WorkPad c500 by IBM – Specifications

Introducing the IBM WorkPad c500, released in 2001 Oct. Designed by Palm and manufactured by Palm, this Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is ideal for those who value .

The device features a Monochrome STN LCD display with a size of and a resolution of providing a pixel density of 78 PPI PPI. It operates on ensuring smooth performance with its clocked at 33 MHz.

Noteworthy attributes include:

  • Storage and Memory: 8 MiB RAM, supported by a 4 MiB non-volatile internal storage.
  • Camera Capabilities: main sensor, capable of recording videos at .
  • Connectivity and Extras: with support for bands and advanced connectivity through and .
  • Power: Equipped with a battery, offering a capacity of .

Available in regions including at a price of .

Full Specifications of WorkPad c500

BrandIBM
ModelWorkPad c500
Released2001 Oct
Hardware DesignerPalm
ManufacturerPalm
General ExtrasPassive stylus
Device CategoryPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA)
List of Additional Featuresdocking station
Width 76.7 mm
3.02 inch
Height 114.1 mm
4.49 inch
Depth 11.7 mm
0.46 inches
Bounding Volume102.4 ccm
Mass 118 g
4.16 ounces
PlatformPalm OS
Operating SystemPalm Computing Palm OS 4.0
CPU Clock33 MHz
CPU Motorola DragonBall VZ MC68VZ328
1,999
32 bit
single-core
RAM TypeSDRAM
RAM Capacity8 MiB RAM
Non-volatile Memory TypeFlash EEPROM
Non-volatile Memory InterfaceYes
Non-volatile Memory Capacity4 MiB non-volatile
Display Diagonal 74 mm
2.9 inch
Resolution 160x160
25600 pixels
Display Width 52.33 mm
2.06 inch
Display Height 52.33 mm
2.06 inch
Horizontal Full Bezel Width24.37 mm
Display Area2738 square millimeter
Display Area Utilization31.3%
Pixel Size0.32704 mm/pixel
Pixel Density78 PPI
Display TypeMonochrome STN LCD display
Display Color Depth4 bit/pixel
Number of Display Scales16
Display IlluminationELP
Display Light Reflection Modereflective
Scratch Resistant ScreenNo
Graphical ControllerN/A
A/V OutNo
Audio Channel(s)mono
Microphone(s)No
Loudspeaker(s):mono
Audio Output:No
Supported Cellular BandsNo
Complementary Phone ServicesVibrating Alert
Sec. Supported Cellular Networks:No
Touchscreen TypeResistive touch sensing screen
Touchscreen Simultaneous Touch PointsSingle-touch
Directional PadTwo-way (without action button)-way
Expansion Interfaces MMC
SD
USB USB 1.1
USB Full-Speed (12 Mbps)
USB ConnectorProprietary
BluetoothNo
Wireless LANNo
IR IrDA 1.2
115200bit/s (SIR/CIR)
SerialRecommended Standard 232
Serial Connector:Proprietary
Serial Data Rate:115200 bps
FM Radio ReceiverNo
Supported GPS protocol(s)No
Camera Image SensorNo
FocusNo
FlashNo
Aux. Camera Image SensorNo
Aux. 2 Camera Image SensorNo
Aux. 3 Camera Image SensorNo
Aux. 4 Camera Image SensorNo
Aux. 4 Camera FocusNo
Secondary Camera SensorNo
Sec. Aux. Cam. Image SensorNo
Sec. Aux. 2 Cam. Image SensorNo
Built-in accelerometerNo
Protection from solid materialsYes
Protection from liquidsYes
Battery Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo)
built-in
1-cell
Market Countries Germany
UK
USA
Market Regions Europe
North America (NA)
Western Europe

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