From uwm.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!decwrl!olivea!donh Tue Apr 27 16:36:26 CDT 1993
Article: 13914 of comp.sys.handhelds
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From: donh@flash.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Don Herrick)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Re: WANT TO BUY
Date: 27 Apr 1993 19:49:25 GMT
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In article <1rk0clINNiug@senator-bedfellow.MIT.EDU> jsd@athena.mit.edu (John Dippold) writes:
>
>		I am looking for a very low end palmtop 
>	to use when traveleing. Preferably enough disk to do minimal
>	work(30 meg) and the same with RAM(4 Meg). I would also
>	like one with the ability to switch from 110V to 220V
>	for international electricity variations. If any one has 
>	any thing even close to this please let me know.
>

You might want to look into our 2 lb. palmtop, the Olivetti Quaderno.  I am 
including further information on the machine below.  I can supply
some further information, but I would prefer that you call the 800 number 
shown below first.

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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From uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!olivea!donh Tue Jun  1 10:23:11 CDT 1993
Article: 7051 of comp.sys.palmtops
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From: donh@flash.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Don Herrick)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.palmtops
Subject: Re: Sharp, HP products - experiences
Date: 31 May 1993 23:59:03 GMT
Organization: Olivetti ATC; Cupertino CA, USA
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In article <30MAY93.22473824@wl.aecl.ca> zukicn@wl.aecl.ca writes:
>I am considering purchasing a palmtop/handheld/subnotebook...
>
>So far I had a look at Sharp IQ8300 and PC3000 series. It appears that
>HP95LX/100LX, Olivetti models are not as widely available (locally) as I
>hoped.
>
>Could someone post (relatively) brief summary of features for those
>models that belong to the category (I looked for a FAQ on news.answers
>unsuccesfully).
>
The Quaderno is available and would seem to meet your needs.  Here is 
a summary of specs:

============================================================================

Here is some information on our 2 lb. palmtop, the Olivetti Quaderno,  I 
can supply some further information, but I would prefer that you call the 
800 number shown below first.

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.

		(1) 800 - 633 - 9909 to order or for more information
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From uwm.edu!ux1.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!decwrl!olivea!donh Fri Jun 11 16:21:09 CDT 1993
Article: 7329 of comp.sys.palmtops
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From: donh@oliveb.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Don Herrick)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.palmtops
Subject: Re: Quaderno INFO wanted!!
Date: 11 Jun 1993 17:21:57 GMT
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In article <1993Jun11.142644.1@research.ptt.nl> kamp@research.ptt.nl writes:
>Hi,
>
>who is able to give me the technical specs of the
>Olivetti Quaderno palmtop computer?
>
>I'm looking for such a computer and this one seems to be fine. Can somebody 
>give me a better choice than a quaderno. 

Whether there is a better choice depends on your requirements and preferences.
Quaderno is a good DOS machine with full display, hard disk and voice 
processing capabilities which weighs in at 1 kg.  Below are the general specs.
Contact your local Olivetti dealer for a look.


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
		Most I/O cards are not supported, but 3rd party fax/modem 
		and paging cards are 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:	For the US: Olivetti North America supplies this PC directly 
		via 800 number.  $699 for basic unit with accessories.  A kit 
		with basic unit, accessories, floppy drive, carrying case, 
		and cable kit is available for $874.

		(1) 800 - 633 - 9909 to order or for more information

		For other countries: contact your local Olivetti dealership

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