The Compaq C series was a series of
Handheld PC
A handheld personal computer (PC) is a miniature computer typically built around a clamshell form factor and is significantly smaller than any standard laptop computer, but based on the same principles. It is sometimes referred to as a ''palmto ...
s running on
Windows CE 2.0,
manufactured by
Compaq
Compaq Computer Corporation (sometimes abbreviated to CQ prior to a 2007 rebranding) was an American information technology company founded in 1982 that developed, sold, and supported computers and related products and services. Compaq produced ...
from 1998.
Description
The C series replaced the
Aero line of handheld PCs. It was succeeded, as with other HPCs manufactured by Compaq and HP, by the
iPAQ
The iPAQ is a discontinued Pocket PC and personal digital assistant which was first unveiled by Compaq in April 2000.
HP's line-up of iPAQ devices included PDA-devices, smartphones and GPS-navigators. A substantial number of devices were ...
line of
Pocket PCs.
The C series featured an integrated 33.6kbit/s
modem
A modulator-demodulator or modem is a computer hardware device that converts data from a digital format into a format suitable for an analog transmission medium such as telephone or radio. A modem transmits data by Modulation#Digital modulati ...
.
[ For wireless data transfer, it sported an ]IrDA
The Infrared Data Association (IrDA) is an industry-driven interest group that was founded in 1994 by around 50 companies. IrDA provides specifications for a complete set of protocols for wireless infrared communications, and the name "IrDA" also ...
port.
An upgrade to Windows CE 2.11 could be purchased from Compaq for US$109.
Targus Inc. manufactured a leather portfolio case for the C series, under the Compaq brand.Compaq C-Seriesportfolio case - CNET
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References
C
Windows CE
Windows CE devices
Computer-related introductions in 1998
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