Telxon PTC-1134

The Telxon PTC-1134 is an impressive looking, ultra-light 486 Windows-capable portable computer with an integrated real-time spread-spectrum transceiver.

The PTC1134 's attractive case is made of a high-impact polycarbonate and ABS blend designed to handle a 4' drop onto concrete without loss of data. The case also has an elastic hand strap so that it is easy to carry around in one hand. The whole unit feels sturdy. The latch to the PCMCIA slot is sealed. All other ports are protected by a water-resistant cover as well. The unit can operate within a -4 to 122 degree Fahrenheit temperature range.

Digitizer and screen on the PTC 1134 are easy to use.The digitizer is of the resistive variety, which means the pen does not require batteries. The paper white VGA screen measures 6.2-inch diagonal (a Newton MessagePad screen is 5.0 inches), has full 640 x 480 pixel resolution, and can display 64 levels of gray. Contrast and brightness are adjustable by manual controls, so you'll never lose the picture.

Power for the PTC-1134 is supplied through a quick charge NiCd battery pack. Batteries can be changed without rebooting, and the 1134 has an advanced power management system that handles slow down, suspend, standby, and automatic shutoff. A fail safe power backup maintains data integrity under low-battery conditions. The unit has a low battery indicator light, and also comes with an API (application program interface) for on-screen viewing of remaining battery power.