PSION is a mark of software and British computer material . It was created by David Potter in 1980. The initials mean Potter' S Scientific Instruments ONE .
History
In 1982, PSION leaves a flight simulator for Sinclair ZX81, then of many plays.Starting from 1983, PSION develops programs for DOS and Sinclair Quantum Leap : the four principal programs étaient :
- FILE, a Database;
- EASEL, a utility of diagrams;
- QUILL, a Word processing;
- ABACUS, a Spreadsheet.
These programs, first Office automation continuation in the world, will be marketed under the name of PC FURNACE and X Changes.
As of 1984, PSION launches out in the manufacture of computers.
It will found Symbian ltd with Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola and Matsushita in 1996.
Into 1998, the company is divided into a software pole and a material pole.
In 2000, Psion repurchases Teklogix and amalgamates its activities with its subsidiary company B-to-B Psion Enterprise. The subsidiary company takes the name of PsionTeklogix.
In 2002, the subsidiary company Psion Software is created. It produces software in the field of the electronic courier. This subsidiary company is yielded to Visto in 2003.
In 2004, Psion yields all the rights which remains to him on the operating system Symbian OS at Nokia, Symbian not being more regarded as being an central element of the strategy of Psion.
Currently, PsionTeklogix is the only operational entity of Psion.
Palm computers
To organize I
Launched in 1984. 2 KB of RAM, 4 KB of ROMANIAN. A small database contains. Can integrate a computer programming language (POPL). Screen with a line, alphabetical keyboard, sliding lid, an additional port.To organize II
First true PDA in the world.Launched in 1986, its posting reaches 2, then 4 lines (model CM, XP, then LZ), in several successive alternatives, of 8 KB to 64 KB of RAM. It has connectors for port series or reader of code-bars.
In addition to the database, it integrates a diary with alarm. It has two additional ports for the extensions. 2 slots which makes it possible to him to store data or programs on packs (eprom) energy of 64K with 512k recognized as disc has and B.
It is delivered with directions for use written by Mike Show as well as a software making it possible to control the posting of screen and to create databases, that is to say to program. The language is called OPL (to organize Psion Langage). The program " .OPL" once compiled the extension " carries; .OPO". Also for the programmers an emulator in back making it possible leaves to create and test the progammes on PC before flasher with the CommslinkPsion cable on the packs. In Belgium, Roy Dictus and Daniel Dubocq publish complementary books on this programming. Daniel Dubocq creates programs and openly publishes in his books his programming and line by line explains it. It also creates a Fan club " Psionistes" composed primarily of young person from 14 to 18 years, it in partnership with " Connection" microphone; importer and associated with Psion ltd (the U.K.) at the time.
MC
The MC (200 with small screen or 400 with big screen of 640 X.400) are the first true Laptop (1989).It integrates four ports of extension (débranchables hot without planting) whose cartridges are compatible until s3 MX, a big screen, a large keyboard, a tactile paving stone, 256 KB of RAM.
The operating system is SIBO, alias EPOC 16 (with graphical interface), and it integrates several applicatifs out of standard. It was programmable in a rudimentary version of OPL.
Its high price and its lack of compatibility PC made a commercial failure of it.
Series 3
Left in 1991, Series 3 is a revolutionary apparatus.It is the first genuine palm computer, functioning with two piles AA, provided with a keyboard, of a multi-task operating system préemptif 16 bits SIBO, of a software continuation (word processing, database, diary, etc), of two ports for additional memory (FLASH or RAM), of 128 or 256 KB of memory, a connector series/parallel with 9 600 bit/s, of a computer programming language OPL, a nonbacklighted monochromic screen of 240 X 80 pixels.
The standard system and applicatifs are préinstallés on a nonmodifiable ROMANIAN.
It contains also a microphone and a loudspeaker.
Its processor, compatible 086 turns to 3 MHz.
S3 was provided with a software of exchange of information with MSDOS named SLINK.
Series 3a
Left in 1994, the 3a is a great improvement of S3 : screen doubles of size in the two directions (480 X 160 pixels) and managing a level of gray (equipped with a compatibility mode for the old applications), of a wearing of communication to 19 200 bit/s, of a spreadsheet, 256 KB with 1 Mo of memory. It functions with 2 piles AA for the normal functioning and 1 pile CR1620 not to lose the data when the piles principales.are changed The applications integrated in ROMANIAN are " Fiche" (manager of contacts, and cards standard small database), " Texte" a rudimentary word processing, " Agenda" a diary and manager of tasks, " Heure" a manager of alarms and clock intern of Psion, " Monde" a world clock with indicators of distance, hours of survey and lying of sun and codes telephone, " Calc" a computer doubles mode (scientific - basic), " Tableur" a spreadsheet-graphics package mono worksheet, " Magnéto" a recorder for the catch of notes or the creation of personalized audible alarms, " OPL" an editor of programs in language OPL house.
