> Excuse me for this off topic question (you might answer private, if you've
> got something...)
>
> I need a handheld device with something in it that is more or less PC (XT)
> compatible -- enough compatible to be able to run standard DOS comm apps on
> it. (I'd rather try to avoid stuff like Embedded DOS or the like, but as a
> last resort this might be possible, too.)
>
> Display, keys and memory requirements are not excessive, but I need a COM
> port (obviously :-).
>
> If anybody could point me to some manufacturers for small quantities of
> such a device, I'd appreciate that greatly.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gerhard

HP100LX, about $450 or so new, is a complete handheld XT that runs all DOS
apps, has a CGA equivelent display and a keyboard. Has a standard comm port.
Runs on 2 AA batteries, is about 3" x 1 1/8" x7".
-dg

David Gould            dg@illustra.com           510.628.3783 or 510.305.9468
Informix Software                       300 Lakeside Drive  Oakland, CA 94612
 - I realize now that irony has no place in business communications.