Magic Link

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Magic Link
The Sony magic Link
ManufacturerSony
TypePDA
Lifespan1994-
Operating systemMagic Cap
CPUMC68349 16 MHz Motorola Dragon
Memory4MB Random Access Memory and PC Card
DisplayLCD 480 x 320 pixel
InputTouchscreen (stylus-based)
CameraNone
Connectivity2400 bit/s modem
Power6 AAA alkaline batteries or AC power

The Magic Link was a personal communicator and PDA marketed by Sony from 1994,[1] based on the General Magic's Magic Cap operating system. The "Link" part of the name refers to the device's ability to send and receive data over a modem.[2]

A competing product to the Magic Link was the Motorola Envoy. In 1995, the Magic Link won the PC World World Class Award.[3]

Applications

  • Messages
  • Address Book
  • Clock and Calendar
  • Notebook
  • Spreadsheet
  • Datebook
  • Phone
  • Fax machine (Kobes Japan model only)
  • Pocket Quicken
  • Sony AV Remote Commander
  • Calculator
  • AT&T PersonaLink Services
  • America Online mail client

References

  1. ^ "Company of Firsts".
  2. ^ "Magic Link Users Guide (primary manual)".
  3. ^ "SONY MAGIC LINK(TM) WINS 1995 PC WORLD WORLD CLASS AWARD". PR Newswire. 1995-06-23. Retrieved 2010-02-22.