Info on new Zaurus ZR-3500X
R.J. (George) Czajkowski
The following is an official press release from SHARP USA on the new
addition to Zaurus line - ZR-3500X (to hit the store in the beginning
of February 1997), as found in Palmtop B forum on CompuServe.
Cheers,
George
*SHARP Zaurus ZR-5800FX user*
------------------------PRESS RELEASE----------------------------
For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Dulcie Neiman, Lizette Kodama
Shandwick
212-420-8100;
Outside NY 800-223-2121
Fax 212-505-1397
E-mail: dne...@shandwick.com
lko...@shandwick.com
SHARP ANNOUNCES ZAURUS PC COMPANION COMMUNICATOR WITH INTERNET E-MAIL
SOFTWARE, AND WINDOWS95 LINK SOFTWARE
ZR-3500X Offers Built-in 14.4/9.6 kbps Data/Fax Modem, Internet E-Mail
Access, Windows95 Synchronization Software, PC Link Cable, Backlight
Illuminated Display, 1 MB RAM + 1 MB FLASH Memory
LAS VEGAS, January 9, 1997 -- Rounding out the full line of Zaurus PC
Companions, Sharp Electronics Corporation announces the ZR-3500X, a
pocket-sized mobile PC solution with an integrated 14.4/9.6 kbps
Data/Fax Modem and included Internet Provider E-mail software. The
ZR-3500X is Microsoft Windows compatible, bundled with a PC link cable
and Zaurus Application Partner for Windows95 (ZR-AP2C), which
synchronizes PC and Zaurus data, and provides Drag and Drop file
exchange with Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
In addition to robust Windows 95 synchronization and communication
capabilities, the ZR-3500X offers a Backlight Illuminated Display, 1
MB RAM (650 KB available for user data), plus an additional 1 MB FLASH
memory that can store optional add-on Zaurus applications or data file
backups.
"The ZR-3500X is ideal for business users because it is uniquely
designed to work both as a stand alone device, as well as a PC
companion with powerful communications and Windows 95 synchronization
capabilities," says Mary Repke, Director of Marketing, Consumer
Business Products Group, Sharp Electronics Corporation.
Microsoft Compatibility Built in Word Processing and Spreadsheet
applications are compatible with MS Word and MS Excel file formats.
Users can easily create Word and Excel documents and then seamlessly
transfer them back and forth between a Zaurus and PC. The new ZR-AP2C
software, included with the ZR-3500X, allows for Drag and Drop file
exchange right onto the Windows95 desktop.
E-mail in the Palm of Your Hand New Z-Em@il Internet E-mail software
supports full send and reply functions with file attachments users can
send and receive files over the Internet using POP3/SMTP protocols.
This software is installed in the 1 MB FLASH ROM area of the ZR-3500X,
and requires an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Additionally, built-in CompuServe software provides access to weather,
stocks and Auto-Pilot (plus CompuServe Mailbox, Forums and Executive
News Service). An integrated 14.4/9.6 Kbps Data/Fax Modem lets users
send and receive e-mail, dial into CompuServe or send faxes. Optional
PC-based software allows users to remotely send and receive Microsoft
Mail or Lotus cc:Mail e-mail messages from their desktop PC.
The built-in IrDA/ASK infrared port permits wireless data exchanges
with infrared-capable PCs, printers and other Zaurus models, and has
the same one-touch PC-Link and E-mail keys found on the ZR-3000.
The ZR-3500X boasts a 320-by-240 pixel touch screen LCD, a Backlight
Illuminated Display, and a 15-pin serial port for connecting the
bundled PC link cable. It runs continuously up to 100 hours on two
included AA batteries.
Measuring 6.3" x 3.5" x 1.0" inches and weighing 11.8 ounces, the
ZR-3500X offers a QWERTY keyboard and touch-screen interfaces similar
to those found in other Zaurus models.
Productivity Software The ZR-3500X also includes a sophisticated suite
of built-in productivity applications. These include:
The PenCell Spreadsheet, which is compatible with Microsoft Excel
4.0, 5.0 and 7.0
A Word Processor with Spell Checker, graphics and Microsoft Word 6.0
and 7.0 compatibility
PIM functions, compatible with ACT! 2.x, Schedule+ 7.0, Lotus
Organizer and Goldmine 95 via the included Synchronization and file
exchange software, which helps users track Appointments, Contacts and
To-Do items
3 data File Databases with 16 customizable fields per record.
