IBM WorkPad Z50

The IBM WorkPad z50 is a handheld PC that was marketed by IBM as part of the IBM WorkPad series. It runs on Windows CE. Unlike the rest of the devices in the IBM WorkPad series it is a subnotebook and not a PDA.

IBM WorkPad z50 running NetBSD

History

It was released in 1999 for a price of $999.

Specifications

z50 is a subnotebook, weighing 1206 g, with up-to 8 hours battery life from its Li-ion battery. It uses MIPS 4100 CPU (NEC VR4121) at 131 MHz, and features 16 MiB RAM (expandable up to 48 MiB with the official expansion pack) and ROM. It has a 640x480 display.[1][2][3] WIRED noted that it bears similarity to the ThinkPad series.[4]

It has been delivered with Windows CE. NetBSD is also compatible with the z50.[5]

Reception

PC Mag noted the great keyboard and large amount of RAM.[6]

References
  1. October 2017, Avram Piltch-Online Editorial Director 05 (5 October 2017). "25 Years of ThinkPad: The Best and Most Innovative". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  2. UK, ZDNet. "IBM announces Win CE-based WorkPad". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  3. "IBM WorkPad PC Z50 - handheld - Windows CE 3.0 - 8.2" Specs". CNET. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  4. "IBM's Microdrive: Power to Go | WIRED". 2020-08-08. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  5. "NetBSD/hpcmips Frequently Asked Questions". NetBSD. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  6. Inc, Ziff Davis (1999-06-08). PC Mag. Ziff Davis, Inc. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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