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The CE 2 ROM Chip upgrades the H/PC operating system from Windows CE 1.0x to Windows CE 2.0. Windows CE 1 was short lived. By the time most OEM's were fluently rolling out CE 1.0x devices, Microsoft had released Windows CE 2.

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By Mark Scardina

As the new kid on the block, the Windows CE Handheld PC had the venerable HP Palmtop to use as a benchmark. I thought it would be interesting to put them up against each other in a software and hardware comparison. This article does not take into account any third-party software. While I do not attempt to draw any overall conclusions (preferring to leave that up to each reader), the results are quite interesting, and I believe they portend a bright future for Windows CE and Handheld PCs.

Specifications Comparison

Features and Capabilities

HP 200LX

Typical Windows CE HPC

Operating System

DOS 5.0 and System Manager

Windows CE

Included Applications

LapLink, Lotus 1-2-3, cc:Mail, PIM, Database, NoteTaker, WorldTime, System ,Macros, Pocket Quicken, Filer, DataComm, Stop Watch, HP Calc, Application Manager

Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Mail, Pocket Internet Explorer, PIM, Explorer, Calculator, World Clock

Included Connectivity

LapLink Remote and Connectivity Pack

Windows CE Explorer (req.Win95)

Processor

80186 @ 8MHz

Risc Processor at 33-40MHz

Screen

640x200 mono or 320x200 with 4 levels of gray scale

480x240 with 4 levels of gray scale

Backlighting

No

Selected models

Keyboard

80 keys inc. 8 Application Keys

61 Keys

Pointing Device

None (not req.) Can use serial Mouse

Pen

Power

2 AA batteries or AC Adapter. Can use AAs and internally recharge

2 AAs, Rechargeable Battery Pack, or AC rechargeable Adapter. Can use rechargeable AAs but must be externally recharged

PCMCIA Support

One Type II Slot

One Type II Slot

IR Support

Serial IR Support

IrDA Support

Printing Capability

Serial Printer or Serial-Parallel Adapter required

None

Printer Emulations

Epson FX-80, HP LaserJet, IBM ProPrinter

None

Supports SRAM PC Cards

Yes

Yes

Supports ATA Flash Cards

Yes

Yes

Supports Linear Flash Cards

Yes with included driver

No

Supports Modem PC Cards

Yes

Yes

Included RAM/Storage

2MB or 4MB (opt 5/6MB upgrade)

2MB or 4MB

Dimensions

1' H x 6.2' W x 3.4' D

1' H x 6.9' W x 3.7' D

Weight

11 oz.

13.4 oz

Can Run DOS Programs

Yes (Those not requiring x386 or above processor)

No

Can Run Windows 3.x Programs

Can run Windows 3.0 or below if Win 3.0 installed

No

Can Run Windows 95 Programs

No

No

Can Run Windows CE Programs

No

Yes

Supports EMS Memory

Yes, with optional Driver

No

Numeric Keypad

Yes

No

Sound Support

.SND Files and Alarms

.WAV Files and Alarms

Word Processor Comparison

Windows CE Handheld PCs include Pocket Word, which is a subset of Word for Windows. It has most of the word processor functions without the desktop publishing and graphics capabilities of the desktop version. It reads and writes ASCII text files and a proprietary .PWD format that compresses the data. Word .DOC files can be imported and .PWD files can be exported with a Windows utility or HPC Explorer.

The HP 200LX includes Memo as a basic word processor. Besides reading and writing ASCII text files, it supports limited formatting and outlining when using its proprietary .DOC format. This format is not exportable to other word processors.

Features and Capabilities

HP 200LX Memo

Windows CE Pocket Word

Document Size Available Memory

400K

Available Memory

Character Formatting

Normal, Bold, and Underline

Normal, Bold, Italics, Underline

Paragraph Formatting

Left Justified

Left, Center, Right Justified

File Type Import

ASCII

ASCII (Word for Windows with HPC) Explorer

File Type Save As

ASCII and MEMO .DOC Format

ASCII, Pocket Word .PWD Format

Font Support

Courier

Arial, Comic Sans MS, Courier New, MS Sans Serif, Symbol, Terminal, Times New Roman, and Wingdings

Outlining

Yes

Yes

Templates

Smart Clip

No

Zoom Modes

40x16, 64x18, 80x25

No

Undo

No

Yes

Macros

Yes, System

Can i play xbox on my mac. No

Graphics Support

No

No

Search and Replace

Yes

Yes

Multiple Files Open at One Time

No

Yes

Spell Checker

No

No

5.0

PIM Comparison

Windows CE Handheld PCs include an Information Manager that incorporates three applications: Calendar, Contacts and Tasks. These applications can be kept in sync with Schedule+ with the included HPC Explorer for Windows 95. The Tasks application can double as a project manager due to its category function. The HP 200LX has an Appointment Book application that includes a ToDo list manager. A separate Phone Book application handles contacts, addresses and phone numbers. Syncing with a PC version is available with an optional connectivity pack.

