There was also a rare series 5mx pro, which differed only in having the operating system loaded into ram and. While the last psion s focus is on the 16 bit machines, we want this site to cover all machines with the psion. Drag and drop files between the series5 and the pc in. This provided a larger screen 126 x 45mm with twice the resolution 480x160 and 3 shades of grey white, grey, and black, and came with either 256k or 512k of ram. The 3mx was truly great, being over three and a half times faster than the previous machines, having a more powerful cpu.
Psion was established in 1980 as a software house with a close relationship with sinclair research. The series 5mx builds on the current series 5epoc platform and has been in the works now for two years. Upgrade from an earlier model of psion handheld computer to a series 5 as a onestop process. I reorganise it somewhat less badly from time to time, but it always needs to be cleaned up, and the links all checked. Mobile devices that can withstand some of the most harshest working conditions. A superb and very user friendly pocket computer, with a high speed processor three times the speed of the original series 3, backlit screen and extensive built in software. Synchronising with a pc, converting file formats from psion to multiple pc formats time clocks and stopwatches, time logging and management see also psion time utilities various utility programs, file management psion 3 programs for the earlier 1991 to 1998 psion 3 to psion 3mx range of psion. Games and applications designed for the smaller resolution screen of the original series 3. If the user modifies the series 3a computer or its expansion modules in any way, and these modifications are not approved, by psion, the fcc may withdraw the users right to operate the equipment. The psion series 3 was a palmtop computer first released in 1991.
Below are some useful programs that can be used with the psion series 3, 3a, 3c, and 3mx. It came in two main variants, the series 5 launched in 1997 and the series 5mx 1999, the latter having a faster processor, clearer screen, and updated software. Upgrade from an earlier model of psion handheld computer to a series5 as a onestop process. What makes these handheld computers unique is their approach to innovation and durability. Drag and drop files between the series 5 and the pc in. One unique feature of the psion series 3 software package was a builtin programming language, opl organiseropen programming language, which enabled users to create their own applications that ran and looked just as system programs. Psion has released a new handheld called the series 5mx, based on symbians new revision 5 of their epoc operating system.
View and download psion 3a series user manual online. All your files will be copied from your old psion series33a3c3mx or siena, converted to the series5 file formats on the pc, then copied to your series5. Repair and hard reset your psion device, reset forgotten password and pattern lock or restore the factory settings. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Life took over and my passion for these machines faded into the background. Psion vintage computer parts and accessories for sale ebay. Later when psion upgraded again to the 3mx, which was the last and the best of the 3 series range. We are performing platform necromancy, gathering together as much information as we can from longabandoned websites, rattly hard drives and the back of rusty filing cabinets. How to connect a psion series 3a to the internet dqydj. It has been suggested that psion series 3mx be merged into this article or section. Pda psion 5mx series user manual 217 pages pda psion workabout pro s quick reference manual. The last psion adding modern flash storage and wifi to.
It sported a 240 x 80 monochrome screen and ran sibo a 16bit operating system on a variant of intels 8086 processor. I want to build a device that will add modern storage and wifi to my ageing but beloved psion series 3c. Adhering to the if it aint broke, dont fix it adage, the next five years saw a succession of detailed improvements within the overall theme. Through acquisition psion became part of motorola solutions which is now owned by zebra technologies, a leader in the industry. In summary, series 5s power, portability, and low cost sets a new standard in mobile computing, and will allow a broader range of people access to their. I decided to figure out how to connect it to the internet. Wikipedia launched in 1997, the psion series 5 was a clamshell pda running an os called symbian epoc. I could usually get about one months use out of a pair of aa batteries. Our inhouse technical experts can assist you with all aspects of the workabout pro, as well as the omnii xt15 xt10, workabout mx, 7535, and ikon. If possible, i want it to fit into the ssd slot of the 3c and power it straight from the 3c. Psion series 5 cd communication software 2905002209. If the user modifies the series 3a computer or its expansion modules in any way, and these modifications are not approved, by psion, the fcc may withdraw the users right to.
Psion s games for the zx spectrum included chess, chequered flag, flight simulation and the horace series. Buy psion vintage computer parts and accessories and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The builtin word processor got a muchneeded update to support full microsoft word format with export capabilities for other popular word processors, the database became fully configurable by the user, the spreadsheet became lotus 123 compatible, a sound file editor, and more. Later when psion upgraded again to the 3mx, which was the last and the best of the 3 series range, i bought one of those in 1998. In addition, a psion series 3a variant with factory installed software for the russian. Toms deutsche psion revo, 3a, 3c, workabout, siena, 3mx, 5, 5mx. In 1993, psion released an upgraded version of the series 3, called the series 3a. If anyone has any access to unusual or rare software, documentation or photos for the series 3c or 3a and 3mx, for that matter, please let me know. If youre looking to buy a psion machine or accessories, including an organiser ii, series 3 3mx, or a newer machine, such as a series 5mx or revo, try one of the following links. This provided a larger screen 126 x 45mm with twice the resolution 480x160 and 3 shades of grey white. These will run on later models, but you may find they dont display correctly. The psion series 5 was a personal digital assistant pda from psion.
Get the best deals on psion when you shop the largest online selection at. It has a 2mb memory to hold over 500 pages of text. Series 5 is as valuable personally as professionally, with personal information management software based on psion s award winning series 3c and 12 years of designing mobile computing devices. The page provides details of how a 256k psion 3a can be upgraded to 512kb. I happen to have a working psion 3a in reasonable shape.