A comms application (final) is integrated into the cable of connection (sold separately).
The apparatus was provided with a software of Windows connection;: Psiwin, allowing the transfer of information and conversion with the principal Windows formats.
Its processor is a NEC V30H with 7,68 MHz.
Series 3c
The Series 3C leaves in 1996. It is equipped with the same screen and the same keyboard that S3, but its connector passes in 57 600 bit/s, it has now a port Infrarouge, it has also a scratch pad and proposes a business application of the sounds. Its memory is of 1 or 2 Mo. Only the model 2 Mo can have a backlighted screen (much less readable than the basic model when retro-lighting is extinct).
Series 3 MX
The MX is the S3 last. It does not bring anything on the applicatif level, but its port COM passes to 115 200 bit/s (the maximum for a port series), and its processor is now three times faster. There exists only into 2 Mo of memory.
Siena
Siena is Series 3c miniaturized, without port for external diskette, with a screen of 240 X 160 pixels and a level of gray. Its port COM is in 19 200 bit/s, but it does not have comms application. It contains the same applications as the 3c.It was launched in 1998.
The reduction of the screen is necessary because Siena contains a digital keyboard on the right screen. This model of Psion turns under SiBO, and integrates 512 KB or 1024 KB of memory, it function with 2 piles AAA (or LR03) for the normal functioning and 1 pile CR1620 not to lose the data when the piles principales.
are changed The applications integrated in ROMANIAN are " Fiche" (manager of contacts, and cards standard small database), " Texte" a rudimentary word processing, " Agenda" a diary and manager of tasks, " Heure" a manager of alarms and clock intern of Psion, " Monde" a world clock with indicators of distance, hours of survey and lying of sun and codes telephone, " Calc" a computer doubles mode (scientific - basic), " Tableur" a spreadsheet-graphics package mono worksheet, " Magnéto" a recorder for the catch of notes or the creation of personalized audible alarms, " OPL" an editor of programs in language OPL house.
Series 5
Launched in 1997, Series 5 is a revolution in the world of the PSION.
Its operating system is now in 32 bits (EPOC), always multitask préemptif. Its language OPL evolved/moved to manage the cascaded menus and of many news functions, the interface is managed with the stylet on a touchscreen, always monochromic, but now equipped with a greater number of levels of gray.
The processor is a Acorn, of a power equivalent to a 486, with 4 or 8 Mo of RAM. It has nothing any more but one port for additional diskette, of a new format (Compact Flash), much less expensive and rewriteable without reformating.
The formats of files are not compatible with S3. Connection PC is done with Psiwin 2, which allows the conversion of the S3 files towards S5, except whenever S3 has more possibilities than S5 (case of large fields in the database).
Series 5 is equipped with a new infra-red, incompatible with that of Series 3.
Series 5 MX
Launched in 1998, the 5 MX is a more powerful version of Series 5 (16 Mo of RAM, processor with 36 MHz).It profits from many software updates. It is in this moment very required on the Net. A problem curtails its lifespan: the cable in tablecloth connecting the screen to the printed circuit.
Revo
Launched in 2000, Revo is a miniaturized version of Series 5 (a little smaller than Series 3). It does not have a port of extension for diskette, but a connection Infrarouge. It holds definitely better in a pocket. It is not rétroéclairé.The keyboard is much more comfortable than that of S3, and the memory is of 8 Mo.
More just Revo 16 Mo of memory, a navigator Internet.
Series 7 (NetBook)
Series 7 is not any more one palm computer. It has a large keyboard and a big screen colors. It profits from 32 Mo of RAM. It was marketed in French version. The operating system is available in its French version. It is also equipped with a very convivial keyboard AZERTY.It is much more convenient to use than a usual laptop, because it starts again instantaneously after a deactivation.
Workabout
It is a model intended for the professionals.
Modems and charts network
External bonds
- Official site of PsionTeklogix
- History of PSION
- History of PSION
- Daniel Dubocq archive95 with program for xp-lz-s3a-s5
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