2003
- January 27
- Sony releases the Sony Clié SJ33 handheld computer in Japan and Hong Kong. It features Palm 4.1 OS, 66 MHz Motorola Dragonball Super VZ processor, 16 MB RAM, MP3 player, 65,536-color 320x320 pixel screen, rechargeable battery. Price is about US$318. [1559]
- March 10
- Sony announces the Sony Clié PEG-TG50 handheld computer, to be available for sale later this month in the US. It features built-in keyboard, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, voice recorder, Palm OS 5 operating system, 320x320 backlit color screen. Price is about US$400; weight is 6.2 ounces; size is 4.9 x 2.8 x 0.6 inches. [1442.44] [1559]
- Sony announces the Sony Clié PEG-SJ33 Limited Edition handheld computer. It is available in orange or blue case. Price is US$300. [1559]
- Sony announces the Sony Clié PEG-SJ22 handheld computer, similar to and replacing the SJ30. Price is US$200. [1559]
- March 11
- Toshiba Computer Systems announces the Pocket PC e750 handheld computer. It features 400 MHz Intel XScale PXA255 processor, 96 MB RAM, CompactFlash II slot, Secure Digital slot, built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity, integrated headphone/microphone jack. Price is US$599. [1559]
- March 24
- Intel begins providing samples of 200-400 MHz XScale processors to handheld device makers. The processors incorporate StrataFlash memory, allowing smaller handheld computers with improved battery life. [1559]
- January-March
- Shipments of handheld computers worldwide during January to March: 2.46 million. [1559]
- Total shipments of personal computers worldwide during January to March: 34.6 million. [1716.26]
- April
- Palm introduces the Tungsten C handheld computer. It features integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b), 64 MB RAM, 400 MHz Intel processor, 320x320 transflective TFT display, Palm OS 5.2.1, and integrated business applications. Price is about CDN$749 in Canada. [1559] [1848.21]
- (month unknown)
- Microsoft begins the Windows CE Shared Source Premium Licensing Program, allowing developers to view, tweak, improve, and market their changes to all of the source code. Previously only about half of the source code was available, and they could not release their changes. [1777.9]
- Palm announces the Zire 71 handheld computer. It features 144 MHz ARM processor, 16 MB RAM, 65,000-color 320x320 pixel screen, digital camera, audio player, Secure Digital slot, Palm OS 5.2.1 operating system. Price is about US$300; weight is 5.2 ounces. [1716.48]
- May 26
- Palm announces it has sold 1 million Zire handheld computers. [1559]
- (month unknown)
- Palm releases the Tungsten W handheld computer. It features phone, wireless Web browsing, keyboard, Palm OS 4.1, 33 MHz Motorola Dragonball VZ processor, 16 MB RAM, SecureDigital slot, email client, 320x320 TFT color display. Price is US$549; size is 4.8 x 3.07 x 0.65 inches; weight is 6.4 ounces. [1788.36]
- Palm releases the Zire 71 handheld computer. It features 640x480 resolution camera, media player, Palm OS 5.2.1, 320x320 color display, 144 MHz processor, Graffiti 2 software. Price is US$299; size is 4.5 x 2.9 x 0.67 inches; weight is 5.3 ounces. [1788.36]
- June 16
- Sony Electronics introduces the Clie PEG-NX80V handheld computer. It features Palm OS 5.0, 200 MHz processor, digital audio player, keyboard, 32 MB RAM, 1.3 mega-pixel camera, and 320x480 pixel color screen. Price is US$599.99. [1559]
- Sony Electronics introduces the Clie PEG-NX73V handheld computer. It feature Palm OS 5.0, 200 MHz processor, digital audio player, keyboard, 16 MB RAM, 0.31 mega-pixel camera, and 320x480 pixel color screen. Price is US$499.99. [1559]
- June
- Palm and Handspring announce plans for Palm Solutions Group to acquire Handspring, after Palm spins off PalmSource. [1788.88]
- June 23
- Microsoft announces the new name for its mobile computing operating system: Windows Mobile 2003. [1846.10] [1847.4] [1559]
- July 18
- Sony Electronics introduces the Clié PEG-UX40 and PEG-UX50 handheld computers. Both features 123-MHz Sony CXD2230GA processor, Palm OS 5.2, digital camera, voice recorder, digital audio player, Memory Stick slot, 2.75 x 1.75 inch 480x320 color screen, lithium-ion battery, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, keyboard, flip-up screen, 104 MB RAM. The PEG-UX50 adds Wi-Fi wireless technology. Prices are US$599 (PEG-UX40) and US$699 (PEG-UX50). [1559] [1727.84]
- July 23