3 Contact Databases with a unique linking feature that allows users to
link a Contact to related data, such as Word and Excel compatible
files, Ink Notes,Outlines and graphics files. Once established, users
can instantly jump to related data links.
Digital Ink ("pen"-based) note-taking with Zoom and Keyboard Lockout
features
An Outline processor for hierarchical data management
Filer to organize data and files from all applications by topic.
Zaurus applications support data exchanges with PCs running Windows
applications using generic formats such as .CSV, .SDF, .DBF, .RTF and
.TXT.
Additional Productivity
Optional software programs extend the communications and connectivity
capabilities of the ZR-3500X. Zaurus Remote Link (ZR-PL2) allows
users to remotely retrieve PC data and files over telephone lines via
Data/Fax modem.
Zaurus Access to Microsoft Mail (ZR-PG1) and Zaurus Access to cc:Mail
(ZR-PG2) allow users to send and retrieve E-mail using the ZR-3500X
with the built-in modem and a modem-equipped PC connected to a LAN.
Zaurus Expense Manager (ZR-5P01) lets users instantly record an
expense transaction using the unit's stylus, and offers a variety of
ways to view expenses, including category and date views.
Pricing and Availability
Available in February, the Zaurus ZR-3500X is estimated to sell at
retail for $499.
For more information on Sharp's full line of Zaurus PC companions and
accessories, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Consumer Business
Products Group, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07430 or call
1-800-BE-SHARP.
Mbrenner99
5800 has a larger screen and a pcmcia slot. Does not have modem and does
not have Zmail pop mail cliant (also does not ship with link cable or
software.
The internal modem on the 3500 looks nice, but what about the
software? Is there something the 5800 has this one doesn't? Or the
other way around?
Endel
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R.J. (George) Czajkowski
On 26 Jan 1997 17:24:04 -0700, en...@primenet.comX (Endel) wrote:
>I'm looking for a comparison of this and the other Zaurus models. I'm
>a Wizard user looking to upgrade to a Zaurus, but unsure of which
>model to go to.
>
>The internal modem on the 3500 looks nice, but what about the
>software? Is there something the 5800 has this one doesn't? Or the
>other way around?
Here are the differences between ZR-3500X and ZR-5800:
1. ZR-3500X comes with a buit in fax/modem.
2. ZR-3500X has a slightly smaller screen (although the resolution is
the same, i.e. 320 x 240).
3. ZR-3500X does NOT have a PC Card slot (therefore it is a bit
thinner).
4. ZR-3500X has the Compuserve Enhancement software - i.e. AutoPilto,
Weather & Stock - buit-in (it is available as a free add-on software
for ZR-5700/5800).
5. ZR-3500X has 1 MB Flash ROM storage area (in addition to 1 MB RAM)
buit-in (for add-on software installation and data backups from RAM).
6. ZR-3500X has Z-Em@il 1.1 (Internet SMTP/POP3 mail client, $80
value) pre-instaled in Flash ROM area.
7. ZR-3500X comes with Zaurus Application Partner for Windows 95
software (value of $30 when purchased separately from Pygmy Computer
Systems), which provides better desktop integration than HPC Explorer
which comes with Windows CE machines.
8. ZR-3500X has a dedicated key for PC link activation.
9. ZR-3500X has a dedicated e-mail icon on the side of the display
which brings up e-mail related software selection window.
The rest is the same as in ZR-3000/5700/5800.
I personally prefer my ZR-5800FX (FX means that it has a CE-FM4
"sidecar" fax/modem) due to the following:
1. 2 MB of built-in RAM (i.e. 1650 kB available to the user, as
opposed to 615 kB in ZR-3000/3500X).
2. PC Card slot for - among other things - memory expansion and data
backup via SRAM and Flash ROM PC Cards.
David Orriss Jr.
Endel wrote:
>
> On Sun, 26 Jan 1997 22:34:16 GMT, geo...@cyberus.ca (R.J. (George)
> Czajkowski) wrote:
>
> >The following is an official press release from SHARP USA on the new
> >addition to Zaurus line - ZR-3500X (to hit the store in the beginning
> >of February 1997), as found in Palmtop B forum on CompuServe.
> >
>
> I'm looking for a comparison of this and the other Zaurus models. I'm
> a Wizard user looking to upgrade to a Zaurus, but unsure of which
> model to go to.
>
> The internal modem on the 3500 looks nice, but what about the
> software? Is there something the 5800 has this one doesn't? Or the
> other way around?
>
Endel,
Visit my Zaurus page at http://www.tx3.com/~daorriss I have a comparison
there...