Portable Computers
2026-10-11_portables

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#collection #hw #tech

This is just an inventory right now. Excludes modern phones, tablets, and laptops (~2010+) as well as game consoles and e-readers.

§ Linux ^

  • Sharp Zaurus SL5500 (2002)
    • In box with crap
    • The first Linux handheld IIRC
    • 128MB CF
    • Cradle
  • PocketCHIP (2014)
    • In box
    • 3D printed keyboard which swivels on wires is not really usable due to lack of key labels

§ #Palm OS (and GEOS) ^

§ PDAs ^

  • AST GridPad 2390 (1993)
    • Runs GEOS handwriting software is by Palm
    • aka Tandy Zoomer/Z-PDA
    • In box
    • Bad digitizer, can't even get through initial setup
  • Palm IIIx (1998)
    • x means it has the expansion slot
    • In box with crap - cradle, manuals, CDs - basically new
    • Kodak PalmPix camera
    • Palm Portable Keyboard (metal one)
    • There's something wrong with this, I think the digitizer
  • Handspring Visor (1999)
    • Black soft case
    • I think this is the Deluxe version since it's transparent
    • Eyemodule camera
    • Magellan GPS Companion
      • Not sure if this works in present day
    • GameFace joystick adapter
      • Completely ridiculous
      • Maybe for a different version of the Visor? Can't get it to quite line up right and there's a notch that looks like it should be on the other side so you can push the power button
  • Palm m125 (2001)
    • Flipcover
    • Removable batteries and an SD slot
    • IIRC it doesn't like NiMHs
  • Palm Zire m150 (2002)
    • Silver hard case
    • Was mom's
  • AlphaSmart Dana Wireless (2003)
    • Palm OS 4
    • Modified so that it runs on and recharges NiMH batteries
    • Two SD slots
  • Sony Clié PEG-SJ22/U (2003) 2
    • Palm OS 4
    • PEGA-GC10 Game Controller
      • Actual controller, plugs into proprietary connector and needs driver
      • In box with CD and manual
      • In its own little carrying case
      • Haven't tried it
    • Memory Stick Duo to SD adapter, SD to Micro SD adapter, and 2GB Micro SD
    • One of the cables with the weird connector
    • Two of the CDs
    • The one with the worn out Up button was mine in childhood
  • Palm Zire 72s (2004)
    • Blue jelly case
    • Palm OS 4
    • Built-in camera
    • I think the s just means silver
  • Palm TX (2005)
    • Palm OS 5 - last version
    • Got this brand new for like $50, still for sale on eBay
  • Pixter Multimedia (2005) with Dmitry Grinberg rePalm board (2025)
    • Giant branded case that the GameCube-blue coating all flaked off of
    • One of the buttons is pretty worn out

§ Accessories ^

  • LandWare goVox voice recorder
    • aka i-Vox
    • Standalone voice recorder that runs on button cells and is designed to replace the flip cover
    • The part where it clips on is broken off. I think it's for Palm V?
    • Works (as well as it ever did)
    • Possibly the dumbest thing I've ever bought
  • Margi Presenter-to-Go SD to VGA adapter
    • In box with all the crap including remote and carrying case
    • Don't remember if I've tried this
  • Palm Portable Keyboard P10802U
    • Metal, red highlights
    • Has the Palm V connector IIRC
  • Palm Wireless Keyboard 3245WW (Bluetooth)
    • Plastic
    • Have definitely used this on non-Palm devices
  • Universal Wireless Keyboard by Palm 3169WWZ
    • Plastic
    • Unfolds super weird
    • Not sure if it's Bluetooth, doesn't mention it
    • CD with drivers for Palm OS, Windows Mobile
    • Don't remember if I've ever used this

§ PC ^

  • Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CX - laptop (1994)
    • Pretty awful condition, I was too ambitious, don't think I ever booted it
    • Same model grandma had
  • Datavue 25 - lunchbox luggable
    • Branded blue soft case
    • Modem
    • Left alkalines in the keyboard at one point so this might need some TLC
  • NEC Multispeed EL - laptop (1997)
    • Works but currently in pieces
      • Seemed dead until I found the dipswitches
      • Replacing one of the drives with a Gotek emulator
      • Replacing the NiCd with NiMH (or maybe Li-ion)
    • SD card adapter project exists https://loopgain.net/multispeedhdd/