- Palm launches the Tungsten T2 handheld computer. It features Texas Instruments OMAP 1510 processor, 32 MB RAM, Secure Digital / MMC slot, audio/video player, 320x320 transreflective display, Palm OS 5.2.1, Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Price is US$399; size is 4 x 3 x 0.6 inches; weight is 5.6 ounces. [1559] [1849.40]
- (month unknown)
- Hitachi releases the SH-G1000 handheld computer. It features Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition operating system, keyboard, digital camera, Secure Digital / MMC slot, 400 MHz Intel XScale processor, 32 MB SDRAM. Price is about US$650; weight is 8.4 ounces; size is 5.6 x 3.2 x 0.8 inches. [1849.40]
- August 9
- Sony releases the Clie PEG-UX50 handheld computer in Japan. [1559]
- August 25
- Hewlett-Packard introduces the iPaq h1935 handheld computer. It features Windows Mobile 2003 operating system, Samsung 203 MHz processor, Secure Digital slot. Price is US$249. [1559]
- September
- Sony releases the Clie PEG-UX50 handheld computer in the U.S. [1559]
- September 17
- Handspring debuts the Treo 600 handheld computer in Europe. It features cell phone, built-in camera, 144 MHz Texas Instruments processor, 160x160 pixel display, Secure Digital slot, Palm OS 5.2, tiny keyboard. [1559]
- July-September
- Shipments of handheld computers worldwide during July to September: Palm OS-based 1.1 million, Windows CE-based 1 million, Research In Motion 159,000. Total shipments: 2.37 million. [1559]
- October 1
- Sony announces the Clie PEG-TJ25 handheld computer. It features 200 MHz processor, Palm OS 5.2.1, Memory Stick Pro slot, 320x320 resolution screen, 16 MB RAM. Price is US$200. [1559]
- Sony announces the Clie PEG-TJ35 handheld computer. It features 200 MHz processor, Palm OS 5.2.1, Memory Stick Pro slot, 320x320 resolution screen, digital audio player, 32 MB RAM. Price is US$250. [1559]
- Palm introduces the Tungsten T3 handheld computer. It features Intel 400 MHz XScale processor, Palm OS 5.2.1, 64 MB RAM, Bluetooth connectivity, 320x480 pixel color screen. Price is US$399. [1559]
- Palm introduces the Tungsten E handheld computer. It features Texas Instruments 126 MHz OMAP311 ARM processor, Palm OS 5.2.1, 32 MB RAM, 320x320 pixel color screen, Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard slot, digital audio player. Price is US$199. [1559]
- Palm introduces the Zire 21 handheld computer. It features Texas Instruments 126 MHz OMAP311 ARM processor, Palm OS 5.2.1, 8 MB RAM, monochrone screen, Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard slot. Price is US$99. [1559]
- October 15
- Dell Computer introduces the Axim X3 handheld computer. It features and Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium operating system, 3.5-inch 320x240 pixel color display, Intel 400 MHz XScale processor, 64 MB RAM, Secure Digital slot, stereo headphone jack, and optional 802.11 wireless connectivity. Size 3 x 3.21 x 0.58 inches. [1559]
- October 28
- Palm shareholders vote to merge with Handspring, with the new company to be called palmOne Worldwide, and to spin off PalmSource as a separate company. [1559] [2093.74]
- October-December
- Shipments of handheld computers worldwide during October to December: 3.4 million. [1559]
- Year
- Shipments of handheld computers worldwide during the year: 10.4-11.4 million. [1559] [1850.4]
2004
- February 10
- PalmSource announces that Palm OS 5 will be known as Garnet, and Palm OS 6 will be known as Cobalt. The Cobalt version will be more suitable for cell phones and other wireless devices. [1559]
- (month unknown)
- Sony releases the Clie PEG-TJ27 handheld computer in the US. It features Palm OS 5.2, 32 MB RAM, Memory Stick slot, built-in digital camera, Motorola processor, 320x320 color screen. Price is US$199.99. [1559]
- Sony releases the Clie PEG-TJ37 handheld computer in the US. It features Palm OS 5.2, 32 MB RAM, Memory Stick slot, built-in digital camera, Motorola processor, 320x320 color screen, audio player, 802.11b wireless networking. Price is US$299.99. [1559]
- Sony releases the Clie PEG-TH55 handheld computer in the US. It features Palm OS 5.2, 32 MB RAM, Memory Stick slot, built-in digital camera, 480x320 pixel color screen, 123 MHz Sony Handheld Engine processor, 802.11b wireless networking, audio player, voice recorder. Price is US$399.99. [1559]
- January-March
- Shipments of handheld computers worldwide during January to March: 2.2 million. [1559]
- Market share of handheld computers worldwide during January to March: Palm OS-based 40.7%, Windows CE-based 40.2%, Research In Motion 14.8%. [1559]
- April 28
