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CPU, running the

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(version 5). The main improvement to this model, were the addition of a Xenon camera flash, and a higher-resolution 2MP built-in CCD camera with both autofocus and a macro mode. This camera was state-of-the-art for the time; capable 2MP cameras with flash were not commonly seen in mobile devices until several years later, such as the

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which was released in 2005. The device was criticised for only featuring 16MB of storage, which was seen as poor value for the high retail price. In contrast to the NZ90/E and NZ90/U export models, the Japanese NZ90 featured a contactless

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card reader. This enabled users to check the balance and usage history on an

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(prepaid-money) card or a

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(prepaid travel) card such as

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. Over time, a number of these devices have suffered from design defects. In particular, the Sony CCD used had a tendency to fail over time, due to humidity affecting down the bonding substrate used in the CCD assembly. This

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affected many other CCD-based products at the time, including the Clie NX80V PDA, as well as a number of Sony digital camera models. The LCD displays used on this model also had a tendency to be easily damaged.

Specifications

Specifications from Palm Info Center. *

: 5.0 *CPU: Intel

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PXA250 200 MHz *Memory: 16MB RAM (11MB avail.), 16MB ROM *Display: 480 x 320 transflective back-lit TFT-LCD, 16bit Colour (65k colours) *Sound: Internal audio amplifier, Rear speaker, Mono Mic, Stereo Headphone out. *External Connectors: USB *Expansion: Memory Stick Pro, MSIO, Compact Flash (Type II), Wireless LAN (In form of Compact Flash expansion card sold separately by Sony) *Wireless: Infrared IrDA *Battery: Rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer (1200 mAh) *Size & Weight: 5.4 (H) x 2.8 (W) x 0.6-0.9 (D) inches, 10.3 oz. *Color: Silver

References

External links

NZ90 Review at Palm Info Center
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