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Dell to introduce USD 199 Pocket PC
09 October 2002 -- CNET -- Dell Computer is planning to unveil two handhelds - one priced at USD199 - based on Microsoft's Pocket PC 2002 operating system this fall, according to sources. Both handhelds are expected to be put on display at the Comdex Fall 2002 tradeshow in November, sources said.

One handheld, which will incorporate a 300 MHz Intel XScale processor, will sell for USD 199. The other handheld will include a 400 MHz Intel XScale processor and sell for USD299.

Separately, an internal Dell document found on the internet described two similar devices, but didn't mention the devices' cost. Dell spokesman Jess Blackburn confirmed that the documents were from the company, yet cautioned that the specifications may not be final. He would not comment on pricing. Dell has said previously it plans to enter the handheld market. Blackburn said the company has committed to launching a handheld in the fourth quarter. "That is still our plan," he said.