Psion and the psion logo are registered trademarks, and psion, psion mc, psion hc, psion series 3, psion series 3a, psion series 3c. 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. Psion 3a psion 3c psion 3mx psion 5 geofox osaris psion 5mx mc218 psion 7 netbook netpad. Psion series 1 datapak format description the format of the datapak storage as used by the series 1. Psion epoc sdks emulators this page contains information about the psion symbian er5 emulator a pc application that allows you to run psion applications and files.
Extensive article about the 3a s successor, the series 5, at the register. Psion series 3a vintage postage, from stroud, is only available to uk mainland on this service, you are welcome to arrange your own courier if you are overseas any questions please ask. I also remember my very good experience with psion series 3a. Mclink was the software which comes with psion s 3link cable. Works with all software that adheres to psion standards. If your psion zebra equipment needs servicing, we will supply you with a first class, rapid turnaround, great. It runs on the host pc at the dos prompt or mac to provide data transfer capability. Save money by buying your psion applications on floppy diskette. Doing clever things with the hinge became a signature element of psions starting with the series 3. Can develop ideas and produce software for ms windows, ms windows nt and the psion series 3a. Applications can be developed professionally to your requirements for use on their own or in. Back up your files speedily and at a fraction of the cost compared with flash ssds. When the hinges on that 3a broke, i bought another one on ebay. I would concur, although i liked the 5s keyboard better.
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. 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. The my psion icon gives you access to all of psiwins powerful file management facilities for your series5 files. My psion series 3a pocket computer, computers and networks. An illfated decision to spin off the software side to form the company that developed the mobile phone. Agenda link translates the data from series 3 3a to these popular windows information managers. Psion series 3as after a more or less long period of time. Some places to visit if you are interested in finding out more about the psion machines. Opl opl user guide introduction welcome to the opl user guide for psion series 5, series 3c and siena machines. Special feature the series 5 pocket computer from psion was launched.
Upgrade from an earlier model of psion handheld computer to a series5 as a onestop process. It began as a 16bit operating system for psion s own x86compatible devices, and was later replaced by a 32bit system for x86 and arm. The psion series 5, reborn a novel idea that will appeal to anyone who misses the original, but its expensive and a work in progress. In its time the psion 3c was one of the best palmtops around because of its depth of applications and ease of use.
Web sites where you can find programs, applications, advice and help for epoc and the psion miniature computer range. My favourite is where psions engineers were working through the night to. Epoc is a mobile operating system developed by psion, a british company founded in 1980. Pda from about 1995 until 2000 when it was replaced with the series 7. Refer to the hardware section to see what you lose on the series 3. Psion series 1 table of system variables a list of the sytem variables of the psion series 1. For years i have had an affection for the psion series 3 and series 5 machines. Jul 12, 2019 the psion series 3 was a palmtop computer first released in 1991. Pda psion 5mx series user manual 217 pages pda psion 7515 user manual. The my psion icon gives you access to all of psiwins powerful file management facilities for your series 5 files. After trying all kind of pocket devices, i found that revo is the best choice. Software for psion and compatible machines piecafe.
The complete beginners guide psion series 3a books mike shaw on. Psion series 3 3a software orgchartvgc purple software plus user guide boxed. Rmr software supply useful shareware applications for various devices. 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 the psion series 3 and 3a marketed as the acorn pocket book and acorn pocket book ii. Outside of the guide, it might be time to consider a new computer but hey, engineers are biased on this front dont ask me. Upgrade from an earlier model of psion handheld computer to a series 5 as a onestop process. 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. Freepoc have some free software for the psion series 5 and other epoc devices. 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. The series 5 really was the last hurrah of the hero engineer, says one psion project manager. This books leads the novice through the complete process of writing programs and delves deeper into the structure and techniques of the psion programming language for those with greater experience. Psionex are the number one specialists for the supply, servicing and technical support of the complete psion zebra range. Buy psion 3a and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Classic pc software psion psiwin 2 pc connetivity software win98, winnt.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ive always heard this handheld referred to as the psion series 3, not the psion 3. Psion web searches a psion web search engine devoted to psion material. The psion series 3 range of personal digital assistants were made by psion plc.
This user guide describes how you can create and run your own programs using your psion s builtin programming language. Psion 3a hinge breakages the psion 3a has at least four hinges. Current devices include nokia and sony ericsson phones. Agree the 3mx was the last version of the series 3, it should take its rightful place in the main article. My pages in this software section list and briefly described various programs. Psion series 5 manual psion series 5 connection kit psiwin 2. Last, but not least, i am bound to mention the very considerable thinking that took place at psion, from the early 1980s onwards. Libretto questo software, sviluppato in linguaggio opl, e utile per elaborare i dati derivanti da una stazion. What started off as a simple project to reverse engineer the psion ssd. Over the following years i used it as a journalling device, a platform on which to write while commuting. The company developed games and other software for the zx81 and zx spectrum home computers, released under the sinclair psion brand. Mechanical and plastic moulding information and information on how to develop production test equipment is therefore also included. In addition, a psion series 3a variant with factory installed software for the russian language was called a psion series 3ar, and acorn. Handheld computer 32 pages related products for psion 3a series.
