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| S5 Specs |
Size
170x90x23mm (6.7” x 3.5” x0.9”)
Weight
354g (12.5oz) including batteries
Processor
32-bit RISC-based ARM 7100 CPU, running at 18.432MHz
Internal Memory
ROM: The built-in applications are stored in a 6MB ROM.
RAM: 4Mb or 8Mb (capable of storing 2,000 pages of text, 40,000 appointments, or
20,000 database records)
CompactFlash slot
Display
640 x 240 pixels - view full page width
Backlit, touch sensitive
100 characters x 26 lines with rich text and multiple zoom levels
(magnification)
133x50mm (5.25” x 2.0”) active area
Keyboard
Patented touch-type laptop-style 'expanding' keyboard with a large vertical
travel
9 off-screen application quick access buttons
5 command buttons to the left of the screen
Audio
Microphone for digital sound recording
External buttons for record, stop/play and rewind and silencing alarms
Internal speaker
Operating System
EPOC32
Power
2 x AA size alkaline batteries, one month typical life (35 hours)
Standard 3v Lithium backup cell protects RAM while changing batteries (CR2032)
Optional external power supply (6V DC + or - 10%, 1A)
Communications
RS232 Fast Serial Port interface to computers, modems and mobile phones plus
printers to communicate at up to 115 kbps.
IrDA-compliant Infrared allowing short range (up to one metre) printing and
transfer of information (single entries or whole files) wirelessly from a Psion
to a suitable printer, a PC or another Psion Series 5.
Operating Temperature
0 - 50ºC (32 - 122°F)
| 3C Specs |
Dimensions
165mm x 85mm x 22mm (6.5" x 3.3" x 0.9").
Weight
275g (9.7 ounces) including batteries.
Screen
480 x 160 pixels, and can display up to 80 characters by 25 lines, backlight
option. High contrast, retardation film LCD.
Infrared
IrDA compatible
Connectivity
RS232, operates at up to 57600 bps
Sound
Microphone for digital sound recording
Speaker for auto-dialling, and digital sound playback
Memory
Internal RAM either 1 or 2MB, and all models have two slots for additional
storage capacity in the form of Solid State Disks.
Solid State Disks
Two SSD Drives.
Each disk measures 63mm x 43mm x 6mm (2.5" x 1.75" x 0.2").
MS-DOS format for compatibility with desktop computers.
Flash SSDs require no backup battery; capacity from 128K to several megabytes.
RAM SSDs have their own Lithium battery; capacity from 128K.
Power
2 x AA size Alkaline batteries, giving about two months of typical usage.
Standard Lithium backup battery protects RAM while main batteries are changed.
External mains power supply (optional), 9-10V, 150mA.
Operating System
Psion EPOC16
Processor
NEC V30H (80C86 compatible) running at 7.68MHz.
Operating temperature
0-50 degrees C (32-122 F).
Keyboard
58 key, QWERTY layout (UK, US, and most other countries).
9 touch-sensitive buttons for application selection.
Built-in applications
Agenda, Database, Word Processor, Spreadsheet, World Information, Jotter, Alarm
clock, Digital Sound recorder/editor, Spellchecker and Thesaurus (US and UK
models), Multifunction calculator, File Manager, Patience Card Game, Comms
terminal, OPL programming language.
Communications
- IrDA SIR optical link supports infrared communications.
- RS232 serial link (with Link cable) provides interface to other computers,
modems and serial printers.
- XMODEM, YMODEM and ZMODEM protocols, gives compatibility with most computer
communications software.
- Full script language allows automated log-on to electronic mail and other
systems, and control of modems.
- Optional Parallel Printer Link provides interface for parallel printers.
- Optional PsiWin software (with Link cable) provides Windows-based file
management, file conversion, and TrueType printing using a linked PC running
Microsoft Windows.
- Plus additional email and Internet connectivity.
| Siena Specs |
Size
150x70x18mm
5.9x2.7x0.7"
Weight (incl. batteries)
180g (6.3oz)
Memory
512k or 1Mb standard. Ability to use Psion Solid State Disks with the
optional SSD drive.
