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IntroductionIntroduction: 
BrandBrand name of the device. This may match with the manufacturer Psion
ModelOne or more (separated by /) specific model name identifies this device. This field often includes Model Code too which can be separated Series 3a
ReleasedFirst official market release date in (year, month) 1993 Mar
Hardware DesignerThe company which designed this device Psion
ManufacturerThe company which produces this device Psion
OEM IDThe OEM ID is internal code and refers to a specific variant of the model series S3a
Device CategorySmartphone, tablet, smart watch, PDA, palmtop, etc.  PalmtopCompact, clamshell, usually touchscreen mobile computer which has physical keyboard and has no built-in cellular modem.
List of Additional FeaturesComma separated list of low priority special features which are not included in other fields
2x Psion Solid State Disk (SSD) slot

Physical AttributesPhysical Attributes: 
WidthWidth is horizontally measured between the left and right edges of device according to the default display orientation 165 mm
6.5 inchWidth measured in inches
HeightHeight is vertically measured between the bottom and top edges of device according to the default display orientation 85 mm
3.35 inchHeight measured in inches
DepthDepth refers to the thickness of the device. Depth is usually the smallest dimension of the device 22 mm
0.87 inchesDepth measured in inches
Bounding VolumeThe volume of the smallest cuboid which can bound the device in cubecentimetres 308.6 ccm
MassThe mass of the device including standard battery and stylus (if any and it can be inserted into the device) measured in grams 275 g
9.7 ouncesThe mass of the device including standard battery and stylus (if any and it can be inserted into the device) measured in ounces

Software EnvironmentSoftware Environment: 
PlatformThe family of the operating system like Android, iOS, Windows Phone/Mobile, Palm OS, etc.  SymbianSymbian OS / EPOC (EPOC, S60, S80, S90, UIQ, MOAP)
Operating SystemPre-installed (usually embedded) operating system which the device was released with. Symbian EPOC16 (SIBO)Symbian EPOC16 (SIBO)

Application processor, ChipsetApplication processor, Chipset: 
CPU ClockFrequency of the square signal which schedules the internal operation of microprocessor (synchronous sequential logic). The current consumed by the processor is approximately proportional to clock rate. 7.68 MHz
CPUManufacturer part number and most important characteristics of the IC which includes the main application processor or processors NEC V30H uPD70116H, 1989, 16 bit, single-coreNEC V30H uPD70116H, 1989, 16 bit, single-core

Operative MemoryOperative Memory: 
RAM TypeType of volatile memory IC which specifies RAM architecture, timing characteristics, refresh mode, voltage levels and physical design of the IC. Two major types of random-access memory is static RAM (SRAM) periodically refreshed dynamic RAM (DRAM).  FPM DRAM
RAM CapacityCapacity of the random access memory in mebibytes (binary megabytes) 0.5 MiB RAM

Non-volatile MemoryNon-volatile Memory: 
Non-volatile Memory TypeType of NV memory IC which determines storage technology, programming / erasing method and write endurance  EPROM
Non-volatile Memory InterfaceInterface (e.g. UFS 2.0, eMMC 5.1, moviNAND) which determines physical layer (width, clock rate, lanes, protocol) of data transfer between the application processor and the NV memory  Yes
Non-volatile Memory CapacityNon-volatile memory in mebibytes (binary megabytes).2GB = 1907.3MiB, 4GB = 3814.7MiB, 8GB = 7629.4MiB, 16GB = 15258.8MiB, 32GB = 30517.6MiB, 64GB = 61035.2MiB, 128GB = 122070.3MiB, 256GB = 244140.6MiB, 512GB = 488281.3MiB, 1TB = 953674MiB, 2TB = 1907349Mi 1 MiB non-volatile

