Model:
Compaq C120+
Release Date:
June 1997
Original Price:
$490
Processor:
Hitachi SuperH SH3 (SH7700) @ 40 MHz
Memory:
4 MB RAM / 4 MB ROM
Basically a rebranded Casio A10, the C-120++ is an early entry into
the handheld PC market running the then new Windows CE operating
system. We found this at a local HamFest for a mere five bucks and it
worked perfectly. All it needed was a new set of batteries. That was
the first thing that I liked about this handheld - the main bateries
are two standard AA batteries instead of some off the wall custom
built pack. With only twenty hours of battery life claimed, I would
recommend using NiMH cells. As for the backup battery, again an off
the shelf CR2032 cell.
Another nice feature is the PCMCIA card slot which accepts any
standard PC card. A modem is the first thing that comesto mind. That
gives this little computer a connection to the outside world whereby
you can easily check your email or surf that new-fangled World Wide
Web.
While we're on the subject of communications, two methods are
provided to allow for connection to your main desktop PC. First of
all, you can use the supplied data cable to connect to your serial
port. Or, you go wireless using the built-in infrared (IR) port.
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Pinouts:
Serial I/O
Pin 01 n/c
Pin 02 n/c
Pin 03 Data Ground
Pin 04 n/c
Pin 05 n/c
Pin 06 ADPin
Pin 07 ADPin
Pin 08 DGRN
Pin 09 DockB
Pin 10 Clear to Send (CTS)
Pin 11 Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
Pin 12 Receive Data
Pin 13 Send Data
Pin 14 Request to Send (RTS)
Pin 15 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
Pin 16 Data Ground