Compaq Computer Corporation announces a fully featured notebook PC offering interactive use of a keyboard and pen; Compaq’s first notebook to support a pen interface.
Category: Timeline (1993)
Ink Development’s Pen-Based Notetaking Software Extends Flexibility of New Compaq Concerto Notebook
Compaq Computer Corporation and Ink Development Corporation announces that InkWare NoteTaker, a pen-based notetaking and organization application for Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing, will be pre-installed on all Compaq Concerto notebook PCs being introduced.
CIC Handwriter Pen Technology Wins “Best of Show” at PenExpo
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that its multilingual Handwriter Recognition System and Handwriter Dynamic Signature Verification software won Boston University and Pen Magazine’s Best of Show Awards for the second consecutive PenEXPO Conference.
Developers Announce Full Suite of Solutions for Apple’s Newton MessagePad
Over 25 developers have announced applications and titles for the Apple Newton MessagePad communications assistant, introduced on Aug. 2, 1993, at the Newton Showcase during Macworld Boston.
IBM PC Company Introduces ThinkPad 750 Series Including Pen-Based 750P
IBM Personal Computer Company unveils the ThinkPad 750 series, including the 750P, which comes with DOS 6.1, PenDOS, Microsoft Windows3.1, and Windows for Pen Computing 1.0.
America Online Expands Support of New Consumer Devices
Sharp Electronics to pre-install America Online on new Personal Information Assistant.
Apple Newton Messagepad Hits Stores Nationwide
Apple announces that MessagePads expected in stores by Labor Day.
PenStuff Announces GPS Data Logging Application for Pen Computers
PenStuff Inc. makes it easy for PenDOS users to take advantage of the $10 billion Global Positioning System (GPS) by announcing the Mobile GPS DataLogger for PenDOS.
Fujitsu Bundles CIC’s Handwriter Recognizer on 325Point Pen Tablet
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc. announces that its 325Point pen tablet now supports Communication Intelligence Corp.’s Handwriter Recognition System software on both CIC’s PenDOS pen operating system and Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing.
Fujitsu and Sulcus Hospitality Group Partner to Develop First Wireless Computer for Restaurant Industry
Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc., Sulcus Hospitality Group Inc., and Proxim Inc. form a technology partnership that has produced the first wireless pen computer designed to automate dining establishment operations.