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New Royal Linea Personal Digital Assistants
The Linea16 from Royal, with a retail price of $99.99, is perfect for anyone who needs a lot of information available at their fingertips. With 16MB of memory, a built-in 56K dial-up modem and an e-mail client that allows users to send and receive industry-standard e-mail directly from the Linea16, Royal has set new price/performance standards for affordable hand-held devices. Additionally, a rechargeable lithium ion battery and an upgradeable operating system, stored in the unit’s flash memory, positions the Linea16 to compete with higher priced PDA products. The Linea16 is equipped with a large (61mm X 79mm) high-resolution (160x200) RoyalGlo backlit LCD display that is easy to see in any light. For speed and flexibility, the central processing unit (CPU) has been optimized for ultra low power consumption and operates at speeds of up to 40 megahertz to easily handle even the most demanding applications. The Linea16 comes with a richly featured e-mail client as well as a built in dial-up modem that allows users to send and receive e-mail directly from the unit itself. No PC required! An optional snap-on serial module (sold separately, estimated street retail $30.00), allows Linea16 users to also send and receive e-mail wirelessly using their cell phones, along with the serial connection cable available from the respective cell phone manufacturer. This allows users to avoid additional expensive wireless fees. The Linea16 has been designed with industry-standard POP3 connectivity allowing buyers to use the built-in 56K modem and their existing ISP’s to send and receive e-mail. As an added value and convenience, or for those consumers who do not have PCs, Royal will offer consumers a low cost e-mail and content service called RoyalNet, powered by HomeRelay Communications Inc. The RoyalNet Service is available for as little as $9.95 per month, thereby bringing integrated e-mail services to all consumers in one simple, convenient and inexpensive product. RoyalNet subscribers will also be provided with national news, sports, local weather and pre-selected stock quotes with updates provided throughout the day. The Linea16 comes with Royal’s new PDA Desktop PC software, from CompanionLink Software Inc., allowing users to synchronize the Linea16 with a PC so they can take their telephone book, calendar, schedule and to-do list with them wherever they go. The Linea16 comes with a rechargeable lithium battery.
The Linea16 handheld contains the following useful features:
The Linea16 offers four ways to enter data:
Additionally, handwriting recognition utilizes a virtual screen system which provides the user with the ability to see more data on the screen when simply viewing information. For viewing comfort, the Linea16 offers adjustable screen fonts. The Linea16 comes with a desktop cradle, rechargeable, removable lithium ion battery and separate AC/DC adapter. The battery is recharged using the AC/DC adapter, which is completely portable. Simply plug in the AC/DC adapter and recharge the Linea’s lithium battery anywhere. The cradle, or optional, extra cost, accessories are not required. The Linea16 can also run directly from AC/DC power so it is possible to be operating the Linea16 and, at the same time, be recharging the battery. Additional lithium ion batteries can be purchased separately and can be easily installed by the user to insure continuous power when traveling. With a suggested retail price of $59.99, Royal’s Linea8 is truly a breakthrough product. Out of the box, it’s a state-of-the-art PDA with 8MB of memory, handwriting recognition, RoyalGlo backlit 160x160 display and an upgradeable operating system that is stored in the unit’s flash memory. With its built-in e-mail client and the addition of Royal’s optional 56K modem module, sold separately, the Linea8 can send and receive industry-standard POP3 email. Cell phone users can order the optional snap-on serial module, instead of the optional modem module to send and receive e-mail using serial connection cables available from the cell phone manufacturer. Users will be able to use their existing ISP’s as well as convenient, affordable RoyalNet e-mail and content services provided through HomeRelay Communications, Inc.
If all of that were not enough, the Linea8 also comes with the same time saving features included with the Linea16 . These features include:
With the Linea8 , data can be entered in one of four easy ways:
The Linea8 features a flip-top cover that protects the screen and keeps it scratch free, three stylus, CD with PDA Desktop PC Software from CompanionLink Software Inc. and personal information manager. An AC/DC adapter is included. It can operate on direct AC power using the AC/DC adapter, AAA batteries or an optional lithium ion rechargeable battery, sold separately. A desktop cradle is included however the cradle is not needed when recharging the optional Linea8 lithium ion battery. Simply plug in the AC/DC adapter and recharge the battery anywhere there is AC power available. Additional rechargeable batteries can be used to assure continuous power when traveling. www.royal.com []Similar
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