Windows Phone Thoughts: Clio CE Handheld Computer Back Again

"Still featuring the same 180 degree pivoting display and 9.4" screen as the original Clio, both features of which contributed greatly to its success, the Clio NXT from Data Evolution offers an updated feature set which brings the palmtop on par with competing offerings from other manufacturers in the handheld and palmtop space. A 400 MHz Intel processor will power the unit, which now runs on Microsoft's Windows CE .NET 4.2 Professional platform and has gained support for Wi-Fi 802.11b. In addition, the unit features USB connectivity and multiple memory slots, although Data Evolution did not comment further which expansion formats will be supported."


Note, these images are of the current Clio, not the Clio NXT

We've had our eye our on the new Clio in the CE Forum for a while now. The much loved device definitely falls between the usual computer/portable device categories, but what's what a lot of folks love about it. I wonder when the next wave of truly innovative Pocket PCs and Windows CE devices will arrive. It feels like we've been looking at the same old shapes and design solutions for quite a while now. :? Still, the Clio NXT certainly looks the part. The units are expected to ship in early 2005 and there's no word on price yet. You can find the full press release at the Data Evolution website here.