Poqet PC
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The Poqet PC is a very small, portable IBM PC compatible computer, introduced in 1989, for $2000 by Poqet Computer Corporation, but is no longer sold, since Fujitsu Ltd. bought Poqet Computer Corp. It was the first subnotebook form factor IBM-PC compatible computer that ran MS-DOS. The Poqet PC is powered by two AA-size batteries, through the use of aggressive power management, which included stopping the CPU between keystrokes, the batteries are able to power the computer for anywhere between a couple of weeks and a couple of months, depending on usage, and uses an "instant on" feature so that when you power down you don't need to go through a booting sequence, it just starts you right were you left off. The Poqet PC is comparable to the HP-95/HP-100/HP-200LX and the Atari Portfolio handheld computers.
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[edit] Poqet PC "Classic", and Prime
There were three variants of The Poqet PC. The Poqet PC was the first to be introduced, with the Poqet PC Prime following shortly after. After the Prime it was to be called the Poqet PC had "Classic" added to its name. Several years later, the Poqet PC Plus was introduced. The main difference between the Poqet PC Classic and the Prime was the expansion of RAM from 512 KB to 640 KB and the enhancement of the power management features.
[edit] Specifications
Size: 8.8" × 4.3" × 1"
223 mm × 109 mm × 25 mm
Weight: 1.2 lb (0.54 kg) w/batteries
Battery life: 50–100 hours (But expect a lot less if running long, cpu-intensive programs
(10–20h approx))
Microprocessor: 80C88 / 7 MHz
Memory: 640 KB SRAM
Display: reflective DSTN (no backlight)
Display compatibility: MDA: 80 × 25 characters
CGA: 640 × 200 pixels
PCMCIA: 2-Type I, Revision 1.0 memory card slots
SRAM cards must operate a 3.3v
Does not support Revision 2.0 modem and
network cards.
Secondary storage: Drive A: 512 KB – 2 MB PCMCIA (not included)
Drive B: 512 KB – 2 MB PCMCIA (not included)
Drive C: 768 KB ROM drive with MS-DOS 3.3
and PoqetTools
Drive D: 22K volatile RAM drive
Built-in software: MS-DOS 3.3, PoqetLink, and PoqetTools
[edit] Poqet PC Plus
The Poqet PC Plus had significant differences from the Classic and Prime models, some better than others. It features a rechargeable battery pack that holds a smaller charge than the "Classic", enhanced PCMCIA slots that now supports PCMCIA II, a transflective backlit LCD (the Poqet "Classic"'s LCD didn't have a backlight and was more prone to breaking than the Poqet PC Plus) and 1 MB of RAM. The Poqet PC Plus was considerably larger and heavier than its predecessors. This is also the only Poqet Computer that is available (other than ebay) from California Digital, for $160 for the Poqet only and $170 if you buy a 2MB PCMCIA Memory card too which seems to be the best deal as the memory cards are $60 alone from CA Digital.
[edit] Specifications
Size: 9.05" x 5.12" x 1.42"
230 mm x 130 mm x 36 mm
Weight: 1.54 lbs (0.7 kg) w/batteries
Battery life: 3 - 12 hours (application dependent)
Microprocessor: NEC V30 at 16 MHz
Memory: 2 MB. Memory above 640 KB is configurable as EMS or a RAM disk. 64 KB reserved is for BIOS shadow.
Display: Transflective LCD with backlight on demand. 7.25" / 184 mm diagonal size.
Display compatibility: MDA: 80 x 25 characters
CGA: 640 x 200 pixels
Expansion: 2 Type II PCMCIA slots (nearly compatible with PCMCIA Revision 2.0.),
1 TTL serial port, 1 TTL/RS-232 serial port (configurable)
PCMCIA Compatibility Supports SunDisk (SanDisk) ATA Flash, 3.3 V and 5 V SRAM, AT&T Paradyne KeepInTouch modem, and
PNB Samantha modem.
Secondary storage: Drive A: Left PCMCIA slot
Drive B: Right PCMCIA slot
Drive C: ROM drive with MS-DOS 5.0
Drive D: 784 KB Flash drive
Drive E: RAM drive (if configured)
Built-in software: MS-DOS 5.0, EMS driver, RAM Disk driver, Flash utility
