Processor

32-bit RISC-based ARM 7100 CPU, running at 18.432MHz

Internal Memory

ROM: The built-in applications are stored in a 6MB ROM. RAM: 4Mb or 8Mb (capable of storing 2,000 pages of text, 40,000 appointments, or 20,000 database records)

CompactFlash slot

1 slot for up to 10Mb storage on Psion Memory Disk (CompactFlash standard)

Display

640 x 240 pixels - view full page width. Backlit, touch sensitive. 100 characters x 26 lines with rich text and multiple zoom levels (magnification) 133x50mm (5.25" x 2.0") active area

Keyboard

Patented touch-type laptop-style 'expanding' keyboard with a large vertical travel. 9 off-screen application quick access buttons. 5 command buttons to the left of the screen

Audio

Microphone for digital sound recording. External buttons for record, stop/play and rewind and silencing alarms. Internal speaker.

Operating System

EPOC32

Power

2 x AA size alkaline batteries, one month typical life (35 hours). Standard 3v Lithium backup cell protects RAM while changing batteries (CR2032). Optional external power supply (6V DC + or - 10%, 1A)

Communications

RS232 Fast Serial Port interface to computers, modems and mobile phones plus printers to communicate at up to 115 kbps. IrDA-compliant Infrared allowing short range (up to one metre) printing and transfer of information (single entries or whole files) wirelessly from a Psion to a suitable printer or another Psion Series 5. Infrared may also be used for email and web browsing with the Series 5 Message Suite software and a suitable GSM dataphone - such as the Ericsson SH888, or an alternative mobile phone combined with the DI127 infrared adaptor.

Size

170x90x23mm

Weight

354g including batteries