The Mobilepro 770 and 780 - View more pictures HERE

Overview: They are virtually twins. Their difference lie primarily in a few hardware upgrades. The 770 runs slower and displays fewer colors than the 780. But that is about it really. They are so similar that many of the parts are interchangeable. Actually the lcds, keyboard, main case halves (both top and bottom) are completely swappable for repair. Even the batteries and a/c adapters are the same. The rom and ram chips are different, and you cannot mix them up as they mount differently. But everything else is the same. But that is as far as it goes. Using the machines you notice a really big big difference. The 780 flies in comparison to the 770. Viewing websites is much better because of greater numbers of colors the 780 displays over the 770 in standard mode. I say standard mode because with some applications, both machines will display more colors than in native mode. 65K more to be exact. The 770 started a new style of NEC HPCs that would follow through to the 790 before we saw another design change. Both machines kept the same proprietory serial cable socket as the 750C. Both have CF and PCMCIA slots. But both also included upgraded soft modems from 336kbs to 56kbs. I say softmodems because the modem was controlled through software rather than a specific hardware encoded device. The 780 is by far the most popular HPC in the world for NEC...or at least it was until the 900 series started hitting the streets. But even years later they are readily available on eBay. While the 780 improves over the 770 in all realms, the 770 should not be discounted. It is a perfect machine for those who are getting started at a discount rate. Still powerful enough for most applications, its age is only as critical as the user's needs. Both machines would be the last Mobilepros to use Windows CE v2.11. The next Mobilepro, the 790 would introduce the HPCs to CE v3.0, a welcome change.

The Mobilepro 790

Overview: The Mobilepro 790 was NECs first HPC to run a true Windows CE v3.0 operating system. This proved to be a great enhancement in many aspects. Not only could it run all the previous HPC programs, but could also support some of the newer pocketpc CE v3.0 applications. Most noticeable to 790 users was the enhanced version of Internet Explorer. Many of the web site that were not viewable properly because of security measures could now be accessed with the 790. The manufacturer claimed newer versions of the Pocket Office applications as well, though nothing that the user would probably notice. There were some enhanced control panel options such as easily defining quick launch keys and a few other nice software add-ons such as newer versions of bFax and bUseful Backup, but the most important change was not software at all. It was a hardware change. For the first time the Mobilepro had non-volitile flash ram. This means that even in the event of a catastrophic power failure, compete power drain to the main and backup batteries, anything stored on the internal drive area (14mb useable) would remain intact. This made it a perfect place to store important documents and system backups. Storing data there meant it was easy to retrieve it in an emergency, and it freed up normal ram space for other use.

Mobilepro 770/780 Optional Items:

Mobilepro 790 Optional Items:

Mobilepro 770 Bonus CD (part #819-050522-002) Includes:

• bFax fax Express (send only) from BSquare
• Jetcet "Print" extra print drivers from Westtek
• Jetcet Powerpoint Companion Presentation Creator
• IntelliSync for ACT and Organizer (2.0.1) by Puma
• Connect Force internet connection wizard (1.0) by Ruksun
• Image Expert CE (30 day trial) by Sierra Imaging
• HPC dbExplorer database manager (1.3)

Mobilepro 780 Bonus CD Includes:

• Audible Player — An audio player to enjoy while in the office or on the road.
• ArcSoft™ cePhoto — A powerful tool to help you to organize and edit digital photographs.
• Connect Force™ — An internet setup wizard that simplifies and facilitates your remote connection setup.
• JETCET™ PowerPoint Companion — A versatile print driver that allows you to convert source files from your pocket applications into impressive PowerPoint presentations.
• JETCET™ Print — A collection of printer drivers for a wider range of highspeed printers.
• HPC NetProfile — A network configuration utility that allows you to create multiple network profiles for each of your network adapters.
• SmartPass Client — Network client software that provides secure remote access to internal networks, applications and services.
• SmartPass Info — A file that provides additional information about
• V-One’s client/server VPN software services.

