Three New Hitachi Handheld PCs Available April 30 — Units Feature a Larger Screen and Lighter Weight
NORCROSS, Ga. — April 28, 1997 — Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., a subsidiary of Hitachi America, Ltd., today announced April 30th availability of its new Windows(R)CE-based Handheld PC in the U.S. The company will begin marketing three models of the Hitachi HPW-10E nationwide at Staples and Fry's. The Hitachi units are priced (suggested retail price) at $ 499.95 for the 2-megabyte (MB) version (HPW-10E2), $ 599.95 for the 4MB version (HPW-10E4), and $ 699.95 for the 4MB version with built-in 28.8 kbps modem (HPW-10E4MB).
Hitachi will also market its Handheld PC in Canada through Hitachi (HSC) Canada, Inc.. Prices in Canada will be $ 749 for the HPW-10E2, $ 899 for the HPW-10E4 and $ 999 for the HPW-10E4MB.
The Windows(R)CE platform is an open, scalable Windows(R)95 operating system platform for consumer electronics and non-PC devices. The Hitachi Handheld PC employs the company's 32-bit SuperH(TM) RISC architecture-based SH-3 microprocessor, which is a key engine for the Microsoft platform. The Hitachi Handheld PC features a larger screen, lighter weight and a compact and easy-to-type keyboard, with easy operation and functionality employing popular Windows(R)95-based applications software.
Hitachi is also bundling additional free software including Freehand Notepad, cc:Mail, MS(R)Mail, and FAX.
Hardware:
– CPU: Hitachi 32-bit SuperH(TM) RISC architecture-based SH-3 chip
– Display: LCD 480 x 240 dot, black/white, 4-gray levels, touch panel
– Keyboard: 63 keys
– Modem: 28.8 kbps (HPW-10E4MB)
– Memory (RAM): 2 MB (HPW-10E2)/ 4 MB (HPW-10E4, HPW-10E4MB)
– External I/O: RS232C (Interface cable), IrDA-compatible protocol, PCMCIA, (Type II x 1), speaker
– Power: Main batteries: 2 AA alkaline batteries (included) AC adapter (included) Input 90-132VAC
– Dimensions: 6-5/8" (W) x 1"(H) x 3-7/8"(D) (168 mm x 25.8 mm x 98 mm)
– Weight: 13.1 oz.(370 g) including batteries (HPW-10E2, HPW-10E4)13.6 oz.(385 g) including batteries (HPW-10E4MB)
Software:
– Operating System: Windows CE
– Office application: Microsoft(R) Pocket Word, Microsoft(R) Pocket Excel
– Personal Information Manager: Calendar, tasks, contacts, world clock
Communication:
– PC interface, Microsoft(R) Pocket Internet Explorer, MS(R)Mail, cc:Mail, (e-mail send/receive), FAX/telephony (with fax modem)
Accessories:
– Calculator, games
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. develops and markets a variety of consumer electronics and commercial multimedia products. Hitachi America, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., Japan, markets and manufactures a broad range of electronics, computer systems and products, semiconductors and provides industrial equipment and services throughout the U.S.
Hitachi (HSC) Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., Japan, markets a variety of consumer electronics and commercial multimedia products in Canada.
Hitachi, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is the world leading global electronics company, with fiscal 1995 consolidated sales (ending March 31, 1996) of $ 76.6 billion(a). The company manufactures and markets a wide range of products, including computers, semiconductors, consumer products and power and industrial equipment.
(a) At an exchange rate of 106 yen to the dollar.
Trademarks:
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries.
Cc:Mail is a trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.
SuperH is a trademark of Hitachi, Ltd.
CONTACT:
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
Lee Woodring or Benny Wei
770/279-5600
Internet: www.hitachi-ce.com