NEC Computers Inc. Introduces New MobilePro 790 Handheld PC.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001 Ultra-Light Handheld PC  An editor has expressed concern that this article or section is .Please help improve the article by adding information and sources on neglected viewpoints, or by summarizing and Features Latest Version of Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE, Simplifies Access to Desktop Applications and the Web NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Computers Inc., a leading provider of mobile, desktop and server computing solutions for the enterprise market, today announced the MobilePro(TM) 790, the newest addition to NEC's family of MobilePro handheld PC computers (H/PC H/PC - Hand-held Personal Computer ). Building on the success of the award-winning MobilePro 780 H/PCs, the ultra-light MobilePro 790 H/PC is designed for enterprise customers whose mobile platform priorities are instant-start, large keyboard, touchscreen, and reduced total cost of ownership. To increase reliability of applications in the field, a 16MB built-in flash storage partition (in addition to the standard 32MB RAM) is provided for permanent installation of customer software and storage of customer data. The protected flash storage area does not require battery power to maintain data integrity. "The MobilePro 790 doesn't require painfully slow handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition is the ability of a computer to receive intelligible handwritten input. The image of the written text may be sensed "off line" from a piece of paper by optical scanning (optical character recognition). or hunt-and-peck typing. It doesn't need hours of battery power to maintain information stored in the flash partition. The MP790 is a complete computer solution stored in a handheld device," said Duane Cowgill, senior product manager at NEC Computers Inc. "Users can get applications like e-mail, presentations, Web access and PIM (1) (Protocol Independent Multicast) A multicast routing protocol endorsed by the IETF. Used in conjunction with an existing unicast routing protocol, it comes in two flavors: Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is used when recipients in the target group are in a concentrated functions plus a host of other improvements that allow the deployment of mission-critical applications with ease-of-use style." MobilePro 790 H/PC The MobilePro 790 H/PC provides on-the-go utility with Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. for Handheld PC 2000, operating system version 3.0, Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. for Handheld PC (version 4.01), Microsoft Pocket Outlook(R) (Calendar, Tasks, Contacts, Inbox), Microsoft Pocket Word, Excel, PowerPoint(R), Access, Microsoft Windows Media Player for Handheld PC, Microsoft Voice Recorder, and Microsoft Terminal Server Client. The built-in 16MB flash ROM, with 14MB of protected storage area for customer software and data, gives enterprise applications more storage and freedom from data or software loss in the event of battery depletion. Vertical Applications A range of vertical markets, including retail, real estate, insurance, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries can benefit from the MobilePro 790 H/PC's touch-screen, instant-on capabilities and easy mobile data entry and transmittal. The MobilePro 790 is well suited for a host of business applications, from healthcare professionals prescribing medication for patients to field representatives consulting a sales database. A lightweight PC companion, the MobilePro 790 weighs only 1.8 pounds and measures 9.6" (W) by 5.2" (D) by 1.1" (H). It offers a brilliant 8.1" 64K(1) color half-VGA display (640 x 240 resolution). The system also features NEC Electronics' fast 168MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. VR4121(TM) 64-bit MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) The execution speed of a computer. For example, .5 MIPS is 500,000 instructions per second; 100 MIPS is a hundred million instructions per second. (R) microprocessor, a built-in 56K(2) v.90 modem for connecting to enterprise or Internet services, and type II CompactFlash(TM) and type II PC card slots for expandability. The MobilePro 790 H/PC incorporates a large 78-key keyboard, with center-to-center alpha key pitch of 92 percent scale for input intensive field applications. Pricing and Availability The MobilePro 790 H/PC is available now for $899 (US) or $1,384 (Canada) through select resellers and distributors. For reseller and distributor locator or more information, please contact NEC Computers at 888/632-8701. NEC Warranty and UltraCare(R) Service The MobilePro 790 H/PC includes a one-year limited(3) warranty on parts and labor, plus free technical support. As an extra cost option, MobilePro customers may purchase NEC's UltraCare extended service program at time of purchase. MobilePro UltraCare provides box dispatch and expedited repair service, typically within 24 hours after receipt (U.S. and Canada). The standard limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. in the United States and Canada includes a toll-free hot line to request on-site service 24 hours a day, seven days a week (excluding some holidays). About NEC Computers Inc. NEC Computers Inc. (www.neccomp.com), a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of NEC Technologies Inc., delivers mobile, desktop and server computing solutions to the commercial market in North America. NEC Computers taps into the technological resources of NEC Corporation's (NEC) (Nasdaq:NIPNY) (FTSE FTSE A company that specializes in index calculation. Although not part of a stock exchange, co-owners include the London Stock Exchange and the Financial Times. Notes: The FTSE is similar to Standard & Poor's in the United States. : 6701q.1) extensive research and development facilities in Japan, where products are developed for the global marketplace. NEC Computers sells systems through reseller and distributor channels. For more information about NEC Computers resellers, contact 888/632-8701 in the U.S., 800/839-2847 in Canada. Editor's Note: Pricing and specifications are subject to change without notice. Resellers determine their own pricing, which may vary. NEC and PowerMate are registered trademarks, and Versa Versa Versatile System Architecture (Genrad) is a U.S. registered trademark, Mobile Pro is a trademark and UltraCare is a registered service mark of NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries. Microsoft, Windows, Outlook and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. (1) Microsoft Pocket Office software currently supports 256 colors. Other third-party software may support more colors. (2) Download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending on line conditions. Uploads travel at speeds up to 33.6Kbps. Requires compatible digital sources. (3) For a free copy of the limited warranty, please write to NEC Computers Inc., 2371 S. President's Drive, Suite A, West Valley City, Utah West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County in the state of Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 108,896. A 2006 estimate placed its population at 118,917 making it the second-largest city in Utah. 84120. |
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