Amazon.com has published details of two as-yet
unannounced models from Toshiba.
The e405 is based around Intel's PXA261 XScale processor running
at 300MHz with 64Mbytes of Ram, while the e805 has a PXA263
processor also running at 300MHz and 128Mbytes of Ram, according to
the online retailer.
The PXA261 and PXA263 chips are the latest models of the XScale
processor than the PXA255 already used in the four Toshiba PDA
models on sale in the US.
Improvements include more flash memory stacked in the chip
package and a few improvements to interface controls.
A much bigger difference will be seen by users in the amount of
memory used in the e805. At 128Mbytes, according to Amazon.com,
it is double the amount of Ram available from any of Toshiba's
existing models, all of which have 64Mbytes of Ram.
Amazon.com said both PDAs will support IrDA infrared, have a
slot for Secure Digital (SD) and SDIO interface cards, and the e805
will also have a Compact Flash card slot.
Toshiba would not confirm if the details on Amazon.com's website
are correct or if it was planning to launch these PDAs.
Meanwhile, German online retailer Bluehand listed the lastest
Palm product. The digital camera module for its PDAs will be
available by October. It can swivel around and can be fitted onto
the end of a SD card for use with SDIO-compliant PDAs, and will
cost €99.
Martyn Williams writes for IDG News Service