DisplayDisplayAll parameters that related to display
Display DiagonalThe distance measured between the furthest corners of the display. In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the diagonal of the smallest bounding rectangle. 134 mm
5.3 inchDisplay Diagonal in inches
ResolutionHorizontal and vertical resolution of the primary display. In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the smallest bounding rectangle. 480x160
76800 pixelsThe total number of pixels is the product of horizontal and vertical number of pixels
Display WidthThe distance between the vertical edges of the display (horizontal display size). In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the smallest bounding rectangle. 127.12 mm
5 inchDisplay width in inches
Display HeightThe distance between the horizontal edges of the display (vertical Display Size). In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the smallest bounding rectangle. 42.37 mm
1.67 inchDisplay height in inches
Horizontal Full Bezel WidthDefined as the sum of width of left and right vertical display bezels. If the display panel is located in the middle width of left and right bezels are the same and their width is the half of the full bezel width. 37.88 mm
Display AreaCalculated display area is the product of max. horizontal and vertical display sizes. In case of display with rounded edges or notch this refers to the smallest display bounding rectangle. 5386.8 square millimeter
Display Area UtilizationRegular display area per regular front panel area ratio. This approximated indicator does not count with possible rounded corners (neither on front panel nor on display) or display notches, holes. 38.4%
Pixel SizeCalculated pixel size based on display diagonal, resolution and aspect ratio 0.26484 mm/pixel
Pixel DensityIndicates the number of pixels per inch 96 PPI
Display TypeDisplay technology, e.g. Color/ monochrome e-ink, STN, PM-OLED, AM-OLED, TN-TFT, IPS TFT, ASV TFT, MVA TFT, PVA TFT, PLS TFT  Monochrome STN LCDGrey/monochrome STN (super-twisted nematic). This is a passive matrix LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology. display
Display Color DepthColor depth defines how many colors or greyscales can be displayed 2 bit/pixel
Number of Display ScalesMaximal number of displayable colors or scales 4
Display Light Reflection ModeThe ratio between reflected and transmitted light depends on reflection mode thus display technology. Possible options: transflective, reflective, transmissive, etc.  reflectiveReflective LCD has high reflectance factor. Hence it reflects the most of the incident ambient light. A reflective LCD is excellently readable in bright sunlight with or without illumination but illumination (not backlighting) reduce readability.
Scratch Resistant ScreenUsual types: Gorilla Glass generations, DragonTrail/X, Sapphire Glass  No

Graphical SubsystemGraphical Subsystem: 
Graphical ControllerManufacturer and part number of the graphics controller IC or commercial name of the intellectual property (IP) if the graphics controller is the part of a chipset N/A

Audio/Video InterfacesAudio/Video Interfaces: 
A/V OutAudio/Video outputs form a heterogeneous group of interfaces that allow the user to connect the device to various external analog/digital multimedia devices (monitors, projectors, HD TVs) and play multimedia content. For example: MHL, DisplayPort, HDMI, e  No

Audio SubsystemAudio Subsystem: 
Audio Channel(s)Number of independent channels supported by the audio subsystem of the device, e.g.: mono, stereo, 5.1, 7.1, etc.  mono

Sound Recording: 
A/D Converter Nominal ResolutionThe resulution (Q) of the analog/digital converter which converts the analog voltage signal of the built-in microphone or microphone input to a series of Q-wide binary samples 12 bit quantization
Microphone(s)Analog or digital sound receiver. Main applications: voice calls, active noise cancellation, voice command, voice/video recording, voice identification  mono

Sound Playing: 
Loudspeaker(s):   mono
Audio Output:   No

Cellular PhoneCellular Phone: 
Supported Cellular BandsList of supported cellular networks with band names. For example GSM900 refers to the GSM system with the 890-915 MHz uplink and 935-960 downlink bands.  No

Secondary Cellular PhoneSecondary Cellular Phone: 
Sec. Supported Cellular Networks:   No

Control PeripheralsControl Peripherals: 
KeyboardConventional input peripheral which allows the user to enter characters by pressing a dedicated key  Built-in QWERTY
Number of keysThe total number of keys in case of QWERTY or other standard keyboards OR the number of keys excluding navigation buttons in case of special keybaords 58
Directional PadA four-way mechanism that allows the selection of certain on-screen objects  Four-way (without action button)-way


