SIMpad
The SIMpad is a tablet computer introduced to the market by Siemens Switzerland in 2001 . The development comes from Keith & Koep .
It is designed with a touch-sensitive touchscreen for operation with a pen and can be used, for example, as a webpad , e-text reader or for wardriving . As a universal remote control, it is also part of the technology in the Futurelife house.
Models
There are several model variants, none of which are produced any more:
- SL4 (model S842): Model sold by Siemens itself with 64 MB RAM and 32 MB Flash
- SLC (model S843): Like SL4, but also contains a DECT modem with which you can surf on certain Siemens ISDN telephone systems.
- CL4 (model C421): Small version of the SLC with only half as much memory, but also with DECT modem: 32 MB RAM and 16 MB Flash. This model does not have a PCMCIA slot.
- T-Sinus Pad: A variant of the CL4 sold by Telekom , but with a PCMCIA slot. It also has a DECT modem.
- WP50 (model C420): A variant of the CL4 sold by Swisscom with a DECT modem, but also without a PCMCIA slot.
hardware
All versions include:
- an Intel StrongARM SA-1110 with 206 MHz as processor
- a 8.4 -inch large LCD screen with 800 × 600 pixels
- a slot for 16-bit PCMCIA cards, not in the WP50
- a USB client port as a type B socket
- an IrDA - interface
- a serial interface (in proprietary format - Lumberg socket)
- a headphone and microphone connection (with in the socket of the serial interface)
- a mono speaker
- a microphone, not in the CL4
- a lithium-ion battery with 2800 mAh ; the models CL4, T-Sinus and WP50 with only 1400 mAh capacity
All devices weigh around 1 kg and measure 180 × 263 × 28 mm.
software
The operating systems included Windows CE version 2.12 (CL4), 3.0 (all models) or 4.0 (only SL4 and SLC, also known as CE.net ). Updates to Windows CE 4.1 and 4.2 are available on the Internet or are commercially available.
Since all SIMpads are discontinued models, manufacturer support is no longer available and no more updates will appear. However, devices and accessories are still readily available in the second-hand market and there is a lot of additional information on the web. In addition, the Familiar project offers Linux porting based on OpenEmbedded for all SIMpad models.
Individual evidence
- ↑ FUTURELIFE-Haus ( Memento of the original from September 16, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