Mobilepro 790 Bonus CD:

• Microsoft® ActiveSync® 3.1 (PC synchronization)
• Microsoft® Pocket Streets

Mobilepro 770 and 780 Specifications:

• Model Number: MC-R520A (770) and Model Number: MC-R530A (780)
• Display: QMedia 128-bit chipset, 8.1" diagonal DSTN touch screen, 64,000 colors, 640 x 240 (half-VGA) resolution on display, Up to 800 x 600 resolution on external monitor.
• 770: CPU: NEC VR4121, 131-MHz processor, optimized for Windows CE
• 780: CPU: 168MHz NEC VR4121™ MIPS 24KB cache
• User Data Entry Methods: 78-key QWERTY keyboard with stylus 17.5 mm alpha key pitch Touch screen (input via stylus)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 32 MB
• Read-Only Memory (ROM): 24 MB
• Speaker: One built-in speaker
• Infrared (IrDA) Communication: Baud rate — FIR 4 Mbps maximum Distance — 2 to 20 inches
• Serial Interface: Baud rate — 115.2 Kbps maximum
• I/O Ports: Serial port (Direct Cable connection), IrDA port, VGA port (output), Earphone Microphone
• Modem: Data — V. 90, 56 Kbps (AT command), Fax — 14.4 Kbps (Fax Class I)
• PC Card Slot: One Type I or Type II PC card slot
• Compact Flash Card Slot: One Type I or Type II Compact Flash card slot
• Power: Main battery — one rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack (included). Recharging time is approximately 4.5 hours when the system is on or off.
• Dimensions: 9.64 in. (w) x 5.16 in. (d) x 1.13 in. (h), 245 mm (w) x 131 mm (d) x 28.8 mm (h)
• Weight: 1.69 lb. (with battery), 770 g (with battery)
• Operating Environment: Temperature — 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C), humidity — 35% to 85% (No condensation)
• Storage Environment: Temperature — 14° to 140°F (–10° to 60°C), humidity — 35% to 85% (No condensation)

Mobilepro 790 Specifications:

• Model Number: MC-R550A (UPC 050927494727)
• Microsoft®Windows® for Handheld PC 2000, V3.0 core operating system
• Display: QMedia 128-bit chipset, 8.1" diagonal DSTN touch screen, 64,000 colors, 640 x 240 (half-VGA) resolution on display, Up to 800 x 600 resolution on external monitor.
• CPU: 168MHz NEC VR4121™ MIPS 24KB cache
• User Data Entry Methods: 78-key QWERTY keyboard with stylus 17.5 mm alpha key pitch Touch screen (input via stylus)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 32 MB
• Read-Only Memory (ROM): 24 MB
• Internal Flash Memory 16 MB (14MB available for use)
• Speaker: One built-in speaker
• Infrared (IrDA) Communication: Baud rate — FIR 4 Mbps maximum Distance — 2 to 20 inches
• Serial Interface: Baud rate — 115.2 Kbps maximum
• I/O Ports: Serial port (Direct Cable connection), IrDA port, VGA port (output), Earphone Microphone
• Modem: Data — V. 90, 56 Kbps (AT command), Fax — 14.4 Kbps (Fax Class I)
• PC Card Slot: One Type I or Type II PC card slot
• Compact Flash Card Slot: One Type I or Type II Compact Flash card slot
• Power: Main battery — one rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack (included). Recharging time is approximately 4.5 hours when the system is on or off.
• Dimensions: 9.64 in. (w) x 5.16 in. (d) x 1.13 in. (h), 245 mm (w) x 131 mm (d) x 28.8 mm (h)
• Weight: 1.69 lb. (with battery), 770 g (with battery)
• Operating Environment: Temperature — 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C), humidity — 35% to 85% (No condensation)
• Storage Environment: Temperature — 14° to 140°F (–10° to 60°C), humidity — 35% to 85% (No condensation)

NEC Mobilepro 770 Support Site: http://support.necam.com/mobilesolutions/hardware/handhelds/MobilePro770/

NEC Mobilepro 780 Support Site: http://support.necam.com/mobilesolutions/hardware/handhelds/mobilepro780/

NEC Mobilepro 790 Support Site: http://support.necam.com/mobilesolutions/hardware/handhelds/MobilePro790/