When mclink is running on the pcmac, the series 3 can see host drives as remote drives, and can access the data on them. The software team formed the kernel of symbian, which became the illfated os for nokia. Psion s games for the zx spectrum included chess, chequered flag, flight simulation and the horace series. Psions first foray into the public eye was in 1982, as a software house writing games for.
Collection of the best mainstream freeware programs for 3a 3c 3mx huge list of potentially very useful freeware programs for 3a 3c 3mx software to upgrade a 3a to a 3c banking, time management and soundmemo software for 3a 3c 3mx about forty programs for the original series 3 with the smaller screen. Psion series 3a and 3c en route software vgc plus user guide boxed. The psion 3a has a number of builtin applications installed in its rom, when the device is started, the system screen displays a number of the builtin applications, scrolling to the right reveals the remainder. If your psion zebra equipment needs servicing, we will supply you with a first class, rapid turnaround, great value service. Applications can be developed professionally to your requirements for use on their own or in conjunction. It sported a 240 x 80 monochrome screen and ran sibo a 16bit operating system on a variant of intels 8086 processor.
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. No one could say how long the series 3a would sell for. What i missed was a display backlight, but thats exactly why the batteries lasted a lot longer. I think psion series 5 machines, such as the 5mx, especially, were. Its often the case that a product category reaches its pinnacle just as it is superseded by another, and that was the case for psion s series 7. I also remember my very good experience with psion series 3a during two years in 19961998. Software for the best miniature computers on the planet.
Shielded cables, suitable for the series 3a computer range, can be obtained from an authorised psion dealer. The psion series 3 was a palmtop computer first released in 1991. I have divided the programs into pages by their purpose. It is a unique feeling to experience and compare how engineers. In addition to psions internal engineering team, british design consultancy. All your files will be copied from your old psion series 3 3a 3c3mx or siena, converted to the series 5 file. Psion ep10 handheld computerscanner windows mobile ce 6.
Psion series 3a multitasking digital audio system pda. Launched in 1999, the series 5mx had everything you could want from a workable computer of. Preheat calculation, ferrite determination using schaefflerdelongwrc91 methods, purging, ceq, pren, ucs calculations, unit conversions, and parameter monitoring procedure recording software. These programs were all designed on a trusty psion series 3a, however they will of course run on the series 3c or mx. Since shareware is not freeware, please register any software that states it is shareware.
Series 5mx opened by psion in june 1999 to show new or potential series 5mx users how the psion 5mx can be used. Steve litchfield maintains archive and other material for psion machines and their symbian descendants. Psion series 3a vintage personal digital battery included see pictures for close up details. Its name comes from the psion series 3a, which was the first supported device. Psion s engineers and design consultancy therefore seemed to delight in conjuring up a novel hinge design that not only made the clamshell work but also did something else useful like prop the keyboard up at a slight angle to facilitate better typing. I had a series 3a psion palmtop quite a few years ago and found it to be a powerful tool. And the psion engineer who eight years ago scouted component factories. Freeware and shareware programs for psion 3, psion 3a, psion. Though packaged as personal organisers, they are fully general, programmable, powerful computers.
Symbian supply sdks, which contain wins emulators to allow development in a pc environment. Colly myers wrote much of the kernel himself for the first year without a pc backup according. Two visible ones just beyond either end of the button bar, which seem to have a metal rod down the centre, and two hidden between the battery compartment and the button bar. I got my first series 3a back in 2002 and loved it. Programming psion computers old organizers collection. For a full installation of the sdk, allow around 80mb. The 3a with a flashcard was amazingly useful in all sorts of ways, and epoc on that worked well. Relocate the series 3a computer with respect to the radio or tv. For an excellent source of psion games, retro isle is proud to support steve litchfiel, who ran the 3lib website for many years you can buy a cdrom containing around 3,000 programs for the psion series 3 range for. Psion and the psion logo are registered trademarks, and psion series 3a.
Site was there on a new server as at august 2001, but my search timed out. Games and other useful programs for the psion series 3, 3a, 3c and 3mx. In addition, a psion series 3a variant with factory installed software for the russian language was called a psion series 3ar. Psion series 3a handheld qwerty not working condition for parts. I still have a 512k storage card and a usb cable for the computer for my 3mx. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Oct 04, 2019 last, but not least, i am bound to mention the very considerable thinking that took place at psion, from the early 1980s onwards. Psion users may want to check out psilocs pibeam, which is an application that allows data exchange over ir. I bought the psion revo in february 2000, three months ago, after i realized that i dont like any keyboardless graffitibased machines. Now, if psion engineers were to take my advice on disk drives, they would eliminate ssd ports and integrate the modem into the body of the psion. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. It has a 2mb memory to hold over 500 pages of text.
Project for a software engineering paper cosc345 at otago university. Register one of my series 3x shareware programs and get a second one for free. Boxed psion series 3a pocket fax and modem plus user guide etc vgc. Most visitors to our beautiful isle know to behave themselves, treating the locals with respect and admiring the scenery. Special feature the series 5 pocket computer from psion was launched 10 years ago this week. The complete beginners guide psion series 3a books by mike shaw 1 jul 1996. It is the aim of this document to aid third party development engineers in producing production ready peripherals for any of the following psion products. When i started work at psion as a software engineer in june 1988, i discovered that a huge amount of design had already taken place for what would eventually become the psion series 3 communicator. Psion series 3mx 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. 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. How to connect a psion series 3a to the internet dqydj.
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