Keyboard
Conventional handheld keyboard
Screen
Non-Backlit, 240x160 pixels, 40x17 characters. Zoom text to increase or
reduce size.
Batteries
2 x AAA, 40hrs of use
Sound
Preset Sound Generator
Transfers
Infrared Printing, PC Link data transfer
| Reviews |
[Machine Reviews]
Psion Revo Review by Julie Strietelmeier
Psion Series 5mx Review by Richard W Parker
Psion Series 5 Review by Julie Strietelmeier
[Case Reviews]
MarWare SportSuit Cases Review by Julie
Strietelmeier
Dimension PDA Cases Review by Julie
Strietelmeier
RhinoPak 3000 Review by Julie Strietelmeier
RhinoPak 2000 Review by Julie
Strietelmeier
E&B Futura 50 Case Review by Julie
Strietelmeier
Satellite Case Review by Julie Strietelmeier
WinCE Suit Review by Julie Strietelmeier -
Case that fits PSION PDAs
[Accessory Reviews]
Wooden Stylus Pen Stylus Review by Judie
Clark
Finger Tip Styli Comparison Review by Judie
Clark
Yafa Trio Pen Stylus Review by Julie
Strietelmeier
Cross DigitalWriter Duo Review by Don
Damiani
Lamy Twin Pen Review by Julie Strietelmeier
Yafa 4.Palm Stylus Review by Julie Strietelmeier
Rotring Quattro-Pen Data Styli Review by Julie
Strietelmeier
PDA Panache Styli Review by Julie
Strietelmeier
Autopoint Stylus+ Review by Don Damiani
BrightWriter Lithium Powered Stylus
Review by Julie Strietelmeier
[3rd Party Reviews]
Psion
Siena Review - Computer Shopper
| FAQs |
The PSION Series 3x/5 FAQ main archive
| Newsgroups |
news://comp.binaries.psion
news://comp.sys.psion.announce
news://comp.sys.psion.apps
news://comp.sys.psion.marketplace
news://comp.sys.psion.misc
news://comp.sys.psion.programmer
news://comp.sys.psion.reviews
news://comp.sys.psion.comm
Server publicnews.msn.com
news://msn.computingcentral.palmtop.forumnews
news://msn.computingcentral.palmtop.organizers
news://msn.computingcentral.palmtop.psionpalmtops
Web Based Discussion Lists:
PDA Buzz
| Mailing Lists |
s5 Mailing List
You can now join a Series 5 mailing list, simply follow these instructions:
mail listserv@dillernet.com
with subscribe s5 or subscribe digest s5 (for the daily digest version) in the
body of the message.
The Unofficial Psion Series 5 Mailing List
http://www.pinkworks.com/pda/s5list.html
Psion Mailing List
To subscribe send an email to: listserv@hippynet.mersinet.co.uk
with the message body:
SUBSCRIBE PSION
| Publications |
HandHeld Systems Journal -
a bimonthly printed magazine
Pen Computing - a bimonthly printed
magazine
Mobile Computing - a monthly printed magazine that sometimes devotes part of it's content to PDAs/Palmtops
Portable Computing - a monthly printed magazine that devotes part of it's content to PDAs/Palmtops
PC Portables Magazine - a monthly printed magazine
Pen-Based Computing : The Journal of Stylus Systems
Mobile Computer User - PDA, Laptop and WAP magazine
[Foreign]
Palmtop Pro Magazine - German Palmtop
mag
Palmtop Magazine - UK PSION specific mag
Notebook & Organizer - German magazine
The Gadgeteer Psion Bookstore
06/03
| Webzines |
PMN - Psioneer Magazine
| User Groups |
Psion User Group - UK
PEAT (Psion
Enthusiasts' Association of Toronto)
| IRC Channels |
ircnet (e.g. irc.uni-erlangen.de or irc.uni-stuttgart.de) and is named #psion
| Programming |
Psion
programmers on the web
PSION
Programming Reference - 3a programming info
The Psionics Files
PSION IR Link Info
/ Sample OPL Code
Damage Psion Pages -