§ Psion ^

  • Psion Organiser II XP (1986)
    • Missing cover
    • Mysterious pak which I dumped and reversed engineered and can't make heads or tails of the purpose of, called PLT something
    • 32k rampak
    • 16k datapak
  • Psion Organiser II LZ 32K (1989)
    • Missing cover
    • "CYGNUS INSTRUMENTS LTD CYGPAK SOFTWARE" pak - some kind of data logging software
    • Mysterious "SES DATA SYSTEMS" rugged case which plugs into the cartridge slot and provides a metal 7-pin connector - I believe this goes with the Cygpak and is for truckers
    • 32k rampak
  • Arduino OrgII pak flasher on a breadboard - think I copied this from Menadue
  • Started writing OrgII RTTTL player/creator but dropped off when I moved
    • Must disable interrupts or playback is choppy from the interruptions
    • Need to write utilities to make it easier to call assembly from OPL
    • None of the existing emulators supported sound so the dev loop is really annoying might be able to replace pak flashing/on-device editing with a DIY link cable
  • Oregon Scientific Osaris - EPOC (1999)
    • Psion 5 clone

§ Windows CE/PocketPC/Mobile ^

  • HP Jornada 680 (1999)
    • CE
    • Was working perfectly but then the screen got fucked up, I think loose/torn ribbon cable but haven't looked
    • Working wifi card which I can't remember how to remove without breaking the plastic
    • Not sure if the stylus is original, it's weird (clicks down like a pen) and falls out but it's the same color and shape
  • Dell Axim X5 (2002)
    • Cradle
    • Metal case
  • NEC MobilePro 900 (2003)
    • LinkSys WPC11 wifi PC Card
  • HP iPAQ 210 (2007)
    • Soft black case
  • LinkSys Wireless CompactFlash Card WCF12
    • I think I bought this for the Jornada or MobilePro? Slightly different model number than the one in the MobilePro and says CF not PC Card
    • In box with ridiculous custom carrying case

§ Calculators & Organizers ^

§ Programmable ^

  • Casio Planeo Color Digital Diary NX-6000 (1996)
    • While this is technically programmable, I did not make much headway with it
    • Mostly just bought this for the gorgeous graphics after I saw it on Posy's YouTube
  • Sharp Wizard IQ-7720M (1984)
    • OZ-707 Scientific Computer Card
    • Getting serial is a massive pain in the ass because I don't have the weird connector, just jam jumper leads in and be gentle
  • TI-84 Plus Silver Edition (2004)
    • Screen has large blemish
    • TI Presentation Link
    • TI View Screen
    • Was gonna put Collapse OS on here but didn't happen for reasons I don't recall
  • TI-92
    • Fucked up and got the version without the replaceable ROM, II or Plus or something
    • Banned in schools for... having a keyboard?

§ Free Junk Organizers ^

  • TI PS-2400 Data Bank
  • Sharp Memo Master 100
  • Sharp ZQ-2200

§ Misc. ^

  • AlphaSmart Neo2 (2007)
  • SMART Response XE
    • Classroom remote responder that can be modded
  • Zipit Wireless Messenger ZWM1 (2005?)
    • Not easily modified to run Linux like the Z2, I needed a serial chip which I bought and then it was too small to solder or something. Or maybe that was the SMART Response XE. Both stupid purchases

§ Wish List ^

  • Datavue Spark (laptop)
  • IBM Simon (first smartphone, hella pricey)
  • Motorola Envoy or Sony Magic Link (Magic Cap)
  • Psions, especially Organiser I
  • Sharp Expert Pad (Apple Newton)
  • Weird Cliés
  • Working GridPad
  • RangeLan2 router (pre-wifi wireless LAN I have a fuckton of the PC Cards for some reason; I think the Jornada ROM supports them? pops up on eBay for absurd prices)
  • Someone to take all these fucking cradles

§ See Also ^