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IBM WorkPad was a line of portable devices, produced by Palm Inc. and branded by IBM.cite-ref-0-1-0[1] This line contained personal digital assistants (PDAs) and one subnotebook model (WorkPad Z50).

• Overview

• Reception

• Models

• PDAs

• Accessories

• See also

• References

This line was released in 1997cite-ref-2[2] and discontinued in 2002.cite-ref-3[3]cite-ref-0-1-1[1] After discontinuation of its self-branded line, IBM still offers the main Palm line on its site.cite-ref-4[4]

This IBM-branded line of PDAs were rebranded PalmPilots, with only a few software improvements (easy sync for Lotus Notes, DB2 EveryPlace, and IBM Mobile Connect).cite-ref-5[5]

Early WorkPad PDAs were received positively, similar to parallel Palm models;cite-ref-6[6]cite-ref-7[7] but later this conservative business-oriented line lacked notability,cite-ref-8[8] and multimedia options of latest models were described as relatively poor.cite-ref-9[9]

WorkPad Z50 - 1999, subnotebook/thin client, powered by Windows CE, equipped with an NEC MIPS processor and with an 8.2" screen.cite-ref-10[10]

All WorkPad PDAs have a similar gray-scale screen (with better resolution and contrast for C series, but with same physical size and similar layout); only the c505 model has a color screen. The WorkPad 30X can be upgraded to a Japanese version, using the Open Extension slot.cite-ref-11[11]cite-ref-1-12-0[12]

WorkPad - 1997, rebadged PalmPilot

WorkPad 20X - 1998, rebadged Palm III

WorkPad 30X - 1999, rebadged Palm IIIx

WorkPad 30J - 1999,cite-ref-13[13] Japanese version of 30Xcite-ref-14[14]

WorkPad 31J - 2000, same as 30J, but with PHS broadband module.cite-ref-1-12-1[12]

WorkPad 31A - 2000, version of 31J with locked phone operator.cite-ref-1-12-2[12]

C series with new thin, sleek metal case:

WorkPad c3 -1999/2000, rebadged Palm V/Vx; also known as WorkPad 40J and WorkPad 50J.

WorkPad c500 -2001, rebadged Palm m500; also known as WorkPad 60U.

WorkPad c505 -2001, rebadged Palm m505; also known as WorkPad 70J.

Most WorkPad PDAs can use the same peripherals as the PalmPilot; for example, the external keyboard available for some models, and most WorkPads can be attached to a cradle for charging or connection to a PC; the WorkPad can be attached to a Palm cradle, and vice versa.

Some WorkPads (and sibling Palm models) can be attached to some ThinkPad laptops, using an Ultrabay cradle;cite-ref-15[15] This would be the Palm V, m500, m505, and the WorkPad c500 and c505 models.

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cite-note-1313. ↑ "仙石浩明の日記: Google カレンダーの過去の予定を自動的に削除する方法". www.gcd.org (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-06-29.

cite-note-1414. ↑ "PDA Nr. 188 (Palm Nr. 103): IBM Workpad 2 Japan (30J) | Olivers virtuelles PDA-Museum". Retrieved 2021-06-29.

cite-note-1515. ↑ "Ultrabay Plus WorkPad c500 Cradle - ThinkWiki". www.thinkwiki.org. Retrieved 2021-06-29.