Programming info
Object Oriented
Programming Info - Cade Roux
EPOC World
Palmware - Multiplatform development
environment
| Links |
Psioneer's
Webring
Psion Series 5 Webring
PSIONX Webring
| N = News F = Files to download L = Links to other sites R = Reviews I = Information C = Commerical Sales |
| News Sites: |
| N NFLC N N |
PDA dispatch -
News for the PDA community pdamart - News and product sales The Flip Side Tucows PDA Headlines |
| Super Sites (Sites with News, Files, Reviews ect.): |
| NFLRI NFLR NFI NFI NFLRI NFLRI NFLRI NFLRI |
3-Lib Mark Avey's Psion Software Emporium 5 Alive Site FrenchPDA Index Le 5ème Site - French Go32.com PSION Place Revoworld - Revo specific super site |
| Software & Archive Sites: |
| F F F F F FL F FC |
Psion
Archive - Files Phil Spencer's Psion Homepage New World Shareware Page - New World Technologies Psionking - PDACentral's Psion software site Pocket Info - Great info files site The Psion Series 5 Freeware Collection EPOC Plus - Shareware and Freeware EPOC apps Tune Cosmic |
| Software Developers Sites (alphabetical): |
| F F F F F F F F F F I F F F |
Atelier Ben Vaughn's Psion Software - Game author FatCatz Software - Freeware and Shareware games Onflo Shareware NB Information Limited - XTM PC DOS emulator Neuon Nick Dawkins - Author of Dungeon and Demolition Palmscape PalmTime - EPOC dev site Palmtop BV PSION Programmers on the web Purple Software RMR Software Ruksun |
| Hardware Sites: |
| I I I |
PSION
Infrared Communications Software Infrared Communications between a PC and 3c/Siena 3a Buttonbar surgery - Pictures and information |
| Reference Sites: |
| I I I |
PDA Page - Pricing site PsiPrice - Pricing site PDA Groove - PDA Buyers Guide |
| Information Sites (Portals, Link Sites, Specific Info, ect.): |
| FLI FL FLI L LI LI NLI FLI F LI NLI FI I LI NL L |
PSION
Galore! Daniel Pfund's PSION World The Austrian PSION Homepage Siena World - News, Links, Software PDA Focus Andy's Psion Series 5 Site Pscience5 Planet S5 psiidb - Internet database to search for Psion related info PsiChotic - Spectrum games for you S5 geoFOX POPulis - Geofox info site Start@EPOC Psion/EPOC32 Online - Pen Computing's Psion Page PDA Zone - Psion info ArmLink - Acorn / Psion Computer Info Thinkmobile PDAStreet - Portal to various PDA Supersites |
| Commercial Sales (Hardware / Software) Sites: |
| C C C |
The Psion House New World Technologies Widget Software |
| Misc Sites: |
| I I RI I |
Linux on the PSION -
Project to port Linux to S5 and Geofox PDA Zone - Siena info Second Mind - Site that focuses on uses for PDAs Active Buyer's Guide to PDAs |
| Accessories |
Cases:
CaseLogic Cases
case2k - Leather cases
Case-Tech Leather Inc.
The Clip - Universal Wireless Accessories
Clove Technology
E&B Cases
GoNeo.com - Neoprene Body Glove cases
Incase Designs
MarWare - WinCE Neoprene case fits PSION
PDAs
Nutshell Tote Systems - Tuff as nuts
cases
Palm-Tec - Hard shell case for the S5
The Pouch
Rhinoskin
Ripoffs Cases
Sumdex - Leather cases
SystemsLink Two Inc. Cases
Targus
Vega Holsters, Vega
Holsters (Germany)
Widget cases
Misc:
V.S. Protective Shield tm - Screen
protectors
DeskLink - desktop stand
for your Series 3c
Point5 -
replacement stylus for your Series 5
BrightWriter Lithium Powered
Stylus
Autopoint Stylus+
StylusCentral - Stylus Store
| People Behind Their Psions |