Jornada 720

The HP Jornada 720, released in 2000, was a distinguished Handheld PC (HPC) designed for mobile professionals, setting itself apart with a clamshell form factor that prioritized a comfortable, near full-sized 83-key QWERTY keyboard over pocketability. Running on Windows CE 3.0 (HPC2000) and powered by a 206 MHz StrongARM SA-1110 processor with 32MB of RAM, it offered robust functionality for its era, including Pocket Office applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Its 6.5-inch 640×240 16-bit color display provided a suitable viewing experience for document work, complemented by connectivity options like IrDA, serial ports, and a CompactFlash slot for expansion with modems, Wi-Fi cards, or additional storage. This combination of a capable operating system, practical input, and flexible connectivity solidified its reputation as a reliable and productive tool for journalists, field researchers, and executives on the go.