 The
Handspring Treo 90 is a small, powerful Palm OS handheld
computer with a built-in keyboard, full-color screen, and
expansion slot for Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC)
expansion cards. With 16 MB memory and a lightweight, compact
design, the Treo 90 makes getting organized easy. At only 0.7
inches thick and 4 ounces, it's small enough to fit comfortably
in any pocket.
It also features a fast, 33 MHz processor and an
internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can be charged
using the included travel charger.
Entering data and navigating are now faster
with the Treo's built-in QWERTY keyboard. You can look up a
phone number, view your calendar, and switch applications easily
with one hand. Or use two thumbs for fast typing of notes and
e-mail.
Display
The Treo 90 delivers text and graphics in vivid color with its
12-bit display. The transmissive color STN display offers a
backlight for easier viewing in a variety of lighting conditions
and supports over 4,000 colors.
Expansion
With the Treo 90's integrated Secure Digital (SD) expansion
slot, you can easily add a variety of applications--from games
to databases--as well as family photos without compromising size
or sacrificing memory. It is compatible with both SD
and MMC cards. You'll also be able to add more functionality
using optional SD cards, which will be available in the future.
Operating System
The Treo 90 runs the popular Palm operating system (OS) and is
compatible with thousands of applications that use this
platform--from games to enterprise business software. It
includes all the classic applications that you've come to expect
from the Palm OS for Handspring, including Date Book Plus, To Do
List, Memo Pad, Advanced Calculator, and CityTime world clock.
It also features a few new applications, like Contacts (an
improved Address Book), that includes Instant Lookup. This new
feature enables you to find any contact, usually within three
taps of the keyboard.
Handspring provides its own version of the
Palm operating system--Palm OS 3.5.2H--which seems older than
the current Palm OS 4.x now available. However, many of the
features included in that OS are already a part of the
Handspring version of OS 3.5. Handspring continues to make its
own versions of the Palm OS, some of which are given back to
Palm and incorporated later, and some that are only available in
Handspring products.
Extra Software
In addition to the built-in applications that come with Palm OS
3.5.2H, the Treo 90 offers the following applications on the
included CD-ROM: the Blazer Web browser, One-Touch Mail (POP3
compatible), SMS messaging, phone drivers for connecting to
compatible GSM phones, and the WordSmith word processing
application. WordSmith features rich formatting capabilities and
offers seamless integration with Microsoft Word.
Synchronization
The Treo 90 comes with a USB HotSync cable so you can instantly
back up, update, and exchange information between the Treo
handheld and your desktop computer. (An optional recharging USB
HotSync cradle is available separately.) A CD-ROM is included
with the Palm Desktop and HotSync Manager applications for both
Windows and Mac; you can also choose to synchronize with
Microsoft Outlook for Windows.
Compatibility
Like other Handspring handhelds, the Treo 90 is compatible with
the following Windows and Macintosh computer systems:
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Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP with USB port
(USB cable included); Windows 95 and NT 4.0 with serial port
(serial cable sold separately)
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Mac OS 8.5 through 9.x with USB port
In the Box
The Treo 90 comes with a USB HotSync cradle, travel charger (100
to 240 volts), metal stylus, and CD-ROM with Windows and
Macintosh desktop software. It is backed by a one-year limited
warranty. --Agen G.N. Schmitz
Features:
Sleek
and lightweight Palm OS organizer with color display
(support for over 4,000 colors)
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Built-in
keyboard offers easy one-handed access to applications and
fast thumb typing
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Built-in
16 MB memory stores thousands of contacts, appointments,
to-do items, and notes
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Expandable
via Secure Digital and MultiMedia cards--add memory,
applications, and content
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Synchronize
data with your PC or Mac in seconds with USB connection
Technical
data:
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Standard
memory: 16 MB
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Maximum
memory: 80 MB with optional 64 MB
Secure Digital card
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Expansion
slot: Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia
Card (MMC)
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Display
type: Color
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Display
colors: 12-bit (over 4,000 colors)
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Display
size: Information unavailable
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Display
backlight: Yes
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Processor:
33 MHz Motorola Dragonball VZ
processor
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Operating
system: Palm OS 3.5.2H
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PC
compatible: Yes
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Mac
compatible: Yes
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PC
system requirements: Windows 98,
2000, Me, or XP; available USB port; Windows 95 or NT
requires optional serial cable
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Mac
system requirements: Apple
Macintosh OS 8.5 or later; available USB port
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Handwriting
recognition: No, uses thumb
keyboard for input
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Keyboard:
Yes
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User
controls: Stylus, keyboard
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Memo
pad: Yes
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Address
book: Yes
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Scheduler:
Yes
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E-mail:
Yes
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Web
browser: Yes
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Security:
Yes
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Stereo:
No
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Built-in
speaker: No
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Headset
jack: No
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Voice
recorder: No
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MP3
playback: No
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Audible
content playback: No
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AC
adapter included: Yes
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Battery
type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
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Batteries
included: Yes
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Serial
port: Yes; optional serial cable
sold separately
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USB:
Yes
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Infrared:
Yes
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Wireless:
No
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Docking
cradle: No, cable
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PC
cable: Yes, HotSync cable
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Software:
Palm Desktop software for Windows
and Macintosh
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Width:
2.8 inches
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Height:
4.2 inches
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Depth:
0.7 inches
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Weight:
4 ounces
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Warranty,
parts: 1 year
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Warranty,
labor: 1 year
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