Name: Olivetti Quaderno (Quaderno means schoolbook in Italian)
Type: Subnotebook, palmtop or companion PC with voice feature
Processor: NEC V30HL running at 16 MHz (a low power highly integrated
CPU compatible with the Intel 8086)
Memory: 1 MB (640 KB base plus 360 KB LIM expanded)
Display: Reflective 7.5" with DCGA (640 x 400) resolution, 80 x 25 text
Keyboard: 93/94 key enhanced with 16 key separate numeric keypad
Mass storage: 20 MB hard disk / 3.5" external floppy optional / SRAM or
FLASH PCMCIA IC cards optional
Integrated MS-ROM DOS 5.0 / file transfer software / Notepad / Calculator
software: Schedule / Phone book / File manager / Organizer / Voice mgr
Compatibility: Compatible with most DOS software (Lotus 1-2-3, etc.) using
the 8088 or 8086 processor, a hard disk and CGA or AT&T or
Toshiba 640 x 400 monochrome graphic modes.
PCMCIA slot: 1 rel 1.0 Type II slot supporting ROM, SRAM or Flash cards
I/O cards not supported, 3rd party fax/modem to be available.
Connectors: Microphone / headset / RS232 serial / parallel & floppy disk
Voice feature: Integrated microphone and speaker allows voice annotation of
documents (created by integrated software or by third party
software such as WordPerfect 5.0). PC can be also used as a
dictation machine with the display closed. Rec, play, stop,
pause, FF and rew function buttons are on back of display.
Integrated display shows time of day, recording counter and
other status indicators.
Power: NiCad battery pack or 6 AA alkalines provide up to 8 hr
life. Power management slows CPU, turns off display and
hard disk and eventually places PC in sleep mode. Resume
to work state by keypress.
Included Lightweight universal AC adapter / NiCad battery pack / file
accessories: transfer cable / cable adapter
Options: External floppy drive / battery packs / cable kit / car
adapter / carrying case
Dimensions: 8.25" x 5.8" x 1.25"
Weight: 2.3 lb. including battery pack
Availability: Olivetti North America supplies this PC directly via 800
number. $875 for basic unit with accessories. $1050 for
basic unit, accessories, floppy drive, carrying case, and
cable kit.
(1) 800 - 633 - 9909 to order or for more information
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