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==Notable uses== | ==Notable uses== | ||
[[IMAX]] used a PalmPilot | [[IMAX]] used a simulator that mimics the look and feel of a PalmPilot for its Quick Turn Reel Units (to keep it simple and familiar for Imax film projectionists), which are used to screen feature films in [[70 mm film|70mm]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/oppenheimer-imax-palmpilot-software-1235676550/ |title=For 'Oppenheimer' 70mm Print, Imax Needed to Write Software to Emulate a 2002 PalmPilot Device to Control Massive Film Platters| date=Jul 21, 2023 |quote=...original Quick Turn Reel Units operated on PalmPilots. In advance of the release of 'Oppenheimer,' Imax Engineering designed and manufactured an emulator that mimics the look and feel of a PalmPilot...for Imax film projectionists}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "about". Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The PalmPilot Personal and PalmPilot Professional are the second generation of Palm PDA devices produced by Palm Inc (then a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics, later 3Com). These devices were launched on March 10, 1997.[1]
Accessories and pricing
Palm also sold the 10201U modem at 14.4 kbit/s, introduced at a price of $129 (this modem is also compatible with the Palm III and Palm IIIx devices). An upgrade kit was also available, which allowed users of the earlier Pilot 1000/5000 devices to upgrade the OS, ROM, and RAM to match the PalmPilot Professional. Initially suggested retail prices upon launch were $399 for the PalmPilot Professional (1 MB), $299 for the PalmPilot Personal (512 KB), and $199 for the Upgrade Kit. Upgrade kits were also available to existing registered Pilot users for $99 for a limited time after the launch. These kits included IR capability, a new plastic memory door to accommodate the IR diodes, a memory card with 1 MB, the new ROM for Palm OS 2.0, and a CD-ROM with updated desktop software.
Reception
The PalmPilot became a large success and helped Palm further establish itself as the leader in the growing PDA/handheld PC market.[2] PalmPilot had reportedly sold over 1 million units by 1998.[3]
It was succeeded by Palm III in 1998.
Notable uses
IMAX used a simulator that mimics the look and feel of a PalmPilot for its Quick Turn Reel Units (to keep it simple and familiar for Imax film projectionists), which are used to screen feature films in 70mm.[4]
See also
References
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