Handheld PCs are smaller than regular laptops but larger than palmtops. It runs on the Microsoft Windows for Handheld PC 2000 operating system, so it also has similar versions of familiar Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word and PowerPoint. Weighing only 510 g and measuring 18.9 cm by 9.5 cm by 3.4 cm, the 720 is a handy PC to carry around.
Small sizes are a double-edged sword, however.
With a little practice though, you will soon be typing with minimal disruption. In a typing frenzy, you may hit it unintentionally. Fortunately, a pop-up message appears, underlining the potential severity of your actions. The docking station supports both USB and serial-port connectivity with your desktop PC, although only the serial sync cable comes in the box. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery is good for nine hours of untethered computing.