Dauphin Keeps in Step with the DTR-2

When Dauphin Technology first introduced its handheld pen computer sporting a Cyrix 486 processor, users were rightly impressed with the amount of processing punch available in such a small package. Indeed, Dauphin itself was so confident that it christened the device the DTR-1, short for desktop replacement.

Recently however, several manufacturers—most notably Fujitsu and Toshiba—have started shipping 486-based pen computers in a form factor not unlike the original DTR-1. Keeping in step, Dauphin has recently announced an updated pen computer: the DTR-2.

The DTR-2 features the same physical dimensions (9″ x 5.5″ x 1.25″, 22.8 x 14 x 3.2 cm) and approximately the same weight (2.7 lbs., 1.2 kg) as its predecessor. However, the DTR-2 now comes equipped with a speedy IBM 486 SLC2 50 MHz processor, and replaces its completely outdated 40 MB hard drive with a more suitable 85 or 128 MB model.

The DTR-2 retains its familiar pen and detachable keyboard interface, and includes an internal sound system that enables you to annotate files and presentations with your voice, assuming your application software supports these features.

The DTR-2 also includes two PCMCIA Type II slots that can also serve as a single Type III slot for convenient expansion—a feature missing on the original DTR-1. The screen size remains the same as before at 6″ (15.2 cm) diagonal, however it now displays 64 shades of gray, up from 16.

The computer comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing and DOS, however PenDOS and PenRight! are both available as options. Importantly, the DTR-2 is initially being offered on a build-to-order basis.

Dauphin Technology, Inc.
377 E. Butterfield Road, Suite 900
Lombard, IL 60148
(708) 971-3400
(708) 971-8443 (fax)