Eyeing promise of 2-digit gains, Japanese outfits dive into handheld computer market

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Hand-held personal computers have become a favorite product among electronics enthusiasts in Japan, particularly after the release of a Japanese version of Microsoft Windows CE v2.0. Manufacturers who have taken advantage of this trend include Hitachi Ltd., which produced the Persona HPW-203JC, and NEC Corp., which launched the Mobile Gear II MC-R510. Hand-held computer terminals are expected to post a record demand of 750,000 units in the FY ended Mar 1998.

Handheld data devices, Hitachi Ltd.

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Taiwanese manufacturers showcase latest products, innovations at taitronics show '98

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Mitsubishi Corp. has developed the Pedion Series of notebook computers and the AMiTY Series of portable pen computers. The Pedion products feature a MMX 233MHz Mobile Pentium CPU, a 1GB hard drive, a 64MB RAM and a 12.1 in thin-film transistor LCD monitor. The AMiTY products is compatible with Windows95 and offers a 100MHz Intel 486DX4 processor, a 32MB RAM and a 7.5 in dual super-twisted nematic color LCD monitor.

X86 processors, Laptop computers

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