Created: 20 October 2026 · Last edited: 22 October 2026

The Zaurus iGeti MI-P10, announced in June 2000 and released on 14 July, is a substantial redesign of the iGeti family. It follows the line's emphasis on portability but introduces a more rounded enclosure, measuring just 74 × 135 × 15 mm and weighing approximately 160 g with its transparent protective cover. Unlike the earlier models' removable or integrated covers, the MI-P10 has a transparent sliding cover that allows users to read the display without removing it. The device is available in silver (hence the -S in the model name) and is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, providing up to 27 hours of operation.

The MI-P10 features a 3.8-inch, high-contrast reflective monochrome LCD with a resolution of 320 × 240 pixels and 16 shades of grey. Its most distinctive innovation is the ability to switch between horizontal and vertical display orientations. This makes the device more versatile for reading e-mail, viewing Web pages and handling Japanese-language content, including electronic books whose text is traditionally arranged vertically. The reflective display also helps keep power consumption low while remaining readable in bright ambient light.

The device uses a 32-bit RISC processor from the Hitachi SH-3 family, although its clock speed has not been publicly disclosed. Built-in memory totals 16 MB, with approximately 7 MB available for user data. A CompactFlash Type I slot supports memory expansion and compatible accessories, while infrared communication enables wireless data exchange. The device also supports connections to digital mobile phones using PDC and CDMAOne technologies, as well as PHS equipment, through the appropriate cables.

Sharp retains the iGeti's familiar personal information management, Web browsing and e-mail applications while improving the experience of using them on the move. The optional PC connection kit, CE-P10PK, includes a vertically oriented cradle with a dedicated synchronisation button. Connecting the Zaurus to a Windows PC allows users to synchronise schedules and address-book entries, and Sharp has improved transfer speeds and has expanded the desktop applications supported by the synchronisation software. However, the connection remains serial rather than USB.

The MI-P10 can also be expanded into a portable entertainment device. An optional MP3 player kit (CE-AP1), priced at 17,000 yen, adds music playback, while Sharp's Space Town service continues to provide access to online information and downloadable content. These features reflect the changing role of PDAs around 2000, as manufacturers seek to combine traditional personal information management with Internet access, electronic reading and multimedia.