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Standard Features
| Models |
| Compaq Aero 1500
Palm-size PC 135371-001
135371-011
135371-021
135371-031
135371-041
135371-051
135371-061
135371-071
135371-162
135371-291 |
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| Processor |
Fast
70-MHz NEC MIPS based RISC processor optimized for Palm-size PC and Microsoft®
Windows® CE |
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| Memory |
Standard |
16 MB |
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Maximum |
16 MB |
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| Interfaces |
Front
Panel Buttons |
5 buttons (1 on/off
and backlight button and 4 customizable application buttons) |
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Side
Panel Dial and Action Button |
1 |
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Side
Panel Exit Button |
1 |
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Side
Panel Recorder Button |
1 |
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Serial
Port |
1 |
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CompactFlash
card slot |
1 Type 1 |
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Infrared
Port |
1 (115 Kbps) |
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Speaker |
1 |
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Microphone |
1 |
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Audio
Output Jack |
1 (standard 3.5 mm) |
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| Display |
16
gray-scale semi-transmissive super twist neumatic (STN) liquid crystal display (LCD) |
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| Power Supply |
600 mah
Li-Ion battery provides up to 14 hours of continual battery life. Battery life will vary
based on an estimated typical use pattern of an average user, the configuration of the
computer and the usage pattern of the individual user. Use of some PC Cards may
significantly decrease battery life. |
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| Audio Capabilities |
For fun
or for business, the integrated microphone and speaker lets users play MP3 music or audio
programs from the web, as well as record and play voice notes from meetings or from loved
ones. Moreover, the Aero 1500 includes AudiblePlayer, which allows users to download audio
books and programs from the web http://www.audible.com/,
such as the Wall Street Journal or a New York Times Bestseller.
NOTE: This Web site is available
in English only. There is a record button on the corner
of the Aero 1500 that conveniently allows recording of voice notes at any time (the unit
doesn’t even have to be turned on). The Aero 1500 includes a standard audio jack, to
allow users to plug in headphones (not included) for private listening. |
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| Ergonomic Design
Features |
Compaq’s
design and exclusive software package helps make the Aero 1500 the easiest Palm-size PC
available. Compaq’s QUtility and QMenu helps users find, switch between and close
frequently used applications and improves overall manageability. The Dial/Action button
allows you to scroll through menus or contact lists and activates selected item by
depressing the dial, allowing the convenient one handed operability Customizable
Application Buttons to jump right to the program desired, such as calendar, contacts, or
whatever is used the most. Customize the buttons to your preference or use them as game
keys to play a favorite video game. |
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| Compaq Software
Bundle |
QLaunch
(Place QMenu icon on the taskbar.)
QMenu (Switch between or close active tasks, Close all tasks, Adjust volume, Check Power
Status, Launch File Explorer, Adjust Contrast, Go to QUtility, Adjust Backlight and jump
to display properties.)
QUtility (Backup/Restore to CF Memory Card, change the application buttons to game keys
(up, down, right , left), System diagnostics, Contrast control, Auto Run (automatically
runs application when CF card is inserted), Select what items to show in Qmenu.)
File Explorer (Just like Windows Explorer for the PC)
Picture Viewer (Views .bmp and .jpeg digital files)
Asset Viewer (Provides system, version, memory, and display information)
AudiblePlayer and AudibleManager (Resides on desktop and manages AudiblePlayer
downloading)
Pocket Asset Manager (Collects Asset Viewer information and places it on PC as an HTML
file)
Reference Guide (Users instruction guide in .pdf format)
Applian CoolCalc (Calculate days in a period, convert currency, calculator loan
information, determine the time value of money, in addition to two scientific calculators,
a basic calculator, and computer math.)
Syracuse Language Systems Spanish/English dictionary (Spain and Latin America models only)
Inso QuickView Plus (View word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation files.)
VCA Finance (Expense tracker, digital financial manager)
Sierra Imaging Image Expert CE (View, edit, and annotate digital pictures with voice, ink,
and text – 30 day trial version.) |
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| Operating System |
Microsoft
Windows CE for the color Palm-size PC and ActiveSync 3.0 on the desktop. Applications
include character recognition, soft (digital keyboard), voice recorder, e-mail in box,
task pad, contacts, calendar, calculator, Active Desktop (customizable desktop), note pad,
active synch (to synchronize with information on PC), mobile channels (for downloading
specific web content), and back-end functionality to connect to remote computers. |
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| Service and
Support |
One-year
parts and labor in all regions |
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