Appointment Book vs. Calendar

Features and Capabilities

HP 200LX Appointment Book

Windows CE Calendar

Views

Day, Week, Month, 6 Month

Day, Week

Alarms

Yes - Sound and Message

Yes - Sound, Message, and Light

Appointment Types

Time and Event

Time and Event

Repeating Appointments

Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, Custom

Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly

Undo

Yes

No

Find Function

Yes

No

Sync with PC PIMS

Yes, with optional CPACK

Yes with included HPC Explorer

Password Support

File Level

No

Phone Book vs. Contacts

Features and Capabilities

HP 200LX Phone Book

Windows CE Contacts

Records Supported

Combined Business/Home

Business and Personal

Custom Fields

No

Yes

Notes

Yes

Yes

Number of Phone Numbers

4

8-12

Custom Display of Record List

Yes

Yes

Undo

Yes

No

Sort Options

3 Field Customizable

Alphabetical by Name

Find Function

Yes

Yes

Subset Functions

Yes - 16 Definable

No

Import/Export

Yes, with optional CPACK

Yes with included HPC Explorer Mac os x 10.11 download.

Password Support

File level

No

ToDo's vs. Tasks

Features and Capabilities

HP 200LX ToDo's

Windows CE Tasks

Priority Support

Custom

1 -9, A - Z

Notes

Yes

Yes

Recurring

Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, Custom

Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly

Duration

Days

Time and Days

Views

Daily All

Daily All, Completed, Active

Carry Forward

Yes

No

Categories

No

Yes

Find Function

Yes

No

Alarms

No

Yes

Password

File Level

No

Spreadsheet Comparison

Windows CE Handheld PCs include Pocket Excel, which is a subset of Excel for Windows. Its largest area of compatibility is with the available functions, as it does not support macros, data, and graphs. It reads and writes to a compressed .PXL format that can be exchanged with Excel using HPC Explorer for Win95. The HP 200LX includes a virtually complete version of Lotus 1-2-3 version 2.4. Support is included for @functions, macros, data functions, and graphing. It reads and writes standard Lotus .WK1 files and no conversion is required.

Features and Capabilities

HP 200LX Lotus 1-2-3

Windows CE Pocket Excel

Spreadsheet Size

Available memory

Available memory

Macro Support

Yes

No

File Type Import

Lotus .WK1, Text Files

Excel .XLS with HPC Explorer

Undo

No

Yes

Graphing

Yes

No

Data Functions

Yes

No

Function Support

Yes

Yes

Zoom Modes

64x18, 80x25

No

Maximum Rows and Columns

8192 rows x 256 columns

16384 rows x 256 columns

Search and Replace

Yes

Yes

Multiple Files Open at One Time

No

Yes

Spreadsheet Linking

Yes

No

Calculator Comparison

Windows CE HPCs include a built-in basic Calculator designed primarily to provide basic 4-function arithmetic with square root and percent. Entries are displayed in 'paper tape' format with an on-screen keyboard available for stylus input.

The HP 200LX includes a sophisticated multifunction calculator suited to a wide range of uses. Most types of calculations can be performed, and a 'solver' is included for equations and custom functions. A converter for currency, length, area, mass, volume, and temperature is also included.

Features and Capabilities

HP 200LX Calculator

Windows CE Calculator

Arithmetic Functions

Yes

Yes

Date Functions

Yes

No

Time Value of Money Functions

Yes

No

Business Functions

Yes

No

Statistical Functions

Yes

No

Conversion Functions

Yes

No

Math Functions

Yes

No

Equation Solver

Yes

No

Custom Functions

Yes

No

Number Formats

Fixed Decimal, Scientific, Engineering

Fixed Decimal

Calculator Modes

Arithmetic and RPN

Arithmetic

E-mail Comparison

Windows CE HPCs include a built-in e-mail client that interfaces to standard POP3 Internet mail service providers. It interfaces with the Contact Address book in the Information Manager, providing a centralized client list. Connections are via a modem and a PPP connection. Only text messages can be sent or received at this time. The HP 200LX includes the mobile version of cc:Mail that interfaces to any dial-in connection to a cc:Mail Post Office. Local and Network address books are supported, as well as automatic directory updates. Binary or text file attachments can be sent or received. Internet mail access must be through a gateway, such as the ESP Networks.

