Philips Velo

Velo 1
DeveloperPhilips
ManufacturerPhilips
TypeHandheld PC
Release date1997; 27 years ago (1997)[1][2][3]
Introductory priceUS$599.99 (equivalent to $1,139 in 2023)
Discontinued2000 (2000)
Operating systemWindows CE 1.0 (Optional ROM upgrade to Windows CE 2.0)
CPU36.86 MHz Philips MP3910 (32 bit)[4]
MemoryRAM 4 MiB[5]
ROM 8 MiB
DisplayGreen back-lit 5.1-inch resistive touchscreen
Graphics480×240, 2 bits per pixel, 4 grey shades
InputBuilt-in QWERTY-type keyboard
Power2 x AA batteries or a rechargeable NiMH battery pack.
Dimensions172 x 95 x 32 millimetres
Mass374 grams (battery included)
SuccessorVelo 500
Website"www.velo1.com" at the Wayback Machine (archived January 29, 1997)

The Philips Velo is a Handheld PC developed by Philips.[6][7]

  1. ^ PHILIPS VELO HANDHELD PC FINALLY ARRIVES IN CANADA. Abstract: TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA[permanent dead link], 1997 JUL 7 (NB) -- By Grant Buckler. Philips Electronics Ltd. launched its Velo handheld computer in Canada last week. The Velo was introduced to the US market last fall at the Comdex/Fall trade show. Report Date: 1997-07-07
  2. ^ PLEASE! LEAVE COMPUTING TO THE EXPERTS!, By STEWART ALSOP; REPORTER ASSOCIATE SHEREE R. CURRY, June 23, 1997, FORTUNE Magazine, The second product was introduced in the U.S. last month: the Philips Velo 1.
  3. ^ PHILIPS VELO 1: UNIQUE BUT NOT FLAWLESS, Page 94, 24 Mar 1997, InfoWorld
  4. ^ Unofficial Velo FAQ Page - Velo Series Specs
  5. ^ PHILIPS VELO 1 FAQ Archived 2016-01-18 at the Wayback Machine, Joe Blow's Windows CE 1.0 Software Archive - FAQ
  6. ^ "Products - Phillip" at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
  7. ^ THE WHOLE WORLD IN YOUR HANDS, Velo 1, Designer: Lunar Design and Phillips Electronics, Consumer Products:Bronze, By Julie Tilsner, Page 44 (page 7 of pdf), Annual Design Award Winners, Jun 2, 1997, Business Week, The Velo 1 was named Best Hand-Held Product at Comdex 96 by Byte magazine and is an Editor’s Choice product at PC magazine.