Psion
Initially a producer of software, notably for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum and QL computers, Psion was a British technology company that produced portable computing devices, including personal digital assistants, handheld computers, and netbooks. It gained fame for the Psion Organiser (1984), one of the first handheld personal organizers. Psion continued to innovate, releasing popular devices like the Psion Series 3 (1991), Series 5 (1997) and the Psion netBook (1999), but it faced increasing competition and declining sales in the early 2000s.
In 2012, Psion was acquired by Motorola Solutions, which continued to sell some of its products, but in 2014, announced the discontinuation of the brand, focusing on its own mobile computing products. Psion made a significant impact on portable computing, creating lightweight, portable devices for various tasks, revolutionizing the way we work and communicate. Its legacy lives on in the many devices and technologies that were inspired by its pioneering work.
The museum's collection contains examples of many of the Organiser models plus accessories and software along with a NetBook and some early prototype cases for the Series 5 and Revo models.
In 2012, Psion was acquired by Motorola Solutions, which continued to sell some of its products, but in 2014, announced the discontinuation of the brand, focusing on its own mobile computing products. Psion made a significant impact on portable computing, creating lightweight, portable devices for various tasks, revolutionizing the way we work and communicate. Its legacy lives on in the many devices and technologies that were inspired by its pioneering work.
The museum's collection contains examples of many of the Organiser models plus accessories and software along with a NetBook and some early prototype cases for the Series 5 and Revo models.