Intrinsyc has announces a new device that was built on their µPDA development platform. The interesting feature of this device is that it is seemingly able to support Windows CE.Net, Microsoft SmartPhone, PocketPC 2002 and Linux operating systems. It is also capable of supporting wireless voice/data and it even includes bluetooth.
The idea behind this device is very bold. I see a lot of potential in this device as long as it is good at each of the individual parts. This could be one of those devices that is capable of doing many tasks, but it isn't really great at any of them.
Here are some specs:
- Support for Windows CE.Net, Microsoft SmartPhone, PocketPC 2002 and Linux operating systems.
- Intel PXA250 XScale CPU @ 400MHz
- Integrated GSM/GPRS tri-band communications
- Integrated Camera
- Color TFT VGA display (touchscreen LCD with backlight)
- 64Mb SDRAM, 32 Mb Intel Strata Flash
- Bluetooth and IrDA communication support
- USB Client/Host controller
- Multimedia Card/Secure Digital (MMC/SD) support
- Compact Flash, Ethernet and RS232 serial support
- SIM card support
- Internal speaker, microphone with headset detection
- Real time clock
The idea behind this device is very bold. I see a lot of potential in this device as long as it is good at each of the individual parts. This could be one of those devices that is capable of doing many tasks, but it isn't really great at any of them.
Another important factor in the success of this device will be the cost. A device with this much capability might come to market with a price that is out of reach for many consumers.
