Created: 9 August 2026
In October 1998, Sharp released a new model in the Mobilon series, the Tripad, which came with a very different form-factor: with a rotatable display. Only one device was released in this series, which probably means potential buyers weren't very enthusiastic about it.
Specifications
- Display: 9.4 inches, 640 × 480 px — Colour STN LCD (Dual-Scan)
- CPU: NEC VR4111 — 84 MHz
- Operating system: Windows CE
- OS version at launch: 2.11
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SHARP Mobilon TriPad PV-6000
- Waterproofing: None
- Dustproofing: None
- Configuration 1: Operating memory (RAM) 16 MB, Built-in storage memory 16 MB, External storage PC Card Type II, CompactFlash Type I
- Configuration 2: Operating memory (RAM) 16 MB, Built-in storage memory 32 MB, External storage PC Card Type II, CompactFlash Type I
The TriPad PV-6000 is powered by an 84 MHz NEC VR4111 processor, which must have been a welcome upgrade from the Toshiba CPUs on all previous Mobilons. It runs Windows CE 2.11 and, as usual, has all the Microsoft goodies. The amount of RAM and ROM remain unchanged: 16 MiB. But buyers can order a ROM upgrade to 32 MiB if desired.
The TriPad, however, has a 9.4-inch 640 x 480 px touchscreen that swivels on its hinges, and a 63-key QWERTY keyboard with a 4-way cursor. Its massive in terms of weight: nearly 1.5 kg (1451 g) and doesn't really feel very portable.