Features and Capabilities

HP 200LX cc:Mail Mobile

Windows CE Pocket Mail

Mail System

cc:Mail 8-bit binary

POP3 7-bit ASCII

File Attachments

Yes

No

Address Books

Yes - Local and Network

Yes - Local

Address Updates

5.0

Automatic

Manual

Message Formatting

Plain text

Plain text

Quoting

Yes

Yes

Message Management

User Assigned Folders

User Assigned Folders

Data Terminal Comparison

Windows CE HPCs include a built-in basic Terminal application designed primarily to log onto a text-based system. No binary file transfer support is provided. There is also no scripting capability to facilitate the session. Multiple communication configurations can be saved as icons.

The HP 200LX includes a basic communications application called DataComm. Support is included for all standard protocols, as well as a Server mode under Kermit. A basic script file function allows for automating logons or basic comm sessions.

Features and Capabilities

HP 200LX DataComm

Windows CE Terminal

Multiple Profiles

Yes

Yes

Terminal Emulations

VT100, ANSI, TTY, Custom

VT100, TTY

File Transfer Protocols

Text, Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem, and Kermit

No

Screen Capture

Os x yosemite usb installer. Yes

No

Scripting Support

Yes

No

Speeds Supported

300 to 115K

110 to 115K

Programmable Function Keys

4

None

Pricing and Contact Information

The phenomenal demand for information that we receive each week requesting information on this humble chip is astounding.

The fact remains that there are still a substantial number of Windows CE 1 users out there who never knew that there was a ROM upgrade path for their device.

This section is here primarily to answer your questions on the ROM upgrade. We post all the information that we receive regarding the upgrade here on this site. Please only contact us directly if you have information on obtaining ROM upgrades. If you have questions regarding ROM upgrades please post on the forums.

We cannot provide information on the location's of ROM upgrades in country's that are not specified at the bottom of this article. Please do not ask us if we know where you can purchase upgrades. All the information we have available have is posted here on this page.

If you wish to use the Forum hpcBay area to make a request for a ROM upgrade, all registered users are welcome to do so, however users should be sure to view previous listings and appreciate how infrequently the chips come up before posting.

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What is the ROM Upgrade?

The CE 2 ROM Chip upgrades the H/PC operating system from Windows CE 1.0x to Windows CE 2.0.

Windows CE 1 was short lived. By the time most OEM's were fluently rolling out CE 1.0x devices, Microsoft had released Windows CE 2. Some OEM's offered the upgrade for free*, to existing customers, as well as creating new hardware devices with native support for the new platform.

The majority of the new generation of devices contained faster processors and double the memory capacity of its predecessors.

H/PC Manufacturers which made ROM Upgrades available for their CE 1.0x devices included hp, Casio, Compaq, NEC and Philips.

See Also:History of Windows CE

Should I upgrade my device?

The answer to that is Yes. Unless you can afford to buy a new H/PC, or update to a newer model this is the best course of action for all Windows CE 1.0x users. Updating the ROM module will provide added support and functionality for the device, far surpassing the abilities of Windows CE 1.

Updating to Windows CE 2 will allow you to install and use a wider range of hardware and software applications by many different developers. You will find that obtaining software for your device is easier as there are more developers for the platform. There are very few developers still writing for Windows CE 1.

Having CE 2 will also allow you to upgrade your host PC to a newer operating system than Windows 95 or NT 4.0. Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, XP and 2003 are fully supported with some additional, free software as are Office 97 (Windows 98 - 2000 only), 2000, XP and 2003. With CE 2, using third party software you can also connect to non Microsoft Operating Systems and Office Productivity suites on your host PC.

Finally the OS and security enhancements that come with CE 2 complete the package.

What do I get with the ROM Upgrade?

