page_title: Springboard Expansion Slot
hierarchical_section_title: Springboard Expansion Slot
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Springboard Expansion Module für den PDA Handspring Visor: Modem English: Springboard Expansion modules for PDA Handspring Visor: Modem
context_page_description: The SpringBoard Expansion Slot was a versatile expansion slot devised for Handspring's range of Palm OS PDAs.
  In 1999, the flexibility and expandability possible with SpringBoard modules was unavailable in other handheld computers. The innovation earned Handspring the PC Magazine Annual Award in the Handheld category for its Visor series. The PDAs available from Palm had been less flexible, and this limitation contributed to the splintering off of many Palm founders in order to form Handspring Inc.
  This proprietary hardware standard supported a wide range of accessories. The interface inspired many creative products because it made it possible to use the PDA as a flexible interface to otherwise technically difficult to manage sophisticated hardware. Among the many available modules were auxiliary memory, game plug-ins, GPS navigation receivers, cameras, GSM and CDMA mobile phones, versatile infrared remote controls, wired and wireless network interface cards, Bluetooth modules, MP3 players, cordless phones with answering machines, and voice recorders.
context_section_description: The SpringBoard Expansion Slot was a versatile expansion slot devised for Handspring's range of Palm OS PDAs.
  In 1999, the flexibility and expandability possible with SpringBoard modules was unavailable in other handheld computers. The innovation earned Handspring the PC Magazine Annual Award in the Handheld category for its Visor series. The PDAs available from Palm had been less flexible, and this limitation contributed to the splintering off of many Palm founders in order to form Handspring Inc.
  This proprietary hardware standard supported a wide range of accessories. The interface inspired many creative products because it made it possible to use the PDA as a flexible interface to otherwise technically difficult to manage sophisticated hardware. Among the many available modules were auxiliary memory, game plug-ins, GPS navigation receivers, cameras, GSM and CDMA mobile phones, versatile infrared remote controls, wired and wireless network interface cards, Bluetooth modules, MP3 players, cordless phones with answering machines, and voice recorders.
  Distributing software in plug-in modules was also seen as the next big thing in copy protection, with an implementation very similar to game cartridges in entertainment systems. However, the impractical requirement of carrying around multiple modules, not to mention the potential impact on delicate pins, prevented widespread adoption.
  Springboard Expansion Modules are available on online auction sites including:
  Games
  GameFace joystick faceplate
  Tiger Woods Golf
  Vrally
  Pocket Chess
  Reference
  The Bible
  Franklin medical dictionary
  Physicians Desk Reference
  Merriam-Webster dictionary
  5 Language Translator
  Stedmans Medical Dictionary
  Storage
  Handspring backup modules
  Flash modules
  MemPlug and InnoPocket Flash Memory adapters (in SM, SD & CF flavors)
  Video accessories
  eyemodule and eyemodule2
  Targus HandCam
  Margi's Presenter-to-Go slideshow projector controller
  Audio accessories
  MyVox voice recorder
  MP3 players
  Admobis ProRecord
  Connectivity
  Wired
  Hotsync PC docking station
  Phone line modems (Xircom, Handspring, CardAccess ThinModem)
  USB devices
  Wireless
  Red Blade BT module
  Red Blade Wi-Fi module
  Skytel wireless internet module and service, discontinued(?)
  Sprint wireless IM, still in service
  Visorphone cellular (CDMA or TriBand GSM Phone including speaker, Predecessor to Treo line of cellular phones)
  Omnisky Minstrel wireless IM, defunct
  GPS
  Nexian HandyGPS
  Magellan GPS Companion
  Geode GPS
  Barcode / RFID scanner
  PSC Momentum I and II
  Symbol CSM 150
  Other
  JetLog 24x7 PowerNap
  Handspring Massager
caption: Handspring Springboard Modem modules-
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