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HP 200LX Palmtop PC (1994)

200LX · 1994–1998 · palmtop

Specifications

Cpu
Intel 80186-compatible NEC V30MX, 7.91 MHz
Ram
max: 2 MB (4 MB on later units) · base: 1 MB
Ports
Serial (via cable) · Infrared · PCMCIA Type II slot
Battery
2x AA batteries, user-replaceable
Display
4.5" monochrome CGA-compatible LCD, 640x200
Storage
base: 1 MB internal + PCMCIA flash card · options: 2 MB internal + PCMCIA flash card
Os Support
latest: MS-DOS 5.0 (ROM-resident) · shipped: MS-DOS 5.0 (ROM-resident)
Release Price
$549

Variants

Storage
1MB1994 launch RAM config
2MB1994, expanded memory version

Upgrade paths

storage
PCMCIA Type II flash or SRAM card · Single external PCMCIA slot accepts flash cards for extra storage, no disassembly needed.
varies
EASY
battery
2x standard AA batteries · Swap from a hatch on the back, part of why the 200LX became a cult favorite among road warriors.
~$2
EASY