The problem with Sharp and other Linux PDA companies is lack of serious presence in the US. The 5500 was sold here, true, but not widely. The clam shells aren't even offered here. I read about all these great linux PDA's but I can't get them and even if I could, many are priced at $499 +. That's insane! It's aggrevating reading things like "more Linux PDA's will come due to the cost savings!" Why not pass that to say...I dunno...the customer!? I use a Clie' T615C. It's great! I want a true Linux-based PDA. I want a Pocket PC equivalent on Linux. the Zaurus 5500 is the only option and I've heard it's fragile, support isn't good, etc. The state of Linux PDA's in the US is a shame. Are there any available elsewhere? I've seen pics of the Exilien 102 but aparently it's the hardware equivalent of vaporware....like most Linux PDA's. <<JAV>> ---------- Original Message ----------- From: Colburn <kd4e@xxxxxxxx> To: shrike-list@xxxxxxxxxx Sent: 12 Jul 2003 14:47:37 -0400 Subject: Re: PDA Recommendation > This is the model I was looking at after selling my 5000D but given the > lack of Sharp support in the USA, and a couple of other missing features > I bought a notebook instead -- will wait to see if the C7xx series > catches on and Sharp gets serious. I agree, these models have a lot > going for them and would be good for Linux in the marketplace. I did > read somewhere that the CPU they chose is a bit weak and that something > substantially better is coming along, perhaps that is what they are > waiting for. > > doc > > > ... their newer SL-C7x0 models > > (the clamshell models) are gorgeous (you can see one at > > http://www.dynamism.com/zaurus7xx/index.shtml > > but sharp are being funny about not making these things > > globally available. > > rday > > -- > Shrike-list mailing list > Shrike-list@xxxxxxxxxx > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/shrike-list ------- End of Original Message ------- -- Shrike-list mailing list Shrike-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/shrike-list