Communication InterfacesCommunication Interfaces: 
Expansion InterfacesNon-volatile memory and/or I/O expansion interfaces. For example: microSD, microSDXC, SDHC, CF II., PCMCIA III., etc.  No
USBFirst or the only USB port. USB is a common high-speed serial bus standard that allows data and power transfer between the mobile device and another computer. Version of USB identifies USB standard.  No
NoDetermines the highest available data transfer speed of first USB port. Usual standard speed levels: High-Speed (HS), Super-Speed (SS)
USB ConnectorPhysical USB connector layout. Most common types: micro-USB, USB A, USB Type-C or proprietary (e.g. Lightning)  No
BluetoothIEEE 802.15 is a short-range radio technology standard that allows transfer of data, and the use of accessories such as wireless audio devices and printers. This field specifies the supported BT version.  No
Wireless LANWireless LAN / WLAN / Wi-Fi: 802.11 defines a medium-range wireless data link that allows for internet access and data transfer. This field enumerates the supported protocols (e.g. 802.11a/b/g/n).  No
SerialUniversal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) is a configurable asynchronous serial data link  Recommended Standard 232
Serial Connector:   Proprietary
Serial Data Rate:   19200 bps

Multimedia BroadcastMultimedia Broadcast: 
FM Radio ReceiverWith a bulit-in FM radio the device is able to receive FM (frequency modulated) broadcast in 79 - 108 MHz band.  No

Satellite NavigationSatellite Navigation: 
Supported GPS protocol(s)Possible protocols: NMEA 0183, SIRF, etc.  No

Primary Camera SystemPrimary Camera SystemPrimary camera usually has better imaging capabilities than secondary camera if any
Camera Image SensorRefers to the semiconductor technology of image sensor (FSI CMOS, BSI CMOS, etc.)  No
FocusCD AF, PD AF, Laser AF, etc. No / Not supported means there is no adjustable optical system or no camera built-in at all  No
FlashA flash is used to brighten dark areas when taking photographs; is also used as a flashlight. This field contains the exact type of the flash.  No

Auxiliary Camera: 
Aux. Camera Image SensorAuxiliary camera image sensor technology in at least dual lens setup  No

Auxiliary Camera No. 2: 
Aux. 2 Camera Image SensorAuxiliary 2 camera image sensor technology in at least triple lens setup  No

Auxiliary Camera No. 3: 
Aux. 3 Camera Image SensorAuxiliary 3 camera image sensor technology in at least quad lens setup  No

Auxiliary Camera No. 4: 
Aux. 4 Camera Image SensorAuxiliary 4 camera image sensor technology in at least penta lens setup  No
Aux. 4 Camera FocusFocusing method of the fourth auxiliary camera  No

Secondary Camera SystemSecondary Camera SystemWidely used for video telephony or taking selfies
Secondary Camera SensorRefers to the semiconductor technology of sec camera image sensor (FSI CMOS, BSI CMOS, etc.)  No

Secondary Auxiliary Camera: 
Sec. Aux. Cam. Image SensorImage sensor technology of sec. auxiliary camera in at least dual lens secondary camera setup  No

Secondary Auxiliary Camera No. 2: 
Sec. Aux. 2 Cam. Image SensorImage sensor technology of sec. auxiliary 2 camera in at least triple lens secondary camera setup  No

Built-in SensorsBuilt-in Sensors: 
Built-in accelerometerAn internal component that senses acceleration components of the device. Used for automatic screen rotation and for games and applications that rely on acceleration measurement on X, Y, and Z axis. Possible types: 1D, 2D, 3D  No

Ingress ProtectionIngress Protection: 
Protection from solid materialsIngress Protection Standards. IP First digit: Protection from solid objects or materials  Yes
Protection from liquidsIngress Protection Standards. IP Second digit: Protection from liquids  Yes

Power SupplyPower Supply: 
BatteryBattery technology  AA pencil battery
removablePossible options: removable, built-in
2-cellIn case of high power consumption it is more efficient to connect more than 1 cells in the battery in series to minimize current thus loss.
Nominal Cell Voltage (1st cell)Idle voltage of the charged battery cell 1.50 Volts
Nominal Battery Voltage (2nd cell)The nominal battery voltage of the second battery cell 1.50 Volts
Nominal Battery VoltageIf there are more than 1 cells in the battery in series connection the nominal resulting battery voltage is the sum of voltage of cells 3.00 Volts