Lets you set up playlists which play your audio tracks in the order you want them. Psions games for the zx spectrum included chess, chequered flag, flight simulation and the horace series. Shelve psion beta excerpt from 2010 amazon breakthrough novel award entry. Psion beta excerpt from 2010 amazon breakthrough novel award entry. In addition, a psion series 3a variant with factory installed software for the russian language was called a psion series 3ar, and acorn computers sold a rebadged version of. This site list started out mostly for my own use, to note what software was out there, and grew over the years. The psion sibo emulators, for example the series 3a emulator, were designed to run on a dedicated pc under dos. It is used to build up images from several primitives by inserting ellipses, rectangles, text, embedded documents eg sketch documents and path objects, which are constructed from straight lines and bezier curves. Series 3a programming manual opl programming manual oval and disk.
The four main variants are the psion series 3 1991, the psion series 3a 1993, the psion series 3c 1996, and the psion series 3mx 1998, all sized 165 x 85 x 22 mm. What started off as a simple project to reverse engineer the psion ssd and build a wifi adapter has grown into something much larger. Back up your files speedily and at a fraction of the cost compared with flash ssds. All psion series 3 software is 100% compatible with the pocket book. Psionex are the number one specialists for the supply, servicing and technical support of the complete psion zebra range. Im selling my psion pdas view from the potting shed. The psion series 3 range of personal digital assistants were made by psion plc. The company developed games and other software for the zx81 and zx spectrum home computers, released under the sinclair psion brand. Psion 56k infrared travel modem with disks and manual 4 x solid state disks 3 x 1mb and autoroute express software. Synchronising with a pc, converting file formats from psion to multiple pc formats time clocks and stopwatches, time logging and management see also psion time utilities various utility programs, file management psion 3 programs for the earlier 1991 to 1998 psion 3 to psion 3mx range of psion sibo computers.
The builtin software gives you a word processor, spell checker, spreadsheet, database. The brand names teklogix, psion teklogix and psion has been synonymous with robust mobile computing. The psion series 3mx was the last upgrade in the popular. Psion brought this machine out some years ago, then superceded it with the 5 series which, in my opinion, are a step backwards in terms of practicality. A much better series 5 august 1999 issue hold on to your seats. If you are looking for a quote or information on psion motorolazebra products, including refurbished teklogix and psion teklogix computers. This durability translates into an overall lower cost of ownership. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Psion series 5mx, hp jornada 720 overview duration. This project is run by the same people as the last psion project, an attempt to reinvigorate passion for psion s siboepoc16 platform, as well as develop hardware and software. The psion 3a was released in released in 1993,with a 7. Software for psion series 3a,3c, 3mx, siena, series 55mx, 941. All your files will be copied from your old psion series 33a3c 3mx or siena, converted to the series 5 file formats on the pc, then copied to your series 5. While the last psion s focus is on the 16 bit machines, we want this site to cover all machines with the psion logo and their clones acorn.
The psion series 3 was successful enough to spawn a number of successors the psion series 3a 1993, psion series 3c 1996 and the psion series 3mx 1998. No other psion mains adapter either designed for other epoc devices or earlier sibo machines match the required voltage and amperage. The four main variants are the psion series 3 1991, the psion series 3a 1993, the psion series 3c 1996, and the psion series 3mx 1998, all sized 165. Shareware programs for the symbian epoc machines rmr software. The series 3mx came with a faster processor nec v30h running at 27 mhz, backlit lcd screen, and more builtin software.
If your psion zebra equipment needs servicing, we will supply you with a first class, rapid turnaround, great value service. Handheld computer 32 pages pda psion 7515 user manual. The original plans of making new psion ssds and a wifi adapter are still happening. This paper describes a technique using dosbox, a freely available dos emulator, which can host the sibo emulator so that the remaining facilities of xp or windows 2000 are simultaneously available. Psion 5 series palmtop computer page ulrich, programming, as seen and by courtesy of do a mouseover or click. Gemini will be dual platform with linux and android supported. Vintage psion series 3c 3mx siena official parallel printer link. An excellent screen shows up to 80 characters x 17 lines of information. The four main variants are the psion 3 1991, the psion 3a 1993, the psion 3c 1996, and the psion 3mx 1998, all sized 165 x 85 x 22 mm. Works with all software that adheres to psion standards. Their marketplace often contains secondhand bargain machines, and a couple of vendors such as psionex.
Shielded cables, suitable for the series 3a computer range, can be obtained from an authorised psion dealer. Psion 56k infrared travel modem with disks and manual. In addition, a psion 3a variant with factory installed software for the russian language was called a psion 3ar, and acorn computers sold a rebadged version of the psion 3 and 3a marketed as the acorn. Java psion link jpl, is intended to be a crossplatform solution for transferring files between psion epoc pdas netbook, series 7, 5mx, revo and any computer with a serial port and the ability to run java. Save money by buying your psion applications on floppy diskette. For compatibility with legacy software the processor speed can. The company developed games and other software for the zx81 and zx spectrum home computers, released under the sinclairpsion brand.
Psion series 3mx photos, specs, and price engadget. I loved getting back into the world of psion, but things had changed in the 11 years since i had owned my last series 5. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Software now runs notably faster and information sent to this site suggests that psion use the same 190mhz sa1100 processor when manufacturing both the series 7 and netbook because its cheaper than having two sets of chips and machinery to fit them even though the sa1100 does come in 3mhz and 190mhz varieties.