Re: [NTLK] Einstein Thoughts

From: Karel Jansens (kareljansens_at_tiscalinet.be)
Date: Thu Dec 29 2005 - 08:26:47 PST


scott strungis schreef:
> On Dec 28, 2005, at 11:54 PM, LARRY YOUNG wrote:
>
>
>>Adam
>>
>>Sharp introduced a new Zaurus in June of 2005.
>
>
> Absolutely correct. The Zaurus SL-Cxxx series is still current
> though never released in the US. I just bought an SL-C1000 last
> month and I love love love it. They can be obtained though
> importers, and auction sites. It has actually made me put my Newt
> 2100 and Psion 5mx aside for the time being. It does run Linux. It
> also runs an ARM PXA 270 processor which should allow it to emulate
> the Newt OS or allow a relatively easy port. There are also native
> compilers built right into the Linux system. (Of course, not being a
> programmer, I could totally be overstating this!)
>
> The 1000 series has no Microdrive, but has support for SD and CF
> cards. They run about $350 USD. The 3000 series comes with a 4 gb
> Microdrive inside and (I believe) support for SDIO. It is more
> expensive, running about $650 USD.
>
> If ever there was a strong candidate for emulation or ports, the Z is
> it.

Too bad Sharp never saw fit to put WiFi and Bluetooth in the Zaurus
series. If only a combined WiFI/BT CF card existed, I'd seriously
consider a Z.

BTW, how is the HWR in the Z? Apparently, it has vastly improved over
the years.

Best wishes to all,

Karel Jansens

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