Geographical AttributesGeographical Attributes: 
Market CountriesCountries where the device was officially sold. Overlap is possible.  UKUnited Kingdom (UK)
Market RegionsRegions where the device was officially sold. Overlap is possible.  Europe

Datasheet AttributesDatasheet Attributes: 
Data IntegrityData integrity level determines the integrity of the published information. Final datasheets are not intended to be modified in the future, preliminary ones can be based on unofficial information or speculations, incomplete ones are also preliminary b  Final
AddedThe exact time of the datasheet addition 2007-09-01 15:21
 

Psion Series 3a Detailed Tech Specs

Psion Series 3a Detailed Tech Specs
Platform: symbian Keyboard Number of effective pixels: 0.0 MP camera Aux. Camera Number of Pixels : 0.0 MP aux. cam Secondary Camera Number of pixels: 0.0 MP sec. cam

Predecessor Model

Psion Series 3
Psion Series 3
S3, 165x85x22 mm, Symbian EPOC16 (SIBO), NEC V30 uPD70116, 256 KiB RAM, 1 MiB ROM, 4.3 inch, 240x80 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

See also

Psion Series 5 8MB Special Edition
Psion Series 5 8MB Special Edition
S5SE, 170x90x23 mm, Symbian EPOC Release 3, ARM 7100, 8 MiB RAM, 6 MiB ROM, 5.6 inch, 640x240 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Organiser II LZ 64
Psion Organiser II LZ 64
142x78x29 mm, Hitachi HD6303X, 64 KiB RAM, 64 KiB ROM, 2.4 inch, 100x32 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion netBook
Psion netBook
235x182x37 mm, Symbian EPOC Release 5, DEC StrongARM SA-1100, 32 MiB RAM, 7.7 inch, 640x480 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Series 7
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S7, 235x182x37 mm, Symbian EPOC Release 5, DEC StrongARM SA-1100, 16 MiB RAM, 16 MiB ROM, 7.7 inch, 640x480 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Revo Plus
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157x79x17 mm, Symbian EPOC Release 5, ARM 710T, 16 MiB RAM, 8 MiB ROM, 4.8 inch, 480x160, 700 mAh battery | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Revo
Psion Revo
157x79x17 mm, Symbian EPOC Release 5, ARM 710T, 8 MiB RAM, 8 MiB ROM, 4.8 inch, 480x160 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Series 5mx Pro
Psion Series 5mx Pro
S5mx Pro, 170x90x23 mm, Symbian EPOC Release 5, ARM 710T, 32 MiB RAM, 16 MiB ROM, 5.6 inch, 640x240 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Series 5mx
Psion Series 5mx
S5mx, 170x90x23 mm, Symbian EPOC Release 5, ARM 710T, 16 MiB RAM, 10 MiB ROM, 5.6 inch, 640x240 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Series 5 8MB
Psion Series 5 8MB
S5, 170x90x23 mm, Symbian EPOC Release 3, ARM 7100, 8 MiB RAM, 6 MiB ROM, 5.6 inch, 640x240 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Series 5
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S5, 170x90x23 mm, Symbian EPOC Release 3, ARM 7100, 4 MiB RAM, 6 MiB ROM, 5.6 inch, 640x240 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Siena
Psion Siena
150x73x19 mm, Symbian EPOC16 (SIBO), NEC V30H uPD70116H, 1 MiB RAM, 1 MiB ROM, 2.8 inch, 240x160 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Series 3mx
Psion Series 3mx
S3mx, 165x85x22 mm, Symbian EPOC16 (SIBO), NEC V30MX, 2 MiB RAM, 2 MiB ROM, 5.3 inch, 480x160 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

Psion Series 3c
Psion Series 3c
S3c, 165x85x22 mm, Symbian EPOC16 (SIBO), NEC V30H uPD70116H, 2 MiB RAM, 1 MiB ROM, 5.3 inch, 480x160 | All detailsAll details | Add this item to the comparisonAdd to compare

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