X XScale application processor
Memory: 64 MByte SDRAM for appliaction; 64 MByte Flash ROM for OS
Operating system: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 second edition
Display: 3.5" Transflective TFT LCD with 240x320 resolution and 65536 colour support
Interface: USB with Windows PC and ActiveSync software.
Expansion: SD/MMC and CF slot
Battery: 1040 mAH Lithium iron