The contents of the Windows CE 2.0 ROM Upgrade depend largely on the features offered by the device OEM. While the core operating system is universal, the installed software can vary. For example not all devices will have Pocket PowerPoint or Voice Recorder. OEM's may also add their own, or third party applications to the ROM chip

As an example the hp 300 Series ROM upgrade offers the following over and above the Microsoft applications:

  • bsquare Fax Professional v3
  • bsquare bFind
  • hp Month-at-a-Glance

In addition, the upgrade also includes new or significantly updated versions of:

  • Microsoft Pocket Word
  • Microsoft Pocket Excel
  • Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Pocket Outlook
  • Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer
  • Windows CE operating System GUI and shell components

For more information on Windows CE 2.0 please see the History of Windows CE section.

Is there a ROM upgrade available for my device?

The following table lists devices which had CE 2.00 ROM Upgrades issued in 1997.

Hewlett Packard

Below is a message from HP Jornada commenting on the availability of the ROM upgrade. As you will see they deny the availability of the ROM upgrade even though it is still available. Obviously someone in the hierarchy of Jornada someone has made a decision to try and push users to buy new devices.
HPC Factor believes this to be a mistake on the part of Jornada. More»

Thank you for contacting HP's Customer Care e-mail support.
I understand that you would like to upgrade the ROM of your Jornada
320LX Palmtop.
There was an upgrade for the HP 320LX units to Windows CE 2.0 that was
available for about a year. This upgrade has been discontinued and is
no longer available.
Currently the only option available to upgrade to a newer version of
Windows CE is to purchase a new device.
If you need further assistance, please reply to this message. You may
also find technical and troubleshooting information along with software
updates, on our HP Customer Care Web site at:
http://www.hp.com/
Best regards,
Kerry
HP Customer Solutions Team
* Our advice is strictly limited to the question(s) asked and is
based on the information provided to us. Problems and solutions
may depend on the nature of your system environment and various
other parameters that are unknown to HP; therefore, HP cannot assume
any responsibility or liability. Please be advised that technical
information changes as new data becomes available, therefore, HP
recommends that you regularly check our Customer Care Web site for
possible updates at:
http://www.hp.com/go/support
HP shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental
or consequential damages in connection with the use of this
information.

Ericsson

Below is a the official Ericsson Press Release from December 1997 announcing the immediate availability for the Ericsson MC12 Windows CE 2.0 ROM Upgrade. More»

19 December, 1997
ERICSSON ANNOUNCES UPGRADE TO WINDOWS CE 2.0 FOR MC 12 CUSTOMERS

Ericsson Mobile Communications AB today announced its support for the Windows CE 2.0 operating system. Moving to enhance their customer's investment in the MC 12 Mobile Companion currently running Windows CE 1.0, Ericsson has opted to offer, subject to time limitations, a free upgrade program to Windows CE 2.0.

Customers purchasing a MC 12 before February 28, 1998, will be eligible to apply for a Windows CE 2.0 ROM module from Ericsson. This is a world-wide offer, free of charge, and will be completed when Windows CE 2.0 becomes available.

Casio

September 8, 1997--CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD., in conjunction with CASIO, INC., announced today a free Windows CE 2.0 ROM upgrade program for new purchasers of the market leading, CASSIOPEIA Handheld PC. The Windows CE ROM Upgrade Kit will be available for CASSIOPEIA Handheld PC's - A-11, and A-11 Plus. The upgrade kit can easily be installed and requires no special tools. More»

'The Windows CE 2.0 ROM upgrade for the Handheld PC is a new release from Microsoft which will allow enhanced performance for CE H/PCs,' said Gary Rado, Executive Vice President of the Handheld Personal Computer Division and Digital Imaging Division of Casio. 'This ROM upgrade system protects the users investment and demonstrates Casio's commitment to develop Handheld PCs that can easily be expanded and updated,' continued Rado.

A free upgrade kit will be available to Casio users who purchase either a CASSIOPEIA A-11 or A-11 Plus from September 8, 1997 to December 31, 1997. For current CASSIOPEIA owners this upgrade kit is also available for $99.99. Fulfilment of the free upgrade will occur soon after Microsoft's release of the next version expected in the fourth quarter of 1997.

'We're pleased with Casio's announcement of the availability of their ROM Upgrade Kit which will allow upgrading of existing H/PCs to the next release of Windows CE for the H/PC,' said Harel Kodesh, General Manager, Consumer Appliance Group at Microsoft. 'Casio's commitment to developing products that enhance productivity is why our partnership has been so successful in the launch of Windows CE.'

