HP Introduces 4 Mb 200LX
HP introduces a new HP 200LX with 4Mb of internal memory, lowers price
on the HP 200LX 2 Mb Palmtop PC, and bundles version of Puma's IntelliSync
Connectivity Software for Windows with 4Mb unit.
By Hal Goldstein
On February 3, 1997 HP officially launched the 4 Megabyte HP 200LX worldwide.
Versions will be available in all languages that the 200LX is available
in previously. U.S. list pricing is $599 for the 4 Mb unit and $499 for
the 2 Mb unit.
The extra memory on the 4 Mb Palmtop can be used to store more data
and add more software. The extra memory will allow PC card wireless and
fax/modem users to run communications software and have sufficient space
to download messages.
IntelliSync bundled in U.S. 4 Mb Palmtops
In addition to increased memory, in the U.S. the HP 200LX 4 Mb Palmtop
PC will come bundled with a connectivity cable and a 30-day trial version
of Puma's IntelliSync connectivity software. Using IntelliSync, users can
share and synchronize information between their Palmtop and Windows-based
programs. This includes contact information and appointments, database
files, address books, to-dos, and notes.
The software comes with the HP serial cable and is designed for Windows
3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT-based systems. For more information on
the Puma IntelliSync product see the article that follows. Windows transfer
utility included in bundle in U.S.
HP is also including TRANSFILE WIN 200 with the 4 Mb Palmtop. This
utility operates on PCs running Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95 and NT 4.0. It provides
drag and drop transfer of files from your 200LX to your PC. Connect the
Palmtop to the desktop with an HP serial cable, start Filer on the 200LX,
start Transfile WIN 200 on the desktop and you can back up your entire
200LX with a click of your mouse. HP is offering this utility on HP's World
Wide Web site, (www.hp .com/go/freebackup) free of charge to all 200LX
users.
2 MB 1000CX now available
HP also announced that a new 2 Mb HP 1000CX replaces the 1 Mb 1000CX.
(An HP 1000CX is a HP 200LX minus built-in Personal Information Management
software. It functions like an XT 80186 DOS machine and is used mostly
for companies needing a handheld PC running a specific DOS application.)
List price for the 2 Mb 1000CX is $449. HP 1000CX's are built on demand,
so when ordered in quantity customers can expect to wait a month or so.
Connectivity Pack still available
The current HP DOS Connectivity Pack will continue to be available for
$119.95 and include DOS versions of the built-in software, serial cable,
and serial 3 adapters for printer, modem, and 25-pin PC connection.