A2-01   What processor and operating system does it use?

The original Pronto used the Motorola Dragonball MC68328 16MHz processor (same as many Palms) and the ProntoPro a Motorola Dragonball MC68VZ328 "VZ" 33MHz processor, both running pSOS.

The new Pronto NG uses a Mitsubishi M16C80 running at 20MHz and the embOS operating system.

For all models, the screen size is 3.8� diagonally with a resolution of 240 by 320 pixels. The black and white Pronto NG is capable of displaying 16 shades of grey, while the color ProntoPro NG�s TFT screen shows 16-bit color � that�s about 64,000 colors.

Although the Pronto NG uses the same docking station connector as the ProntoPro, they are not compatible. The Pronto NG�s connector has been moved off-center, to the right side of the remote, so it is not physically possible to put a Pronto NG into a TSU6000�s docking station.

The Pronto NG can learn IR frequencies of up to 56KHz. However, the remotes are capable of transmitting frequencies that are much higher: all you need to do is find a PCF file that has the codes you need.

The Pronto NG is capable of learning some high frequency code formats, including Bang & Olufsen and Kenwood, however this is done through a database trick where they need to have previously decoded the exact command you are learning. Which means that some �new� functions may not learn properly.

The Pronto NG uses an industry standard connector known as �Mini USB�. Many digital cameras and MP3 players use the same connector.