- PalmOne introduces the Zire 72 handheld computer. It features Garnet operating system, RealOne Mobile Player 3, Secure Digital / MMC slot, 1.2 megapixel camera, 320x320 16-bit color transreflective display, 312 MHz Intel PXA270 processor, 32 MB RAM, and integrated Bluetooth. Price is US$299; size is 4.6 x 2.95 x 0.67 inches; weight is 4.8 ounces. [1559] [1605.91]
- PalmOne introduces the Zire 31 handheld computer. It features Garnet operating system, Secure Digital slot, audio player, 16 MB RAM, 160x160 STN backlit color display, 200 MHz Intel ARM processor, and integrated Bluetooth. Price is US$149; size is 4.4 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches; weight is 4.1 ounces. [1559] [1605.91]
- May 18
- Dell releases the Dell Axim X30 handheld computer. It features Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless, stylus, SecureDigital slot, 624 MHz Intel PXA270 processor, Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC OS, 240x320 color display, 64 MB RAM, 64 MB ROM, docking cradle. Price is US$349; size is 4.6 x 3.0 x 0.6 inches; weight is 4.9 ounces. A mid-range version for US$249 comes with a 312 MHz processor and no docking cradle. A low-end version for US$199 comes with a 312 MHz processor, 32 MB RAM, 32 MB ROM, no docking cradle, and no wireless capabilities. [1559] [1616.54]
- (month unknown)
- PalmOne releases the LifeDrive handheld computer. It features 4 GB Hitachi Microdrive hard drive, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless communications, Palm operating system, audio/video player, 320x480 color display. Price is CDN$699 in Canada; weight is 193 grams. [1690.1] [1852.29]
- June 1
- Sony announces it will halt production of all Clié devices for the US market for the rest of the year, to re-evaluate the PDA market. [1559] [1851.17] [2315.44]
- April-June
- Shipments of handheld computers worldwide during April to June: 2.7 million. [1559]
- July 9
- Microsoft releases the Windows CE 5.0 operating system for handheld computers. Code-name during development was Macallan. [1559]
- July 16
- The first virus that infects Windows CE appears. [1559]
- July
- Hewlett-Packard introduces the HP rz1715 iPAQ handheld computer. It features 203 MHz Samsung processor, and 25 MB RAM. Price is US$279.99. [1608.90]
- Hewlett-Packard introduces the HP h6315 Phone Edition iPAQ handheld computer. It features Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / GSM / GPRS voice networking support, Texas Instruments 168 MHz processor, and Windows Mobile 2003 Software For Pocket PC - Phone Edition, 3.4-inch transreflective TFT screen, integrated 640x480 pixel camera, 64 MB SDRAM, 64 MB flash memory, integrated keyboard. Size is 4.68 x 2.95 x 0.73 inches. Price is US$599.99. [1608.90]
- (month unknown)
- Hewlett-Packard releases the HP iPAQ hx4700 handheld computer. It features 4-inch VGA color LCD display, touch pad, 624 MHz Intel processor, Pocket PC operating system. Weight is 6.6 ounces; price is US$649. [1621.40]
- Hewlett-Packard releases the HP iPAQ rx3715 handheld computer. It features 1.2-megapixel camera, and Pocket PC operating system. Price is US$499.99. [1621.40]
- September 28
- Research In Motion announces the BlackBerry 7290 handheld computer in the US. It features GSM/GPRS wireless networking, color screen, 32 MB flash memory, 4 MB SRAM, Price is US$149. [1559]
- July-September
- Shipments of handheld computers during July to September worldwide: Windows CE-based 1.3 million, Palm OS-based 850,000, Research In Motion 565,000. This is the first quarter for shipments of Windows-based handhelds to exceed Palm-based handhelds. [1559] [1612.7]
- (month unknown)
- Dell releases the Axim X50v handheld computer. It features 624 MHz Intel PXA270 XScale processor, CompactFlash clot, SecureDigital slot, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless connectivity, 480x640 color display, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition operating system. Price is US$500. [2072.23]
- October 4
- PalmOne releases the Tungsten T5 handheld computer in the US. It features 416 MHz Intel XScale processor, 256 MB flash memory, SecureDigital slot, 320x480 color display, Palm OS 5, Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Price is US$400. [1559] [2072.22]
- October 14
- OQO releases the OQO model 01 portable computer in the US. It features 1 GHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 processor, 256 MB RAM, 20 GB hard drive, Silicon Motion Lynx 3DM graphics processor, 5.1-inch transflective LCD 800x480 display, Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless communications, Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system, keyboard, TrackStik digital pen, USB 1.1 port, FireWire port. Price is US$1999; size is 4.9 x 3.4 x 0.9 inches; weight is 1 pound. [1559] [1622.55]