The CASSIOPEIA was the first Windows CE based Handheld PC available at the launch last November at Comdex. Rado continued to comment that as the market leader in the Windows CE category, they will continue to support the CASSIOPIEA users.

For more information please visit the Casio website at www.casio.com or www.casiohpc.com.

CASSIOPEIA

CASSIOPEIA comes with Windows CE built-in, a Windows-based operating system specially developed by Microsoft Corp. The result is a high level of data compatibility between CASSIOPEIA and Windows-based desktop computers. It also offers the same user interface as found in Windows for the desktop. The open architecture of the system helps ensure a rich supply of software applications from third-party developers.

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CASSIOPEIA has a number of pre-installed useful applications including Information Manager (which is synchronized with Microsoft Schedule +/Outlook™ for Windows 95), Microsoft Pocket Word and Microsoft Pocket Excel Ð H/PC versions of the well-known PC software applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, a world clock and a calculator. In addition, e-mail capabilities and Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, together with various ports perform powerful data communications. CASSIOPEIA comes bundled with a selection of business-oriented applications that will allow fax transmission, remote e-mail access, information service reception using 1-way pager, wireless e-mail for use with a 2-way pager.

In addition the CASSIOPEIA offers the unique Casio QV-link connection software. This software allows transferring images to and from a Casio QV digital camera. It allows the user to edit titles, comments and enter dates, and rearrange or delete the images in the camera. In the presentation mode, the user can control the display of presentations through the Casio QV camera to a TV monitor. The QV link gives the user the ability to take photos with the digital camera, download it to the CASSIOPEIA and then e-mail it over the Internet.

As the first manufacturer of the Digital Diary, Casio was able to draw upon years of experience in developing the next-generation mobile information hardware.

***

CASIO Computer Co., Ltd., is one of the leading consumer electronics companies in the world. Since its establishment in 1957, CASIO has been active in the development of electronic calculators, timepieces, musical instruments, digital cameras, LCD TVs, pagers and other communications devices. CASIO's corporate activities are guided by the motto: 'Creativity and Contribution.' (www.casio.co.jp)

Casio, Inc., Dover, NJ, is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. Casio, Inc., with sales over $500-million, markets calculators, watches, business organizers, musical keyboards, audio and video products, electronic cash registers, digital cameras and other consumer electronic products (www.casio.com)

CASIO and CASSIOPEIA are trademarks of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

How can I obtain the Module?

The module is Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software. This means that it can only be distributed through the OEM, or with the OEM's express permission. As a result, unless you try for an on-line auction site, your best and only safe bet is to go directly to the OEM

The module is old hardware, and understandably the OEM's want you to go out and purchase a new device, as a result contacting the Sales department for the upgrade should be your second port of call, We advise that you first contact Technical support. This may seem strange, but it is where our users report having the best luck in tracking down the module here in the United Kingdom.

Users should also be aware of the HPC:Factor forum resource hpcBay. hpcBay is a free service provided by us to users, providing them with a place where they can request, trade and sell Handheld PC hardware and software.
All users seeking ROM upgrades should look through the hpcBay and consider the merits of posting a request.

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Europe:

In the United Kingdom, the ROM Upgrade has been found to be available from hp Jornada Technical Support.

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North America:

HP - In the United States, the ROM Upgrade has been found to be available from the hp replacement parts service.
The Module is available via a Independent Distributor; Code Micro, shipping available to the United States & Canada¹ (Sold Out)

NEC - Information on the Mobile Pro 400 / 450 upgrade can be found by clicking here

South America:

None

Australasia:

None

Asia:

None

India:

None

Pole's & Other locals:

Microsoft Windows Ce 5.0

None

The absence of places to obtain the ROM upgrade is due to user reluctance in contacting us back with information on where they obtained it. As a result we feel that spending our time answering questions on obtaining the module from users around the world is not justified. All contact's to us regarding the ROM upgrade will be replied to with a link back to this page. If you have any further information as to the availability of the ROM module, please contact us with the details.

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1 Thanks to Mike Carter for providing us with information on this link

* Note: The free upgrade is no longer a standing offer from hp or Casio. All references to the upgrade on their web site are now deemed invalid by hp Jornada - Confirmed January 2001

Published: October 1, 2004 | Article last Reviewed: June 12, 2020

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