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GRiD Palmpad SL

The GRiD Palmpad SL 2363 is a very small penbased handheld computer with a backlit grayscale VGA screen. By far this is one of the smallest 386 penbased notebooks I've seen. They are truly amazing. There were several models each with different features. They feature a PCMCIA type I memory card slot, internal 2400 or 14,400 modems, serial and keyboard ports (with special cables), DOS in ROM, and more. The PalmPad was designed to be strapped to your hand or thigh using attached straps. I don't have a manual for this specific model of palmpad but I compiled the below specifications by examining the unit I have. I beleive everything below is correct.

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GRiD PalmPad 2363 - SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
CPU Intel 386-25MHz
DISPLAY 6.5" diagonal backlit transreflective LCD, 640x400 VGA
MEMORY 4 MB RAM
STORAGE
  • MS-DOS ROM - internal Flash EPROM storage for MS-DOS operating system and GRiD PalmPad utility programs
  • Internal Storage Card Slot - Accepts 68 pin PCMCIA/JEIDA standard storage cards. Accepts only SRAM or Proprietary Sundisk Storage Cards. (works with storage cards only, NO MODEMS OR OTHER PCMCIA DEVICES)
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    Modem Communications
    14,400 / 9600 faxmodem Optional internal faxmodem
    Radio Modem Radio Modem, specifications unknown
    Connector Interfaces
    Serial Port RS-232C 9-pin (requires proprietary cable change the tiny Palmpad connector into a normal 9pin serial connector)
    Keyboard Port 5 pin connector for standard keyboard using the special keyboard adapter cable
    Phone Jacks (Optional) modular telephone jack for internal modem and telephone
    Power Connector Proprietary power connector
    Part Physical Characteristics
    Case High-Impact Plastic
    Dimensions (h)2" x (w)6 x (l)9"