The Evolution of HP Palmtop Computing

The 2MB 100LX represents another step in the evolution of palmtops. Here is a brief history of significant HP Palmtop developments.

Date Event -Contribution to palmtop computing

4/91 Introduction of 512K HP 95LX -- First time, PC compatibility, 1-2-3, and PIM's became available in pocket.

1/92 Higher capacity RAM cards (> 1 Meg) with disk compression available -- More data and DOS software could now be stored.

4/92 Introduction of 1 meg HP 95LX HP 95LX becomes more self-sufficient for storage of data.

12/92 Introduction of high capacity (10 meg) SunDisk cards -- Large data bases or large PC programs now ready to access anywhere.

5/93 Introduction of HP 100LX -- Greater PC compatibility, more sophisticated PIMs, cc:Mail.

2/94 Introduction of 2MB HP 100LX -- Palmtop faxing and E-mail more possible. I/O cards can give HP 100LX different flavors, capabilities.