- October 20
- Sharp Electronics announces it will cease development and retail sales of its handheld computers in the US. [1559]
- October 25
- PalmOne debuts the Treo 650 handheld computer in Europe. It features cell phone, built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, 320x320 pixel screen, 312 MHz Intel XScale processor, Bluetooth connectivity, Garnet operating system, tiny keyboard, removable battery. [1559]
- October-December
- Shipments of handheld computers worldwide during October to December: 2.8 million. [1559]
- Year
- Total shipments of handheld computers worldwide during the year: 9.2 million. [1559] [1850.4]
2005
- January-March
- Shipments of handheld computers worldwide during January to March: 1.36 million. [1559] (1.89 million [2187.3])
- April 13
- PalmOne releases the Tungsten E2 handheld computer. It features Bluetooth wireless connection, 32 MB nonvolatile flash memory, 200 MHz Intel XScale processor, and color screen. Price is US$249. [1559]
- May
- Microsoft releases the Windows Mobile 5 operating system. [1897.133] [2187.16]
- April-June
- Shipments of handheld computers worldwide during April to June: 1.7 million. [1559]
- Market share of handheld computers worldwide during April to June: Palm 36.5%. [1559]
- (month unknown)
- The Industrial Designers Society of America announces its annual Industrial Design Excellence Awards:
- Catalyst Award winner: PalmOne Zire 21 handheld computer.
[2330.72]
- October 12
- Palm releases the Palm Z22 handheld computer in the US, dropping the "Zire" name. It features 32 MB memory, 160x160 color display, ARM 200 MHz processor, Palm OS 5.4.9 operating system. Price is US$99; weight is about 3 ounces. [1559] [1787.84]
- Palm releases the Palm TX handheld computer in the US, dropping the "Tungsten" name. It features 128 MB memory, 320x480 color display, 312 MHz Intel XScale processor, MMX/SD/SDIO slot, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, audio/video player, Web browser. Price is US$299; weight is 5.25 ounces. [1559] [1785.8] [1787.84]
2006
- January
- Palm introduces the Treo 700w handheld computer. It features Windows Mobile operating system, 60 MB storage, 1.3 megapixel camera, tiny keyboard, and color screen. [2231.24]
- January-March
- Unit sales of handheld devices worldwide during January to March: 1.47 million. [2187.3]
- April
- IBM and Rapport announce the Kilocore microprocessor, combining IBM's Power architecture with Rapport's technology. The processor is designed for small portable devices requiring high data throughput and energy efficiency. [2186.6]
- (month unknown)
- Palm introduces the Treo 700p handheld computer. It features Palm OS operating system, 60 MB storage, 1.3 megapixel camera, tiny keyboard, Internet access, phone, and color screen. Price is US$649.99. [2231.24] [2251.42]
- Palm settles a lawsuit filed by Xerox in 1997, in which Xerox claimed that Palm's Graffiti handwriting-recognition technology infringed the Xerox Unistrokes technology. Palm pays US$22.5 million, and will continue to use the technology. [2191.12]
- September 10
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A gangster uses a Palm Pilot to schedule his meetings. [2272]
2007
- February
- Microsoft releases Windows Mobile 6 operating system. [2431.14]
- May 30
- The conference D: All Things Digital is held in Carlsbad, California. Jeff Hawkins reveals the Palm Foleo handheld device. It features 10-inch screen, keyboard, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, runs Linux OS. Weight is 2.5 pounds; battery life last about 5 hours; price about US$600. Apple's Steve Jobs and Microsoft's Bill Gates appear on stage together. [2382.56] [2454.4] [2510.22]
- September
- Palm cancels the Foleo handheld computer. [2454.4]
2008
- April
- At the CTIA conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Microsoft launches the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system. [2436]
2009
- January 8
- At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Palm debuts its overhauled mobile operating system, the Palm Web OS. [2322]
- March 29
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A church reverend uses a handheld "Psalm Pilot" computer, mocking the Palm Pilot. [2573]
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