Psion Revo

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Psion Revo is a personal digital assistant (PDA) developed by Psion. It was released in 1999 and is part of the Psion Series 5 line of PDAs. The Revo is notable for its compact design, integrated keyboard, and robust software suite.

Design and Hardware[edit | edit source]

The Psion Revo features a clamshell design with a touch-sensitive monochrome LCD screen and a full QWERTY keyboard. The device is powered by a 36 MHz ARM 710T processor and includes 8 MB or 16 MB of RAM, depending on the model. It also has an internal rechargeable battery, which provides several hours of usage on a single charge.

Display[edit | edit source]

The Revo's display is a 480x160 pixel monochrome screen, which supports touch input via a stylus. The screen is backlit, making it usable in various lighting conditions.

Connectivity[edit | edit source]

The Psion Revo includes an infrared port for wireless data transfer and synchronization with other devices. It also has a proprietary serial port for connecting to a PC or other peripherals.

Software[edit | edit source]

The Revo runs the EPOC operating system, which is known for its stability and efficiency. The device comes preloaded with a suite of productivity applications, including a word processor, spreadsheet, database, and email client. It also supports third-party applications, which can be installed via the serial port or infrared connection.

Built-in Applications[edit | edit source]

Agenda: A powerful calendar and scheduling application.
Contacts: An address book for storing contact information.
Jotter: A note-taking application.
Word: A word processing application compatible with Microsoft Word documents.
Sheet: A spreadsheet application compatible with Microsoft Excel files.
Email: An email client that supports POP3 and IMAP protocols.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

The Psion Revo was well-received for its portability and functionality, but it faced stiff competition from other PDAs, such as the PalmPilot and Microsoft Pocket PC devices. Despite this, it remains a popular device among enthusiasts and collectors.

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